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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fed's Lockhart 'comfortable' with cautious September taper JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve could announce a cautious first step in tapering bond purchases at its meeting next month, provided there were no "really worrisome" signs the... As Egyptians Ignore Curfew, Talk of a U.S.-Brotherhood Conspiracy Among supporters of the military, which ousted Mohamed Morsi, there is a widespread view that the United States and the Muslim Brotherhood have a plan to destroy Egypt. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems. Introducing the olinguito, the newest mammal discovery WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The long-tailed, orange-furred, big-eyed olinguito - said to resemble a cross between a house cat and a teddy bear - is the newest mammal and the first carnivore discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the Smithsonian Institution announced on Thursday. CORRECTED-Seoul shares set to rise on upbeat global data; still wary about Fed (Corrects final paragraph to show Kospi rose 1.1 pct, not fell 0.2 pct) SEOUL, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are set to move higher on Monday as upbeat global data temporarily shifts investors' focus to growth from the persistent worries over an imminent reduction in the U.S. Federal Reserve's stimulus. Improved manufacturing activity in China, the United States and Europe was followed up by Germany confirming on Friday that its economy grew by 0.7 percent in the second quarter, whil Sketch Guy Some Investing Stories Sound Good Until You Analyze Them Stories about young real estate investors may be persuasive, the author writes, but deciding if similar actions would be good for us is crucial. The Lede Scenes From the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington Video, images and voices of people who participated in the Saturdays event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Pogue's Post Glasses That Solve Colorblindness, for a Big Price Tag Seeing all the colors of a rainbow, at a cost of $600? For some, itll be worth the price. The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong. Cave Collector in Minnesota Hunts for Additions to His Empire John Ackerman, the largest private cave owner in Minnesota, has been called a kook and accused of land-snatching, but supporters say he is nothing short of a protector of subterranean wilderness. Outcry Grows Against British Housing Plan Help to Buy, in which the government either offers interest-free credit or guarantees part of the property loan, has come under criticism from those who say it could create a real estate bubble. RPT-Microsoft, Motorola set for second round of trial over patents SEATTLE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp takes on Google's Motorola Mobility unit this week in the second of two landmark trials between the companies that delve into hot disputes over the patents behind smartphone and Internet technology. M.L.B. Media Company Buys Rights to Live Concert MLB Advanced Media said it would like to distribute all sorts of live events in the future, some free to users and some on a subscription basis. Breakingviews Big miners, small changes Aug. 20 - Trader Glencore and low-cost producer BHP Billiton are on opposite sides of the mining spectrum. Both are girding for a long, slow period with writedowns and leaner investments, says Breakingviews. Is Bo Xilai trial just for show? The trial of Chinese political pariah Bo Xilai begins this week, but the proceedings may be more about politics than justice. State of the Art The Lumia 1020, a Great Camera Grafted to an Oddball Phone Big, but not unwieldy, Nokias Lumia 1020 cellphone takes excellent photos, and is essentially a decent camera grafted onto a phone. But youll have to make peace with its apps and its Windows operating system. Square Feet A Return to Downtown Birmingham Tax incentives are helping restore the center of an Alabama city still associated with civil rights battles and industrial decay. Theater Review | Long Island A Review of Nunsense at the Engeman Theater in Northport The John W. Engeman Theaters production of Nunsense introduces Northport audiences to a 1985 Off Broadway musical about a convent, a fund-raiser and very bad vichyssoise. World Briefing | Middle East Official Denies Inquiry Into Egyptian Activists Reports in the state news media over the weekend drew attention as evidence that the Egyptian government was broadening its crackdown on dissent. Opinion High Culture Goes Hands-On Its no longer enough to just look at art now we must experience it and interact with it. T Magazine Food Matters | A British Outpost Opens on the Upper East Side The team behind the downtown restaurant Fat Radish is bringing its British home cooking and London-inspired industrial dcor uptown to their new two-story restaurant, the East Pole. Battle to save Yosemite from flames A northern California wildfire grew to historic proportions early Monday, becoming the 14th largest in state history. NATO tankers torched in Pakistan; 4 killed in nearby attacks Armed militants torched two tankers carrying fuel for NATO troops through southwest Pakistan's volatile Balochistan province, police said. As Amazon Stretches, Seattles Downtown Is Reshaped Jeffrey P. Bezos, Amazons founder, is helping remake the corporate giants hometown with an ambitious plan for a new headquarters, one of the biggest development projects in city history. India Ink Photojournalist Raped in Mumbai Mumbai police arrested one man and identified four others for Thursday evenings gang rape of a photojournalist in Lower Parel in Mumbai. Designated Cheering Spectators Thrive at the Bolshoi Theater The practice of enlisting claqueurs spectators assigned to cheer and applaud during performances is alive and well at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. Shark attack proves fatal A German tourist bitten by a shark while she was vacationing in Hawaii died Wednesday, a week after the attack, her family said. Brazil's Anima hires Ita, Bank of America for IPO, sources say RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Anima Educao SA, a Brazilian education company, hired investment banks Ita BBA and Bank of America Merrill Lynch to advise on an initial public... At the Coaches Car Wash Fifty top college football coaches flock to ESPNs headquarters to discuss the season. The event, known as the Coaches Car Wash, shows how the network has become as big as the games. Norway opens doors for a major onshore wind power boost * Investment will help catch up with Swedish wind advances Cave Collector in Minnesota Hunts for Additions to His Empire John Ackerman, the largest private cave owner in Minnesota, has been called a kook and accused of land-snatching, but supporters say he is nothing short of a protector of subterranean wilderness. Yosemite blaze rages closer to reservoir for San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires in decades roared largely unchecked for a 10th day through forests in and around Yosemite National Park on Monday and threatened a reservoir that supplies most of San Francisco's water. UPDATE 1-U.S. regulators, Bitcoin group discuss digital currency WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators and law enforcement agencies met on Monday with an advocacy group for Bitcoin, a digital currency that has been under fire for its purported role in... India's modern day 'Gandhis' The frail, humble man wrapped in a loincloth wearing round-rimmed spectacles is a symbol of India's independence from British rule that happened today, 67 years ago. Gadgetwise Jackery Air Auxiliary Battery Has Power to Spare The Jackery Air is almost as thin as the devices it recharges. Currents | Kitchens Left Over, Reshaped, and Ready to Roll A woodworkers scraps find a purpose as rolling pins. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems. Tropical depression forms in Gulf of Mexico, oil ports open MEXICO CITY, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A tropical depression threatening to become a tropical storm formed on Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said, though the country's main oil exporting ports remained open. On Pro Football An Injury Makes Clear a Shift in Power Once the face, voice and personality of the Jets, Rex Ryan now presents himself as a diminished version of the man who took over as coach before the 2009 season. Theme parks lose to video games With competition from video games and the Internet, theme parks are seeing reduced visits from teens.

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