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News Feed Latest worldwide news Wealth Matters Seeking Light in the Heat of Energy Investing Theres money to be made by investing in energy, everyone is saying. But as the field grows, how do you separate winners from flashes in the pan? Well Waiting to Hear From the Doctor My wife reminded me that when one of my patients calls, concerned that they have leukemia, that I always reassure them that the test was probably wrong. Then she asked, Why cant you follow your own advice? 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. Butler Loses F Jones for Season to Wrist Injury Butler's turbulent offseason isn't showing any signs of slowing down. Dot Earth Blog Could Climate Campaigners Focus on Current Events be Counterproductive? As environmentalists stress current events in calling for action on greenhouse gases, some scientists see a different path toward public engagement. U.S. judge wants external monitor for Apple in e-books case * Monitor would review Apple antitrust procedures, training Tiny island boasts golf legacy Shane O'Donoghue explores how golf legend Harry Vardon helped the British island of Jersey develop a golf legacy. Malala's voice stronger, not silenced The attack was meant to silence the outspoken teenager who dared to defy the Taliban's ban against girls in school. Instead, it only made Malala's voice more powerful. After a school year that started with a shooting, Malala now eyes a summer of speaking at the U.N., telling her story in a new book and amplifying the issue of girls education. DealBook His Links Severed, Ackman Sells Stake in J.C. Penney William A. Ackman sold his roughly 18 percent stake in J.C. Penney at $12.90 a share on Monday, severing all ties to the retailer two weeks after he resigned from the board. At that price, he is saddled with a loss of about $473 million. Asia Private Equity Weekly News - August 27 HONG KONG, August 27 (Reuters) - News and developments in Asia private equity from Reuters News for the week ending Aug. 23. Hungry City Take Root in Carroll Gardens By day, Take Root in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, is a yoga studio. Three nights a week, it turns into a restaurant. Facial recognition brings new look to shopping Aug. 19 - Scrambling for credit cards or mobile phones at the checkout counter could become a thing of the past as a Finnish company readies to launch the world's first face recognition payment system. Tara Cleary reports. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. Music Match Billie Jean Twice Jacksons Way and as Sultry Ballad For this Music Match cover pairing, the song where Michael Jackson introduced the moonwalk and a remake by the duo The Civil Wars. Movie Review The United States of Football Looks at Concussions The documentary The United States of Football follows retired players dealing with dementia and depression after a career of hard knocks. U.S. SEC to meet exchange heads September 12 over Nasdaq outage WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will meet with heads of the major exchanges on September 12 to discuss last week's Nasdaq trading outage, the regulator said on Tuesday. U.S. seeking $6 billion from JPMorgan to settle mortgage claims source (Reuters) - U.S. government housing finance authorities are pressing JPMorgan Chase Co for at least $6 billion to settle lawsuits over bonds backed by subprime mortgages, according to a person familiar with the matter. 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Executives The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. BlackBerry eyes spinoff of messaging service WSJ TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd is considering spinning off its messaging service into a separate unit, the Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday, quoting people familiar with the matter. T Magazine The Moment | Demure With a Twist This fall, feminine clothes take on small accents of masculinity, from the fullness of a skirt with brogues to a cluster of jewels on an oversize lapel. Currents | QA Please Pet the Geranium Next month, the Dallas Arboretum will open an eight-acre, $62 million childrens garden complete with a plant petting zoo. Actelion CFO to leave company from Sept 1 ZURICH, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Europe's largest biotech company Actelion said on Tuesday its chief financial officer Andrew Oakley would be leaving the company next week to focus on other opportunities. The power of friendship World number 2 Andy Murray focuses on his friend, ATP doubles player Ross Hutchins, who is battling cancer. Diana murder claim doubted Royal analysts say the new claim that British troops were in on a plot to murder Princess Diana adds to a string of conspiracy theories in her death, but is unlikely to lead to a new investigation. UPDATE 1-'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" beat human comedy star Adam Sandler's new "Grown Ups 2" at the U.S. and Canadian movie box office this weekend. Editorial Inside Donald Trumps University A lawsuit offers compelling evidence of Mr. Trumps bait-and-switch scheme that affected thousands of people. Fitch Affirms Humana's Sr Notes at 'BBB'; IFS Ratings at 'A'; Outlook Stable (The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, August 27 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'BBB' ratings assigned to Humana Inc.'s (HUM) senior unsecured notes and the 'A' Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings assigned to various Humana insurance company subsidiaries. The Rating Outlooks are Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS Fitch's ratings on HUM reflect the company's consistently solid financial results, large market share in the Medicare Advantage (MA) market, ver Small drone crashes into crowd A camera mounted on RC Quadcopter crashed into a crowd attending the Great Bull Run in Virginia. Microsoft may look inside for next CEO SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has a stable of senior executives who could be contenders to succeed Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, even though outsiders have sparked the most discussion so far. Phys Ed How Exercise Can Help Us Sleep Better If you habitually experience insomnia, exercise can help you sleep better, a new study found. But it can take up to four months before you see results, and you may sleep worse on days you exercise. Yosemite wildfire threatens reservoir A massive California wildfire has ravaged nearly 161,000 acres in Yosemite National Park, and is also threatening San Francisco's key water and power sources. 'Keep yo business off Facebook' How bad is the problem of oversharing online? People are now singing about it in church. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. Why women 'owe' Billie Jean King When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. The Week Ahead | Classical Music Bassoon Solos on the Water The floating concert hall Bargemusic is possibly the cutest place in New York to hear music, and it is also one of the most adventurous. New apps help shoppers identify items using image recognition TORONTO (Reuters) - A new app lets shoppers flipping through retail flyers purchase items that catch their eye using image recognition technology. "Golden Rice" galvanises both sides of Philippines food fight Aug. 20 - The long-running debate over genetically modified rice in the Philippines has intensified, with farmers and environmentalists pitted against scientists over so-called "Golden Rice". The issue is now back in the headlines as both sides prepare for a government evaluation, that could determine its future. Ben Gruber has more. An Appraisal Dean Meminger The Dream Who Was a Delight to Coach His teammate and friend Earl Monroe recalls how valuable Meminger was on the 1973 Knicks championship team. DealBook Column Five Years After TARP, Misgivings on Bonuses Henry M. Paulson Jr. on bonuses paid during the 2008 financial crisis There was such a total lack of awareness from the firms that paid big bonuses during this extraordinary time.

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