News Feed

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

News Feed Latest worldwide news Quest Why I hate public speaking In day two of Richard Quest's road to overcoming his fear of public speaking, he learns to relax. Second panda cub at U.S. National Zoo arrives stillborn (Reuters) - A giant panda surprised its keepers by giving birth to a stillborn cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington on Saturday evening, a day after the animal delivered a live cub, an official said. Jerry Wolman, Eagles and Flyers Owner, Dies at 86 Mr. Wolman, a real estate developer, fulfilled his childhood dream of owning the N.F.L.s Philadelphia Eagles in 1963, at age 36, and also was a co-founder of the N.H.L.s Philadelphia Flyers in the 1960s. 1 in 5 Americans die from Obesity Columbia University Aug. 17 - New findings show that 1 in 5 Americans eat themselves to death. Columbia University researchers say more will die if the fat issue is ignored. Gavino Garay reports. Bloomberg on climate change For the first time in human history, more than half the world's population is living in cities, which now produce approximately 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That puts cities on the frontlines of the battle against climate change -- and more and more cities are leading the charge. Chinese-American Commentator and Investor Is Arrested in Beijing Charles Xue, who is known for his investing tips and thoughts on social issues, was held on charges of soliciting prostitution just as the government is cracking down on online activism. Christie Amends Medical Marijuana Restrictions Gov. Chris Christie agreed to expand New Jerseys program, but stopped short of what some parents say is necessary to improve their childrens access to treatment. Disruptions Barbs for Silicon Valley and Some Who Cover It Sam Biddle of Valleywag takes aim at those he finds very rich and very self-absorbed. And some find him gratuitous and simply cruel. Theater Review David Auburn Stages Anna Christie in the Berkshires In his revival of Anna Christie at the Berkshire Theater Group, the director David Auburn finesses Eugene ONeills creaky plot with a calm, persuasive production. Education Germany Backtracks on Tuition Eight years after the introduction of education charges for students at public universities, German states have mostly eliminated the payments. The last will be phased out next year. 18 and Under College Prep, This Time for Health As recent high school graduates set off for college, the responsibility for their health shifts, and both parents and students should prepare for the change. NASCAR pioneer Nicole Nicole Lyons sets the pace for African-American woman in NASCAR. George Howell reports. Fort Hood shooting victim struggling to cope with injuries FORT HOOD, Texas (Reuters) - A U.S. Army staff sergeant partly paralyzed and brain damaged from the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, on Monday said his injuries have left him angry and struggling to find work, to remain married and to care for his infant son. Straight Sets U.S. Open Food Review An Incredibly Shrinking Lunch The natural pull of the lobster roll. Zuckerberg I want to get world online Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells CNN's Chris Cuomo he wants to connect five billion more people to the Internet. Theater Review David Auburn Stages Anna Christie in the Berkshires In his revival of Anna Christie at the Berkshire Theater Group, the director David Auburn finesses Eugene ONeills creaky plot with a calm, persuasive production. Nadal back to world No. 2 with Cincy win Rafael Nadal completes his preparations for the U.S. Open by claiming the title in Cincinnati for the first time with a hard-fought 7-6 7-6 win over home hope John Isner Sunday, moving to No.2 in the rankings. Dance Review The Bolshoi Performs Balanchines Jewels in London Performing Balanchines Jewels in London, the Bolshoi Ballet featured Olga Smirnova, a 21-year-old dancer of rare gifts, in the Diamonds section. Education Germany Backtracks on Tuition Eight years after the introduction of education charges for students at public universities, German states have mostly eliminated the payments. The last will be phased out next year. Venus Williams Upsets No. 12 Seed at U.S. Open The earliest first-round matches at the United States Open were lopsided affairs, including Venus Williamss win over No. 12 Kirsten Flipkens. Blackstone and Fidelity offer hedge fund taste to retail crowd BOSTON (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP , one of the world's biggest hedge fund investors, said on Monday Fidelity Investments is a strategic partner in giving retail investors a taste of the normally... Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. Preoccupations The Urban Lands of Opportunity Where we live, rather than whox2019;s employing us, may now be attaching us to our work and careers. Your Money An $18 Million Lesson in Handling Credit Report Errors Despite a whopping judgment against Equifax, little is going to change for those who find mistakes in their credit reports, industry observers say. T Magazine Editors Letter There are, as always, many trends to choose from this fall. We pick what we think is the best, but only you can decide what, if any of it, speaks to you. Playlist New Music From SZA, Zeitgeber, Dead in the Dirt and Jonathan Moritz SZA, Zeitgeber, the Jonathan Moritz Trio and Dead in the Dirt have released new music. N.C.A.A. to Quit Selling Memorabilia Online Facing legal and public scrutiny over its business practices, the N.C.A.A. said it would stop selling player jerseys and other memorabilia through its Web site. Parasite study reveals nocturnal secrets of snails Aug. 23 - Research into how snails spread a parasite fatal to dogs has revealed that the gastropods can explore the length of an average British garden in a single night - reaching a top speed of one metre per hour. The revelations came after scientists fitted a sample group of snails with LEDs and filmed them with high-speed cameras. Matthew Stock has more. Pentagon adds $1.3 bln to potential value of pact with companies WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Department on Monday added $1.3 billion to the potential value of contracts it signed with Lockheed Martin Corp, Boeing Co and five other major defense... Filipinos Hold Mass Protest Over Official Corruption The peaceful four-hour rally reflected growing anger over corruption, extortion and bribery on the part of government officials. Greenpeace protests against Russian offshore Arctic drilling MOSCOW (Reuters) - Greenpeace accused Russia on Monday of trying to block its protest against offshore drilling in the mineral-rich but ecologically fragile Arctic after Russian coastguards boarded its vessel. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. Rocky Transition From Farm to Town in China It is one of the largest peacetime population transfers in history the removal of 2.4 million farmers from mountain areas in central Chinas Shaanxi Province to low-lying towns. Europe's top museum treasures Stakes have been raised in the museum world with the reopening of a Dutch treasure house -- but the most extraordinary sights are not always what you think. 'Treated like a criminal?' Viktor Troicki believes he has been "treated like a criminal" after being hit with an 18-month ban for flouting doping regulations and plans to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. T Magazine Feeling For | A Sake Thats Perfect for Summer Sipping Served cool, the traditional Japanese beverage can be the perfect rejoinder to hot, stifling nights. Actelion close to sealing Ceptaris deal as US approves drug ZURICH, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Swiss biotech firm Actelion said an important condition for its acquisition of privately-held Ceptaris was met with Ceptaris gaining U.S. approval for its Valchlor gel. Fifth arrest over India gang-rape Indian police arrested a fourth suspect Sunday in the alleged gang rape of a female photographer in Mumbai, and are looking for an additional man. Well U.S. Circumcision Rates Are Declining The percentage of newborns who are circumcised in the United States declined to 58.3 percent in 2010 from 64.5 percent in 1979, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061