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News Feed Latest worldwide news T Magazine Collected | The United Colors of Benetton, and the World Luciano Benetton, the father of the Italian sportswear label, displays 200 of his commissioned works, each the size of a business card, at the Venice Biennale. 'Enormous obstacles' for U.N. Gwyn Winfield says it will be extremely hard to develop conclusive evidence about the source and nature of the apparent chemical attack near Damascus Peru plans cliff-edge hotel It's awkward, possibly ingenious; designers hope to create a building that will make Lima an international sensation. Hortonworks to seek IPO within two years, CEO says (Reuters) - Enterprise software start-up Hortonworks plans to seek a public listing in 15 to 24 months, banking on growing demand for data analytics, its chief executive said on Wednesday. Highest-paid U.S. CEOs are often fired or fined -study NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - About 40 percent of the highest-paid CEOs in the United States over the past 20 years eventually ended up being fired, paying fraud-related fines or settlements, or... 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. Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back. Beauty Spots New Beauty Products that Fight Sun Damage Help for sun-damaged skin and hair. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Are You a Manager or a Leader? Tracking Pinterest metrics. A company that pays better than Walmart does but has lower prices. A conference about conference panels. Books of The Times J. M. Coetzees Childhood of Jesus Dissects a World In J. M. Coetzees new novel, The Childhood of Jesus, a man and a boy make sense of their odd surroundings. Australia's Scott Wins Barclays in Tight Finish Masters champion Adam Scott of Australia won The Barclays after a nail-biting finish, claiming the title on Sunday by one stroke over four rivals in the opening event of the FedExCup playoffs. Growth seen picking up in Germany's wind power sector BERLIN, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Germany's wind power sector will expand at a faster rate in the second half of the year, the country's wind energy association predicted on Wednesday, ahead of an expected reduction in government incentives. Macaws freed in Mexican park Aug. 15 - A breeding program in Mexico makes its third release of macaws into the wild this year as part of its effort to revive the country's struggling population of scarlet macaws. Tara Cleary reports. CORRECTED- UPDATE 2-New York Times, Twitter hacked by Syrian group (Removes incorrect reference to microsoft.com and yahoo.com as MelbourneIT customers in 19th paragraph) City Room New York Today Commute of the Future What you need to know for Wednesday transit apps to help your commute, umbrella weather continues and the results of the mayoral candidate stickball contest. Straight Sets What to Watch at the U.S. Open on Wednesday But with James Blakes retirement looming, his match against the big-serving Ivo Karlovic takes on special significance. Melbourne world's most livable city, Damascus least survey LONDON (Reuters) - Melbourne, Australia was named the world's most livable city for the third year in a row, according to a survey of 140 cities released this month by the Economist Intelligence Unit... Sports Briefing | College Football 7 Sandusky Suits Settled Seven men, including Jerry Sanduskys adopted son, have completed settlements with Penn State, their lawyer said. New York Times, Twitter hacked by Syrian group SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Media companies, including the New York Times, Twitter and the Huffington Post, lost control of some of their websites Tuesday after hackers supporting the Syrian government breached the Australian Internet company that manages many major site addresses. CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends higher as Syria fears drive energy gains * TSX rises 16.01 points, or 0.13 percent, to 12,607.22 * Six of 10 main index sectors decline * Canadian Natural has biggest positive influence on market * National Bank climbs after results * Bombardier gains after aircraft deal By John Tilak TORONTO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index climbed on Wednesday after concerns about Western military action against Syria drove oil prices to a six-month high and lifted shares of energy producers, but gains were cappe Growth optimism spreads to over half of UK small firms-survey LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - More than half of Britain's smaller companies expect to grow in the coming year, a survey published on Thursday found, showing optimism on the recovery spreading throughout the economy. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. 'Star Wars' cinematographer Gilbert Taylor dies Gilbert Taylor, who gave the "Star Wars" films their sharp look as the cinematographer of 1977's "Star Wars," has died, according to Lucasfilm. He was 99. Giants Offense Still Lacking Consistency as Opener Nears Although Coach Tom Coughlin intends to limit Eli Manning and the rest of the first-team offense to 12 to 15 snaps in Thursdays preseason finale against the Patriots, he is pushing for results. Prince William talks fatherhood Prince William gives his first official interview to CNN's Max Foster since his wife gave birth. N.F.L. Pressure Said to Lead ESPN to Quit Film Project ESPN had been working with PBS on a film about head injuries in the National Football League, whose games are shown on the sports network and represent a cherished source of revenue. Federer cruises, top women advance at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer made the perfect start to his bid for a sixth U.S. Open title when he easily won his first-round match at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday. SpaceX adds German satellite network to launch calendar CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Privately owned Space Exploration Technologies won a two-flight contract to launch a radar satellite network for Germany, the company announced on Thursday. Giant King Kong storms the stage He is a towering figure in the history of cinema, a colossus who has frightened and thrilled audiences in equal measure. Now King Kong, the famous silverback from the silver screen, is roaring and pounding his way onto the theatrical stage. Obama meets new five-member panel reviewing surveillance programs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met on Tuesday with a new five-member panel he appointed to review the privacy issues involved with U.S. government surveillance programs after a public outcry about privacy in the wake of leaks by a former spy agency contractor. 'Goofy' teenager Duval stuns former champion Stosur NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fearless American teenager Victoria Duval described herself as a child who became a warrior while knocking former champion Sam Stosur out of the U.S. Open on Tuesday. Thousands flee to Central African Republic airport to escape ex-rebels BANGUI (Reuters) - Thousands of civilians fled to the Central African Republic's main international airport to escape marauding former rebel fighters and occupied the tarmac for around 18 hours, blocking some flights from landing, witnesses and officials said. American "Mean Melin" is world air guitar champ August 26 - Eric "Mean Melin" Melin dazzles crowds in Finland as he licks the riffs right and rocks out to win the Air Guitar World Championships. Elly Park reports. 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. FOREX -Dollar rebounds, seen as safest haven as Syria attack looms * Dollar recovers against yen amid Syria tensions * Dollar to likely take on dominant safe-haven role * Yen falls as BOJ's Iwata says bank will continue QE * BoE's Carney speech main focus for... U.S. security agencies say Android mobile main target for malware SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's Android, the dominant mobile operating system, is by far the primary target for malware attacks, mostly because many users are still using older versions of the software, according to a study by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Pogue's Posts Problems With Your Gadgets? You Need a Consumer Advocate Whom should you ask if you have tech problems or complaints? Advertising A Small Upstart to Oversee Ad Agencies The Water Cooler Group is being formed to serve as the parent of four agencies that specialize in tasks like media planning and buying, social media, creative and content development and interactive television. Maple Leaf, Darling shares jump on deal for biodiesel business (Reuters) - Canadian food processor Maple Leaf Foods agreed to sell its rendering and biodiesel business to Darling International Inc for about C$645 million ($613.6 million) in cash, causing shares... Bradley Manning play scoops British drama award EDINBURGH (Reuters) - A play about Bradley Manning, the U.S. soldier convicted by a military judge last week for passing classified information to anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, has won a newly created drama prize at Britain's oldest literary awards.

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