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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rare albino hedghogs get royal names August 26 - Russian zookeepers name three newborn rare albino hedgehogs George, Alexander and Louis after the new Prince of Cambridge. Elly Park reports. CORRECTED-Ride service Uber hires new CFO from Google (Corrects headline and first paragraph to reflect that Uber is not a ridesharing company. Corrects fourth paragraph to refer to Tuesday's blog post, not last month's post.) Russia's Uralkali threatens court action in Belarus dispute MOSCOW, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Russia's Uralkali said it was prepared to go to court to defend itself against attacks by Belarus in the deepening dispute between the ex-Soviet states over the collapse of... A Bet on the Environment The company Mosaic functions as an online renewable energy bank, soliciting investments for solar projects and making loans for them. McCain Congress' rejecting use of force in Syria would be "catastrophic" Sept. 2 - U.S. Senator McCain said if Congress rejects use of force in Syria it would be catastrophic. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. To Chinese tourists Beware Paris Petty crime targeting tourists in France, especially Chinese, has alarmed officials, as Jim Bittermann reports. California's Rim Fire 70% contained The Rim Fire, one of the largest wildfire in California's history, is 70% contained, the U.S. Forest Service said Monday night. Prison inmate rebuilds career In 2008, the future looked bright for Breno. Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions. Melinda Gates Lifting women Kristie Lu Stout meets Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Your Money One Dip Into a 401(k) Often Leads to Another Borrowing from retirement savings can make sense, but many people become repeat customers, taking multiple loans. Late drama as Bayern Munich claim Super Cup Bayern Munich beat Chelsea on 5-4 penalties to win a pulsating UEFA Super Cup showdown in Prague Friday after equalizing with the last kick of extra time. FOREX-Dollar jumps vs euro, yen as data boosts views on Fed taper NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a six-week high against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday as strong U.S. manufacturing data supported expectations that the Federal Reserve in a few... Heartbreak for Hewitt as Youzhny wins U.S. Open thriller NEW YORK (Reuters) - Russia's Mikhail Youzhny ended Lleyton Hewitt's magical run at the U.S. Open on Tuesday and advanced to the quarter-finals with a 6-3 3-6 6-7(3) 6-4 7-5 victory over the Australian veteran. A Scandal-Scalded Murdoch as a Song-and-Dance Man Rupert Murdochs many missteps get stage treatments in Australia and Britain. Clippers Paul Is Elected President of N.B.A. Players Union Chris Paul, who replaces Derek Fisher, is the first superstar to hold the presidents title since Patrick Ewing in 2001. Going, Going, Still Going? Voyager 1 at Solar Systems Edge Scientists waiting for the spacecraft to enter the wider reaches of the Milky Way are perplexed Only one of two telltale signs of its departure has been detected. New Ad Organization to Promote Cross-Cultural Marketing In contrast to multicultural marketing aimed at specific groups, cross-cultural ads focus on similarities to speak to diverse consumer groups. Op-Docs No Ordinary Passenger Stan Dibben, a winner of the World Sidecar Championship in 1953, recounts the thrills and perils of his profession. Real Madrid doesn't do austerity What do austerity-hit Real Madrid fans think of the huge amounts of money the club have spent on new signing Gareth Bale? Leeds Journal Giving Troubled Youth a Chance to Leap and Soar A highly disciplined dance boot camp has become one of the most successful programs for troubled youths in Britain. Brokerages cut down on novice hires, turn to experience NEW YORK (Reuters) - As brokerages search for ways to grow in a tight economy, many firms are cutting back on new adviser training programs and instead investing in experience. The Catch, the Quake, the Breeze, the Stick The end of an era for San Franciscos ballpark by the bay begins with the 49ers opener against Green Bay on Sept. 8 and ends in demolition after the N.F.L. season. Princess Diana is celebrity many Americans would bring back to life poll NEW YORK (Reuters) - Britain's Princess Diana is the deceased celebrity many Americans would want to bring back to life while most men would prefer to die before their spouses, according to a new survey about mortality released on Tuesday. The 30-Minute Interview Cary Tamarkin An entrepreneur blends his passions for architecture and development to make a successful business. Real Madrid Completes Long-Awaited Deal for Tottenhams Bale The Welsh midfielder Gareth Bales transfer from Tottenham to Real Madrid was believed to be worth about $130 million, which would set a record. Scientists confirm new element As though it wasn't hard enough to memorize the names and atomic weights of 117 elements in the periodic table. Scientists have now confirmed another. Sports of The Times Walker Cup Returns to Roots, With a Twist Matt Fitzpatrick, the reigning United States Amateur champion, is on the Britain and Ireland team as the Walker Cup returns to its original site, the National Golf Links of America. Australia's non-choice on asylum It might be surprising that in a country as wealthy, multicultural and big as Australia, one of the key election battles is about asylum seekers and refugees. Both major parties are engaged in a race to the bottom about how best to shut down Australia as a place of refuge for people who take to the sea. UPDATE 2-Vodafone's Project Spring to pressure competitors * Vodafone to use some Verizon Wireless proceeds to boost capex Electric hemp scooter aims high as eco alternative Aug. 30 - According to its Dutch developers, an electric scooter made entirely from natural materials, including around 80 percent hemp, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel power. The Be.e scooter has enough power on a single charge to travel for 80 km at speeds of up to 25 km/h - ideal for fast and flexible city travel. Matthew Stock reports. Rights groups take aim at Vietnam's new Internet laws A controversial law to prevent Vietnamese internet users from sharing news articles drew criticism on Tuesday from human rights groups which said the decree is designed to clamp down on dissent in the one-party Communist state. Fitch Keeps Vodafone on Rating Watch Negative on Disposal of Verizon Wireless Stake (The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, September 03 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has maintained Vodafone Group Plc's 'A-' Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) on Rating Watch Negative (RWN), following the announcement of its intentions to dispose of its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless (VZW) for USD130bn. A full list of rating actions is below. The event-driven RWN reflects two possible outcomes upon completion of the VZW transaction. Vodafone's rating could be affirmed a Kershaw Hit Hard, Dodgers Top Rockies; Puig Hurt Clayton Kershaw surrendered a career-high 11 hits in five shaky innings and got the win and Yasiel Puig scored the go-ahead run before leaving with a strained right knee as the surging Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Monday. Azarenka battles to beat Ivanovic in New York Victoria Azarenka might not be used to 11 a.m. starts at grand slams. She said she was 'sleeping' early in her fourth-round match against Ana Ivanovic at the U.S. Open. But Azarenka woke up in time to progress. ArtsBeat Malevichs Burial Site Is Found, Underneath Housing Development The burial site of the artist Kazimir Malevich, near Moscow, has been covered in concrete by a real estate developer. World Briefing | Middle East Egypt Dozens Tied to Brotherhood Are Detained in Under 24 Hours Egyptian authorities detained more than 60 people associated with the Muslim Brotherhood in less than 24 hours, including relatives of the groups leaders, officials said Wednesday. T Magazine Site to Be Seen | A New Vintage Online Boutique Caters to the Downtown Set Total Pleasure, a new secondhand e-commerce destination that went live last month, caters to a very niche market with vintage finds like velvet bustiers and pants covered in flames or Mountain Dew logos. Canadian Documents Suggest Shift on Pipeline Papers released to an environmental group say Canadas government once viewed Keystone XL as important to oil sands development, in contrast to a United States assessment. Refugee fights for freedom in Australia For more than one year, Ranjini, a Sri Lankan mother-of-three has been detained in Australia without trial or hope of release.

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