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News Feed Latest worldwide news Britain's FTSE rises 1 pct in early trading To read more about the factors affecting British stocks, please click Bits Blog Start-Up Judging Data, Interviews and Hunches An inside look at how one technology reporter tries to figure out which companies are worth covering and which ones can be ignored. City Room A Quiet Beauty Flying By Many New York City shorelines afford a chance to stand with your boots in the mud, surrounded by the sights, smells and sounds of North American shorebirds journeys. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Datapoints Income Gap Grows Wider (and Faster) Income inequality has grown for decades in the United States, but by one measure it has accelerated during the Obama administration. 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. Sorrell Strong leadership is crucial Martin Sorrell on the Eurozone crisis and how he operates WPP, the world's leading marketing and communications group. Ride on the new Formula One track CNN's Rob Marciano experiences the thrills of the new $400 million Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. N.F.L. Scouting Report Difference Makers? Could Be A look around the league shows that each team has a player whose individual success could affect how things go in 2013. Power couple promote positivity Nigerian native Patricia Mawa and Ugandan born Moses Mawa are on a mission to highlight positive stories from Africa. RPT-Speedier clearances no magic wand for India's infrastructure logjam By Matthias Williams and Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Scrambling for remedies as investors' faith in India sagged, the government said last week it fast-tracked approval for a slew of... Bridgewater Leads Louisville Rout of Ohio Teddy Bridgewater threw five touchdown passes, and the former Auburn star Michael Dyer had a 46-yard touchdown run as No. 9 Louisville defeated visiting Ohio, 49-7. Breakingviews Not the end of Vodafones deal-making Sept. 2 - After 20 years of aggressive MA, Vodafone is selling its $130bln stake in Verizon Wireless. But Breakingviews says there are more deals to come. Chinese Chicken Processors Are Cleared to Ship to U.S. The approval by the Agriculture Department is likely to add to the debate over the safety of food imports. For Verizon advisers, patience pays off with huge payday NEW YORK (Reuters) - It has been a 10-year-long wait for bankers advising Verizon Communications Inc on its $130 billion deal to take complete control of Verizon Wireless, but their patience will yield both handsome fees and bragging rights. T Magazine In Store | The Wythe Hotels New Concept Shop Is a Family Affair Opening in time for Fashion Week, the curated boutique gathers artisanal, handmade products from the Brooklyn creative community and beyond. Critics Notebook Bunheads Is Gone; Breaking Pointe Endures When it comes to dance on television, maybe the best move is to reach for the remote. Hibbett joins list of retailers flagging weak spending (Reuters) - Sports-goods retailer Hibbett Sports Inc slashed its full-year earnings forecast, joining a growing chorus of retailers blaming weakening consumer spending. Italy denies plans for Friends of Syria meeting in Rome ROME (Reuters) - The Italian foreign ministry denied reports on Monday that the Friends of Syria group of nations would meet in Rome this weekend. Russia sending spy ship to Mediterranean Interfax MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is sending a reconnaissance ship to the eastern Mediterranean, Interfax news agency reported on Monday, as the United States prepares for a possible military strike in Syria. Dance Review Francesca Harpers Art Prototype 2013 Mocks Beauty Shows Francesca Harpers dance-theater production Art Prototype 2013 uses beauty pageants as its point of departure. Number of Jobless People Declines Slightly in Europe The employment figures, along with declining inflation and improved confidence in the economy, was taken as evidence that the worst of the downturn was probably over. Front Row A Look at September Fashion Magazines The latest September issues of the major fashion magazines draw a dissent from a columnist. 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. Well Poor Oral Health Is Linked to Cancer-Causing Virus Researchers report a greater risk of the human papillomavirus, HPV, but other experts questioned the study. What's the beef? English gravy wrestlers get dirty August 28 - The World Gravy Wrestling Championships get underway in England, with bouts contested in 1,200 litres of traditional Lancashire gravy. Sharon Reich reports. Dubai close to sale of Fontainebleau hotel in Miami DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai World is close to selling its 50 percent stake in Miami Beach's landmark Fontainebleau hotel to South Florida developer Turnberry Ltd, three sources aware of the matter said. In Transit Blog Lufthansa Focuses on Its Younger Passengers A new Lufthansa initiative focuses on families, with special check-in areas and menus for young travelers. Australia's Greens poised to frustrate new government * Greens poised to block conservative agenda after election The Harry Potter star causes fan fever in Venice Daniel Radcliffe talks about how his fans haven't left him and how he continues to cope with fame. Rough cut - no narration Sliced and diced, digitally autopsy as a service SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Malaysian entrepreneur Matt Chandran wants to revive the moribund post-mortem by replacing the scalpel with a scanner and the autopsy slab with a touchscreen computer. Report Says Fed Broke Its Own Secrecy Rules The Federal Reserves inspector general recommended changes in procedure after investigating the premature release of the minutes to a policy meeting. FIFA puts heat on Qatar Qatar will discover its World Cup fate in October after FIFA revealed it will make a decision over whether to move the tournament from summer to winter. Montgomerie Sizzles in First Senior Triumph Former European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie won his first seniors title on Sunday with a convincing six-shot victory at the Masters at Woburn. 'Crazy obsession' The Singaporean man with 6,000 Barbie dolls SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The white exterior and spartan grey staircase of Jian Yang's tidy rowhouse give no hint of the shock that lies within - a pink living room floor and his collection of more than 6,000 Barbie dolls. DealBook Growth in Global Disputes Brings Big Paychecks for Law Firms Some legal heavyweights in the United States are benefiting from a growing number of clashes over complex international deals. While Radwanska Is Upset, Djokovic Cruises Agnieszka Radwanska became the highest-seeded player, on the mens or womens side, to lose thus far, while Novak Djokovic won his match in straight sets. Irish poet Heaney's last words a text message in Latin, son says at funeral Sept. 2 - Irish Nobel laureate and poet Seamus Heaney's last words to his wife, delivered via text message in Latin, were "don't be afraid", his son tells mourners. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Lundbeck appeals against EU Commission fine COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish pharmaceutical group Lundbeck has filed an appeal against a 93.8 million euros ($123.7 million) fine by the European Commission for deals with rivals to block the supply of generic versions of its citalopra anti-depressant to the market. Is media in the Middle East trusted? The Arab world's relationship with media is -- like the region itself -- complicated and often contradictory and one that has been changing rapidly since the Arab Spring.

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