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News Feed Latest worldwide news Critics Notebook The Margins of a Form Are, Increasingly, Not Where They Used to Be Festival TBD Emergency Glitter shows how a generation of choreographers is embracing pop culture and pushing dance beyond its conventions. Girls flee war, find 'worse' in camp Feet stumbling in the pitch darkness over the uneven ground we make our way with a group of women to one of the bathrooms in the Zaatari camp. State of the Art Chromecast, Simply and Cheaply, Flings Web Video to TVs Using Wi-Fi, the Google Chromecast makes Internet material watchable on a television for $35. Repeat, $35. Brooklyn Restaurateur Dies, Apparently a Suicide Friends said Colin Devlin, whose Williamsburg dining places included DuMont and Dressler, had taken the stresses of the business hard. Qualls Gets a Strikeout _ Then a Knockdown Chad Qualls got a strikeout and a knockdown on the same play. The curious case of Claudio Yacob Claudio Yacob enjoyed a stellar debut season in the English Premier League after moving from Argentina. But just what was the story behind his transfer to West Bromwich Albion? American Homes 4 Rent prices IPO to raise $706 mln - source July 31 (Reuters) - Real estate investment trust American Homes 4 Rent priced its initial public offering of about 44 million Class A common shares at $16 apiece, the low end of its expected price... Tiny hooks revolutionize concrete Nick Glass meets the Dramix inventor Ann Lambrechts who has managed to increased concrete durability using steel fibers. George Zimmerman pulled over by Texas police, warned for speeding AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - George Zimmerman, a volunteer watchman whose acquittal in the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin led to protests, was pulled over by police in Texas on Sunday for speeding, officials said on Wednesday. Trailside On Tonight, Playful Advice for Weiner to Be Popular Kristin Chenoweth helped Jay Leno poke fun at Anthony D. Weiner by singing a reworked version of a song from Wicked. SEC tightens client rules for broker-dealers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top securities regulator on Wednesday set new rules to protect clients with cash or securities at securities brokers, requiring more disclosure and safeguards from firms... ABC News Dethrones NBC in Crucial Ratings Race World News With Diane Sawyer beat NBC News With Brian Williams among viewers age 25 to 54 last week, ABCs first victory in the category since 2008. The 10 worst film and TV bosses Every so often I'll see a movie or a TV show where a boss is over-the-top bad, and it's supposed to be hilarious or terrifying. Another jewel heist in Cannes July 31 - Thieves made off with loot from luxury watchmaker in Cannes -- just days after a multi-million dollar jewel heist in the French resort city. Deborah Gembara reports. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. World Briefing | Middle East Saudi Arabia 600 Lashes for Editor The founder of a liberal Web site has been sentenced to seven years in prison and 600 lashes after angering Islamic authorities in Saudi Arabia, the newspaper Al Wattan reported. Motherlode Blog Why I Hate Pinterest Maybe my lack of craftiness is at the root of my loathing. No matter how hard I tried, my cookies came out looking as if my 4-year-old had decorated them. Hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay shows signs of weakening GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba (Reuters) - The hunger strike that began nearly six months ago at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba and spread to include two-thirds of its 166 prisoners has tapered off with a Ramadan pardon that has allowed some prisoners to be together during Islam's holy month. Sharapova Takes Self Out of Rogers Cup Maria Sharapova will miss the Rogers Cup tournament due to a hip injury. Recipe Lab Recipe Lab Video Chat on Jerusalem The authors of Jerusalem A Cookbook, Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, joined Julia Moskin and three home cooks for a live video chat to discuss a recipe for chicken with onions and rice. The Caucus Rising G.O.P. Star Expected to Challenge Arkansas Democrat Representative Tom Cotton, a freshman, is expected to announce a run against Senator Mark Pryor, one of 2014s most vulnerable Democrats. Dot Earth Blog Polar Researchers Explain North Pole Lake Scientists who spend weeks each year camped on North Pole sea ice clarify whats wrong with reports of a lake there. City Room Free Legal Advice Metropolitan Diary Free legal advice bounced back when a tailor used it on the customer who had provided it. Israelis and Palestinians arrive for U.S. peace talks July 30 - Israeli and Palestinian negotiators arrive at the U.S. State Department for their second day of peace talks. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Second is best in race without a winner (Reuters) - Runners-up may be 'first of the losers' in motor racing parlance but, as Canadian Robert Wickens has discovered, some races have no winners either. Well Moon Phases Tied to Sleep Cycles Swiss researchers have found evidence that the lunar cycle may affect sleep patterns, with total sleep time lowest at full moon. Singer Selena Gomez tops Billboard album chart for first time LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American pop singer Selena Gomez topped the Billboard 200 album chart for the first time on Wednesday, besting rapper Jay-Z and the soundtrack to "Teen Beach Movie." Well Whooping Cough Vaccine Lags in Efficacy An analysis of more than 32,000 Californians older than 11 found the acellular pertussis vaccine to be 53 to 64 percent effective. Bubba's $40K hovercraft Bubba Watson's golf cart hovercraft will cost you $40,000. Lady Vols Approached UConn About Playing Again Tennessee coach Holly Warlick says she recently approached Connecticut about the possibility of playing each other again. Snedeker Aims for First WGC Win at Firestone Brandt Snedeker has yet to win one of the elite World Golf Championships (WGC) titles but the in-form American goes into this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational firmly installed among the favorites. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. Chinese hackers target remote conferencing gear Dell researchers SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A Chinese hacking group tied to the breach of security company RSA two years ago has targeted a maker of audio-visual conference equipment in a likely attempt to tap into boardroom and other high-level remote meetings. Mexico's president to undergo thyroid surgery Mexico's president will undergo surgery next week to remove a thyroid nodule, his office said Wednesday. With Too Much Rain in the South, Too Little Produce on the Shelves In deluged Southern states, the quantity, and quality, of fruits and vegetables are suffering. Court says some of RWE's gas price increases were void FRANKFURT, July 31 (Reuters) - Price revision clauses in some of RWE's old gas contracts were not transparent enough, a German court has ruled, rendering them legally void and potentially enabling thousands of gas clients to claim back money. Kerry Says Goal Is Mideast Peace Deal Within 9 Months Secretary of State John Kerry said Israeli and Palestinian negotiators would meet within two weeks to work out a peace agreement leading to an independent Palestinian state. Mahan quits Canadian Open to attend birth of child Halfway leader Hunter Mahan has pulled out of the Canadian Open after his wife went into labor. Sharapova hires Jimmy Connors as new coach After three good years with Thomas Hogstedt, Maria Sharapova has a new coach in former great Jimmy Connors. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ advances as Fed keeps stimulus in place * C$ at C$1.0272 vs US$, or 97.35 U.S. cents * Canada's GDP grew 0.2 pct in May * U.S. Q2 GDP grew 1.7 pct annualized * C$ hits strongest level against Aussie in more than 3 years By Solarina Ho...

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News Feed Latest worldwide news Scott wins his first major title Adam Scott claims his first major after winning the Masters at Augusta and in doing so becomes the only Australian to have ever worn the famous green jacket. Worst airport for delays is... Need to get somewhere on time? Measures set up as gas rig burns in Gulf of Mexico A fire that erupted at a natural gas rig in the Gulf of Mexico is prompting extra measures, including flyovers and preparations to drill a relief well. Gadgetwise The Argus App Can Help to Keep You Fit Argus, a free fitness app, can help track your activity and hold you accountable, with the help of some other apps. Robin Friedlander, David Berzin The bride, a doctor, is also a director at Health 2.0, a San Francisco company; the groom is an executive for Viacom. Second Quarter Many mutual funds slumped near the end of the second quarter amid signs that the Federal Reserve might pull back on its bond-buying. ArtsBeat Trumpet Festival Announces Its 11th Season This years theme is Music for Small, Medium and Massive Premieres, Fanfares and Remembrance. Marcus Belgrave will get the festivals award of recognition. Cup concern for Price over injured Oosthuizen AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - The decision by former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen to take two months off golf to heal assorted injuries has given International captain Nick Price "concern" ahead of the October 3-6 Presidents Cup. House Weighs Iran Measure Amid Doubts on Timing Legislation to impose the sanctions, up for a vote in the House on Wednesday, could coerce Irans customers to find other oil suppliers. Breakingviews Facebook tops IPO price July 31 - Reynolds Holding talks with Breakingviews columnists about the companys shares finally rising above $38 and how breakthroughs in mobile advertising made that possible. U.N. More civilians dying in Afghanistan Civilian casualties in Afghanistan increased 23% in the first six months of this year, the United Nations said in a report released Wednesday. The U.N. says improvised explosive devices are the main factor behind the rise. Comcast Profit Jumps 28.6% on Growth of Broadband Comcasts second-quarter earnings rose to $1.7 billion, exceeding analysts estimates, helped by the continued growth of the companys broadband Internet and business products. U.S. Economy Grew at 1.7% Rate in 2nd Quarter, Faster Than Expected The increase in the gross domestic product was hardly indicative of boom times, but it showed an improvement from earlier this year. WPP eyes Publicis-Omnicom clients WPP, the world's largest advertising company, is hoping to lure away disgruntled clients from rivals Publicis and Omnicom after the two companies announced a $35 billion (23 billion) merger at the weekend. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? Beauty School Students Left With Broken Promises and Large Debts Hundreds of women in New York City have found themselves deep in debt and with little training after attending cosmetology schools that falsified applications for student loans. US STOCKS-SP 500 ends flat; Fed gives no word on tapering * Dow off 0.1 pct; SP 500 off 0.01 pct; Nasdaq up 0.3 pct Bruised FX hedge funds tiptoe back into bets on weaker yen LONDON (Reuters) - Hit by a whipsawing yen in the last two months, many FX hedge funds are still determined to bet the Bank of Japan will succeed in weakening the currency over time while the dollar... IOC to introduce entourage doping sanctions Bubka LONDON (Reuters) - International Olympic Committee presidential candidate Sergei Bubka expects the body to approve sanctions for doping offences by athletes' entourages at a meeting of their executive board in August. IBM cooperating with SEC on probe of its cloud revenue NEW YORK (Reuters) - IBM Corp said on Wednesday that it is cooperating with U.S. regulators on an investigation into how it reports revenue from its cloud computing business. Bert Trautmann, Who Won Iron Cross and F.A. Cup, Dies at 89 Mr. Trautmann, who once played with a broken neck, said that his training as a paratrooper had made it easy to perform acrobatic dives as a goalkeeper. Anne Reidy, Timothy Sullivan The bride was until last month a second-grade teacher at Public School 304 in the Bronx; the groom is an owner of Kestrel Aviation, a charter aircraft business in Norwood, Mass. Billionaire Saudi prince loses UK court battle over Gaddafi jet LONDON (Reuters) - A billionaire Saudi prince was ordered by a British court on Wednesday to pay a $10-million commission linked to the sale of a private jet to Libya's Colonel Gaddafi, in a humiliating legal defeat for one of the world's richest men. Manning Is Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy Pfc. Bradley Manning was convicted of multiple counts of violating the Espionage Act for leaking documents to the antisecrecy group WikiLeaks, but was found not guilty of the more serious charge of aiding the enemy. UPDATE 1-U.S. Republican effort to push through deep spending cuts fails * Not enough Republican votes to pass transport, housing bill How 'Our Nixon' came into view "Our Nixon" is mostly comprised of Super 8 home movies made by three of President Nixon's closest aides H.R. "Bob" Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, and Dwight Chapin. Jockey and successful trainer Jockey Johnny Murtagh has decided not to wait until he's hung up his racing silks to take out his trainers licence. James Gordon, Who Paved Way for Lasers, Dies at 85 Mr. Gordon was a 25-year-old graduate student in physics when he helped develop the maser, which would lead to the building of the first laser. U.S. Outlines N.S.A.s Culling of Data for All Domestic Calls The formerly classified papers outline a program that is collecting records of all domestic calls in the United States. Their release comes as top officials are testifying before the Senate. United States 3, Honduras 1 Its Donovans Day as U.S. Advances to Gold Cup Final Landon Donovan scored two goals and set up another as the United States beat Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals. Syrian Missiles Were Moved Before Israeli Strike, Officials Say American officials said that further Israeli strikes against the Russian-made antiship cruise missiles were likely, after the attack in July failed to destroy all of them. Political Inquiry Makes Judge a Star, as It Reveals Flaws in Spains Courts Spanish courts are overwhelmed, easily politicized and prone to debilitating delays, which is eroding the publics trust. House Republicans leery of 'Obamacare' defunding idea WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Tea Party-inspired plan to kill President Barack Obama's healthcare law by forcing a government shutdown unless funds to implement the law are denied has not gained traction among senior Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives, lawmakers said on Wednesday. With Elysium, Sony Hopes to Break a String of Failures The team behind Elysium, starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, promises that it has taken an imaginative detour from the familiar blockbuster formula. Macau mogul hopes dinosaurs trump volcanoes in new casino resort MACAU (Reuters) - Macau tycoon David Chow is ripping up the fake volcano and Roman amphitheatre that were the show pieces of a failed theme park he built in the Chinese gaming enclave seven years ago. N.F.L. Roundup Packers Rodgers Says Hes Shocked Braun Broke Baseballs Drug Rules Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters that Ryan Braun, his friend and business partner, repeatedly denied the allegations to him. Suspected Islamists steal 125 kg of dynamite in north Nigeria DAMATURU, Nigeria, July 31 - Gunmen suspected to be allied to Islamist sect Boko Haram have stormed a construction site in northeast Nigeria, carting off 125 kg (275 pounds) of dynamite and hundreds of detonators, two security sources said on Wednesday. The hot albums and festivals this summer Summer is the best time for outdoor musical festivals and blasting music with all the windows open. We've done the legwork for you, and compiled what should be some of the best albums of the season, and the most tent-worthy festivals, organized by region. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. U.N. Warns It Will Disarm Congo Rebels In an uncharacteristically stern warning, the United Nations ordered individuals near the eastern city of Goma to turn in their weapons or be deemed an imminent threat to civilians.

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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Outlines N.S.A.s Culling of Data for All Domestic Calls The formerly classified papers outline a program that is collecting records of all domestic calls in the United States. Their release comes as top officials are testifying before the Senate. A Classic High Achiever, Minus Money for a College Consultant For two friends from Jackson, Miss., both low-income students, freshman year at an Ivy meant never letting doubt win out. FDA panel recommends over-the-counter use of Sanofi allergy drug WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - Sanofi SA's allergy drug Nasacort AQ is safe enough to be used without a prescription, a panel of advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ruled on Wednesday. FOREX-Dollar gains on unexpectedly strong U.S. data; Fed looms * U.S. GDP grows 1.7 percent in 2nd quarter, boosts dollar * U.S. private sector adds 200,000 jobs in July * Markets await Fed decision at 2 p.m. (1800 GMT * Aussie dollar falls on RBA Stevens'... Who knew? Denzel Washington reveals comedic flair in '2 Guns' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Denzel Washington was looking for something light after his role as an alcoholic airline pilot in "Flight" and found it in "2 Guns," an action buddy film that showcases the two-time Academy Award winner's flair for comedy. Small-Business Guide Sell a Business to Cover Retirement? Dont Count on It Many businesses simply cannot be sold and others end up being sold for far less than expected. How Chromecast could change TV Google rolled out a new Nexus 7 tablet on Wednesday. But a much smaller, much cheaper new gadget may be the one that makes a seismic impact in the consumer technology world. Theater Review | Connecticut A Review of Loot, at the Westport Country Playhouse Almost half a century after his death, Joe Orton, who would be 80 now, has the power to shock even worldly 21st-century theatergoers. His Loot is at the Westport County Playhouse. ArtsBeat The Mostly Good Old Days Boris Kachka Talks About Hothouse Mr. Kachkas new book is a history of the publishing house Farrar, Straus Giroux. Money market assets increased in latest week iMoneyNet NEW YORK (Reuters) - Money market fund assets increased by $2.03 billion to $2.605 trillion in the week ended July 30, the Money Fund Report said on Wednesday. T Magazine About Last Night | An Art Soiree Starring Lady Gaga The twentieth annual Watermill Center summer benefit was both a fundraiser and a bacchanalian spectacle. Parker Scores Record 23 to Lead West in W.N.B.A. All-Star Game The Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker earned the games most valuable player honors in her All-Star debut. South Sudan's Kiir to keep oil minister, change finance portfolio JUBA (Reuters) - South Sudan's oil minister Stephen Dhieu Dau will keep his post in the new government, while new appointments will be made to the key finance and defense portfolios, officials said on Wednesday. High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam! While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out. Cash bites, but hold some anyway (Reuters) - Cash it loses value every day, will permanently impair your portfolio if you hold it long enough, but just might be your most important allocation right now. Snowden a month in an airport Fugitive Edward Snowden remains in the transit lounge of Russia's Sheremetyevo International Airport -- here's how he might be killing time Sexuality under the microscope in Showtime's 'Masters of Sex' series BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - The sexual revolution has been well-documented on TV shows like HBO's "Sex and the City," but a new Showtime drama "Masters of Sex" turns the lens on the pioneering couple who started the public conversation about sexuality. Breakingviews Facebook tops IPO price July 31 - Reynolds Holding talks with Breakingviews columnists about the companys shares finally rising above $38 and how breakthroughs in mobile advertising made that possible. Economic View Owning a Home Isnt Always a Virtue An economist questions whether its wise for government to encourage homeownership over renting. With Too Much Rain in the South, Too Little Produce on the Shelves In deluged Southern states, the quantity, and quality, of fruits and vegetables are suffering. U.S. Treasury to cut auction sizes as borrowing needs fall WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States plans to decrease the auction sizes of two- and three-year notes over the coming months because improving government finances have reduced the need for debt... Sports Briefing | Soccer Dortmund Beats Bayern to Win German Super Cup Borussia Dortmund defeated Bayern Munich to hand Pep Guardiola his first defeat while in charge of the European champions. Australia shares set for cautious start, miners to gain on metal prices SYDNEY, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set for a cautious start on Thursday, after Wall Street ended flat with the Federal Reserve giving no hint of imminent stimulus tapering, but miners... ArtsBeat Bryce Pinkham and LaChanze Are Broadway Bound Mr. Pinkham joins the cast of A Gentlemans Guide to Love and Murder while LaChanze will appear in If/Then, a new musical. Mark Ronson on love for music CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Grammy award-winning Mark Ronson who has produced some of the biggest stars in the industry. DealBook Chinese Insurer Buys Lloyds Building in London The $388 million purchase is indicative of the growing appetite by Chinese buyers of commercial and residential real estate abroad. Philip Green's Hong Kong venture Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about bringing British high street fashion to Hong Kong. Three Penn State Officials Are Ordered to Stand Trial The three former university officials, including the former president Graham B. Spanier, are charged with perjury, conspiracy and other crimes in the Jerry Sandusky case. RPT-Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 30 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Tuesday City Kitchen A Flavorful Alternative to Shrimp Cocktail Cctel de Mariscos A treat of Mexican coastal towns, the cctel de mariscos replaces the rubbery, ketchup-flavored appetizer, adding a rush of flavor and variety. Sports Briefing | Soccer Guardiola and Bayern Munich Beat Barcelona Bayern Munich defeated Barcelona, 2-0, in a preseason friendly that pitted Pep Guardiolas new side against his former team. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. Britain's centuries-old Royal Mail eyes end of state control * Government wants to sell majority stake by March 31, 2014 Girls, it's time to power the world Dear Girls of the World, With Elysium, Sony Hopes to Break a String of Failures The team behind Elysium, starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, promises that it has taken an imaginative detour from the familiar blockbuster formula. Table for Three At Lunch With Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric McCormack The actors Eric McCormack and Jesse Tyler Ferguson are known for their groundbreaking TV roles, but both agree that a subtle approach to getting out a message works best. A fair World Cup deal for Brazil? After some of the world's biggest corporations such as Apple and Google have come under pressure over aggressive tax avoidance strategies, now its FIFA's turn to defend its lucrative financial arrangements with 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil. Israel and Palestinians Set to Resume Peace Talks, U.S. Announces The meeting between negotiators, planned to start Monday and announced by the State Department, will be the first time that the two have held direct talks since 2010. Hollywood's best-paid actresses are... Though she hasn't starred in a major film in three years, Angelina Jolie is the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, according to a Forbes list. Take a look at some of the industry's other highest paid women. Stomach bug hits new Iowa patients in outbreak linked to salad mix (Reuters) - A severe stomach illness linked to prepackaged salad has struck two new patients in Iowa, state health officials said on Wednesday, as the bug spread through 16 states.

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