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News Feed Latest worldwide news Techquity Cheaper iPhone clues, Amazon hiring July 29 - Clues about a cheaper iPhone come from an unlikely place. Plus, Amazon plans to increase staff at its fulfillment centers. SEC investigating IBM over cloud revenue NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. regulators are investigating how International Business Machines Corp reports revenue from its cloud computing business, the company said on Wednesday. Concussion Study Makes Case for Reducing Contact Drills for Youth Players Youth players who took part in a limited number of contact drills in practice were no more likely to absorb head hits during games, a study showed. Lawyer Who Beat Chevron in Ecuador Faces Trial of His Own The oil company has filed a suit against Steven Donziger, who won an $18 billion case over oil spills in the Ecuadorean jungle, accusing him of manipulating evidence and bribing judges. Miley Cyrus talks image change and controversy July 29 - The former teen star talks about controversy, twerking and her signature side tongue. Rollo Ross reports. Israel, Palestinians seek peace deal within nine months July 30 - Israeli and Palestinian negotiators will seek a peace agreement within nine months after holding a "positive" first round of talks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announces. Katharine Jackson reports. Restaurant Takeaway That Photogenic Blueberry Pie Remember the buttery-topped, purple syrup-slicked pie from our Pie Issue earlier this month? We have the recipe. Witness Testifies That Paterno Said Penn State Erred on Sandusky Mike McQueary, a former Penn State assistant, said that the longtime football coach Joe Paterno told him the university mishandled its response to the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. UPDATE 3-Obama defends Summers as he mulls Fed pick WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama defended Lawrence Summers on Wednesday in the face of concerns by fellow Democrats that the president may name his former economic adviser... 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. ArtsBeat Cojocaru to Join English National Ballet Alina Cojocaru, who departed the Royal Ballet alongside her partner Johan Kobborg in June, will join the English National Ballet as a lead principal next season. 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. Judge MLB can sue Florida clinic that allegedly gave players PEDs A judge has ruled that Major League Baseball can sue those behind Biogenesis, the now-closed south Florida clinic tied to allegations of performance enhancing drug use by star players such Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun, a baseball official said Tuesday. Many French can only dream of 35-hour work week, report shows PARIS (Reuters) - A work week famously limited by law to 35 hours has become a distant dream for many French, as executives chase ever tougher deadlines and the rank and file look to make ends meet... How to play banker on the web Peer-to-peer lending sites offer anyone the chance to lend money online to registered borrowers. People can lend as much or as little to as many people as they like. The interest rates can generate sizeable returns. A Collective Lets Small Coffee Shops Roast Their Own The Pulley Collective, a warehouse where the citys coffee shops can roast their own beans and brew new ideas. Scene City Celebrating a Film About a Film Guests gather for the screening, then an after-party. Jumbo financing for Ziggo looms as Liberty plots bid LONDON, July 31 (IFR) - Leveraged finance bankers are prepping for a fierce battle to win an expected mandate from John Malone's Liberty Global (LGI), which looks set to make a bid for Dutch cable... Sports Briefing | Football Rutgers to Retire LeGrands Jersey Rutgers announced Tuesday that Eric LeGrands No. 52 jersey would be the first retired by the program. LeGrand will be honored in a ceremony Sept. 14. Market Ready Should We Build a Fence So Buyers Wont Worry About Privacy? If neighbors can see into a house that is for sale, planting trees may be a better option than having a fence built. Egypt Decrees That Pro-Morsi Sit-Ins Be Dispersed The military-led government instructed its security forces to end two large sit-ins in the capital by supporters of the deposed Islamist president, risking a new round of violent convulsions. As Work Habits Change, Software Makers Rush to Innovate An increasing focus on office collaboration is creating opportunities for software giants like Microsoft and Google and start-ups like Quip. Scene Stealers Once Writer for The Young and Restless, Is Charging Into a New Episode Maria Arena Bell, once the head writer of The Young and Restless, has taken a hit in her career, but shes never let it stop her. Instead, she has charged into a new chapter. 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. UK seeks fairer share for small firms from outsourcing 'oligopoly' LONDON (Reuters) - When a modest IT firm in southern England won a 13-million pound local authority contract in 1988, it was a huge coup for a business that had annual revenue of just 4.3 million... T Magazine Feeling For | A Sexy Clutch Thats Fit for a Duchess (and New Mom) This glam bag from Valentino would make the perfect birth present for Kate Middleton. Tracing Germs Through the Aisles Overuse of antibiotics has caused growing resistance to drugs, and many scientists say their heavy use on farm animals is a major culprit. Legendary F1 partners to be reunited Japanese car manufacturer Honda is returning to Formula One in 2015 as an engine partner with British racing team McLaren, a deal which will renew one of the most successful partnerships in motorsport's elite class. Senators question U.S. energy market settlement with JPMorgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two Democratic Senators on Wednesday asked U.S. energy regulators for more details on how terms of a settlement were reached on alleged power market manipulation in California and the Midwest by a unit of JPMorgan Chase Co. On Rooftops, a Rival for Utilities Big power companies say that incentives for solar power are robbing them of paying customers, setting up a fight for the future of renewable energy. The Croods Helps DreamWorks Animation Increase Quarterly Profit The company reported net income of $22.2 million, or 26 cents a share, up from $12.8 million a year ago and better than analysts forecasts of 20 cents a share. 'Rosie the Riveter' World War Two bomber plant needs $8 mln to live on as museum DETROIT, July 31 (Reuters) - The factory where "Rosie the Riveter" helped build bombers during World War Two and became a symbol for women contributing to the war effort outside the home has been... ArtsBeat McSweeneys Archive Acquired by Ransom Center in Austin The publishing companys archive, containing manuscripts and correspondence from writers like David Foster Wallace, Rick Moody and Zadie Smith, is headed to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin. 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 UPDATE 1-Mexico's opposition party proposes sweeping energy reform MEXICO CITY, July 31 (Reuters) - Mexico's opposition conservative party proposed sweeping energy reform on Wednesday to change the constitution to allow more private investment and promote competition, while the ruling party is expected to present its own plans for an overhaul next week. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Movie Review Smash and Grab Goes Inside the Pink Panthers The documentary Smash and Grab has inside tales of the Pink Panthers, an international high-stakes crime ring. Trading at Noon Facebook gets its IPO mojo back July 31 - For the first time since Facebook's IPO the stock has surged past its $38 debut price. Bill Ackman targets his biggest fish yet $2.2 billion for Air Products. Out There Timeless Questions About the Universe Is time an illusion? Is there a universe, or multiverse? Finite or infinite? Will we ever know, and does it matter? SP says U.S. public finance rating trends positive, despite Detroit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rating trends across the U.S. public finance sector were "decidedly positive" in the second quarter, despite the default by Detroit, Standard Poor's Ratings Service said in a...

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