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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hedge fund firm Lansdowne names new CEO LONDON (Reuters) - One of London's largest hedge fund firms, Lansdowne Partners, has named Alex Snow, the former head of UK Investment Banking at Investec, as its new chief executive officer. A Collective Lets Small Coffee Shops Roast Their Own Beans The Pulley Collective, a warehouse where the citys coffee shops can roast their own beans and brew new ideas. Enbridge begins fresh clean-up on 2010 Michigan oil spill CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Enbridge Energy Partners LP has begun a new round of dredging on the Kalamazoo River, Michigan, to clean up oil from a huge pipeline spill in 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Tuesday. Obama Says Hell Evaluate Pipeline Project Depending on Pollution President Obama said that he would evaluate construction of the Keystone XL pipeline on the basis of whether or not it would add significant amounts of carbon to the atmosphere. Dance Review Michelle Dorrance in The Blues Project at Jacobs Pillow Michelle Dorrance and company stretched tap to its limits in a performance at the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. U.N. to probe chemical weapons claims U.N. inspectors will travel to Syria "as soon as possible" to investigate three reports of chemical weapons use, a U.N. spokesperson said. 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. N.F.L. Television Pioneer to Step Down Next Year Steve Bornstein, who secured coverage of N.F.L. games for ESPN and helped establish the NFL Network, will step down in the spring of 2014. Serena I apologized to Maria Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life. James McBride By the Book The author of The Color of Water and The Good Lord Bird says his favorite novelist is Toni Morrison. She plays off the horn, like Coltrane did. She busts through the form. US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at highs after data, stimulus in place NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The Dow and SP 500 hit record closing highs on Thursday, with the SP 500 topping 1,700 after strong data on factory growth and as major central banks said they would keep monetary stimulus in place. Bucks Blog Monday Reading Beware Fees on Europes Budget Airlines Beware the fees on Europes budget airlines, how to make a perfect summer feast, skin cancer is on the rise in young women and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. MALAYSIA PRESS-New Maybank CEO identified-Business Times NOTE Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Trading at Noon Triple digit dow, Yelp's mobile pay-off Aug 1 - Stocks rise sharply on manufacturing data while Michael Dell finally gets some good news and Yelp's mobile strategy pays off. Film Academys New Leader Starts by Sizing Up Oscars Cheryl Boone Isaacs, who was elected head of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday, started her presidency talking to the producers of the Oscars. Man Utd signs new sponsor Manchester United may face a new challenge on the field next season without Alex Ferguson but the English Premier League giant appears to have no domestic equals commercially with its ever expanding list of global sponsors. Peru's central bank offers to sell dollars to offset weakening sol LIMA, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Peru's central bank offered to sell dollars in the local spot market on Thursday after the sol currency finished 0.32 percent weaker on Wednesday. China Reports Increase in Manufacturing The manufacturing index, provided by the Chinese authorities, indicated that recent small-scale economic support measures in Beijing might be having some effect on demand. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Devils Sign Jagr, Hoping a 41-Year-Old Scorer Has Mileage Left Jaromir Jagr, 41, signed a one-year deal with the Devils, who lost two of their top three scorers this summer. Report Says Spanish Train Driver Admits Reckless Speeding A statement to prosecutors also quoted the driver as saying he would have to live with guilt for the rest of his life after the crash killed 79 people. Dot Earth Blog Googles Science Fellows Challenge the Companys Fund-Raising for Senator Inhofe Scientists who were once invited to Google to discussion climate science communication now communication their anger about the companys fund-raiser for Senator James Inhofe. Women tackle 'Everest of sailing' Sailing around the world is one of the most grueling challenges on the planet, with muscle-bound skippers steering 20-meter yachts through everything from tropical cyclones to Antarctic storms. In Transit Blog Chasing the Yellow Jersey Two new tours allow people to travel the Tour de France route. 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. Number of Catfish Inspectors Drives a Debate on Spending The inspection of catfish is at the heart of a dispute as the House and Senate prepare to work out their differences on a new five-year farm bill. Personal Health Understanding Eczema to Treat It New discoveries shed light on a skin condition that afflicts 15 million Americans. UPDATE 2-Audience Inc joins list of hurting Samsung suppliers Aug 1 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics supplier Audience Inc warned it faces a loss in the current quarter, joining a growing list of component makers that are hurting as sales of the upmarket Galaxy S4 smartphone fall short of expectations. Lady Gaga there were 'giant craters' in my injured hip LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lady Gaga had a "huge breakage" and "giant craters" in her right hip that forced the pop singer to cancel about two dozen concerts this year and undergo surgery. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Under fire, Goldman offers way around warehouse lines NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs responded to mounting political pressure and regulatory scrutiny of its Metro International metals business on Wednesday, by offering customers immediate access to... BRIEF-Teva Pharm CEO sees 2013 near midpoint of its outlook Aug 1 (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Chief Executive Officer said Sports Briefing | Soccer New Soccer Stadium Set for Washington D.C. United and city officials signed an agreement for a new $300 million stadium. The city and the team would split the cost of the stadium, tentatively scheduled to open in 2016. Mexico's peso weakens sharply ahead of US jobs data MEXICO CITY, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso weakened sharply on Thursday on bets that monthly U.S. jobs data due on Friday could help build a case for the Federal Reserve to soon begin reducing its... Taking the Plunge on Californias Coasters Twist, turn and listen to the screams as we take you on five of the states roller coaster rides. Defending Champ Haase Reaches Kitzbuehel Quarters Defending champion Robin Haase stayed on course for a third straight title at the bet-at-home Cup by beating Daniel Brands of Germany 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday. Guardiola Experiments as Bayern Munich Beats Barcelona Pep Guardiola, still working his way into his new job at Bayern Munich, made sweeping role changes, and his club beat his former club, Barcelona, 2-0, in a friendly. 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. Well Anemia Tied to Dementia Risk A large study finds further evidence that anemia a common condition in the elderly increases the risk for dementia. Growing crops in the desert In the scorching desert of Qatar, scientists are showing that saltwater can be used to help grow crops.

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