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News Feed Latest worldwide news English high society at play Two World Wars have been fought, Empires lost, the atom split, the worldwide web invented and social media proliferated, but all the while a unique set of quintessential English sporting events have remained in their own self-regulated time warp, with only minor concessions to modernity. City Room Death Sticks at Rockaway Beach Will Soon Be No More Wooden groins that extend into the surf at Rockaway Beach are being removed to make it safer for the growing number of surfers that the beach has attracted. Front Burner An Italian Way to Drink, Tools for At-Home Bartenders and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of July 30. 2015 Presidents Cup Headed for Incheon, S. Korea The 2015 Presidents Cup will be played at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon, South Korea, marking the second time in a row that a course designed by the 18-time major championship winner will host the competition. Advertising New Unit to Turn Brands Into Publishers Following its own move into automated buying, IPG Mediabrands announced a plan to help clients create content for online platforms. Grand Slam ... Maybe Park Seeks Win at British Open Inbee Park is trying to win her fourth major this year, but the potential historic moment has a wrinkle womens golf now has five majors, so its unclear what constitutes a Grand Slam. Economic View Owning a Home Isnt Always a Virtue An economist questions whether its wise for government to encourage homeownership over renting. Football minds its language English Premier League grounds are noted for their passionate atmosphere and fans sometimes overstep the boundaries of public decency. TABLE-Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through July Aug 1 (Reuters) - The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through July as reported by the automakers and ranked by total units. Top 20 selling vehicles in U.S. in July RANK VEHICLE... Books of The Times In Sons, David Gilbert Looks at Uneasy Family Dynamics Sons, set in New York, is David Gilberts ambitious novel about fathers and sons. Op-Ed Contributor Condemned to Die Because Hes Black Race tainted the sentencing of a murderer in Texas. 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. Preoccupations An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself Prerna Gupta, C.E.O. of Khush Inc. x2014; the creator of an iPhone app called LaDiDa x2014; discusses her journey to entrepreneurship. ArtsBeat Reeve Carney Hangs Up His Spider-Man Tights Mr. Carneys last performance in Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark will be on Sept. 15. A Farewell Party for Maxwells in Hoboken Closing night at Maxwells offered a glimpse of the ghosts of the clubs past as the home of jangly, Britpop-inspired, postpunk indie rock. Diplomatic Memo U.S. Pushes for Global Eye on South Sudan Conflict Officials said they wanted to draw attention to what could become a humanitarian tragedy, but they are also working to preserve an Obama administration achievement. Paris Journal A French Dining Staple Is Losing Its Place at the Table The decline in bread consumption is so worrisome that a nationwide campaign is championing bread as promoting good health, good conversation and French civilization. NEC to Exit Japanese Smartphone Market The former leading mobile phone maker in Japan had watched its share of the domestic market dwindle to 5.3 percent, down from 28 percent in 2001. Devils Sign Veteran Right Wing Jagr The New Jersey Devils have signed veteran right wing Jaromir Jagr in a move to help plug the scoring gap left by the recently retired Ilya Kovalchuk, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Tuesday. 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. UPDATE 2-Google bets customization will be Moto's X-factor NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Motorola on Thursday unveiled a new smartphone that consumers can personalize with a choice of colors and materials, hoping to stand out in a crowded market... Bucks Computer Snag Limits Insurance Penalties on Smokers A software glitch involving the new health care law may mean that some smokers wont bear the full brunt of tobacco-user penalties that could have made their premiums much higher, at least for the first year. The Hail-Mary-Moon For some couples an 11th-hour trip together can save the relationship or not. Call it a save-cation. Mistrial in Mississippi Case Over Mayoral Election For now, the incumbent, Johnny L. DuPree, remains in office in Hattiesburg. An initial 9-to-3 verdict for his challenger became, after a poll by the judge, an 8-to-4 no-decision. A Burst of Solar Power A NASA physicist explains why scientists are increasingly concerned about the effect of solar flares on our wired world. Mentally Fatigued Mickelson Battles to a 72 at Firestone Euphoric after winning his fifth major crown at the British Open last month, Phil Mickelson had a tough time mentally re-adapting to the rigors of the PGA Tour at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Thursday. Simon Cowell named in friends' divorce filing Aug 01 - Simon Cowell is named as a co-respondent in friends' divorce filing. Lindsay Claiborn reports. A City Invokes Seizure Laws to Save Homes With recent gains in home prices doing little for some blighted neighborhoods, Richmond, Calif., is about to become the first city in the nation to try a novel way to stop foreclosures. Buyers snap up vehicles in July, but fleet sales weak DETROIT (Reuters) - Auto sales to individual U.S. consumers beat expectations in July and major automakers reported low inventories for many hot-selling models, such as Ford Motor Co's Fusion mid-size sedan, suggesting sales would strengthen further this year. House Republicans to push $40 billion cut to food stamp program WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Republicans plan to seek a $40 billion cut in food stamps for the poor, the head of the House Agriculture Committee said on Thursday, double the amount previously sought by conservatives. Obama praises Yemeni leader, makes no mention of Guantanamo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama praised Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi for his work combating terrorism but made no mention of efforts to repatriate detainees from the Guantanamo Bay prison in public remarks at the White House on Thursday. Scouting Report Openings, Sales and Events from the Week of August 1 Curve and Fellow Barber will open new locations; Stella McCartney debuts a new messenger bag. 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. N.F.L. Roundup Ravens Pitta Out for Year; Broncos Lose Koppen, Their Center Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta is out for the season after having hip surgery, and Broncos center Dan Koppen will also miss the season after tearing the A.C.L. in his left knee. Distraction Cuddlefest Cat and baby love each other. Just try to not smile at this video. UPDATE 1-Citigroup to pay $10.75 mln in arbitration Aug 1 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc was ordered to pay $10.75 million to a former customer over losses from investments in Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, which was bailed out after the 2008 financial crash, a securities arbitration panel ruled. A Rare Sight in Pittsburgh as the Pirates Enter August in First Place With a sweep of a single-admission doubleheader over the visiting Cardinals on Tuesday, the Pirates reclaimed the N.L. Central lead from St. Louis. Mexico president to present energy reform next week MEXICO CITY, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said on Thursday his sweeping energy reform, which is expected to include constitutional changes to lure private investment to help... U.S. coal state lawmakers seek regulatory relief from EPA chief WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats from West Virginia, concerned about jobs in the major coal-producing state, urged President Barack Obama's chief environmental regulator to be flexible when putting in place future federal curbs on carbon emissions. Possibilities Are Swirling as Rodriguez Confronts a Race Against Time Alex Rodriguez, close to being able to rejoin the Yankees, is expected toreceive alengthy suspension, but Major League Baseballs tough posture may be modified as a result of current talks.

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