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News Feed Latest worldwide news Islanders Coach Is Tough on Himself and His Team Coach Jack Capuano has used his background in various levels of professional hockey to turn his young Islanders team into a club with playoff experience. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Wealth Matters Younger Generations Approach to Investing Three reports by big financial institutions show how the younger generations want to set themselves apart from the baby boomers. Japan Sales Tax to Increase Next Year, Abe Says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said an increase to 8 percent from 5 percent, which is to be combined with stimulus measures, would help maintain confidence in Japans fiscal health. The Week Looking for Lincoln, and an Early Fish Fossil Recent developments in health and science news. This week A substitute for silicon in computer chips and a United Nations warning on carbon emissions. On Pro Football Time for Smith to Learn, Quickly If the Jets want to be playoff contenders, Geno Smith must immediately correct mistakes like carrying the ball carelessly and showing poor pocket awareness. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Exclusive Time for Gates to go, some top Microsoft investors tell board NEW YORK/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp are lobbying the board to press for Bill Gates to step down as chairman of the software company he co-founded 38 years ago, according to people familiar with matter. Patricia Blair Dies at 80; Starred in Televisions Rifleman Ms. Blair played the hotel owner Lou Mallory in the 1960s television western The Rifleman and Rebecca Boone, Daniels wife, in the NBC series Daniel Boone. UPDATE 1-Apple shares jump on Icahn dinner with CEO Cook NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Shares of Apple Inc. rose about 2.5 percent on Tuesday on news that billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn had dinner with Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Monday and "pushed hard" for a share buyback. UPDATE 1-Despite launch parties, Venezuelan oil tankers never sail HOUSTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - With flags and confetti, Venezuela launched three new oil tankers in the last 14 months that exemplify the socialist nation's ambitions to diversify exports to Asian markets and give a helping hand to its political allies. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dlr, US stock futures steady; US govt shutdown seen short TOKYO, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The dollar and U.S. stock futures held steady on Wednesday as investors bet the first partial U.S. government shutdown in 17 years will be short-lived. Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis. 2013 Emmys The winners list Between "Breaking Bad," "House of Cards," "Homeland" and its respective stars, the 2013 Emmys race was tight. Bosnian deal clears obstacle to EU application BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Bosnian leaders moved to clear the main obstacle to their country applying to join the European Union on Tuesday by agreeing to end a constitutional ban on minorities running for high office. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Givenchy Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Sarah Aubel. Longchamps Staying in the family Longchamp CEO Jean Cassegrain says the key to the fashion retailer's success is keeping the business in the family. Rupert Friend of Homeland on the Value of Experience Rupert Friend, who plays Peter Quinn, an enigmatic agent on Homeland, prefers life experience as the key to a persuasive performance. UPDATE 2-Google offer may end search engine case, says EU antitrust chief * Says settlement of 3-yr case could be made in spring 2014 U.S. House passes emergency funding bill, Boehner weighs in Sept. 30 - As the U.S. government creeps closer to a shutdown, the U.S. House of Representatives approves another emergency funding bill that the Democratic-led senate is sure to reject. House Speaker John Boehner weighed in. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Els Plays Down Importance of a Rare Cup Win Ernie Els has seen it all at the Presidents Cup, the highs and lows and even a tie in 2003, but the wins have been all too rare for the veteran International player. Billionaire rocketeers duke it out for shuttle launch pad * Firms owned by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos vie for Florida complex Detroit defaults on more than $600 mln of 'unsecured' GO bonds Oct 1 (Reuters) - Detroit on Tuesday defaulted on more than $600 million of general obligation bonds deemed unsecured by the city's emergency manager, a city spokesman said. Ferrari waving the white flag? Sebastian Vettel has already won the 2013 Formula One world championship -- at least that's the view of his Ferrari rivals. PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Oct 2 Oct 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Dolphins Tannehill Surging to Head of Class Ryan Tannehill, perhaps the most unnoticed member of the celebrated quarterback class of 2012, has led Miami to its first 3-0 start in 11 years. Pressure on Internationals to Reverse Cup Form Tiger Woods likes it just the way it is but, in the eyes of many, the Internationals simply have to start beating the United States at the Presidents Cup to give the event's future a more solid footing after this week. The New Old Age Many Nursing Homes Operate Without Adequate Sprinkler Systems More than 1,100 older nursing homes do not have sprinklers or have only partial systems. Well Eating the Color Purple Even though its officially autumn, the summer crop of eggplant is still in full swing at farmers markets across the country. Shrinking List of Video Games Is Dominated by Blockbusters As video game players tastes shift toward smartphones and tablets, more and more of the money spent on console games goes to a small number of blockbusters. Aerial engineers seek inspiration from slo-mo hummingbirds Oct. 1 - Researchers at Stanford University are looking to one of nature's most agile creatures - the hummingbird - for design tips as they build the next generation of aerial search and rescue vehicles. Using high-speed cameras, the engineers are slowing down time to study the birds in flight. Ben Gruber reports. Knicks Dip Into Past and Bring Back Mills as President and General Manager Steve Mills, a former high-level executive at Madison Square Garden before departing in 2009, will replace Glen Grunwald, who will remain as an adviser. 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. Same-sex couples earn victory in New Jersey Sep. 28 - A state judge rules New Jersey must allow gays to marry starting on October 21. Opponents are vowing to appeal the decision. Linda So reports. ArtsBeat New York City Opera Announces It Will Close The 70-year-old company said Tuesday that it will begin the process of dissolving itself and filing for bankruptcy. Icahn says firm has $2 bln invested in Apple shares - CNBC NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Activist billionaire investor Carl Icahn said Tuesday on CNBC that his firm has $2 billion invested in shares of technology giant Apple Inc.. As Obama plans Asia tour, postcard Philippines isle symbolizes U.S. pivot OYSTER BAY, Philippines (Reuters) - Its mangrove-fringed coral reefs support an abundant fish population. Its deep, blue waters are unmuddied by the monsoons that batter the western Philippines coastline. Wealth Matters Younger Generations Approach to Investing Three reports by big financial institutions show how the younger generations want to set themselves apart from the baby boomers. Cisse in Senegal Squad for World Cup Playoff After Ban Senegal striker Papiss Cisse is back in the squad to face Ivory Coast in their African World Cup playoff first leg in Abidjan on October 12 after missing their last game through suspension. ArtsBeat Helen Fielding to Darcy Drop Dead The romantic foil of the Bridget Jones novels is no more in a new novel.

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