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News Feed Latest worldwide news Off the Charts Predictions on Fed Strategy That Did Not Come to Pass Many markets are now about where they were in 2010 when the Fed announced its program of quantitative easing. Observatory Creature May Point to Ancient Climate of Niger The knobby skull of the pareiasaur called Bunostegos supports a theory that a North African region had an isolated desert climate more than 200 million years ago. Well Dangers of Distracted Walking A growing number of people who walk while talking or texting on a cellphone are ending up in the emergency room. Breaking the Seal on Drug Research More researchers are insisting on seeing all the data behind all clinical trials for drugs, not just the rosy reports that companies choose to release. Gay couples get new world of retirement, tax benefits WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Same sex couples are rejoicing after today's Supreme Court ruling declaring the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional. It offers federal recognition of the unions and... Victorious Spain 'best team in world' The score looked close, but Spain's domination was all too apparent as the world champions began the Confederations Cup with a 2-1 victory over Uruguay on Sunday. Australia shares slide 1.7 pct on China growth worries, vote uncertainty SYDNEY, July 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares fell 1.7 percent on Monday morning as soft manufacturing data from China reinforced recent worries about slowing growth in Asia's biggest economy, while... Save My Blockbuster! Lynda Obst, Mike Vollman, Erik Feig and others help The Times make the next big tent-pole movie. Springsteen revisits Glory Days in London LONDON (Reuters) - Bruce Springsteen treated his fans to a complete performance of "Born in the USA", the 1984 album which shot him to global superstardom, as the centerpiece of a three-hour show in London on Sunday night. Currents | Lighting Natures Little Baubles An architect uses succulents to decorate blown-glass globes. Lingerie ban CNN's Mallika Kapur reports on a novel response to India's rape problem -- a proposal to ban sexily clad mannequins. Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 1 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Monday British Women's Drought Hits 30 Years as Robson Falls Laura Robson began the second week of Wimbledon looking to become the first British woman to reach the quarter-finals since 1984 but took just over 90 minutes to depart in tears as she was beaten in straight sets by Estonian Kaia Kanepi on Monday. Apple tests motion detection for iPhone Apple appears to be testing out motion control features that will let people control their iPhones by moving their heads. Living Golf meets Bubba Watson A sneak preview of Living Golf's shoot with defending Masters champion Bubba Watson. Vodafone India offers $673 mln for licence renewal in 3 cities NEW DELHI, July 1 (Reuters) - Vodafone Group Plc's Indian unit, which is in a dispute with the government over the renewal of its licences in three key cities, is offering to pay 40 billion rupees ($673 million) for the extension of the permits, the company said in a letter dated June 18 to the telecoms ministry and seen by Reuters. Serena Exit Leaves Wimbledon in Twilight Zone Wimbledon entered the twilight zone on Monday as Serena Williams became the latest high-profile champion to fade into oblivion at a tournament where reputations and star status are counting for nothing. Marriage equality to spread state by state Boies Attorney David Boies, who fought to end California's ban on same-sex marriage, says similar laws will be overturned in states through legislation, ballot initiatives and court decisions. Boise spoke with Reuters Opinion Editor Jim Ledbetter at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Egypt erupts in violence July 1 - Violence erupts overnight in Egypt on the anniversary of the inauguration of President Mohamed Mursi. Julie Noce reports. UPDATE 2-Intuit looks to bounce back with financial services sale * To sell Intuit Financial Services to Thoma Bravo for $1.03 bln Alan Myers, Drummer in Devo, Dies at 58 Mr. Myerss bandmate Gerald Casale said the band would never have reached the heights it did without Mr. Myers. Australia shares edge lower in choppy trade, miners drag SYDNEY, June 28 (Reuters) - Australian shares closed down 0.2 percent in choppy trade on Friday, with miners dragging on the market, but ended the first half of the year 3.3 percent higher on buying... Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions July 1 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Monday London. Tokyo. Athens. Tulsa? Tulsa, Okla., saying it can offer plenty of room, wants to host the 2024 Summer Games and join the likes of Athens, Beijing and London in Olympic history. Where are 50 best surf spots? Maybe you surf, maybe you don't. NSA leaker U.S. hacks China CNN 'The Lead's' Jake Tapper discusses new allegations from NSA leaker Edward Snowden. The 9,000-Square-Foot Empty Nest And now the kids wont leave. Trading at Noon Tribune now biggest U.S. TV broadcaster July 1 - Tribune acquires 19 tv stations from Local TV for $2.73B in cash, making it the largest TV broadcaster in the U.S. World Briefing | Europe Portugal Austerity Moves Set Off Strike A national strike against austerity measures by Portuguese labor unions on Thursday shut down many public services, but the government showed no signs of backing down. Bits Stealth Wear Aims to Make a Tech Statement Designers are combining fashion and engineering for clothing and accessories that are intended to protect the wearer from a cameras detection. Bits Blog Sharing a Potluck of Links, Not Food Potluck, a new social Web site, allows people to share links, and their friends, or friends of friends, then discuss why they like or dislike the offering. Teachers in England's North Strike to Protest Budget Cuts Spending on education nationwide is set to decline by 500 million. Publisher Drops Book Deal With TV Chef Paula Deen Fans had made a to-be-published book by Paula Deen a top seller on Amazon, but the publisher, Random House, joined the list of business partners that have cut ties to the embattled chef. Robert Oppenheimer, a Biography by Ray Monk The brilliance and self-destructiveness of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Iggy Pop In a room which once served as the residence of the painter Monet at London's Savoy Hotel, one of rock's most engaging and enduring entertainers is having a little trouble recovering his hearing. Visibly though, Iggy Pop shows no after-effects from last night's gig at the city's Festival Hall. At 66 he looks in great shape -- yet a glance at his hell-raising musical resume tells you it's a wonder he's here at all. Croatia Joins European Union The Balkan country became the 28th member of the European Union on Monday as the trading bloc grapples with upheaval in the euro zone. Merger of Penguin and Random House Is Completed The new company, Penguin Random House, will control more than 25 percent of the trade book market in the United States. Admired abroad, vilified at home Australia has a new prime minister. And its first female premier, defeated in a decisive vote 57-45 in favor of the man she ousted in 2010, has now resigned. Why girls sense the future is theirs Shazia Ramzan, who was shot by the Taliban, is in the UK to complete her schooling. Former UK PM Gordon Brown explains why the campaign for girls' education is so vital.

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