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News Feed Latest worldwide news Webber to quit Formula One Mark Webber announces his decision to quit Formula One at the end of the season after signing a deal with Porsche to race at Le Mans. Ivory Coast forest clearances threaten cocoa exports, human rights BALEKO-NIEGRE, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - The Ivory Coast is clearing tens of thousands of cocoa farmers from protected forests, threatening exports from the world's top grower and leading to complaints about human rights abuses. Gadgetwise Blog A Mini Waterproof Case for the iPad Mini Lifeproof makes phone and tablet cases that are water, dust, snow and shock proof without adding the heavy armor of many submersible cases. It claims its new Fre case for the iPod mini is its most streamlined yet. Turk Telekom, others eye $1 bln pay-TV group Digiturk-sources * Turk Telekom keenest potential buyer, banking source says As Arizona Fires Rage On, Inquiry Into Firefighters Death Focuses on Wind Unpredictable, shifting winds have made fighting an Arizona wildfire particularly hard and may have caught a team of firefighters by surprise. The Consumer New Approach to Depression Transcranial magnetic stimulation, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the brain connected to mood, has helped some patients with severe depression. The New Old Age On Becoming an Orphan When your only remaining parent dies, something profound shifts inside you. Venezuela to hold two dollar auctions per month starting July CARACAS, July 3 (Reuters) - Venezuela will hold at least two dollar auctions per month through its alternative Sicad foreign exchange system, the central bank said on Wednesday, adding the next... Nokia to buy out Siemens equipment venture; shares surge HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia shares surged on Monday after it announced plans to buy out Siemens AG's share of their network equipment joint venture, betting on the technology to run 4G networks as it... Judges stand firm on California prison crowding relief plan (Reuters) - A federal court on Wednesday refused to back down from an order requiring California to reduce prison overcrowding by the end of the year, a goal that could force the early release of up to 10,000 inmates. Barring of Bolivian Plane Infuriates Latin America as Snowden Case Widens Latin American leaders condemned the refusal to let Bolivias president fly over European nations over what Bolivian officials said were suspicions that Edward J. Snowden was on board. Album The Photographer Liu Bolin Disappears in Place Liu Bolin, a Chinese artist, creates photographs by camouflaging himself into iconic backdrops around the world. Dance Listings for June 21-27 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. Golf Inbee Park eyes 'grand slam' South Korea's Inbee Park says she will consider it a grand slam if she wins next month's British Open. Els Confirms He'll Play Scottish Open Ernie Els will test his links game before defending the British Open title by playing in the Scottish Open, the traditional warm-up event for golf's oldest major. Indiana Not Yet at Full Strength After Departures Indiana's basketball practices are getting lonely these days. Television Review Pastry Chefs Face Off on Donut Showdown In Donut Showdown on the Cooking Channel, three entrants compete to make the best doughnut in a limited time, using specific ingredients or following a specific theme. Odey cuts stake in Man Group after share price slump LONDON (Reuters) - Odey Asset Management has reduced its stake in Man Group after a slump in the hedge fund company's share price over the past month. Township thanks Mandela At sunset, the smell of food simmering in dozens of pots starts to fill the air on 15th Avenue. Analysis Could the U.S. delay Obamacare's mandate for individuals, too? WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama can expect mounting pressure to make new concessions on healthcare reform, especially the requirement that all Americans obtain insurance, after delaying penalties for businesses for the first year of his plan. Shareholder wealth The largest creators, the biggest destroyers Reuters blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. Spinning statue stumps museum The museum officials were stumped. A statue is supposed to stand still, not rotate all by itself. After the Fact Polymers Why Some Recyclable Items Just Dont Mix The numbers on recyclable plastics indicate the type of polymer involved, letting recycling processors know whether the item is compatible with their recipe. The Rock n Roll Casualty Who Became a War Hero Jason Everman was kicked out of two bands that went on to incredible fame. Then his life became even more interesting. Bucks Blog Why You Can Ignore Those Odd $1 Credit Card Charges The $1 preauthorization charges are made before the full transaction amount is known, and eventually drop off the credit card account. Actors Today Dont Just Read for the Part. Reading IS the Part. As audiobooks flourish, thanks in part to digital technologies, the industry has given many aspiring actors a steady paycheck. The Pragmatist Ergonomic Tools That Prune Away Gardening Pains New tools that promise to keep you toiling in the sun. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. Massa cleared over Monaco crash Ferrari have absolved driver Felipe Massa from any blame after he crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix, saying the collision was caused by car failure. Massive logistics fuel 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. Penguin and Random House Merge, Saying Change Will Come Slowly The new company, Penguin Random House, will control more than 25 percent of the trade book market in the United States. UK's Domino's warns of higher losses in German expansion push LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Britain's Domino's Pizza warned that annual losses at its fledgling German business would be higher than anticipated due to increased training costs and a poor performance... David's Sling missile system unveiled in Paris June 20 - Once shrouded in secrecy, Israel's David's Sling missile interceptor went on display for the first time this week at the Paris Air Show. Its co-manufacturers, Rafael, say the system is designed to compliment the Iron Dome defensive shield used in the Gaza conflict, and will be operational within two years. Jim Drury went to take a look. UPDATE 2-Venezuela to boost dollar supplies through forex system revamp CARACAS, July 3 (Reuters) - Venezuela on Wednesday revamped a currency exchange system to boost the flow of dollars into the economy and ease nagging product shortages, a move that further devalues... Health-Centric Homes, for a Price Delos, a Manhattan developer, is betting its WELL certification will become as commonplace as the one accorded by LEED. Stocks rally in short day; oil tops $102 July 3 - Summary Stocks post modest gains with faster private hiring partly offset by slower service sector growth; Oil temporary tops $102 on Egypt; Hospital stocks ill on healthcare reform delay. Conway G. Gittens reports. U.S. FDA warns on Daiichi Sankyo blood pressure drugs July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators warned on Wednesday that Daiichi Sankyo Inc's blood pressure drugs Benicar, Benicar HCT, Azor and Tribenzor can cause severe, chronic diarrhea and substantial weight loss, sometimes requiring hospitalization. Algae-Engineering Joint Venture Disbands Solazyme will try to expand its food business to commercial scale, now that its venture with Roquette is closing. UPDATE 2-SEC alleges insider trading in Onyx ahead of Amgen offer July 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit accusing unnamed defendants of insider trading in Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc call options before the drugmaker... US STOCKS-Wall St posts modest gains in short volatile session * ADP jobs report and jobless claims both better than forecast

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