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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hard Cases Playing, and Losing, as a Medical Team When something goes wrong in medicine, it can be hard to know where blame lies and in the long run, it may not matter. 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. U.S. PGA Tour ends opposition to putter ban The U.S. PGA Tour decides to adopt the ban on the use of controversial anchored putters from 2016. Fashion and glamor at Ascot Winning Post's Francesca Cumani talks to fashion designer, Fitriani Hay about the glamor on display at Royal Ascot. Medicare plan would increase rates for hospital outpatient care July 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. government agency in charge of health insurance for seniors on Monday proposed a 1.8 percent rate increase for hospital outpatient departments in fiscal 2014, as it moves... Dance Review Silas Riener Presents Reveal at the Elevated Acre In Reveal, Silas Riener, Rashaun Mitchell and Cori Kresge performed on the grass of the Elevated Acre in Lower Manhattan. This site-specific dance exposed them to the elements. INDIA PRESS-Yes Bank in talks to sell 5 pct stake to PE funds - Economic Times Note Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. (Compiled by Ranjit Gangadharan in Mumbai) Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Brazil's OGX falls 35 pct as it scraps offshore projects RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil's OGX Petroleo e Gas SA said on Monday it will stop development of three offshore oil prospects, slashing capital spending as it tries to stave off financial... Warren Mosler, a Deficit Lover With a Following From his home in the Virgin Islands, Mr. Mosler is waging a well-financed academic battle against economists who want to cut government spending. For Chinese Families, a Journey Cut Short, and With It Their Dreams The two 16-year-old victims of Asiana Flight 214 were among 34 10th-grade Chinese students and chaperones who were bound for a summer camp outside Los Angeles. Campaign Spotlight Lodging Chain Offers Room With a View Loews Hotels and Resorts new campaign focuses on the word room, in the sense of a place to rest and in the sense of a respite from shrill marketing procedures. U.S. SEC says audit firms hinder accounting fraud probes WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. federal regulators tried to persuade a judge on Monday to sanction the Chinese arms of the world's top five accounting firms, saying their refusal to hand over audit work papers has hindered investigations into fraud at U.S.-listed Chinese firms. Video game personality Ryan Davis dead at 34 SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Video game journalist and podcaster Ryan Davis, known for his devout fan following in the tight-knit community, died last week at the age of 34, Giant Bomb, the news gaming site he cofounded, said on Monday. Speculators increase long USD bets in latest week-CFTC NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) - Currency speculators increased their bets in favor of the U.S. dollar in the latest week, according to data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released on... ArtsBeat He Will Have Vengeance (Again) New York Philharmonic to Present Sweeney Todd The New York Philharmonic will present a new staged production of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Stephen Sondheims musical about a murderous hair-cutter, starring the bass-baritone Bryn Terfel in the title role. Really? The Claim Children Tend to Gain Weight Over Summer Recess Studies suggest that youngsters may be most likely to pack on pounds when they are home for summer vacation. UPDATE 2-LVMH says buys control of Loro Piana for 2 bln eur * Loro Piana's EBITDA margin is more than 20 pct (Adds LVMH's plans for Loro Piana, analyst and management comments, background) 'Despicable' minions upset Depp's 'Lone Ranger' at box office July 7 (Reuters) - The yellow minions of "Despicable Me 2" upstaged Johnny Depp in the big-budget Western "The Lone Ranger" to win the weekend box office race in the United States and Canada, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Britain battles to build tech giant as home-grown talent goes West * But firms struggling to get funding beyond start-up stage Square Feet Even Boutique Gyms Need Back Offices as They Grow Cycling studios and boot camp gyms are growing in popularity, and as chains expand and hire staff they need more room for training and marketing. Advertising A Wienermobile Road Rally, Mapped Out by Fans on Social Media Social media services like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are shifting how brands, like Oscar Mayer, Chevrolet and A.1., use events as promotions. Hong Kong tycoon's lover found guilty of forging multi-billion dollar will HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong jury found the lover of the late billionaire tycoon Nina Wang guilty on Thursday of forging a will naming him the sole beneficiary of her estimated $4 billion estate. Critics Notebook Something Wicked This Way Runs Kenneth Branagh returns to Shakespeare in a fast-paced Macbeth at the Manchester International Festival. Economix Blog Office Advancement vs. Home Duties Fewer parents today say they want more responsibilities in their jobs than did so in 1992. Perhaps changing gender roles are at play. National Briefing | Washington N.F.L. Wont Promote Enrollment in Health Insurance Under New Law The National Football League is not participating in an effort with the Obama administration to help promote enrollment in health insurance plans under the new health care law. Cambodia's empire just got bigger Outside of Siem Reap, the results of an airborne laser survey confirm the existence of a medieval city buried beneath impenetrable jungle on a remote mountain. ArtsBeat Nudity, Fake Violence and Sex Prove a Winning Combination for Park Avenue Armory The Park Avenue Armory says that Paul McCarthys WS, a retelling of the Snow White fable, has become its second-biggest draw ever. Essay Clunkers In the wrong hands, a sturdy, aerodynamic book can do as much harm as good. Civilians on unpaid leave in Pentagon austerity move WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Civilian defense workers across the United States began taking unpaid leave on Monday in a Pentagon-imposed austerity move expected to save $1.8 billion through September 30 by effectively cutting the pay of about 650,000 workers by nearly 20 percent. Obama wraps up Africa tour July 2 - Ending an 8-day regional tour, U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama promote development and women's health in Tanzania, along with George W. Bush and his wife Laura. Lindsey Parietti reports. T Magazine Visiting the Source | A Chef in the Field Garlic Scapes Theres more to the garlic plant than the bulb. The milder scape can be the star of a recipe, like this light, fresh pesto. Mumbai to ban racy mannequins CNN's Mallika Kapur reports on a novel response to India's rape problem -- a proposal to ban sexily clad mannequins. Hard Cases Playing, and Losing, as a Medical Team When something goes wrong in medicine, it can be hard to know where blame lies and in the long run, it may not matter. Kafka The Years of Insight, by Reiner Stach Franz Kafkas life was complex and surreal, this second volume of a scholarly biography shows. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Math, July 8, 2013 Can you calculate the number of bicycles in Amsterdam if you know the population and the bicycles-to-people ratio? Tennis Bartoli romps to Wimbledon title France's Marion Bartoli has claimed the women's singles title at Wimbledon with a crushing 6-1 6-4 victory over Sabine Lisicki. The Gnome Home A quirky 1929 home left clues as to its designer, a master of detail. Feng shui master jailed over forgery The former lover and feng shui master to one of Asia's wealthiest women has been sentenced to 12 years in jail after being found guilty of forging a will that made him the beneficiary of her multi-billion-dollar fortune following a long-running case that transfixed Hong Kong.

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