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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well Think Like a Doctor A Mysterious Fever Solved! Readers solve the case of a 37-year-old woman who had a persistent fever despite being treated with antibiotics. QE2 ocean liner to be luxury hotel in Asia under new owners DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai will spend another $90 million to refurbish the ocean liner QE2 before it steams out of the emirate in October to be moored in Asia as a 400-room luxury hotel, its new owners... You're the Boss Blog This Week in Small Business Firing the Founder Google spawns start-ups in Kansas City and also reinvents human resources. Why using social media well is harder than you think. And 10 ideas for marketing and advertising. NEWSMAKER Larry Summers on challenges to the economy Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and Reuters' Chrystia Freeland discuss global economic growth, the future of higher education and whether you should get a law degree. Brazil was target of U.S. signals spying, Globo newspaper says RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Security Agency monitored the telephone and email activity of Brazilian companies and individuals in the past decade as part of U.S. espionage activities, the Globo newspaper reported on Sunday, citing documents provided by fugitive Edward Snowden, a former NSA intelligence contractor. Herbal stroke remedy no better than dummy pill NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A Chinese herbal remedy marketed to improve stroke recovery failed to exceed the benefits of a placebo in a large, three-month clinical trial. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. UPDATE 1-Snowden could win Nicaragua asylum if circumstances permit-Ortega MANAGUA, July 5 (Reuters) - Nicaragua has received an asylum request from fugitive former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden and could accept the bid "if circumstances permit," President Daniel Ortega said on Friday. 'Big Brother' No mention of racism Anyone wanting to get a glimpse of the abhorrent behavior in the "Big Brother" house this week needs to seek out fansites. No Porn, Just Books and Zines The Newsstand, a subway space transformed into a funky alternative space at the Metropolitan Avenue stop in Brooklyn, stocks zines, comics, photography and special treats. 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. 9 classic U.S. dive bars What makes a classic dive bar? Everything from octogenarian bartenders to surly bouncers, ghosts and incontinent chickens. Bits Technology Workers Are Young (Really Young) A new survey shows the top tech companies have a median work force age up to 15 years below the national average. Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. REFILE-In China, Nestle and Danone play it by the book SHANGHAI, July 6 (Reuters) - Swift responses from Swiss food company Nestle and French rival Danone to Beijing's announcement that it was investigating possible price-fixing of instant milk formulas are textbook examples of how firms should deal with such crises in China, executives and consultants say. Following Game of Thrones to Belfast and Beyond The HBO fantasy series is drawing fans to Northern Ireland, but there is far more to tourism here than the hit show. Deadly Derailment in Quebec Underlines Oil Debate The accident, in which at least five people were killed, underscored a debate about whether it is safer to transport oil by rail or pipeline. You're the Boss Blog The Brutal Truth My Score as a Sales Manager In part four of a series, an owner explains what he was doing wrong as a sales manager (everything) and what the sales consultant suggested he do about it. Tiny island boasts golf legacy Shane O'Donoghue explores how golf legend Harry Vardon helped the British island of Jersey develop a golf legacy. Last message found from boat missing in New Zealand There was a dash of hope and a dose of disappointment in the search for an American family and their friends lost at sea for the past month. Dollar gains, Japan shares rise on upbeat U.S. jobs data TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese shares rose on Monday and the dollar hit a three-year high against a basket of major currencies after U.S. job creation accelerated in June, signaling growth in the world's largest economy is gathering momentum. The Pour On the Scent of Summer Muscat wines from Alsace can be dry, slightly sweet or hauntingly nectar-like. Always, though, they are fragrant with a beguiling perfume. WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher * Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares) App City Looking for Fun in All the Queens Places A new app introduced by the boroughs Chamber of Commerce serves as an all-purpose tour guide, but it isnt comprehensive. 2 dead, dozens injured July 7 - At least two people are dead and dozens others injured after an Asiana Airlines crash landed at the San Francisco International Airport. Julie Noce reports. Sports Briefing | Soccer FIFA President Pledges $100 Million to Brazil Sepp Blatter, the president of FIFA, soccers governing body, has responded to protesters by pledging to give at least $100 million in profits back to Brazil. Virtuoso Ryu hits the high notes on LPGA Tour So Yeon Ryu was seven years old when she gave her first violin recital. She was in love with the instrument, but at age 12 she had to make a tough decision - music or golf. Cut off aid to Egypt till elections held Tamara Cofman Wittes The U.S. has great stakes in Egypt's stability, and the next move should be cutting off aid as an incentive for the nation to hold democratic elections. 'Fried chicken' jibe 'hurts' Woods Golfer Tiger Woods has described a jibe aimed at him by Sergio Garcia as "wrong, hurtful and inappropriate." Wimbledon's 'unsolved mystery' The final game of one of the most memorable matches in Wimbledon history, featuring two fan favorites, took on a life of its own. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Saint Laurent Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Schohaja. Egyptian PM deadlock drags on as hundreds of thousands protest CAIRO (Reuters) - Deadlock over Egypt's interim prime minister entered a third day on Monday after the Islamist Nour Party rejected candidates for interim prime minister, prolonging the impasse amid huge protests that turned violent and killed more than 35. BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. Daly Withdraws at Greenbrier, Says Surgery Coming John Daly withdrew from The Greenbrier Classic golf tournament in West Virginia and tweeted later that he needed elbow surgery and would be away from golf for up to four months. Bucks Blog Friday Reading Weighing Buzz Cuts vs. Head Lice Weighing buzz cuts vs. head lice, fewer women get early C-sections, how to scan a signature for digital documents, and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. On Tennis Murray Has Won a Tournament at Wimbledon, but Not This One Andy Murray, who won the gold medal at the London Olympics, would be the first British man to win the British Grand Slam event in 77 years. Brazil was target of U.S. signals spying, Globo newspaper says RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Security Agency monitored the telephone and email activity of Brazilian companies and individuals in the past decade as part of U.S. espionage activities, the Globo newspaper reported on Sunday, citing documents provided by fugitive Edward Snowden, a former NSA intelligence contractor. Astronauts Replace a Pump, Hoping to Stop Leak Two astronauts spent five and a half hours outside the International Space Station. They were unable to locate the source of the leak, but did install a new pump, which appeared to solve the problem. 10 things to know about Brazil Brazil might be the biggest country most of the world doesn't know a whole heckuva a lot about. That's changing Suspect linked to London bomber? A UK terror suspect whose trial on terror charges reconvened Wednesday in Kenya served jail time with one of the men who carried out the 2005 London bomb attacks and may have been influenced by him, a British intelligence report reveals.

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