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News Feed Latest worldwide news Man Utd signs new Asia deal Manchester United may face a new challenge on the field next season without Alex Ferguson but the English Premier League giant appears to have no domestic equals commercially with its ever expanding list of global sponsors. Missile Defense Interceptor Misses Target in Test Some skeptics of the missile-defense program saw the failure as further evidence that the technology was unreliable and might not be worth the expense. Jobless rate seen falling 1/2 point a year Moody's Zandi NEW YORK (Reuters) - The current monthly pace of U.S. job gains will likely lower the unemployment rate by 1/2 point a year, Moody's Analytics' chief economist Mark Zandi said on Wednesday. 10 top African tech startups An Africa tech expert picks 10 exciting African tech startups building 'amazing products that can compete on the international stage.' Ivanisevic's Wimbledon win an 'unsolved mystery' A look back at the 2001 Wimbledon men's final when Goran Ivanisevic became the only wildcard to bag the men's title at noted postcode SW19 in one of the tournament's most dramatic matches. Well Gay Marriage Same, but Different Gay marriages tend to be more egalitarian with couples leaning on a network of friends and reporting being happier and have less conflict than straight couples. An affirmative action 'imposter' A CNN writer reveals what he learned when he became an affirmative action imposter. ATT, DirecTV and KKR in race to buy Hulu - WSJ July 8 (Reuters) - Streaming video site Hulu has attracted three bids of over $1 billion from suitors including a partnership of ATT Inc and Chernin Group, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing... Video game personality Ryan Davis dead at 34 SAN FRANCISCO, July 8 (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. Israel Sees a Chance for More Reliable Ties With Egypt and a Weakening of Hamas The good news for Israel remains tempered by the uncertainty and instability next door, but some in the country were celebrating the fall of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. Brazil to probe local telecom operators over alleged U.S. spying * Telecom regulator investigating if privacy laws violated Space-age superyacht The future? Could this space-age high-tech superyacht be the future of nautical design? Sailors can steer the $23 million vessel 50-meters away with an i-Pad. RPT-Fitch downgrades STMicroelectronics to 'BBB-' from 'BBB'; outlook negative July 8 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Asiana airliner was well below target speed before impact NTSB SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Asiana airlines plane that crashed on Saturday at San Francisco airport was traveling at 103 knots seconds before it hit the seawall in the front of the runway, far below the target speed of 137 knots, according to a flight data recorder recovered by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Army Kills 51, Deepening Crisis in Egypt In a sharp escalation of tensions Monday, Egyptian soldiers opened fire on hundreds of supporters of Mohamed Morsi, the ousted president, witnesses said. The military said armed assailants fired first. Where could Snowden go? CNN's Tom Foreman looks at the possibilities for NSA leaker Edward Snowden. Air Crash in Alaska Kills Pilot and 9 Passengers An air taxi crashed Sunday at an airport in Alaska, killing all 10 people aboard, a National Transportation Safety Board investigator said. Modern Love An American Dream I Couldnt Share When I fell in love with Armando, whom I had hired to fix my deck, I was not the one who shared his history of escape. UNC Leading Scorer Hairston Facing Drug Charge Durham police have charged North Carolina leading scorer P.J. Hairston with marijuana possession following a traffic stop. Bulger used disguise, souped-up car in Boston hit witness BOSTON (Reuters) - A murderer told jurors on Monday about his days as a close associate of James "Whitey" Bulger, joining him in a double murder in which Bulger wore a wig and fake mustache and escaped in a car capable of sending out a smokescreen or oil slick to deter pursuers. Pop-up hotels Catch 'em quickly A new breed of accommodation is appearing, housed in anything from tepees to old shipping containers UPDATE 1-IMF says 'imperative' for euro zone to revive growth WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - The euro zone must take coordinated action to revive economic growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday in a strongly worded statement that cited the... Basil Twist Puppetry in motion CNN's Nick Glass explores the art and innovation behind performing with puppets, with master puppeteer Basil Twist. Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012) Time Warner Intends to Move to Planned Skyscraper at Hudson Yards The company has a tentative deal to relocate its headquarters from Columbus Circle to a skyscraper to be built in the Hudson Yards project. Obama takes on power plants, Keystone pipeline in new climate plan June 25 - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that he will tap into his executive powers to launch a new action plan to tackle climate change. Mana Rabiee reports. Wife of U.S. Secretary of State Kerry said to show signs of seizure WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - Family members of Teresa Heinz Kerry, the wife of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, believed she might have suffered a seizure before she was rushed to a hospital, a source close to the family said on Monday. Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood calls for more protests after killings CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and its Islamist allies called for more protests on Tuesday, after 51 people were killed in Cairo on Monday when the army opened fire on supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi. On Tennis A Triumph for Scotland, Too, and Perhaps a Sir for Murray Andy Murrays breakthrough at Wimbledon not only ended the long winless skein of British men, it represented a point of Scottish pride and began immediate talk of a knighthood. Economic View Austerity Wont Work if the Roof Is Leaking Fear about government debt has put the brakes on much American infrastructure investment, even when the future benefits far outweigh the repayment costs. Breakingviews Banks weathering the storm? July 2 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Antony Currie discuss upcoming second-quarter results for the world's biggest banks and whether they can keep up with the volatility. Fatty acids in formula linked to quick-thinking kids NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study of six-year-olds, researchers found no IQ differences between kids who were fed formula supplemented with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) as infants and those who got regular formula, but the PUFA kids were notably faster at picture-matching games. Perry Says He Wont Seek Governorship Again in Texas Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor of Texas, said he would instead pray and reflect and work to determine my own future path. Art in Review Victor Pesce Selections 1978-2010 Victor Pesces Selections 1978-2010 is a three-decade retrospective of a late bloomer to painting. Red Bulls Rewind On to the Dog Days Connor Lade, the Red Bulls homegrown defender/midfielder, started his first game of the M.L.S. season on Sunday in the Red Bulls only victory in June. DealBook I.S.S. Backs Dell Buyout Offer Institutional Shareholder Services, the biggest proxy advisory firm, recommended on Monday that Dell investors accept Michael S. Dells $24.4 billion leveraged buyout offer. Clinton Aide Joins Obama on Health Care With deadlines looming for the health care law, the Obama administration has recruited Chris Jennings, a former chief health policy adviser to President Bill Clinton. Gardening to survive amid Haiti's garbage Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. But now, one man is transforming a garbage dump into a vibrant urban garden. T Magazine By Design | Made in L.A. Two Resources for Interior Design on North Highland Avenue In a new series, the interior designer and writer David Netto explores the city of angels for inspiration. Here, Netto visits two stores known for their well-curated objects Blackman Cruz and J. F. Chen. UK teams with defence and telecom companies on cyber security LONDON (Reuters) - Nine of the world's biggest weapon makers and telecoms providers are teaming up with Britain to bolster the country's cyber security, aiming to tackle the increasing threat of hacking and other such attacks.

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