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News Feed Latest worldwide news Watch Friday's Show! In our last show of the school year, we look at some of today's headlines before looking back at major events and global elections from the past year. 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. Scientists find neighbor star with three planets in life-friendly orbits CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A neighbor star has at least six planets in orbit, including three circling at the right distance for water to exist, a condition believed to be necessary for life, scientists said on Tuesday. BRIEF-Perform Group buys sports data company Opta LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - PERFORM Group PLC * Perform Group PLC announces placing * Of up to 23.9 million new ordinary shares to fund acquisition of opta * To raise 120 million STG to fund the acquisition of opta and pipeline of Megyn Kelly to Get Prime-Time Slot on Fox News Fox News dominates in total audience, but among younger viewers its lead is slipping. The arrival of Ms. Kelly, after a maternity leave, could help. James Gandolfini's will generous with family, friends Late actor James Gandolfini's will left large amounts of money to family and friends, with much of it going to his teenage son, Michael, according to a copy of his will made public Wednesday. Currents | Lighting Ceramic Table Lamps and Pendants Designed From the Bottom Up A collection of one-of-a-kind light fixtures produced by a ceramic artist (she provides the base) and a product designer (he does the shades). On the Runway Blog Valentino Lady in the Attic The designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli said they wanted to evoke a room of curiosities, as well as a sense of wonder, in the Valentino fall couture show. Panasonic to close solar cell factory in Hungary-Nikkei July 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Panasonic Corp plans to shut down its sole European solar cell plant next March and dismiss about 500 workers at the factory, the Nikkei reported. Living the high life in New York Felicia Taylor gets an exclusive look at the tallest residential building in New York. Disaster University to Address Pacific Quakes and Tsunamis The University of Hawaii is working with Asian institutions to create a field of study that covers all aspects of natural disasters. Indonesia has been chosen as the focus country. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks rally as bargain-hunters pile in * Brazil's Bovespa rises for first session in five * MPX Energia jumps after Batista steps down as chairman * Bovespa rises 1.6 pct, Mexico IPC up 0.91 pct By Asher Levine and Luc Cohen SAO... Scientists Fabricate Rudimentary Human Livers Researchers who began with human stem cells derived from skin report that tiny livers like those seen early in fetal life grew into functioning organ buds when transplanted into mice. Telecom Italia Media sells 51 pct of MTV Italia to Viacom MILAN, July 4 (Reuters) - Italian television company Telecom Italia Media said on Thursday it signed an agreement to sell 51 percent of music channel MTV Italia to Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. The Trade Overhaul Efforts in Washington Reflect Few Lessons of Housing Crisis Congress is working gingerly toward a solution to fix Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a process dominated by emotional battles and financial interests. Baikonur Journal Russian Space Center in Kazakhstan Counts Down Its Days of Glory Baikonur, Kazakhstan, is set to be replaced as the Russian space launching center, and ethnic tensions and economic challenges are already creeping into the city. Radio Pirates, of the Caribbean No Less, Are Pulled Off the Air Two operators in New York were arrested on charges of unauthorized radio transmission, but weak enforcement by the Federal Communications Commission has encouraged renegade stations. The 'Chexican' barefoot runner His name hints of an unconventional origin, and his next journey reveals his desire in doing things "differently" 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. China's latest manned space mission to launch June 11 BEIJING (Reuters) - China will launch its next manned space flight on Tuesday, carrying three astronauts on a 15-day mission to an experimental space lab, the National Space Administration said, in the latest step towards the development of a space station. 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. FOREX-Sterling slides after BoE, euro falls before Draghi * Sterling slides on BoE concern about rise in bond yields A one-way ticket to the Sun NASA will launch a probe to orbit and study the Sun, hoping to learn ways to predict solar flares that could fry satellites and wipe out the U.S. power grid. Smithsonian astrophysicist Justin Kasper is one of the team's leaders, and he sat down with Reuters at the Aspen Ideas Festival to talk about the mission. UPDATE 1-New pipeline planned to connect 2 N.Sea fields -Statoil OSLO, July 4 (Reuters) - Statoil and four partners have agreed to build a $343 million link to connect the Edvard Grieg and Ivar Aasen oilfields with existing pipelines in the North Sea, the company said on Thursday. Listening Post Obama Seeks New U.S. Role in Climate Debate After four years of preoccupation with other problems, President Obama is trying to reclaim the spotlight in the global debate on climate change. Obama, Merkel agree to high-level talks on U.S. surveillance program WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany agreed on Wednesday to hold high-level bilateral talks between their security officials in coming days on U.S. surveillance activities and security issues, the White House said in a statement. Clip Air brings air travel by train June 19 - Swiss researchers have released futuristic designs for attachable modular aircraft that will allow passengers to board a plane at a railway station and disembark at their destination without ever setting foot in an airport. EPFL says its Clip Air project is no flight of fancy. Jim Drury reports. CANADA STOCKS-TSX climbs as market braces for U.S. jobs data * TSX up 20.98 points, or 0.17 percent, at 12,166.66 * Eight of 10 main index sectors advance * Canadian Natural is biggest positive influence on index By John Tilak TORONTO, July 4 (Reuters) -... Canines go Technicolor in latest grooming trend June 27 - A Californian dog groomer transforms her pooches into sculpted, fanciful, multi-colored creations. Elly Park reports. 'Cracker' conveys history of bigotry With a single phrase, Rachel Jeantel, that friend of Trayvon Martin's, may have lit a fuse in the trial of his accused killer. U.S. to delay key health-reform provision to 2015 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. administration on Tuesday said it will not require employers to provide health insurance for their workers until 2015, a move that delays a key provision of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law by a year. Last text message found from U.S. family lost at sea 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. Tiger Woods Keeps His December Tournament The World Challenge that Tiger Woods has hosted every holiday season since 1999 means so much to him that he spent what was believed to be about $4 million of his own money to help cover operating costs in a year it did not have a full title sponsor. After Marrow Transplants, 2 More Patients Appear H.I.V.-Free Without Drugs Two H.I.V.-infected patients who had bone-marrow transplants for blood cancers have apparently been virus-free since they stopped taking antiretroviral drugs. Health Law Delay Puts Exchanges in Spotlight The decision to delay insurance requirements for a year was an acknowledgment of the laws complexity, and gave officials more time to get the state exchanges right, experts said. ElBaradei Morsy's ouster was needed Prominent Egyptian reformist Mohamed ElBaradei tells CNN's Becky Anderson that President Mohamed Morsy had "messed up" -- and his ouster was right for the country. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. US airlines delay flights to Mexico City as volcano spews ash MEXICO CITY, July 4 (Reuters) - Four U.S. airlines temporarily suspended flights to and from Mexico City on Thursday after a volcano 50 miles (80 km) from the capital spewed ash, a spokesman for the city's international airport said. Rosberg wins dramatic British GP Nico Rosberg races to his first British Grand Prix victory and second of the season as tire problems dominate at Silverstone. Massive ocean swells pound Chile's coastline July 4 - A large swath of Chile's Pacific coast is on alert as massive swells pound the coastline due to strong weather, with high winds and tidal movements combining to create waves as big as seven meters, or 22 feet. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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