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News Feed Latest worldwide news How airlines recycle Running an airline creates an astonishing amount of waste. Food, fuel, and the millions of tons of waste from worn carpets, uniforms and seat cushions adds up. Isis shares jump after experimental drug cuts blood fat (Reuters) - Shares of Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc rose as much as 24 percent after the drugmaker said its experimental drug reduced triglycerides, a type of fat, in blood and increased the level of... In Open Letter, Top Morsi Aide Says Coup Is Under Way The aide, Essam el-Haddad, lamented what he described as an imminent military takeover and passionately defended President Mohamed Morsi. Celtics Appoint Stevens as Head Coach The Boston Celtics have hired Brad Stevens to become their 17th head coach as they look to rebuild a franchise that has won a record 17 National Basketball Association (NBA) titles, the team said on Thursday. A sip of 2.6 billion-year-old water If you discovered water that could be millions or billions of years old, would you taste it? Global Soccer New Manchester United Manager Isn't Sitting Still David Moyes already has made changes among the assistants at United, and his next task is even tougher figuring out what to do with Wayne Rooney. Small business hiring falls again in June NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. small business employment edged down for the second straight month in June, sharply contrasting with other data showing an improvement in the tone of the labor market last... Sports Briefing | College Football Alabama Fan Who Poisoned Auburns Tree Released From Jail A University of Alabama fan is free from jail after serving time for poisoning Auburn Universitys landmark oaks at Toomers Corner. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Well Getting Insurance to Pay for Midwives Nearly all births in the United States take place in hospital labor and delivery wards. But in many European countries, midwives attend to a vast majority of pregnancies, often in clinics, resulting in maternity charges that are a fraction of those in the United States. Bucks Blog Monday Reading Last-Minute Hotel Bookings, Made Cheaper Last-minute hotel bookings made cheaper, assessing the health risk from obesity, making a green home more affordable and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Kendrick Lamar, Gabrielle Douglas among BET Award winners NEW YORK (Reuters) - Teenage Olympian Gabrielle Douglas, rapper Kendrick Lamar, actor Jamie Foxx as well as singers Rihanna and Nicki Minaj were among the top winners at the annual BET Awards on Sunday. Economix Blog Immigration and Entrepreneurship Amid many high-profile examples of immigrant inventors and entrepreneurs, research affirms that immigrants form businesses at a higher rate than native-born Americans. Giants Cornerback Focused on Recovery, but Also the Future Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas is attempting to come back from the third tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and the second in two years. June jobs report likely to keep Fed tapering on track WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Employers likely kept up a steady pace of hiring in June and the jobless rate probably dipped, which could keep the Federal Reserve on track to start curtailing its monetary... Dollar stronger on Fed bets, stocks fade NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hit its highest in a month against the yen and euro on Tuesday while a gauge of global equities fell as U.S. stocks reversed course to end slightly lower. South Africa looks to sell some of $1 billion rhino horn stockpile PRETORIA (Reuters) - South Africa is seeking permission for a one-off sale of some of its $1 billion stockpile of rhino horn to finance conservation and potentially flood a thriving black market, its environment minister said on Wednesday. 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. EU Lawmakers Back Cap-And-Trade Fix The European Parliament on Wednesday backed a rescue plan for the world's biggest cap-and-trade system for emissions of carbon dioxide, the most prevalent greenhouse gas from human activities. Former Patriots Tight End Is Charged With Murder The N.F.L. player Aaron Hernandez was charged on Wednesday with the murder of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old semipro football player who was found dead on June 17. Trip Treats Africa as Land of Promise, Troubles Aside President Obama completed a visit that confounded critics by avoiding hot spots like Kenya and Nigeria in favor of nations demonstrating progress. Up all night with Kevin Hart Kevin Hart talks with CNN about the upcoming movie based on his Let Me Explain tour, other projects he has in the works, being genuine, and exhaustion in general. What fed Egypt's 'second revolution'? Two years after demonstrations forced out Hosni Mubarak, Egypt is back where it started. How did it get here? 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... Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places. Straight Sets Ex-Champion Sees Tough Road for, Well, Everyone Pat Cash points out potential trouble spots for Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. 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. RPT-Fund firms039; boycott threat could hurt Lloyds stock sale LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Just as Britain039;s government is trying to clear a path for the politically sensitive sale of its 39 percent stake in Lloyds bank, resentment is brewing among the investors who would be expected to buy the stock. Spirent first-half revenue to fall 20 pct on lower orders July 3 (Reuters) - Spirent Communications Plc said revenue in the first half would drop by 20 percent, due to lower orders in the first quarter and a weak performance at its networks and applications unit. Not a vulture but a drone South Africa police detain cameraman PRETORIA (Reuters) - South African police on Friday detained the owner of a radio-controlled helicopter drone carrying a camera that was filming scenes around the Pretoria hospital where ailing anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is being treated. In Transit Blog In Paris, a Plan to Be Friendlier A tourism group in Paris has produced a guide to making visitors feel more welcome in the city. O Say, Can You Sing at the Ballpark? Its a Tough Song Baseball teams put a good deal of thought into who will sing The Star-Spangled Banner before their games. Dance Review Jennifer Monson and Friends Perform at La MaMa Moves! Leading a triple bill at the LaMaMa Moves! Dance Festival, Jennifer Monson and Niall Jones performed a highly unpredictable duet. You're the Boss Blog How Would Immigration Reform Affect Small Businesses? An immigration lawyer talks about how she built her law firm and the potential impact of reform. Ousted European Health Official Faces Questions About Plans to Transfer Money The European Anti-Fraud Office is investigating trips by a former European Union official, during which he said he had planned to transfer large sums of money. Private banker pay holds up in tough market ZURICH (Reuters) - Stiff competition for top private bankers has kept a floor under pay even as low interest rates, flaccid client trading and tougher regulation squeeze industry profit margins. How airlines recycle Running an airline creates an astonishing amount of waste. Food, fuel, and the millions of tons of waste from worn carpets, uniforms and seat cushions adds up. Recipes for Health Grilled Pizza With Grilled Red Onions and Feta Cooking the onions on the grill before assembling the pizza give them a nice charred flavor. Top Vivus holder proposes ex AstraZeneca exec as CEO NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vivus Inc's largest shareholder on Tuesday took the unusual step of naming the man it would install as the drugmaker's chief executive should it prevail in its battle to gain control of the board of directors this month. 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.

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