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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dell founder ups takeover bid based on voting rule change (Reuters) - Dell Inc founder Michael Dell raised his $24.4 billion bid by less than 1 percent just hours before it was to be put to a vote, tacking on a controversial demand to change voting rules to make it easier for him to buy and take the No. 3 personal computer maker private. Op-ed Netanyahu crying wolf Gary Sick says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has been warning about Iran blowing up the world with a nuke for 20 years. It's time to think diplomacy, not saber rattling. Federal Judge Halts Legal Challenges in Detroit Bankruptcy Case The judge said objections to the citys Chapter 9 filing, including protests by retired city employees about potential pension cuts, would be addressed in upcoming hearings. Seles turns novelist Nine-time grand slam champion Monica Seles talks to CNN about tennis and her new novel. Investment bank outlook weighs on Credit Suisse ZURICH (Reuters) - Credit Suisse's investment bank drove a one-third jump in quarterly group profit, prompting investors to worry that a heavy reliance on fixed-income trading could hurt the lender if interest rates rise. QA How Does a Plant With Red Leaves Support Itself Without Green Chlorophyll? A plant with red leaves can still have plenty of chlorophyll, it may just be masked by another pigment. Students Recall Special Schools Run Like Jails Boarding schools that are part of a tough love network based in Utah are coming under fire for accusations that the troubled youth in their care were routinely abused. Stomach virus linked to produce sickens 285 people in 11 U.S. states (Reuters) - At least 285 people in 11 states have been sickened by a parasitic infection commonly linked to fresh produce, and the exact cause of the outbreak has yet to be pinpointed, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. Masters on social media CNN tracks social media reaction throughout the Masters weekend. Case Study A Bakery Is Relieved to Have the Employer Mandate Delayed So far, the insurance plans Rachel Shein has reviewed have not seemed terribly attractive for her business. T Magazine Food Matters | Four Monks Walk Into a Bar A group of Buddhist holy men traveled yesterday to Whiskey Soda Lounge Ny, the soon-to-open companion bar to the restaurant Pok Pok Ny, for a house-blessing ceremony. Harbor Lights Takes Root on Staten Island The Harbor Lights Theater Company is trying to make theater on Staten Island more than an afterthought. Dot Earth Blog Harvesting the Biosphere Bill Gates on Vaclav Smil Bill Gates explores a new book by Vaclav Smil tallying the growing human demands on the biosphere. Currents | Lighting Bathed in the Glow of Splashing Water Tony Duquettes Splashing Water chandeliers are put into production by Remains Lighting. DealBook JPMorgan Executive May Escape Penalty While the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and JPMorgan are negotiating a settlement, Blythe Masters, a top bank executive, is not expected to face a separate action. DealBook 5 Accused in Biggest Data Breach and Hacking Case in U.S. Prosecutors said a scheme targeting more than a dozen corporations brought losses that ran into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Car bomb in Damascus suburb kills seven state media BEIRUT (Reuters) - A car bomb killed at least 10 people and wounded around 62 on Thursday when it exploded on the edge of the Syrian capital Damascus, state media said. Meyer Disciplines 4 Buckeyes, Including Hyde, Roby Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has disciplined four players for legal problems, including suspending leading-scorer Carlos Hyde from all team activities in the wake of an alleged assault against a female over the weekend in Columbus. Weiner defiant amid calls to quit New York mayoral bid NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anthony Weiner resisted mounting calls to bow out of the New York City mayoral race on Wednesday, a day after admitting he had continued the sexually charged online chats that led him to resign from Congress in disgrace two years ago. Apple to probe electrocution U.S. electronics giant Apple is investigating reports in China that a woman died after being electrocuted while trying to make a call with her iPhone 5 while it was charging. T Magazine Market Report | Pearls Go Punk Long a symbol of demure femininity, the formerly staid gemstone is taking on an unexpected air of rebellion. Sketch Guy Squeezing the Most Out of 401(k)s, for Now There are clearly some issues with the current retirement system and while we need to think of a better one, there are ways to make the most of it. How climate impacts food supply Sometimes Jaria Faraj Ali is so hungry that she ties a scarf tight around her waist to make her feel more comfortable. Seoul shares seen flat, investors look to earnings for direction SEOUL, July 26 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are likely to open flat on Friday after few clear catalysts from Wall Street overnight, though a string of better-than-expected earnings from South Korean firms may help steer the market higher later in the day. "Market sentiment this morning is not bad. Key earnings yesterday came out beating expectations," said Kim Young-il, a market analyst at Daishin Securities. Market bellwether Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will be closely watched as the smartp Criminal case against SAC is strong -lawyers NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - The decision by federal prosecutors to bring criminal charges against hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors LP, rather than its billionaire owner, Steven A. Cohen, makes it more likely that the government will be able to secure a guilty verdict, lawyers say. Lawnmower racers try to mow down rivals July 17 - Competitors aim to be a cut above the rest at the world championships for lawnmower racing. Tara Cleary reports. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Dow Chemical profit shoots up 72 percent July 25 (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co reported a 72 percent rise in quarterly profit, driven by robust agricultural demand and higher margins in its plastics business. City Room New York Today What Heat Wave? Everything you need to know for Thursday. Cooler weather, a landmark death penalty sentence, and several free concerts tonight. National Briefing | Washington Martins Father Addresses Black Caucus in Congress Tracy Martin opened comments by a panel of experts brought together by the Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys to focus more attention on the issues that disproportionately affect them. HPV Vaccine Found to Help With Cancers of Throat A vaccine that protects women against cervical cancer also appears to protect them against throat cancers caused by oral sex, according to a study released Thursday. Dance Listings for July 19-25 A selected guide to dance performances in New York. Obama warns House Republicans against 'deadbeat' budget tactics JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - With a busy commercial port in Florida as his backdrop, President Barack Obama warned Republican lawmakers on Thursday that threatening a government shutdown or debt default jeopardizes the fragile U.S. economic recovery. Nicklaus Expects More Major Wins for Tiger, Lauds Mickelson Jack Nicklaus remains convinced that Tiger Woods will end his five-year title drought at the majors but says that not enough credit has been given to the players who have triumphed in golf's big four events during that time. Born in Chicago Tells of Titans Who Taught Young Protegs A new documentary, Born in Chicago, looks at an era when blues musicians like Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf took young white neophytes under their wing. ArtsBeat What Inspired You to Work in Dance? If you have a job that revolves around dance, we want to hear about the piece or performance that inspired you to dedicate your career to the art form. D.R. Horton profit beats estimates on higher home prices (Reuters) - Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc reported a better-than-expected profit as it sold more homes at higher prices in quarter ended June. NASAs New Class of Astronauts Gives Parity to Men and Women The eight recruits were selected from 6,300 applicants and will start training at the Johnson Space Center in Houston in August. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Daily Digit 46 mln DOGTV target audience July 25- DOGTV, a channel designed for dogs will launch nationally next month, aiming to appeal to the 46 million U.S. households that have at least one dog. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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