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News Feed Latest worldwide news Social Qs (Married) Girls Just Want to Have Fun Answers to questions about flirting, dinner guests and more. SoftBank CEO no comment on whether he tried to buy Universal Music TOKYO (Reuters) - SoftBank Corp CEO Masayoshi Son said on Thursday he could not comment whether he had tried to buy Universal Music, after a media report last week said Universal's owner Vivendi SA had rejected an $8.5 billion offer from Son's company. 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. Businesses set to step up capital goods spending WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of planned business spending on capital goods rose in June, buoying hopes of an acceleration in economic growth in the second half of 2013. Kovalchuk Signs With SKA St. Petersburg of K.H.L. Ilya Kovalchuk walked away from $77 million when he retired from the Devils last week at age 30, but his new salary with the Russian club is expected to be comparable. Brilliant Bartoli romps to Wimbledon title France's Marion Bartoli has claimed the women's singles title at Wimbledon with a crushing 6-1 6-4 victory over Sabine Lisicki. Kerry, at U.N., Discusses Crises in Africa, Syria and Mideast In his first official visit, the secretary of state talked about turmoil in Africas Great Lakes region, the Syrian war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." Canadian DeLaet aims for Presidents Cup spot OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - The Presidents Cup tailors have already sized up Graham DeLaet, now all that is left is for International captain Nick Price to decide if the Canadian is a good fit for his 12-man team. City Room Big Ticket | Turtle Bay Game Changer Sold for $34.35 Million A century-old Turtle Bay town house with 13 rooms, 3 terraces, a roof garden and views of the East River and New York Harbor was the most expensive residential property sale of the week. Amazon shares dip on cautious third-quarter forecast SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc reported a second-quarter net loss and issued cautious third-quarter forecasts on Thursday, pressuring shares of the world's largest Internet... Smithfield's China deal spurs heparin heart drug safety concerns WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers are concerned a Chinese company's planned $4.7 billion acquisition of pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc could affect the safety and availability of heparin, a blood-thinner widely used in heart surgery and kidney dialysis that is derived from pig intestines. Protests Trap Bulgarian Lawmakers Inside Parliament Forty days of largely peaceful street protests in Sofia turned confrontational as a bus carrying legislators and government ministers was forced to return to Parliament. RPT-FEATURE-Detroit area's battle with blight may be key to survival DETROIT, July 25 (Reuters) - If you want to tackle Detroit's thousands of abandoned homes and trash-strewn and overgrown lots, there are few better places to start than in Brightmoor in the... Murder victim had keys to car rented by NFL player ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts (Reuters) - The body of a man that former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is accused of murdering last month was found with the keys to a black Chevrolet Suburban that Hernandez had rented, according to court papers released on Thursday. Snowden 5 things to do while waiting Fugitive Edward Snowden remains in the transit lounge of Russia's Sheremetyevo International Airport -- here's how he might be killing time Bulgarian Police Break Up Protesters Blockade of Parliament After weeks of demonstrations against the government and after protesters trapped about 100 lawmakers in the building, the police moved in to free the officials. Beauty Spots Orange Is the Makeup Color for Summer Tangerine Tango, Pantones color of the year for 2012, did not fade away from this summers makeup collections. Flock of Seagulls' van found A Flock of Seagulls' friends and fans are watching Craigslist, eBay and pawn shops for band leader Mike Score's stolen amps and instruments. Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Phoebe Rounds, Peter Hasegawa A Solidarity of Two A union organizer and a community organizer are married. Is Snowden worth the risk? It's been days since three Latin American presidents offered to give Edward Snowden a safe place to hide out from U.S. authorities. So what's the holdup? Here are the pros and cons facing leaders in five countries. Footballers and speed The love affair between football stars and flash cars goes back years -- but what does the number of players being hit with driving bans say about footballers' need for speed? Pope Francis given key to city of Rio de Janeiro July 25 - Pope Francis is presented with keys to the city of Rio de Janeiro before a sea of cheering onlookers on the fourth day of his visit to Brazil. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). The Media Equation TV Foresees Its Future. Netflix Is There. Netflix has given a good shaking to the settled world of television it has provided its own series, streamed them over the Internet and made them available all at once everywhere. UK wants to restrict access to online porn Saying that "the darkest corners of the Internet" pose a real threat to children, British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday rolled out a plan that would, by default, block pornography on most computers, smartphones and tablets. UPDATE 1-Huge desalination plant set for Chile's Escondida mine July 25 (Reuters) - Construction of a $3.43 billion sea-water desalination plant at the world's largest copper mine, Chile's Escondida, has been approved in order to secure a steady water supply, majority owner BHP Billiton said on Thursday. Critics Notebook The Plan to Swallow Midtown Mayor Michael R. Bloombergs plan for East Midtown, which would add giant new buildings without upgrading streets and subways, would only set New York City back. Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. Mexico rescues 94 migrants crammed into truck Mexican authorities say they've rescued 94 migrants who were crammed into the back of a hauling truck in "subhuman conditions." Sirius XM Reports Record Revenue, Aided by Auto Recovery The satellite-radio company reported $940 million in revenue for the quarter, and an increase of 716,000 in subscribers to 25.1 million. U.S. municipal bond funds report $1.23 bln weekly outflows-Lipper WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal gond funds reported $1.23 billion of net outflows in the week ended July 24, compared to $1.56 billion outflows the previous week, according to data... Battery Seen as Way to Cut Heat-Related Power Losses Large-scale batteries of various types are being tested by some big utilities that want to store power for times when it is needed most. Workspace Inspirations All Around (and a Gym Downstairs) Sarah Robb OHagan, president of Equinox Fitness, has her office just above the top floor of one of its health clubs. Brazil's Embraer posts unexpected net loss in second quarter SAO PAULO, July 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's Embraer SA , the world's third-largest commercial planemaker, posted a second-quarter net loss of 10 million reais ($4.5 million), down from a profit of 62... Sports Briefing | Pro Football Patriots Dennard Is Accused of Driving Drunk Alfonzo Dennard was arrested and accused of driving drunk in Lincoln, Neb., where he once starred as a defensive back for the Cornhuskers. Manning Up in the Heat Gaming a heat wave is no walk in the park. Designers share their strategies. Life on the road with Martin Kaymer Shane O'Donoghue spends time with Martin Kaymer for an insight into life on the road as a Tour pro. WRAPUP 1-Royal baby, sporting triumphs - even Britain's economy looking up * GDP growth +0.6 pct q/q, +1.4 pct y/y, matches forecasts Well Nightmares After the I.C.U. Patients who have prolonged stays, getting intubated and sedated, may experience severe hallucinations, putting them at risk of PTSD for years to come, studies show.

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