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News Feed Latest worldwide news FACTBOX Eight 2Q earnings eye-openers July 26 - Earnings releases from companies such as Apple, Amazon and Ford pointed out crucial trends and disappointing patterns. Heres a breakdown of them. NASA telescope to probe long-standing solar mystery CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A small NASA telescope was launched into orbit on Thursday on a mission to determine how the sun heats its atmosphere to millions of degrees, sending off rivers of particles that define the boundaries of the solar system. UPDATE 1-Bankers in line for telecom and media fees windfall LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Bankers working on the sale of the bulk of Vivendi's stake in Activision Blizzard Inc to the video games maker and its management could earn advisory fees of up to $80... Fitch Affirms Colgate-Palmolive's IDRs at 'AA-/F1+'; Outlook Stable (The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK, July 26 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Colgate-Palmolive Company's (Colgate) ratings as follows --Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA-'; --Short-term IDR at 'F1+'; --Senior unsecured notes at 'AA-'; --$1.85 billion revolving credit facility at 'AA-'; --Commercial paper (CP) program at 'F1+'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. Estimated outstanding senior unsecured notes totaling $5.3 billion at June 30, 2013 are af Stella McCartney's rise to the top CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Stella McCartney, one of the world's most celebrated fashion designers. 'Racist abuse" of AC Milan star Constant probed The new football season is still some weeks away, but already in Italy allegations of racial abuse towards AC Milan's Kevin Constant have marred a friendly. Well Walking 800 Miles Away From Cancer When my doctors told me I was cancer-free after a six-year battle, I began an 800-mile walk away from the disease. UPDATE 1-Kenyan shilling ends week firmer, seen pressured * Shilling gains on bank selling dollars before weekend * Shilling seen weakening above 88 next week * Shares seen rising further on good first-half earnings (Adds markets close, stocks) By Kevin Mwanza NAIROBI, July 26 (Reuters) - The Kenyan shilling firmed on Friday as banks unwound their dollar positions before the weekend, but traders said importers buying the U.S. currency could weigh it down in days ahead. The shilling was posted at 87.20/40 to the dollar at the 1300 Wilfork Says Hernandez Case Will Test Patriots Chemistry Tom Brady and Vince Wilfork did not mention the full name of their former teammate Aaron Hernandez, but they talked about the sadness of a lost life and the need to move forward. City Room Big Ticket | An Heiresss Private Sale Yields $21.85 Million A penthouse at the Trump International Hotel and Tower that was owned by Elizabeth Ross Johnson was the most expensive residential sale of the week. ArtsBeat No Parole for Imprisoned Members of Pussy Riot Two members of the Russian activist collective Pussy Riot are not expected to be released until next year. Next Stop Action Off the Mountains in Salt Lake City Thanks to a recent surge of places to eat, shop and explore, downtown Salt Lake City is offering new reasons to visit, even outside ski season. Fashion and glamor at Ascot Winning Post's Francesca Cumani talks to fashion designer, Fitriani Hay about the glamor on display at Royal Ascot. Sam Horsfield Advances in US Junior Amateur England's Sam Horsfield routed two more opponents Thursday at Martis Camp Club to advance to the quarterfinals in the rain-delayed U.S. Junior Amateur. Schwab executives see rate improvements; drop 'Talk to Chuck' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brokerage giant Charles Schwab Corp on Friday gave a cautiously upbeat assessment of client confidence and the outlook for interest rates, but warned investors against over... Soccer Australian National Team Seeks Competition in Asia Since becoming a member of the Asian Football Confederation, Australia has seen a rise in its soccer fortunes as its players take on a more technical aspect. U.S. squirrel tests positive for plague An evacuation has been ordered for an area north of Los Angeles after one squirrel tested positive for the plague. Why women don't make partner The scales of justice are beginning to balance as an increasing number of women enter the legal profession. In the UK, it is an even 50% split of gender representation, while in the U.S., female lawyers make up 70% of staff attorneys. History beckons as Park bids for four major wins in a row (Reuters) - Inbee Park will feel as if "the whole world is watching me" when the South Korean attempts next week to become the first golfer of either gender to win four majors in one season. Measures set up as gas rig burns in Gulf of Mexico A fire that erupted at a natural gas rig in the Gulf of Mexico is prompting extra measures, including flyovers and preparations to drill a relief well. Wife Goes Into Labor, Mahan Withdraws From Tourney Tournament leader Hunter Mahan withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open on Saturday after his wife went into labor. Bucks Lessons Learned From Well-Behaved Investors Carl Richards discusses what individuals can learn from investors who manage to separate emotion from investing. Film Forum Shows D. W. Griffiths Vast Intolerance Intolerance, D. W. Griffiths 1916 follow-up to The Birth of a Nation, is having a weeklong run at Film Forum in a newly restored version. 36 Hours in the Hudson Valley, New York From art and antiques to history and hiking to restaurants and river views, get ready for a packed weekend in this region north of New York City. Bond fund fears over poor liquidity LONDON, July 26 (IFR) - Real-money investors are becomingly increasingly concerned about their ability to enter and exit bond positions, following the violent sell-off in risk markets in June that... Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Chinese Search for Infant Formula Goes Global Fueled by distrust of domestic brands, Chinese parents are buying up foreign-made infant milk powder, and that has led to shortages in at least a half-dozen other countries. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. Well Diaries From I.C.U. Aid Mental Recovery Critical care units in several European countries have long been using diaries to help patients, and their families, recover after their ordeal. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. F.D.A. Says Importers Must Audit Food Safety If the rules are made final, they would shift the responsibility for ensuring that food is safe from the F.D.A. to companies like Walmart and Cargill. UPDATE 2-Spanish train crash driver leaves hospital, remains in custody * Survivors desperate for answers as to how accident happened (Add last bodies identified, expected questioning) Egypt between miracles and reality Where some see cause to celebrate after President Morsy was removed from power, supporters of the former leader see a coup plot and renewed fears over security. Fair Game How to Gauge SAC on the Richter Scale SAC Capital Advisors, the hedge fund facing insider trading charges, has $14 billion under management, but $51 billion in total market exposure. If it unwinds, will that sum roil the stock market? U.S. seek Gold Cup title against surprising Panama (Reuters) - The United States are overwhelming favorites to lift their fifth CONCACAF Gold Cup title when they face surprise package Panama in the final at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Insight How Samsung is beating Apple in China GUANGZHOU, China/SEOUL (Reuters) - Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook believes that "over the arc of time" China is a huge opportunity for his pathbreaking company. But time looks to be on the side of rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, which has been around far longer and penetrated much deeper into the world's most populous country. Quake hits northwest China Rescue teams are scrambling to reach the site of Monday morning's strong and shallow earthquake in northwestern China that has killed at least 89 people, according to state media. Summers' work for financial firms could give critics ammunition NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, a top contender for the leadership of the Federal Reserve, has been a consultant to large financial institutions,... China state media says 18 more detained in GSK probe BEIJING, July 27 (Reuters) - At least 18 more people have been detained in China in connection with a corruption scandal involving British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline, state media reported, giving more details on a probe which has rocked the company. Puffing peas is serious sport July 15 - The annual World Pea Shooting Championships take place in the small English village of Witcham. Elly Park reports.

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