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News Feed Latest worldwide news Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. Oil spill threatens Thai tourism An oil spill that prompted evacuations from one of Thailand's most popular tourist spots threatens the country's tourism and fishing industries, Thailand's deputy prime minister has warned, amid concerns about the long-term effects of the leak. Why the global economy will not affect India Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the global economy and how India will not be affected like European countries have been. Japan buys almost 90,000 tonnes U.S. western white via tender TOKYO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Japan bought nearly 90,000 tonnes of U.S. western white wheat in a tender on Thursday, marking the first purchase of the variety by its top buyer after the discovery of a genetically modified (GM) version of the grain in Oregon. Purchases by Japan, the top customer of U.S. white wheat, may help further boost prices for the grade used to make confectionaries, as it joins South Korea and other big buyers in resuming imports that where halted after the GM discovery. Mothballed NASA telescope may get new life as asteroid hunter (Reuters) - NASA is considering re-activating a mothballed space telescope to help find asteroids that could be on a collision course with Earth, according to a senior U.S. space agency official. Phys Ed How Exercise Changes Fat and Muscle Cells Several striking new studies provide some clarity by showing that exercise seems able to drastically alter how genes operate, perhaps altering the risk for problems like obesity and diabetes. UPDATE 1-U.S.-based taxable bond funds suffer first outflows in 3 weeks -Lipper NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Investors in funds based in the United States pulled $954.9 million out of taxable bond funds in the week ended Wednesday as investors awaited signs from the Federal Reserve regarding its bond-buying stimulus, data from Thomson Reuters' Lipper service showed on Thursday. Anne Reidy, Timothy Sullivan The bride was until last month a second-grade teacher at Public School 304 in the Bronx; the groom is an owner of Kestrel Aviation, a charter aircraft business in Norwood, Mass. The One-Day Contract, a Last Hurrah for Athletes As Hideki Matsui and Donovan McNabb illustrated this week, the one-day contract has become a rite of passage for modern athletes a select few, anyway before they retreat from the spotlight. Pirates Slip by Cardinals 5-4 for 4th Straight Win Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington spent the hours leading up to the non-waiver trade deadline searching for a way to upgrade the team with the best record in baseball. UPDATE 1-US ITC delays word on whether Samsung infringes Apple's patents WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Thursday it would delay a decision on whether some mobile phones and tablets made by Samsung Electronics Co Ltd infringe on Apple Inc's patents. The Consumer Concerns About Dementia Screening A push for early detection and treatment, even in the absence of cognitive symptoms, of the amyloid plaques that indicate a risk for Alzheimers and other dementias has some researchers worried. App Smart Apps for Arts and Crafts Projects for Families Apps like Foldify and PaperChibi are jammed with arts and crafts ideas that let you and your children create real-life playthings. Giant crab robot to help explore what lies on the ocean floor August 1 - Scientists in South Korea have developed a new robot that is modeled on the traits of crabs, to help gather data in underwater exploration. Weighing Choice for Fed, Obama Offers His Party a Defense of Summers The president also attended a closed-door meeting with House Democrats, to be followed by a session with party senators. Anger grows over Russia's anti-gay propaganda law An international backlash against Russia's anti-gay propaganda law is gathering speed, from calls for a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia to gay bars in Los Angeles planning "vodka-dumping" protests. Australia transfers asylum seekers to Papua New Guinea Aug. 1 - As part of a tough new scheme, Australia sends the first group of asylum seekers to a remote island in Papua New Guinea for assessment and eventual settlement. Tom Dinham reports. DealBook Dell Takeover Bid in Peril as a Voting Rule Remains A special committee of Dells board said that it would be willing to accept the latest takeover bid by its founder if he dropped his demand for a change to the voting rules. Challenger to Zimbabwes President Says Election Was a Huge Farce Morgan Tsvangarai, the challenger to Zimbabwes longtime president, Robert Mugabe, called the countrys election a huge farce. Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Missed Connections at La Dfense La Dfense, the business hub of Paris, has long been criticized as dehumanizing and disconnected to the city. Efforts are under way to change that. Insight Science for hire - Trial over plastic exposes disclosure deficit NEW YORK (Reuters) - By 2012, Eastman Chemical seemed to be perfectly positioned when it came to producing plastic for drinking bottles. Concerns about a widely used chemical called bisphenol A (BPA) had become so great that Walmart stopped selling plastic baby bottles and children's sippy cups made with it and consumer groups were clamoring for regulators to ban it. Medical societies were warning that BPA's similarity to estrogens could disrupt the human hormone system and pose health risks, es Small-Business Guide Sell a Business to Cover Retirement? Dont Count on It Many businesses simply cannot be sold and others end up being sold for far less than expected. Leap Wireless quarterly loss widens as it loses subscribers Aug 1 (Reuters) - Leap Wireless, which agreed to be bought by ATT Inc last month, reported a bigger quarterly loss as it lost subscribers. A Rare Sight in Pittsburgh as the Pirates Enter August in First Place With a sweep of a single-admission doubleheader over the visiting Cardinals on Tuesday, the Pirates reclaimed the N.L. Central lead from St. Louis. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. Model trains and planes motor their way back home UK company Hornby's model planes and trains have been made in low-cost emerging markets for decades. Now, piece by piece, production is being brought back home. Fed chair showdown Yellen or Summers? Rob Cox and Agnes T. Crane of Breakingviews compare the track records of Janet Yellen and Larry Summers and discuss who is better suited to replace Ben Bernanke as chairman of the Federal Reserve. RPT-Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 30 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Tuesday The historic jet the public can't see It may be the most historic plane in the world Special Air Mission 26000, SAM for short. Not familiar? Maybe you know its nickname. Back in its heyday the sleek, blue and white airliner was called Air Force One. Detroit slashes pay for some police, firefighter unions DETROIT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - About 1,200 Detroit police lieutenants and sergeants and about 400 Detroit firefighters will see a 10 percent pay cut in their paychecks on Sept. 16, a spokesman for... Marlins 3, Mets 2 Mets Stand Pat, Play Hard and Fall to the Marlins Jenrry Mejia did not match his last outing, but he lasted six innings in a loss for the Mets, who remained inactive as baseballs non-waiver trade deadline passed. Sketch Guy Its Not Everyones Time to Buy a Home Expert advice to buy real estate does not make sense for everyone, the author writes, and a little time with paper and pencil is a wise investment. The Getaway Finding a Seat That Fits on a Flight If youre tired of stuffing yourself into tight airline seats, some digital tools could offer you a little relief. Dot Earth Blog Can Genetic Engineering Save the Orange, and Vice Versa? An orange growers wise and promising search for a gene that can save citrus from a spreading scourge. Russia's Putin gets big fish, quality time with protege PM MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin landed a giant pike and then shared the delicacy with Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev, who many say is battling for survival, as both men were pictured together on relaxed weekend fishing expedition. Isner Edges Anderson in Atlanta Open Final American John Isner saved two match points before beating South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-7(3) 7-6(2) 7-6(2) in the final of the Atlanta Open on Sunday to claim his seventh ATP career title. Russia Grants Snowden 1-Year Asylum The refugee status in Russia was the first formal support from another government for Edward J. Snowden, the former intelligence contractor wanted for leaking details of surveillance programs. Music Review Sinead OConnor in Gospel Sessions at Lincoln Center Sinead OConnor made a foray into traditional religious music with Gospel Sessions at Alice Tully Hall as part of the Lincoln Center Festival. DealBook Chinese Insurer Buys Lloyds Building in London The $388 million purchase is indicative of the growing appetite by Chinese buyers of commercial and residential real estate abroad.

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