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News Feed Latest worldwide news You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Optimism! Where is this optimism coming from? (You wont find it at Nevadas brothels.) Why Twitters conversation view is a big deal. Take a vacation! BRIEF-Evotec shares rise after BVF partners to buy stake FRANKFURT, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Evotec AG * Shares rise 10.6 percent in early trade after says bvf partners to buy stake The savior of Aussie swimming? Can sailing legend John Bertrand -- the man who snatched the America's Cup from the U.S. -- rebuild the scandal-hit Australian swimming team? The tech-driven city of the future It is a bright cold day in April, and the walls are gently throbbing. You open your eyes in time to see the Wall Smart paint of your brand new apartment slowly brightening from black to white as nano-particles rearrange themselves to absorb a different part of the spectrum. UPDATE 2-For Verizon advisers, patience pays off with huge payday NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - It has been a 10-year-long wait for bankers advising Verizon Communications Inc on its $130 billion deal to take complete control of Verizon Wireless, but their patience will yield both handsome fees and bragging rights. Singles Become Doubles Nicknamed WAGs, the wives and girlfriends of famous athletes are their No. 1 fans. Just check out the players box at the U.S. Open. Large earthquake hits remote Alaska waters, no tsunami seen ANCHORAGE (Reuters) - A large 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck early on Friday in waters 57 miles off the remote Alaska island of Adak, a former U.S. Navy station that is now a commercial fishing and maritime-service center, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Time Warner and CBS reach deal to end blackout Sept 2 (Reuters) - CBS Corp said it has reached an agreement with Time Warner Cable Inc to end a month-long blackout of its stations in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. Navigational Cells Located in Human Brains Grid cells, which provide a sort of dead reckoning navigation, had until now only been recorded in some animals. DealBook Verizon Seals $130 Billion Deal to Buy Out Vodafones Wireless Stake Verizon will pay about $58.9 billion in cash and about $60.2 billion in stock for Vodafones stake. Other considerations are also part of the deal. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. Hedge funds warm to Apple; Omega re-enters, Soros buys more NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is regaining its popularity among the biggest hedge funds, some of which have said a massive sell-off this year has gone too far. The Netherlands A nation under water The Netherlands is suffering a housing crash that has left many property owners in a negative equity spiral. But how did such a prudent nation end up so broke? Nina dos Santos investigates. Motherlode Blog A New Airline Class for the Child-Intolerant Yet another airline aims to accommodate people who cant tolerate even the possibility of being seated near the chaos of youth. Western states ask Pentagon, Canada for help battling wildfires Aug. 23 - Wildfires near Yosemite National Park, one of 50 wildfires throughout the Western states causing fire officials to request help from the military and Canada. Mana Rabiee reports. What will the next spy relevation be? Brian Stelter asks columnist Glenn Greenwald about breaking this summer's NSA story and what else we can expect from him. Former NBA star Scottie Pippen won't face charges over Malibu fracas LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence. Bourdy's Brilliant Finish Seals Wales Open Triumph Frenchman Gregory Bourdy won his first European Tour title for four years on Sunday after birdies on the final three holes propelled him to a two-stroke victory at the Wales Open. Are you fit enough to be a jockey? Being a jockey is a demanding job. Alex Thomas finds out just how tough it is at the British Racing School in Newmarket. George and Keanu's excellent adventure Strombo visits Keanu Reeves' Arch Motorcycles where the actor reveals a previously unknown side of himself. Global Soccer If Rooney Stays, United Won This Draw After a 0-0 draw at Manchester United, the Chelsea coach Jos Mourinho seemed resigned to the fact he would not acquire Wayne Rooney. Radwanska dumped out of U.S. Open by Russian Makarova NEW YORK (Reuters) - Poland's third seed Agnieszka Radwanska has been bundled out of the U.S. Open by Russia's Ekaterina Makarova in the biggest shock of the women's event at Flushing Meadows. Lauren Ciminello, James Jen The bride is a pediatrician; the groom, a surgeon. Blackstone and Fidelity offer hedge fund taste to retail crowd BOSTON (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP , one of the world's biggest hedge fund investors, said on Monday Fidelity Investments is a strategic partner in giving retail investors a taste of the normally... On the Runway Blog Maria Pinto Makes Another Run Maria Pinto, the Chicago designer made famous by her longtime client Michelle Obama, is starting a new business this week. Boyd's 5 TDs Lead No. 8 Clemson to 38-35 Win As far as Tajh Boyd is concerned, Clemson's victory against Georgia wasn't a statement as much as a step toward much greater goals. A Rebuilt Revis Is Looking Ahead, Not Back Darrelle Revis, traded by the Jets in April, knows that the Buccaneers are taking a chance that he can recover fully from a torn knee ligament. But Im betting on myself. Wouldnt you? Revis said. Investors pull less cash from U.S.-based stock funds Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in U.S.-based funds pulled $863.1 million out of stock funds in the latest week, down from massive outflows in the prior week even as geopolitical risk shook markets,... No. 22 Northwestern Beats Cal 44-30 in Opener Collin Ellis returned two interceptions after deflected passes for touchdowns to help No. 22 Northwestern spoil Sonny Dykes' debut as California coach with a 44-30 victory on Saturday night. Who is Debbie Rowe? Debbie Rowe has said she doesn't want fame. But as Michael Jackson's ex-wife and the mother of two of his children, she may now be thrust into the center of the latest high-profile trial related to the superstar's death. T Magazine In Store | The Wythe Hotels New Concept Shop Is a Family Affair Opening in time for Fashion Week, the curated boutique gathers artisanal, handmade products from the Brooklyn creative community and beyond. Office Towers Owners May Profit From Plan to Allow Sale of Landmarks Air Rights A Bloomberg administration plan to help pay for the preservation of aging structures also could be a boon to property developers. The Media Equation Campaign Journalism in the Age of Twitter A far younger campaign reporter now feeds a never-ending news cycle named Twitter. Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? Field-Testing the Math Apps With the advent of interactive touch screens, educational apps have taken off. Until recently, there has been little research into their effectiveness, but that is starting to change. Dubai to sell Fontainebleau hotel in Miami to Turnberry- sources DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Dubai World, the state entity that restructured $25 billion of debt in 2011, is in the final stages of selling its 50 percent stake in Miami Beach's Fontainebleau hotel to... You're the Boss Blog Ads, Coming to a Bathroom Stall Near You These entrepreneurs found a captive audience with a little time on its hands and a willingness to read. Japans E-Reader Industry Struggles to Keep Up as Amazon Takes the Lead Although local companies brought e-readers to market in Japan before Amazon did, Amazons experience elsewhere with e-book sales rapidly gave it an edge with consumers and publishers. Miners lift Britain's FTSE after strong China data * Vodafone up 3.5 pct on Verizon Wireless deal expectations Herms Reports 14% Rise in First-Half Profit Strong demand, particularly in Asia, drove the increase, which exceeded analysts expectations.

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