News Feed

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

News Feed Latest worldwide news Bill on Workplace Bias Appears Set to Clear Senate Hurdle A measure that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to federal nondiscrimination law has gained its 60th supporter in the Senate. RBS, Meggitt lead UK stock fallers on weak results * RBS falls after unexpected loss, plan to set up "bad bank" Most spectacular train stations From priceless art to cutting-edge architecture. Take a peek at the world's most spectacular train stations. "Ender's Game" ends up at top Box Office spot Nov. 3 - "Enders Game" trumps the competition with $28 million in first 3 days, pushing "Bad Grandpa" the A-lister movie "Last Vegas" behind at the box office. Gavino Garay reports. Sports Briefing | Tennis Ferrer Beats Nadal to Reach Final in Paris David Ferrer upset top-seeded Rafael Nadal, 6-3, 7-5, on Saturday to advance to the final of the Paris Masters. Pentagon Says Shabab Bomb Specialist Is Killed in Missile Strike in Somalia The strike is the latest evidence that the Obama administration has escalated operations against the Shabab after the bloody siege at a shopping mall in Kenya. Kentucky Is No. 1 in Preseason Poll Every time Kentucky coach John Calipari starts to praise his latest crop of talented freshmen, he's just as quick to point out that it is a work in progress. DealBook Building a Portfolio With a Focus on a Single Sector Water Rebuffing a strategy of diversification, the venture capital firm XPV Capital believes it can find success by developing expertise in one area. Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. U.S. options exchanges set to list Twitter options on Nov. 15 Nov 4 (Reuters) - Investors will have their first opportunity at using options to hedge their bets or speculate on the direction of Twitter Inc shares in two weeks when U.S. options exchanges are expected to list contracts on the stock. UKs Osborne Sticking to austerity paid off Oct. 22 - The UKs Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne says the UK has seen the benefits of sticking with a clear economic plan, but admits the job is far from done. The Pragmatist A Desk Worthy of Starbucks In a comfortable, well-designed space, children are more likely to study and be creative. UK peer-to-peer lender Funding Circle expands with U.S. deal LONDON (Reuters) - A British website which enables members of the public to lend to small businesses is expanding into the United States via a merger with another so-called 'peer-to-peer' lender. Cronut mania spreads to London When the love child of the doughnut and the croissant was created by the Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York, fans queued for hours to sample the tasty hybrid snack. French police search for biker in Alps killings More than a year after the mysterious execution-style slaying of four people in the French Alps, investigators say they're looking for a motorcyclist in connection with the case. A French police sketch released Monday shows a bearded man wearing a dark motorcycle helmet. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. UPDATE 1-Ex-Murdoch editor Coulson not party to hacking, court hears LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron's former media chief Andy Coulson, on trial accused of phone-hacking offences, admits things went wrong under his editorship of Rupert Murdoch's News of the World but did not commit any crimes, his lawyer said on Monday. Red Bulls Blow Lead and Settle for Draw New York scored two goals in the first 32 minutes but Houston got two in the second half to tie the first game of their M.L.S. playoff series. Bits Senator Raises Questions About Protecting Student Data Senator Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, is investigating whether federal rules governing the sharing of student data provide adequate security and privacy protections. UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case * Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment) Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Chip designers see dollar signs in Bitcoin miners SUNNYVALE, California (Reuters) - Tucked away in an air conditioned data center in Silicon Valley is a hodgepodge of black boxes, circuit boards and cooling fans owned by 27-year-old Aaron Jackson-Wilde, a modern-day prospector looking for Bitcoins. Asics CEO Marathons unite communities CNN's Richard Quest speaks with Kevin Wulff, CEO of Asics America, ahead of the New York City Marathon. Real Madrid coach blasts defensive 'disaster' On one hand, Cristiano Ronaldo is still scoring goals for fun and Gareth Bale is starting to justify his mammoth transfer fee. On the other, Real Madrid's defensive game is appalling. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... Tedeschi Trucks Band serves London some funky medicine LONDON (Reuters) - When Tedeschi Trucks Band took the stage at a packed Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday night, the rapturous applause they drew was not what might be expected for a U.S. group whose new album peaked at 52 in the British charts. Business of being Jack Dorsey He posted the first tweet. Ever. And that's not even his biggest accomplishment. Jack Dorsey's knack for tech innovation and investing has made him a billionaire. Christine Romans discovers what's really behind the business of being Jack Dorsey. U.S. Says It Wont Back New International Coal-Fired Power Plants The Obama administration acted aggressively to impose its environmental policies in coal projects financed by the World Bank and others. Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more. London Zoo tiger cub drowns Keepers at London Zoo are "distraught" after a newborn tiger cub -- the first Sumatran tiger born there for 17 years -- drowned in a pool at its enclosure. UPDATE 1-Carl Icahn says no better time to be an activist investor NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Carl Icahn's publicly traded investment vehicle, Icahn Enterprises L.P., reported strong third-quarter results on Monday and the billionaire said now is the best time ever to be an activist investor. Lloris' life was 'put at risk' Tottenham Hotspur medical staff were putting Hugo Lloris' life at risk by leaving him on the field after he suffered concussion at Everton, the former head doctor at Chelsea has told CNN. Syria chemical weapons destroyed Syria has destroyed all its declared chemical weapons mixing, filling and production facilities, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Thursday. U.S. Fed sets tough tests in annual bank health war games WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Banks in the United States will have to test whether they can survive a halving of the stock market during a severe U.S. recession, the Federal Reserve said on Friday, as it... History of fascist-leaning Italian poet wins UK book prize LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A history of the Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, who tried to set up a fascist state in Italy in the early 20th century and was an influence on the dictator Benito Mussolini, won Britain's Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction on Monday. Tursunov's tour of Kuala Lumpur Open Court's Pat Cash takes Dmitry Tursunov on a sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Denver Coach Treated at Hospital Broncos Coach John Fox was taken to a hospital in the Charlotte, N.C., area after feeling lightheaded while playing golf. New York City Marathon returns -- with a change After a one-year hiatus, the New York City Marathon returns Sunday with a different priority security. Mutai Bides His Time for a Repeat Victory The Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai became the first man to win back-to-back New York Marathon titles in 15 years.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061