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News Feed Latest worldwide news DealBook Royal Bank of Scotland Names Chief Executive The British bank named Ross McEwan, the head of its retail operation, as chief executive. Well Anemia Tied to Dementia Risk A large study finds further evidence that anemia a common condition in the elderly increases the risk for dementia. Modern Love Uh, Honey, Thats Not Your Line A screenwriter tries and fails to make an actual human girlfriend fit into a tempting cinematic trope. U.S. Judge denies class certification motion brought by women suing Wal-Mart Aug 2 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge rejected on Friday an attempt by women suing Wal-Mart to bring a reformulated class action against the company. Inside Art Yves Kleins Monotone Symphony Is Headed to New York In a re-creation of a legendary 1960 art event, the dealer Dominique Lvy has arranged a performance of Yves Kleins Monotone-Silence Symphony. Britain's FTSE 100 builds on two-month high LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Britain's benchmark equity index edged up on Friday, building on two-month high hit in the previous session on the back of signs of an improvement in the global economy... Police fire tear gas at pro-Morsy protesters A group supporting deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy have called for a million-man march from 33 different mosques Friday following noon prayers under the banner of "Egypt against the coup," according to a statement released Thursday by the Anti-Coup Prodemocracy Alliance. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. On Location | Amagansett, N.Y. Welcome to Summer Camp The bunk-bed aesthetic appeals to design-minded guests. So does the well-stocked vintage bar cart. Colorado Presses for Uninsured to Enroll Colorado is embracing the health care overhaul, with a vast marketing push to educate residents about it. Prince William makes first appearance since son's birth Aug. 3 - Prince William makes his first public appearance since the birth of his son, Prince George, at charity polo match near Windsor Castle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). World's largest geyser puts on rare show at Yellowstone (Reuters) - The world's largest geyser has exploded to life at Yellowstone National Park for the first time in eight years, sending a high-pressure burst of steamy water 300 feet into the air, a park official said on Thursday. Currents | Rugs Riding a Carpet Back to the 1950s A group of Raymond Loewy rugs is reintroduced. Apple battling U.S., states over proposed e-book limits NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is headed for a showdown with the U.S. government and dozens of states, which on Friday urged that tough new restrictions be imposed on the company for illegally conspiring to raise e-book prices. Scientists report newly discovered horned dinosaur unearthed in Utah (Reuters) - A big-nosed dinosaur that may have used its impressive horns as a mate magnet and to ward off competitors has been unearthed in a fossil-rich deposit in southern Utah, scientists said on Wednesday. Massive Weapons Depot Blast in Syria Kills 40 Rebels sent a wave of rockets slamming into regime strongholds in the central city of Homs on Thursday, triggering a succession of massive explosions in a weapons depot that killed at least 40 people and wounded dozens, an opposition group and residents said. Japan launches rocket with supplies headed for ISS Aug. 3 - Kounotori H-II transfer vehicle blasts off for the International Space Station from Tanegashima, Japan. Art Review The Impact of Winslow Homer, at the Clark Institute Winslow Homer Making Art, Making History, is really two narratives that of Homers artistry, and the story of two people who collected his art, Sterling and Francine Clark. Same-sex couples ring in new lives They've been a couple for two years and are eager to raise two children together. But it wasn't until Thursday that Holli Bartelt and Amy Petrich were allowed to legally wed. Top night adventures in the U.S. Mystery, moonlight and the sounds of bat wings flapping replace electricity and artificial sound during a night "off the grid" in nature. Streetscapes Ring Around the Collar at 535 Park Avenue The Upper East Side building, completed in 1910, is whitening its soiled terra-cotta base. Obama, buoyed by election win, faces new battles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had little time to savor victory on Wednesday after voters gave him a second term in the White House where he faces urgent economic challenges, a looming fiscal showdown and a still-divided Congress able to block his every move. UPDATE 3-U.S. judge denies class certification sought by women suing Wal-Mart Aug 2 (Reuters) - In another setback for women suing Wal-Mart, a U.S. judge in San Francisco on Friday rejected an attempt to bring reformulated sex discrimination claims against the company as a class action. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Theater Review Murmurs Brings Slapstick to the Lincoln Center Festival Murmurs, a mime/circus show by Victoria Thierre Chaplin, explores illusions with a strange set and surreal scenes. Well Anemia Tied to Dementia Risk A large study finds further evidence that anemia a common condition in the elderly increases the risk for dementia. A Move for the Frugal Traveler Starting this week, the Frugal Traveler column is changing its format 8212; though you8217;ll barely notice the difference. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Nonhuman Personhood and Animal Welfare A closer look at the animals we rely on, and the line between persons and other life. Goodbyes and Grief in Real Time Scott Simon, the journalist and NPR host, posted Twitter updates from his mothers deathbed, connecting with a vast and supportive audience. McKesson directors re-elected with solid majority Aug 2 (Reuters) - Drug distributor McKesson Corp revealed shareholder voting results on Friday that showed all of its directors, who faced opposition from prominent proxy advisory firms and investors, were re-elected with solid majorities. Royals 4, Mets 3 (12 Innings) The Mets Miss Wright and a Victory With their captain on the disabled list, the Mets struggled to score runs against the Royals, and wound up losing in extra innings. Local Guides Share Cities Culinary Secrets So-called food sherpas offer small groups of visitors an intimate encounter with carefully chosen local purveyors, and help them order whats right. Awaiting birth of Mideast peace While my esteemed colleagues are covering the extraordinary birth of an ordinary baby to a young, privileged British couple, I have the dubious fortune of being in Jerusalem awaiting the birth of the Mideast peace baby. Nora Sverdlov, Russell Diller The bride is a teacher; the groom an accountant. Isner Beats Tursunov to Reach Washington Final Taking control by breaking serve immediately after a rain delay, eighth-seeded John Isner hit 29 aces and came back to beat unseeded Dmitry Tursunov 6-7 (7), 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday to reach the Citi Open final. Anthology Film Archives Celebrates Georges Simenon Anthology Film Archives celebrates the work of Georges Simenon with 14 feature films that have been adapted from his stories. BRIEF-Russia's Megafon resolves settlement for Synterra acquisition Aug 2 (Reuters) - Megafon * Ojsc megafon - settlement relating to acquisition of synterra * Source text for Eikon * For more news, please click here Bits Blog Obama Administration Overturns Ban on Apple Products The Obama administration has vetoed a product ban that would have forced Apple to stop selling some iPhones and iPads in the United States. Bits Blog Obama Administration Overturns Ban on Apple Products The Obama administration has vetoed a product ban that would have forced Apple to stop selling some iPhones and iPads in the United States. World's messiest festivals There is something innately messy about summer. The air's more pungent, bodies are stickier, and people seem more willing to make a mess. That must be why some of the world's filthiest festivals bide their time until the warmer months.

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