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News Feed Latest worldwide news Today's Economist The Sleeper in Health Care Payment Reform An old plan for holding down health costs is being revived under the name of reference pricing, in which an insurer or an employer covers only a low-priced version of the good or service in question, an economist writes. Syrian refugees resettle in a former shopping center in Lebanon Aug. 2 - A female Syrian refugee in Lebanon says "We try to forget our neighbors' names," as she resettles in a former shopping center in Lebanon, now home to nearly 1,000 refugees. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Exploring expensive Luanda For the second time in three years, the African city of Luanda has been declared the most expensive city in the world for expats by Mercer, a human resources consulting firm. Today's Economist The Sleeper in Health Care Payment Reform An old plan for holding down health costs is being revived under the name of reference pricing, in which an insurer or an employer covers only a low-priced version of the good or service in question, an economist writes. Bits Blog Twitter Will Make It Easier to Report Abusive Posts Responding to an online petition campaign, the service said it would make it easier for users to report abusive posts and spam and to block offensive accounts. 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. Rihanna wins Topshop T-shirt legal case LONDON (Reuters) - Barbadian singer Rihanna on Wednesday won a legal case against British fashion chain Topshop over the use of her image on a T-shirt it sold without her approval. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. The 30-Minute Interview Michael Stern Mr. Stern is the managing partner of the JDS Development Group, which specializes in multifamily homes and retail space in the New York area and in South Florida. Sports Briefing | Soccer M.L.S. All-Stars Lose to Roma The Italian powerhouse Roma scored in the opening minutes and then added two second-half goals to finish off a victory over the best players in Major League Soccer. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. Scoop on 'Homeland' season 3 Last season of "Homeland" ended with a literal and figurative bang, and this season kicks off with more than a few pieces to pick up. China's web giants fight online rumors Six major Chinese websites have launched a joint site dedicated to eradicating online rumors, as part of Beijing's efforts to clean up false information on the country's wildly popular microblogs, state media reports. 20 biggest travel mistakes The CNN Travel staff has put in some hard miles. US STOCKS-Wall Street slips after disappointing jobs report * Dell committee and buyout group announce agreement, shares up 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. From Deep in West Texas, a Gathering to Consider the Universe In its 34th year, the Texas Star Party drew more than 500 amateur astronomers from across the United States and Canada to gaze together into the vast open skies. Chinas Feud With West on Solar Leads to Tax The tariffs could exceed 50 percent on materials imported from the United States and South Korea used to build solar panels, a move seen as retaliation for an American trade lawsuit. India board revokes GSK patent on breast cancer drug Tykerb MUMBAI, Aug 2 (Reuters) - India's patent appeals board has revoked a patent granted to GlaxoSmithKline Plc's breast cancer drug Tykerb, which is a salt form of the original compound, lapatinib. The Learning Network Blog Student Crossword | 20th-Century Innovations Learn more about 20th-century innovations by playing our crossword, either online or in print. Florida welcomes two new resorts Living Golf examines two developing golf resorts in the State, interviewing Donald Trump at his Doral project. Advertising Irritated? He Knows How You Feel Dove Men+Care, a sponsor of the New York City Marathon, has hired John McEnroe, the irascible tennis pro, to represent its deodorant line to runners. Why Europe's problems will return CNN's Nina dos Santos speaks with economist Bronwyn Curtis about how China's economy slowing down will affect Europe. Simpson Makes Most of His First Bridgestone Round Webb Simpson, playing his first competitive round at Firestone Country Club, shot a six-under-par 64 to take a one-stroke lead in the Bridgestone Invitational. Theory on Pain Is Driving Rules for Abortions Measures that ban abortion 20 weeks after conception, on the disputed idea that the fetus can feel pain at that point, have spread by tapping into public concern about late-stage abortions. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Tool Kit Virtual Currency Gains Ground in Actual World Bitcoins trade like a commodity, but more businesses are accepting them as money. Panda cub celebrates first birthday July 30 - It's a big cake for a little panda as the San Diego Zoo celebrates Xiao Liwus first birthday cub. Tara Cleary reports. Mexico rules out foul play in Pemex HQ blast, cites gas buildup MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A massive explosion that killed nearly 40 people in late January at state oil company Pemex's Mexico City headquarters was caused by a gas buildup, Mexico's attorney general's office said on Friday, ruling out foul play. ArtsBeat Architecture Curator at MoMA to Return to Columbia After six years as a curator at the Museum of Modern Art, Barry Bergdoll announced Wednesday that he is returning to teach at Columbia University. Poland picks advisers for listing of power company Energa WARSAW, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Poland has hired advisers for this year039;s listing of power supplier Energa - the country039;s last fully state-owned electricity utility, the ministry overseeing the privatisation of state assets said on Thursday. One Direction singer signs on as a soccer player LONDON (Reuters) - Singer Louis Tomlinson of boy band One Direction has signed for English Championship side Doncaster Rovers on a non-contract basis and could play for their development squad this season, the club has announced. Aetna exits Obamacare exchange in Maryland over price (Reuters) - Aetna Inc pulled out of Maryland's health insurance exchange being created under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law after the state pressed it to lower its proposed rates by up to 29 percent. F.B.I. Said to Find It Could Not Have Averted Boston Attack The conclusion, based on several internal reviews, rejects criticism that the bureau could have better monitored one of the suspects before the attack. Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes? Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet. Who wants to win a baby? Plumbing new depths in the battle for television ratings, abandoned babies are being given out as prizes on a controversial prime-time game show in Pakistan. Surgery at hands of robot? Every day, we happily entrust more of our lives to automated machines at home and in our cities. But you could be forgiven for blanching at the prospect of a four-armed robot bearing over you, scalpel glinting. See bear steal trash receptacle A bear in Colorado wants more than just the contents of the trash receptacle. It wants the whole receptacle. al-Assad all smiles on Instagram It's not quite as epic as posing with a tiger a la Vladimir Putin. But Syria's Bashar al Assad has joined Instagram and the photos are propagandastically fantastic. DOJ again balks at proposed $19.9 mln severance for AMR's Horton Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice is taking its third shot at nixing a proposed $19.9 million severance package for American Airlines Chief Executive Tom Horton, who will step down...

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