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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rogers trying to stop Verizon grabbing Canadian rivals - media Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rogers Communications, Canada's largest wireless phone company, has crafted a plan to grab control of two smaller rivals to try to stop U.S. giant Verizon Communications Inc entering Canada, the Globe and Mail reported. U.S. Week Ahead Tesla and Kors fly high; Fed jobs reaction Aug 2- Two Wall Street darlings, Tesla and Michael Kors, report earnings next week with high expectations from analysts. Disney was hit by ESPN ratings and Fed policymakers react to a weak jobs report. For Red Bulls, Another Brother Act The Red Bulls announced the signing of Bradley Wright-Phillips, the brother of Queens Park Rangers midfielder Shaun. ArtsBeat Singer Files Suit Against Met Opera Over Fall Wendy White, the Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano who was hospitalized after an eight-foot fall during a performance of Gounods Faust, is suing for damages. Woods Flirts With 59, but Settles for Big Lead Tiger Woods shot a nine-under-par 61 in the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational, missing two short birdie putts down the stretch. Mickelson Not in Right State of Mind at Firestone He was in the Buckeye state, but his head was still in Scotland. How 'Glee' will handle Cory Monteith's death "Glee" will likely end its run after season 6 the final year in the drama's current deal on Fox. "I would not anticipate it goes beyond two more seasons," Fox entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly told reporters on Thursday. "Never say never, but there's two very clear story arcs to get to that end and conclude. If we discover a new crop of kids and there's some breakout we like ... but right now, we're thinking two seasons." Borussia Dortmund Beats Bayern Munich to Lift Super Cup Two goals from Marco Reus spurred Borussia Dortmund to a 4-2 win over Bayern Munich and the German Super Cup title. Art in Review Martn Gutierrez Martin(e) In a series of photographs, Mr. Gutierrez acts the roles of four life-size female sex dolls installed in different domestic settings. UK factory backshoring from China 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. Quintiles sees strong profit as drug development picks up (Reuters) - Quintiles Transnational Holdings, the world's largest medical contract research provider, forecast full-year profit above market expectations as drugmakers looking to launch new products choose to outsource clinical development as a way to cut costs. UPDATE 2-Aetna exits Obamacare exchange in Maryland over price Aug 2 (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... Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. REFILE-Weight Watchers shares slip as customers turn to apps Aug 2 (Reuters) - Weight Watchers International Inc shares fell as much as 21 percent after the weight management company said it expects recruitment trends to deteriorate through the year as... Fashion designer launches an innovative store A new designer pop-up store drives into London's Covent Garden and raises eyebrows. Rollo Ross reports. Tyler McDaniel, Amy Lee Win Junior PGA Titles Tyler McDaniel birdied the final two holes to win the Junior PGA Championship, and Amy Lee closed with a 15-foot par putt to top the girls' division. Getting in a spin over parking July 31 - The difficulty of parallel parking will be a thing of the past, if the designers of a revolutionary new electric car have their way. The prototype vehicle, designed by Chinese, Taiwanese, and New Zealand engineers, has four separate electrically powered wheels, enabling effortless U-turns and sideways parking at the touch of a button. Jim Drury reports. Dot Earth Blog Two Climate Analysts Fault Gas Leaks, but Not as a Big Warming Threat Two global warming researchers say natural gas leaks are a problem, but not a big part of the climate problem. New RBS CEO vows to forgo bonus Royal Bank of Scotland confirmed that Ross McEwan will be the state-controlled group's new chief executive as it reported first-half results that were hit by investment banking weakness and charges linked to regulatory and legal issues. Next Mars mission should search for past microbial life science panel CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's next mission to Mars should look for past microbial life and collect samples to eventually bring back to Earth, a science advisory group said on Tuesday. Brazil's real erases losses as U.S. jobs data disappoints RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real erased early losses and firmed on Friday after data showed the number of jobs created in the United States in July was lower than forecast,... Diplomatic Memo U.S. Pushes for Global Eye on South Sudan Conflict Officials said they wanted to draw attention to what could become a humanitarian tragedy, but they are also working to preserve an Obama administration achievement. Observatory Dwarf Galaxy May Be Answer to Predictions Known as Segue 2, the galaxy consists of just 1,000 stars. You're the Boss Blog Why We Fire Lenders (and Borrowers) A loan broker writes that it is important for both parties in a loan negotiation to be forthright in their dealings. UPDATE 2-Berkshire profit rises 46 pct, helped by economy Aug 2 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, reflecting improvement in such businesses as car insurance, energy and railroads, and gains from investments and derivatives. Advertising Songs and Sunscreen Spread the Health Insurance Message Advertising is upbeat in the states that are setting up marketplaces where residents will buy health insurance in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. U.S. issues global travel alert, cites al Qaeda threat WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States issued a worldwide travel alert on Friday warning Americans that al Qaeda may be planning attacks in August, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. Fashion designer launches an innovative store A new designer pop-up store drives into London's Covent Garden and raises eyebrows. Rollo Ross reports. Tunisian opposition leader shot dead outside his home A Tunisian opposition leader was fatally shot outside his home Thursday, setting off protests in a nation still raw from the February assassination of a different politician who opposed the Islamist-led governing party. U.S. Air Force delays rescue helicopter contract award WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force has delayed the award of a contract valued at up to $6.8 billion for a new combat search and rescue helicopter program until the first quarter of... Manassero Masters incredible The youngest-ever player to qualify for the Masters reflects on his career and the boy who will break one of his records. Philip Bobbitts Garments of Court and Palace Philip Bobbitt examines The Prince and its author. Breakingviews Dell's fearful compromise Aug. 2 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists explain how the prospect of a financial hit all round if the buyout failed brought the board and bidders back to the table. UPDATE 2-Rogers designs plan to thwart Verizon move into Canada TORONTO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rogers Communications Inc , Canada's largest wireless company, is attempting to thwart Verizon Communications Inc's entry into the country by backing a private equity bid for two small carriers that the U.S. telecom giant wants to acquire. TBR Inside the List Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly. As Suspension Looms, Rodriguez Practices at Padlocked Stadium Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez played a simulated game, but it would have been hard to tell from the obscured view of the troubled star. Well Scientists Seek to Rein In Diagnoses of Cancer Some of the top scientists in cancer research are recommending sweeping changes in the approach to detection and treatment, including eliminating the word cancer entirely from some common diagnoses. RPT-UPDATE 5-Michael Dell closes in on prize with sweeter $25 bln deal NEW YORK/ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Dell Inc and Chief Executive Michael Dell clinched a new $25 billion deal on Friday, boosting the bid and offering a special dividend in hopes of ending months of wrangling with opponents of the founder's proposed buyout of the world's No. 3 PC maker. Film Academys New Leader Starts by Sizing Up Oscars Cheryl Boone Isaacs, who was elected head of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday, started her presidency talking to the producers of the Oscars. Iran's New President Calls Israel an 'Old Wound' Ahead of his inauguration, Iran's new president on Friday called Israel an "old wound" that should be removed, while tens of thousands of Iranians marched in support of Muslim claims to the holy city of Jerusalem.

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