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News Feed Latest worldwide news T Magazine Now Online | T Fall Design Issue In our latest issue, we explore distinct forms of design, from fashion, furniture and architecture. NY eatery gives diners the silent treatment October 22 - Eating in silence is the latest trend at a Brooklyn restaurant. Sharon Reich reports. Dot Earth Blog TV Stars Lead Online Push to Curb Chinas Shark Fin Appetite Celebrities using social media spearhead a Chinese campaign to conserve sharks by cutting demand for shark fin soup. New delays hit Obamacare rollout before October 1 launch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Thursday announced new delays in rolling out President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, saying small business and Spanish-language health insurance... Novartis lifts profit forecast for second quarter in a row ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts for a second quarter in a row on Tuesday, as it benefited from delays to a cheap, copycat competitor to one of its best-selling drugs, blood pressure pill Diovan. UPDATE 3-West criticises, China defends human rights record at UN * Activists decry China's lack of openness to criticism (adds NGO quotes from briefing, fresh Wu comments) Lawsuit at Worcester Paper Delays Timess Sale of Globe A class-action suit by delivery workers at The Worcester Telegram Gazette prompted a judge to issue a temporary injunction preventing the sale on Friday. Jonas Brothers cancel tour amid 'deep rift' The Jonas Brothers canceled their planned concert tour because of "a deep rift within the band," a representative said. Universal American, GTCR sue each other over healthcare deal Oct 22 (Reuters) - Healthcare benefits provider Universal American Corp sued private equity firm GTCR LLC on Tuesday to undo a $222.3 million acquisition it said was induced by fraud, a day after... Jin Jeong Wins Perth International Former top-ranked amateur Jin Jeong won the Perth International on Sunday for his first professional victory, beating England's Ross Fisher with a par on the first hole of a playoff. Cardiovascular Systems gets nod for new heart device (Reuters) - Cardiovascular Systems Inc received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to start selling its heart device to treat severe calcium deposits in coronary arteries, sending its shares up as much as 23 percent. Jin Jeong Wins Perth International Former top-ranked amateur Jin Jeong won the Perth International on Sunday for his first professional victory, beating England's Ross Fisher with a par on the first hole of a playoff. Exclusive JPMorgan settlement could cost bank closer to $9 billion WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co's preliminary $13 billion mortgage settlement with the U.S. government could end up costing the bank closer to $9 billion after taxes, because the majority of the deal is expected to be tax deductible, two sources familiar with the matter said. Wade's 25 Points Lift Heat Over Spurs, 121-96 LeBron James spent most of the night sitting with fans, Ray Allen didn't re-enact his famous shot and the Larry O'Brien Trophy was nowhere to be found. PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Oct 22 Oct 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. 'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. T Magazine Accommodations | A New Hotel in L.A. Celebrates its Koreatown Surroundings Andrew Zobler, the man behind the NoMad in Manhattan, took cues from the busy, 24-hour neighborhood to create the Line hotel, its two restaurants, bakery and nightclub. London Journal Plan Aims to Fix Sewers, but Its Cost to Residents Leaves a Bad Taste Thames Water plans to use its 14 million customers to finance a new sewer system, but many feel cheated that they will never own the finished tunnel. Russians and Belarus Ease Strains in a Dispute Russia has opened a criminal investigation into the chief executive of the potash producer Uralkali, and will request his extradition from Belarus. Well Flu Shots Tied to Heart Benefits The flu vaccine is tied to a lower risk of death in those with cardiovascular disease, a new review has found. Colorado cantaloupe farmers plead guilty on listeria outbreak DENVER, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Two Colorado farmers whose listeria-contaminated cantaloupes killed 33 people pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal criminal charges stemming from one of the deadliest outbreaks of food-borne illness in the United States. At 1201, Same-Sex Couples in New Jersey Say I Do Some same-sex couples, unwilling to wait a minute longer than they have to, made plans to marry the moment it was allowed in the state. 10 things to know New Mexico It's too easy to let New Mexico off as simply "The Land of Enchantment." Motherlode Blog Nia Vardalos, Not So Instant Mom Nia Vardaloss Instant Mom is the book I wish Id had as we adopted our youngest daughter as a preschooler, a book for anyone considering adoption and just a good read. Brazil's BTG mulls bid for JPMorgan physical commodities business -report Oct 22 (Reuters) - Grupo BTG Pactual SA, the Brazilian investment bank founded by billionaire Andr Esteves, is working on a bid for JPMorgan Chase Co's $3.3 billion physical commodities business, according to a report on Tuesday. Leadership lessons from the touchline Football coaches are high-profile leaders of the sporting world, but can they also offer valuable insights in management to aspiring business or industry executives? UPDATE 1-LED maker Cree forecasts disappointing profit; shares fall * Expects 2nd-quarter operating expenses to rise by $5.5 mln Father charged after 2-year-old fatally shoots herself A 2-year-old girl fatally shot herself in Fayetteville, North Carolina, over the weekend, and the toddler's father faces involuntary manslaughter charges, police told reporters. T Magazine Inside the Many Houses of Not Vital, Maker of Dreamscapes for Adults The world is finally catching up with the veteran artist, once a part of the 80s New York scene with Julian Schnabel and Ketih Haring, who has created a singular wonderland in the mountains of Switzerland. Wildfires cut swath of destruction CNN's Robyn Curnow talks to one Australian family who lost everything when wildfires destroyed their home. Former NSA contractor designs 'surveillance-proof' font Can graphic design help protect your privacy? Sang Mun, a designer and former NSA contractor, thinks so. U.S. Officer Says Taliban Will Fight This Winter Insurgents in Afghanistan are expected to carry out an aggressive campaign of violence rather than use the cold-weather months to rest, a senior American military officer warned. UPDATE 1-U.S. farm state lawmakers urge CFTC to examine volatile RINs market NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Thirteen U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday urged the derivatives market regulator to examine fraud and manipulation in the cash market for ethanol blending credits known as RINs,... U.S.-led group's Bangladesh garment factory reviews halfway done (Reuters) - More than half of the Bangladesh garment factories that do work for a group of North American retailers and apparel makers have already been inspected for fire and building safety, the group said on Tuesday. Currents | Open Waltzing With the Stars Stillfried Wien in TriBeCa sells design from German-speaking Europe. Myanmar Air Services Grow Rapidly Despite Safety Record Passenger numbers are surging as new airlines spring up and foreign carriers rush in. Some officials and executives talk of turning Myanmar into a regional hub. Canada's Competition Bureau approves Sobeys-Safeway deal Oct 22 (Reuters) - Empire Co Ltd, the operator of Canadian grocery chain Sobeys, said on Tuesday that Canada's Competition Bureau had approved its acquisition of substantially all of Safeway Inc's... Spotlight | Red Bank A Map of the Soul Combines Two One-Man Shows The author and actor Martin Moran stars in a pairing of his shows about experiences he had as a boy at camp. Your Money Adviser Prepaid Debit Cards Shed Some Fees, but Face Scrutiny The cards are growing more popular even as the federal government is weighing new rules, including better disclosure of fees. UPDATE 1-STMicro posts 3rd-quarter loss as Asian demand sputters Oct 22 (Reuters) - STMicroelectronics NV posted a quarterly net loss after demand weakened from Asian smartphone and electronics makers, as Europe's largest maker of semiconductors grappled with strong competition in the mobile market.

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