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News Feed Latest worldwide news Stevens' Move Comes as Surprise to Bulldogs Hours after Brad Stevens told athletic director Barry Collier he was leaving Butler for Boston, he sat down to explain the decision to his players. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. Bats Triple Play Make Your Picks for Week 19 Put your predictive skills to the test each week of the baseball season. At Bayreuth, Boos and Dropped Jaws A radical new production of Wagners Ring cycle by Frank Castorf, the avant-garde German director, is set amid a global quest for oil. Sexuality under the microscope in Showtime's 'Masters of Sex' series BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - The sexual revolution has been well-documented on TV shows like HBO's "Sex and the City," but a new Showtime drama "Masters of Sex" turns the lens on the pioneering couple who started the public conversation about sexuality. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. Devils Star Ilya Kovalchuk Retires From NHL Star forward Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, retiring from the NHL to return to his native Russia. UPDATE 2-House Republicans to push $40 bln cut to food stamp program WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. House Republicans plan to seek a $40 billion cut in food stamps for the poor, the head of the House Agriculture Committee said on Thursday, double the amount previously sought by conservatives. Embattled head of American Academy of Arts and Sciences to step down BOSTON (Reuters) - The head of the American Academy of Arts Sciences will resign effective July 31 amid a controversy over whether she lied about her academic degrees, the honorary society said on Thursday. Fight Over Plan for Natural Gas Port Off Long Island Supporters say the port would create jobs and lower energy costs, but opponents worry that it could be exploited as an export business. Tennis baby new web star The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. Golf's mind doctor on McIlroy When golfers admit to feeling "brain dead" and "unconscious" -- as Rory McIlroy did at Muirfield on Thursday -- perhaps it's time to book an appointment with Dr Bob Rotella. 'Walking Dead' creator on show's success "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman explains why the show resonates. See the full interview Friday at 11 p.m. ET. 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. Your solstice traditions If Stonehenge is anything to go by, summer celebrations have a millennia-old history. While the ancient druids may have commemorated the fertility of the season, many of us are just happy to get outdoors. Greece May Face Gap of 11 Billion Euros, I.M.F. Says The shortfall may require Greeces European creditors to consider giving it debt relief and more money to meet the requirements of its bailout, the Fund said. UPDATE 2-Google bets customization will be Moto's X-factor NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Motorola on Thursday unveiled a new smartphone that consumers can personalize with a choice of colors and materials, hoping to stand out in a crowded market and justify the $12.5 billion that Google Inc paid for the ailing handset maker. UPDATE 1-Fairfax Financial takes quarter loss on bond investments TORONTO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd , the Canadian property and casualty insurer run by investment guru Prem Watsa, on Thursday reported a second-quarter loss due to losses on its bond portfolio. Front Burner An Italian Way to Drink, Tools for At-Home Bartenders and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of July 30. Sweltering in Shanghai July 30 - Residents try to beat the heat as Shanghai records one of its hottest summers in 140 years. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Why childbirth is still a global killer As the royal baby makes headlines, remember the women around the world for whom childbirth is not such a joyous occasion. Judge approves Citigroup $590 million settlement NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge gave final approval Thursday to a $590 million settlement by Citigroup Inc that resolves a shareholder lawsuit accusing the bank of hiding tens of billions of dollars of toxic mortgage assets. Google bets on custom colors with first flagship Moto X phone NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Motorola on Thursday unveiled its highly anticipated Moto X smartphone, which will be customizable with different colors for ATT customers and marks the cellphone maker's first flagship device since Google Inc bought the company in 2012. Seen in New York, Shirtless Men The recent heat wave has some New Yorkers wondering if longstanding rules of decorum are gone forever. The New Old Age Blog Decision Casts Doubt on Brain Scans for Alzheimers The federal agency overseeing Medicare is reluctant to endorse, or pay for brain scans to diagnose Alzheimers disease. UPDATE 1-OpenTable sacrifices profit to bump up marketing efforts * Sees 3r-quarter adj profit/share .38-.42 vs est .48 India Ink How Not to Talk About Poverty in India The callous lexicon Indias politicians deploy to describe the challenge of poverty. UPDATE 2-Kraft posts mixed results on lower prices, early Easter Aug 1 (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Group Inc on Thursday reported higher income and raised its earnings outlook for the year, but missed Wall Street's revenue estimates, citing lower prices and an unseasonably early Easter holiday. Egyptian General Calls for Mass Protests The directive from Gen. Abdul-Fattah el-Sisi raised the possibility of another Friday of dueling protests with supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi. City Room Metropolitan Diary A Lonely Bar in a Heat Wave Metropolitan Diary At 2 in the afternoon on a scorching-hot Manhattan day, a cool, dark pub looks inviting. Chat Chow How Kathleen King Built Her Chocolate Chip Empire Tates Bake Shop, in Southampton, N.Y, is known for its award-winning cookies, but the story of its owner, Kathleen King, proves to be worth the trip, too. Milestone Claimed in Creating Fuel From Waste In what would be a key breakthrough for renewable fuels, INEOS Bio said it had produced commercial quantities of ethanol from wood waste and other nonfood vegetative matter. Controlling Emotions Is a Major Goal for McIlroy Rory McIlroy has sponsors logos on his sleeves. He doesn't want his emotions there as well. Budget Chief Sees Opening in House G.O.P. Infighting The presidents new budget director said disagreements among House Republicans could allow for compromise talks with Democrats over spending levels. Alexis Sheehan, Adam Barrick The bride is a vice president for a strategy and design firm in Manhattan; the groom is an account executive for the New York Mets. "I would like to apologize to the victims" Ariel Castro Aug. 1 - Ariel Castro apologizes to his victims during sentencing hearing. Rough Cut. (no reporter narration). Unfair verdict on Manning Douglas Rushkoff says the case of Bradley Manning shows the U.S. government risks exposure in a digital age when it behaves inconsistently with the values we want to project

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