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News Feed Latest worldwide news How to travel the world for free You don't have to be a wealthy superyacht owner to sail into the sunset. From 20 year old backpackers to 80 year old retirees, an increasing number of people are volunteering on boats for a remarkable chance to travel the world -- all without spending a dollar. Fandango Acquires a Rival in Movie Tickets The online ticket seller bought the company that runs Hollywood Movie Money, which helps studios promote DVD and Blu-ray releases with free tickets. Iran Slows Its Gathering of Uranium, Report Says International nuclear inspectors said that Iran was slowing its accumulation of uranium that could be quickly turned into fuel for an atom bomb. Federer and Serena cruise in New York They are two titans of Flushing Meadows and on Thursday both Roger Federer and Serena Williams breeze into the third round of the U.S. Open. Analysis Why Wall Street doesn't blink at extra $30 billion for Verizon Wireless NEW YORK (Reuters) - It's not often that Wall Street shrugs off what amounts to a 30 percent price hike for an asset inside of four months. BRIEF-Vodafone shares open 9 pct up after confirms Verizon talks Aug 29 (Reuters) - Vodafone Group PLC * Shares open 9 percent up after confirms Verizon talks * Source text for Eikon * For more news, please click here Surgeons shrink Indian child's head Surgery saves the life of a girl whose skull had stretched to three times the average size. Family of Dead Inmate Says Investigation Is Moving Too Slowly Lawyers for the family of Ronald Spear, a Rikers Island prisoner who died Dec. 19, said they were considering a wrongful-death lawsuit. Women have the last laugh at Edinburgh Fringe LONDON (Reuters) - Stand-up comic Bridget Christie was about to put her career on pause as she realized that at 41 and with two young kids she earned less than her babysitter. But on Saturday she won the most prestigious prize in British comedy. Mark Ronson on love for music CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Grammy award-winning Mark Ronson who has produced some of the biggest stars in the industry. After Executives Suicide, Ackermann Quits Zurich Insurances Board Josef Ackermann, the former chief of Deutsche Bank, resigned Thursday over the apparent suicide of the insurers chief financial officer. Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being Think a shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests. F1's spiritual home in U.S. The Circuit explores the history of F1 in America ahead of Austin hosting this year's U.S. GP. Most Big Ten Teams Returning a Lot of Experience Lots of the names are the same around the Big Ten. The Public Editor's Journal Blog How Well Has The Times Advanced a Story That It Didnt Break? Readers want to see a greater sense of urgency in the coverage of the N.S.A. Chinese shoppers set to become world leaders online SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's e-commerce market is expected to leapfrog that of the United States this year to become the world's largest by total customer spending, management consultancy firm Bain Company says, and could account for half of all Chinese retail spending within a decade. Wasikowska hits Venice carpet for "Tracks" Aug 29 - Mia Wasikowska walks the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival for her new movie, "Tracks." Bob Mezan reports. Strategies Rosy Earnings Forecasts, at Least at First A new study shows that when analysts estimate companys quarterly earnings a year in advance, they tend to be unrealistically optimistic. T Magazine Market Report | Blue Gets the Black and Gray Treatment For early fall, designers introduce statement pieces laced with Yves Kleins iconic shade of blue. China's Simcere to be taken private by Chairman for $495 mln Aug 28 (Reuters) - China's Simcere Pharmaceutical Group said it agreed to be bought by a consortium that includes its founder-chairman Jinsheng Ren in a deal worth $495.4 million. A Coach Joins a Short List by Announcing Hes Gay Simon Thibodeau, 40, said his womens tennis players at U.C.-Santa Barbara greeted his announcement mostly with shrugs, but for him it was freeing. New vaccine targets Hepatitis B eradication Aug. 5 - Israeli drug company SciVac has developed a third-generation vaccine for Hepatitis B, a virus that kills more than half a million people each year. The company says the vaccine has the potential to stop the disease in its tracks and is currently seeking approval for its use in the United States and Europe. Elly Park reports. Chemical Attack Evidence Lasts Years, Experts Say Weapons experts say the Syrian government would have a hard time hiding physical evidence if it did indeed use chemical weapons against civilians in a large-scale attack last week. UPDATE 3-Renault's Tavares steps down after hinting at U.S. move PARIS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Renault SA's second-in-command, Carlos Tavares, quit on Thursday, two weeks after he dismayed colleagues by hinting he might join one of the U.S. carmakers. Ghosts of Iraq war force Britain to delay Syria strike LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron's plans for joining a looming military strike on Syria were in disarray on Thursday after a revolt by lawmakers warning him to heed the "lessons of Iraq". Hygiene, sanitation tied to small effects on growth NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children from poor regions with clean water, hygiene and sanitation programs tend to be slightly taller than those who grow up in similar areas without such programs, according to a new review. DealBook U.S. Scrutinizes Private Equity Hiring of Ex-Army Officer Government lawyers have asked the private equity firm headed by the prominent financier Lynn Tilton for information related to its recent hiring of a former Army official. China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year The mission, due by the end of 2013, will be the countrys first soft landing on an extraterrestrial body, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Day in life in the city of future It is a bright cold day in April, and the walls are gently throbbing. You open your eyes in time to see the Wall Smart paint of your brand new apartment slowly brightening from black to white as nano-particles rearrange themselves to absorb a different part of the spectrum. What happened to Malala's friend? Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. Editorial Mr. Boehner Wants a Debt Fight Instead of leading Republican lawmakers away from a default, Speaker John Boehner encourages their worst impulses. WRAPUP 1-Brazil's EBX shrinks OGX down 17 pct; Batista leaves LLX RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Shares of Brazilian energy company OGX Petrleo e Gs Participaes SA fell 17 percent on Wednesday after a newspaper report said its beleaguered controlling... Roundup Mets Loss Is Pirates Gain as Byrd Homers in Victory Marlon Byrd celebrated his arrival in Pittsburgh with a three-run homer, and the Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-1, on Wednesday night. Bubba on shaping shots Defending Masters champion Bubba Watson talks family, Golf Boys, that playoff and shows us how he shapes those shots. TIMELINE-Verizon and Vodafone's long relationship Aug 29 (Reuters) - Vodafone Group PLC confirmed on Thursday it was in talks with Verizon Communications Inc to sell its stake in Verizon Wireless, the number one U.S. mobile carrier, in what could be... Economix Blog Behind the Big Increase in Food Stamps Changes in rules and eligibility have contributed to very large increases in the cost of the food stamps program, SNAP, an economist writes. Microsoft in talks to buy stake in start-up Foursquare Bloomberg SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is in talks with social networking company Foursquare about a possible investment, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. 76ers Owner Josh Harris Buys New Jersey Devils The new owners of the New Jersey Devils are keeping long-time executive Lou Lamoriello in charge of hockey operations, bringing in a new business team and committing to make the three-time Stanley Cup champions an organization looked toward as a model of excellence. UPDATE 1-China's Simcere to be taken private by founder Aug 28 (Reuters) - China's Simcere Pharmaceutical Group has agreed to be taken private for about $495 million by a consortium led by founder Jinsheng Ren, joining a list of Chinese firms that are... Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a...

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