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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Photos Pandas artificially bred Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base Chat Chow A Taste of Childhood, With a Cherry on Top A family trip on the Staten Island Ferry to visit the citys only Dairy Queen franchise triggers a cascade of memories. World Bank approves $140 million for Myanmar electricity WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank's board on Tuesday approved a $140 million interest-free loan to fund a more efficient power plant in Myanmar, as the bank seeks to support reforms in the Southeast Asian country. Bits Blog The Science Author Clive Thompson Does Not Think Tech Is Ruining Your Mind Clive Thompson, a science and technology writer, argues that technology is making us more intelligent and creating an ambient awareness of the people around us. Exclusive | 415 Washington Street A combination of two units at the Fairfield condominium, built on the site of a former soap warehouse, yielded this 4,000-square-foot triplex. Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. Recipes for Health Grilled Eggplant and Tomatoes With Chermoula A pungent Moroccan herb sauce makes a great accompaniment for grilled vegetables grilled outdoors, or in. Well After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach Oncologists are increasingly making a point of bringing up the subject of fertility at the time of a cancer diagnosis in children, discussing various options before treatment. New Franciscan revolution David Perry says that the pope seems so transformative without changing any theological principles is a testament to the power of his reform. Boehner tries to herd U.S. Republicans to avert shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner on Thursday urged his unruly caucus to show flexibility over a measure to keep the government open when funding runs out in less than a week, a fellow Republican said. Fed's Lacker says hard to start tapering in Oct without losing face WASHINGTON/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will find it hard to rein in monetary policy next month without losing face after it surprised markets by holding fire last week, a top Fed... Barclays to shut wealth management services in 130 countries (Reuters) - Barclays Plc will stop offering wealth management services in about 130 countries by 2016 and cut jobs in the unit as part of an effort to rein in costs and boost profit. E.A. Sports Settles Lawsuit With College Athletes The settlement in the suit filed by student-athletes seeking to be paid included the Collegiate Licensing Company, and the court filing came after E.A. Sports announced it would not publish a college football video game in 2014. Sketch Guy Trying to Outguess the Unpredictable People subscribe to investing newsletters because they want some certainty about their financial decisions. But no one knows which way the markets will turn. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Saying No to Starbucks Leading indicators post gains. Jobless claims hit a six-year low. Does your start-up have a chef? The quest for info on Syrian inmate A woman writes of her struggle for information about a loved one, arrested and jailed in Syria. QA Exporting an iPhoto Library to Aperture How to move photos from iPhoto to Aperture, and how to update a Google Calendar invitation. UPDATE 1-US regulator unveils plan for universal broadband * Cable group says gives phone companies unfair advantage With Tastes Growing Healthier, McDonalds Aims to Adapt Its Menu The fast-food chain said it would increase its offerings of fruits and vegetables and promote more nutritional options to children. Weekend Miser Actions! at the Kitchen Explores Performance Art Events this weekend include the performance of a piece called Actions! and a series of concerts by Orchestra of Saint Lukes Chamber Ensemble. Bank of England says will review UK housing programme annually LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on Thursday it has been asked by Britain's government to make annual assessments of the "Help to Buy" programme, which seeks to ease access to... Back to His Working-Class Roots Christopher Abbott, formerly of HBOs Girls, has found a milieu closer to his working-class roots in the play Where Were Born, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Selig Officially Says He Will Retire After 2014 Season Bud Selig, 79, has been the commissioner of Major League Baseball since 1992, after the ouster of Fay Vincent. Opportunities, risks seen with dermatology apps NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Mobile dermatology applications may help people learn about UV rays or keep tabs on their moles, but they are not a substitute for seeing a doctor, researchers said Wednesday. Ex-beauty queen pleads to lesser charge in Utah bombing SALT LAKE CITY, Sept 26 (Reuters) - A former Utah beauty queen arrested on suspicion of throwing homemade bombs in a Salt Lake City suburb admitted to a lesser charge on Thursday, and was ordered to perform volunteer work, officials said. DEALTALK-Rattled by Alibaba loss, Hong Kong bankers seek market reforms HONG KONG, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Lauded by many for its principled stance in rejecting Alibaba Group's plans to list shares, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has left the city's financial community fuming at a lost opportunity, and re-ignited calls for market reforms. Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the third week of college football. You're the Boss Blog Goldman to Expand Small-Business Program The ideal candidate for the program, a spokeswoman said, is a company in business for two years, with at least four employees and from $150,000 to $4 million in annual revenue. NASA Mars rover finds no sign of methane, telltale sign of life CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has come up empty-handed in its search for methane in the planet's atmosphere, a gas that on Earth is a strong indicator of life, officials said on Thursday. U.S. House passes bill to kill Obamacare, avert government shutdown Sept. 20 - The U.S. House of Representatives pass legislation to avoid a government shutdown while also derailing the healthcare law known as "Obamacare." Katharine Jackson reports. No clear path to ending U.S. debt limit, spending impasse WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Thursday refused to give in to President Barack Obama's demand for straightforward bills to run the government beyond September 30 and to increase borrowing authority to avoid a historic default. 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... Bloomberg News expected to announce major management changes WSJ (Reuters) - Bloomberg LP could soon announce major changes in its news division that would reduce the number of editors reporting directly to Bloomberg News Editor in Chief Matt Winkler, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Tool Kit Better Smartphone Typing Is Just a Tap Away Apps and tips to help ease your virtual keyboard frustrations. Reuters on the Road Why plan when you can YPlan? Sept. 26 - The founder of last-minute events app YPlan speaks to Reuters about his mission to bring spontaneity to going out in the city. Britain039;s WANdisco says Hortonworks tie-up boosts its 034;big data034; role LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - WANdisco PLC, which ensures companies can access vital applications and data through crises like data centre failures, signed a partnership on Thursday with Hortonworks, which provides software on which many such applications are written. Son of Chinese army singers gets 10 years' jail for gang rape BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese court jailed the teenage son of two celebrity army singers for ten years on Thursday for gang-raping a woman in a case that has fanned resentment against the offspring of the political elite who are widely seen as spoilt and above the law.

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