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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. T Magazine On the Verge | Pasadena, a Place With Many Hidden Charms The sleepy town just might be the Los Angeles areas next great bohemian enclave. Kevin and Bo Carney, who opened a new outpost of their shop Mohawk General Store there on Saturday, give a rundown of their favorite Pasadena attractions. Arrests Made in Colorado Outbreak of Listeria Federal prosecutors said the owners of a cantaloupe farm in southeastern Colorado were arrested on misdemeanor charges of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce. A Jet Groomed for Danger and Running Full Speed Toward It Ellis Lanksters childhood was valuable preparation for his role as a gunner, or flier, on the Jets kickoff and punt coverage units. Rocky Transition From Farm to Town in China It is one of the largest peacetime population transfers in history the removal of 2.4 million farmers from mountain areas in central Chinas Shaanxi Province to low-lying towns. Analysis We're ready for takeoff. Sit back and enjoy your iGizmo NEW YORK (Reuters) - In as little as a few months, airline passengers could play video games, read e-books, watch movies and listen to music while their flights take off or land, ending a long-standing ban on devices being used during those risky phases. Japan hands top arts prize to filmmaker Coppola, sculptor Gormley LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo and British sculptor Antony Gormley won three of Japan's top arts prizes, the Japan Art Association said on Tuesday. Galatasaray Hires Mancini as New Coach Galatasaray of Turkey hired the former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini to replace Fatih Terim as coach. Body of Suspect in L.I. Shootings Is Discovered in the Hudson River The body of Sang Ho Kim, 63, was discovered in the Hudson River, just south of the Bear Mountain Bridge. Twitter The angriest place on the Internet? Upset about something? Twitter has become the place to vent -- sometimes with nasty, bigoted comments. Getting Online Products to Their New Owners Speedy delivery of orders often poses a challenge for owners of small online businesses. Meredith Kercher New hunt for truth The original trial and subsequent acquittal of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito after the murder of student Meredith Kercher proved divisive. Evidence is now being sifted again. Fashion Review Saint Laurent Nailing the Brand In the fast and funky delivery, Hedi Slimane does not forget the essence of his task to revitalize a heritage house. Unilever to Buy Oil Derived From Algae From Solazyme Unilever plans to buy about three million gallons of the algae-produced oil as part of its aim to double the size of its business while reducing its environmental footprint. Intel and Sony Ambitions for Internet TV Services Meet Skepticism Intels goal of introducing its OnCue service by the end of the year has been scrapped, and Sony, like Intel, has yet to announce deals to carry any channels. Dollar, U.S. stock futures steady; U.S. government shutdown seen short TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar and U.S. stock futures held steady on Wednesday as investors bet the first partial U.S. government shutdown in 17 years will be short-lived. Big Ticket A Hint of Europe for $13.579 Million A four-bedroom penthouse in an Upper East Side luxury condominium building, with its own elevator and a reception gallery, was the most expensive residential property sale of the week. World Briefing | Asia Indonesia Australian Leader Aims to Halt Flow of Asylum Seekers Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia pledged Monday to work with Indonesia to stop the flow of people traveling by boat to Australia to seek asylum. Currents | Books Looking for Beauty, Finding Soul The Inspired Home features the interiors of artists and designers who attend to the laws of nature. Can U.S. shutdown shake world? In 2011 UK Business Secretary Vince Cable lamented that a bunch of "right-wing nutters" was holding the American government and the world economy to ransom by refusing to agree the usually routine increase in America's legal debt limit. BTG Pactual tops Brazil MA rankings as recovery gains steam By Guillermo Parra-Bernal and Natalia Gmez SAO PAULO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Grupo BTG Pactual SA led Brazil's mergers and acquisitions rankings in the first nine months as Chief Executive Officer Andr... Tool Kit A Surge in Growth for a New Kind of Online Course Three major sites have emerged in the last couple of years to offer massive open online courses, greatly expanding the opportunity to take college classes. Motherlode Blog Pregnant and Unemployed I didnt mean to get pregnant at the beginning of my job search, but when I did, my search felt doomed. NYC Health Department headquarters is bugged - with ones that crawl NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has a problem -- and it sounds more like one for which it might issue a citation than find in its own backyard. The Wolverine actor becomes an Icon in Switzerland Hugh Jackman is honoured with the Golden Icon award at the 9th Zurich film festival. Rough cut - No narration. Meredith Kercher New hunt for truth The original trial and subsequent acquittal of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito after the murder of student Meredith Kercher proved divisive. Evidence is now being sifted again. Living in Irvington, N.Y. A riverfront community in Westchester with abundant greenery and an attractive commute. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. T Magazine Site to Be Seen | The Herman Miller Archive Unearths a Lost Moment in Design History On the furniture giants new online editorial platform, the great curator Mildred Friedman recalls a pioneering multimedia class that influenced the future work of Charles Eames, George Nelson and Alexander Girard. The Appraisal At Theater Companies, Playing the Part of Real Estate Agent Some companies and stage productions have to provide housing for actors and others who come from out of town to work; in New York City, that can be a real challenge. RPT-Mining magnate edges closer to winning seat in Australia poll (Repeats story published late Tuesday; no changes to text) Rhino horn poaching hits new record in South Africa JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The number of rhinos killed by poachers has hit a new annual record in South Africa, raising worries of a downward population spiral in a country that is home to almost all of Africa's rhinos. Republican Paul Ryan says debt limit is 'forcing action' on budget WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior House of Representatives Republican Paul Ryan said on Tuesday that a mid-October deadline to raise the U.S. borrowing limit is a "forcing action" for a budget deal. Giving airline food a lift Take a look inside airline catering company Gate Gourmet's Hong Kong kitchens where they make their in-flight meals. UPDATE 4-Ford up, GM down in subdued month for U.S. auto sales * Industry's first yr/yr sales decline in more than 2 years Bahrain Dissidents Said to Get Prison Sentences Human rights activists said that 50 defendants have received terms of 5 to 15 years on charges of membership in a violent movement. Redpoint Ventures hires former Twitter executive SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Venture-capital firm Redpoint said on Tuesday it has hired Twitter's former head of platform Ryan Sarver to be a partner. Asia Private Equity Weekly News, Sept 30, 2013 HONG KONG, Sept 30 (Reuters) - News and developments in Asia private equity from Reuters News for the week ending Sept. 27. UPDATE 5-Web traffic, glitches slow Obamacare exchanges launch Oct 1 (Reuters) - Technical glitches and heavy internet traffic slowed Tuesday's launch of new online insurance exchanges at the heart of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, showcasing the... Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe.

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