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News Feed Latest worldwide news Cutting cyclist deaths with laser light It looks like a regular bike light, but one day a Blaze could save your life. Presidents Cup Can Do Without the Comparisons The Presidents Cup is a lot like The Players Championship. No one really talks about it until it's time to play. And too much time is spent comparing it with something it will never be instead of enjoying it for what it is. Fair Game Why Judges Are Scowling at Banks District court judges are not generally known as flamethrowers, but some seem to be losing patience with banks in cases involving lending practices. Restaurant Takeaway Dreaming of Spicy, Crunchy Chicken Wings A recipe from Ganso, a Japanese restaurant in downtown Brooklyn, is adapted for the home cook. Team rebuilding world's first website Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days. UNC Tells Company Not to Use McDonald on Website North Carolina athletic officials have ordered a company that makes designer mouth guards to stop using a Tar Heels basketball player to promote its brand. Chinese dissident Chen to join conservative U.S. think tank NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chen Guangcheng, the Chinese dissident and legal rights activist who accused New York University of forcing him to leave this summer because of alleged pressure from the Chinese government, will be joining The Witherspoon Institute, a conservative think tank. Two Higgs boson scientists tipped for Nobel prize LONDON (Reuters) - Two scientists who predicted the existence of the Higgs boson - the mysterious particle that explains why elementary matter has mass - are Thomson Reuters' top tips to win this year's Nobel prize in physics. Bloomberg on climate change For the first time in human history, more than half the world's population is living in cities, which now produce approximately 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That puts cities on the frontlines of the battle against climate change -- and more and more cities are leading the charge. Saudi woman reveals all on stage Maisah Sobaihi the is first Saudi Arabian woman to perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, in play on love lives. Meet the CEO feeding the world Helene Gayle must be one of the few chief executives working to eradicate her own job. The first African American female boss of poverty charity CARE, talks about some of the challenges of feeding the world Oil and Money Special Report Iceland Aims to Seize Opportunities in Oil Exploration Melting ice is expected to make the Arctic more accessible to drilling, mining and shipping, and Iceland is eager to position itself as a base for some of that activity. Chile's government sees 2014 domestic demand growth of 5.4 pct VALPARAISO, Chile, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Chile's finance minister, Felipe Larrain, said on Tuesday that the government's 2014 budget assumes domestic demand will grow next year by 5.4 percent and... City Unveils Campaign to Improve Girls Self-Esteem New York City officials and experts in adolescent health said it was the first campaign aimed at female body image that they knew of to be carried out by a major city. The 30-Minute Interview Susan Hewitt Ms. Hewitt is a partner and the founder of the Cheshire Group, which owns and operates rent-regulated and market-rate apartments in the New York area. Old Atrocities, Now Official, Galvanize Afghanistan The details and names of nearly 5,000 people killed by the Afghan Communist government in 1978 and 1979 were unearthed by Dutch investigators and made public by the Netherlands national prosecutors office. Pups hang ten in Southern California Sept. 30 - Dog lovers and surfers gather at Huntington Beach to watch canines ride the waves. Roselle Chen reports. Celebrities tell followers to GetCovered with Obamacare NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - While technical problems slowed the launch of new "Obamacare" websites to sell health insurance on Tuesday, the law's supporters on Twitter had an easier time welcoming... The New Old Age Many Nursing Homes Operate Without Adequate Sprinkler Systems More than 1,100 older nursing homes do not have sprinklers or have only partial systems. FTSE drops on Italian, U.S. political jitters LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index fell on Monday, pressured by mining stocks, as political jitters in both Italy and the United States dampened investor sentiment. Stars of the London Design Festival An annual showcase of contemporary design, the London Design Festival, which ended on Sunday, carpeted much of that city with exhibitions, parties and monumental constructions. Below are videos of standout goods and figures from the event. U.N. scientists aim to pitch climate case to widest audience STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A U.N. panel of global climate scientists were set to work through Thursday night to ensure that their strongest case yet for man-made global warming would make sense to the widest possible audience. Invoking Sept. 11, Syrian Accuses U.S. of Hypocrisy In a point-by-point rejection of the Wests version of the conflict in Syria, the Syrian foreign minister likened the devastations of terrorism in Syria and the United States. Itineraries Hotels Fight Comparison Shoppers With Lower, Locked Rates Repeatedly booking and canceling rooms can help a customer get a deal, but the snubbed hotels get empty rooms and no revenue. The Lede Message Said to Be From Edward Snowden Read to European Parliament Rights Panel Edward J. Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who disclosed classified government documents and is now in hiding in Russia, made a surprise appearance of sorts at the European Parliament on Monday. Personal Health Dietary Report Card Disappoints An analysis of Americans diets from 1970 to 2010 reveals we have a way to go in cutting down on harmful fats and starches to ward off obesity, diabetes and heart disease. What Syrian minister told the U.N. In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, the Syrian FM denied the violence in his country was a civil war. City Room New York Today Overdue What you need to know in N.Y. for Monday a library returns, the weather stays glorious and elevators attract crime. World Briefing | Africa Congo Fighting Increases Number of Refugees A United Nations report says the number of refugees fleeing the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo swelled by more than 350,000 in the past few months. UPDATE 1-JC Penney is sued over share sale, stock plunge Oct 1 (Reuters) - A JC Penney Co shareholder on Tuesday sued the struggling retailer over its surprise decision to issue more than $810 million of stock to shore up liquidity, which led to a steep... Maersk bullish on Latin America, eyes Mexico's deep water oil MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Danish oil and shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk sees big investment potential in Latin America, including deep water oil projects and ports in Mexico, its chief executive said on Tuesday. Marta Heflin, Actor, Dies at 68; Waif Seen in Altman Films Ms. Heflin appeared in New York stage musicals like Fiddler on the Roof and Jesus Christ Superstar, and later in a string of Robert Altman movies that capitalized on her waifishness. UPDATE 1-Some US industries say Wall Street commodity bets a help WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Several of America's largest enterprises including Boeing Co and United Parcel Service Inc warned the Federal Reserve on Tuesday that restricting Wall Street's trading in physical commodity markets could harm their business. Preoccupations An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself Prerna Gupta, C.E.O. of Khush Inc. x2014; the creator of an iPhone app called LaDiDa x2014; discusses her journey to entrepreneurship. C$ strength has been a factor in low rates - Bank of Canada TORONTO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar's strength is one of the reasons the Bank of Canada has kept interest rates so low for so long, Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem said on... Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. Sudans President, Wanted by International Court, Cancels Visit to U.N. The United Nations said that President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who is wanted on genocide charges, has canceled his visit to the General Assembly, amid protests in Sudans capital. Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. Google offer may end search engine case, says EU antitrust chief BRUSSELS (Reuters) - An offer by Google to modify how it displays Internet search results could settle a long-running antitrust dispute with the European Union, the EU competition chief said on Tuesday. 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.

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