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News Feed Latest worldwide news Your Money Adviser Prepaid Debit Cards Shed Some Fees, but Face Scrutiny The cards are growing more popular even as the federal government is weighing new rules, including better disclosure of fees. On the Market in the Region An 1882 Victorian in Larchmont thats fully renovated but retains original details; and a waterfront house in Fairfield that includes three fireplaces, two terraces, and a private dock. Dry Whites for Creamy Chowders The richness of the broth and the brininess of the clams enhance these wines. Sued Over Pay, Cond Nast Ends Internship Program The publisher took the action after two former interns sued, complaining they had been paid below minimum wage for summer jobs at W Magazine and The New Yorker. Dissent Magazine Connects With Younger Readers Dissent Magazines circulation has long hovered around 5,000, but its influence has been outsize, and a new generation of editors and writers is helping with its appeal to younger readers. Navratilova vs. Cash Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova. Italian coast guards rescue 700 migrants as EU leaders debate action Italian coast guards rescued nearly 700 people in five separate operations overnight around the island of Lampedusa, they said Friday. Transformers versus the triads Suspected triads again try to extort crew filming new Transformers film. A Quiet Drink At a Steakhouse Bar, Less Volume Cant Be Ordered The bar behind the steak side of Harrys Cafe and Steak is a pleasant place to have a drink if the noise level is reasonable. The Week Ahead | Art Recalling the Wave of Water and Panic The Museum of the City of New York is opening an exhibition of photographs whose size and scope seem intended to rival that of Hurricane Sandy itself. Vatican's very own cricket team With cups of tea and cucumber sandwiches at the ready, the Vatican has launched itself into the international sporting arena -- with the formation of the new St. Peter's Cricket Club. Egyptian Satirist Returns to TV With Careful Barbs In his first show since the military ousted President Mohamed Morsi in July, Bassem Youssef skewered the leadership with caution, in a test of what the government was prepared to allow. Paul McCartney can't slow down Paul McCartney has never dwelled in yesterday, even if he remembers it quite well. At 71, he's just released his 24th post-Beatles album, "New," and is generating music at a pace that puts artists a quarter of his age to shame. And in a remarkably candid cover story by Rolling Stone contributing editor Jonah Weiner (on newsstands Friday October 25) McCartney discusses the drive that keeps him creating fresh music as well as the memories of his Beatles bandmates that continue to shape his life today. T Magazine Accommodations | A New Hotel in L.A. Celebrates its Koreatown Surroundings Andrew Zobler, the man behind the NoMad in Manhattan, took cues from the busy, 24-hour neighborhood to create the Line hotel, its two restaurants, bakery and nightclub. Square Feet Hopes for a Street Resistant to Rebirth The arrival of a boutique hotel and a popular coffee roaster on West Eighth Street could signal a turnaround on a struggling corridor. Record for Frankel half-sister Qatari Sheikh Joann Al Thani has broken the world record paid for a yearling filly by splashing out $8.38 million for a daughter of 2001 Epsom Derby winner Galileo at the Tattersalls bloodstock auction in Newmarket, eastern England. Golf Capsules After a day of constant lead changes and rain delays, Gary Woodland and Ryan Moore had to wait until Monday to decide the CIMB Classic. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 4, led by "Gravity," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Gravity.............................$ 55.6 million 2 (1) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 21.5 million 3 (*) Runner Runner.......................$ 7.6 million 4 (2) Prisoners...........................$ 5.7 million 5 (3) Rush................................$ 4.4 million Momentum Shifts in Congos Battle Against Rebels Until last summer, rebels had the upper hand in their battle against the Congolese government. But the government, backed by the United Nations, has brought new leadership and vigor to the fight. S Korea to get first nude beach? Cold water and nude beaches don't necessarily mix well. T Magazine The Making Of | A Marionette Production of Sleeping Beauty, Created With Centuries-Old Techniques The Milanese artisans of Carlo Colla Sons Marionette Company who create sets, bodies and tiny costumes will also serve as puppeteers in a performance at the New Victory Theater in Times Square, beginning Nov. 1. Obama, at Brooklyn School, Pushes Education Agenda The president went to the Pathways in Technology Early College High School, which he mentioned in his State of the Union address this year, to talk about education. Blast Kills at Least 17 in Restive Afghan Province A minivan full of civilians headed to a wedding in eastern Afghanistan struck a roadside mine Sunday evening, killing at least 17 people. Sham corporations aid drug lords Stefanie Ostfeld and Dietlind Lerner say a new law could help stop drug dealers, weapons traders, income tax evaders and others from using our financial system to launder their money CORRECTED-China Construction Bank Q3 net profit rises 9.4 pct misses estimates (Corrects Q3 net profit to 56.8 billion yuan from 56.5 billion, percent change to 9.4 pct from 8.9 pct) Transformers vs. the triads? For the second time in a week, suspected Hong Kong organized crime syndicates -- known better as triads -- have targeted the production of "Transformers Age of Extinction" being filmed in the Chinese territory. Reporting from Syria's front line CNN senior international correspondent Nick Paton Walsh looks back at his reports from the front line, for which he has won an Emmy. Ally of Georgia's billionaire PM to be president exit polls TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgy Margvelashvili, an ally of billionaire Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, won a landslide victory in a presidential election in Georgia on Sunday, exit polls showed. What happened to Malala's friend? Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. REUTERS SUMMIT-Tunisia's Syphax Airlines is rare Arab Spring success story (For other news from the Reuters Middle East Investment Summit, click on http//www.reuters.com/summit/MiddleEast13) FOREX-Euro near two-year high vs dollar; outlook stays positive * Euro hovers below two-year high vs dollar after soft German Ifo data * Common currency still on course for gains against a weak dollar By Julie Haviv NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The euro hovered... UPDATE 1-Zain Saudi third-quarter net loss narrows but misses forecasts RIYADH, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Zain Saudi, Saudi Arabia's third-largest telecoms operator, reported a narrowing loss for the third quarter on Sunday, missing analysts' forecasts, as its customer base rose by nearly a quarter. Being a thinker? Pocket your smartphone There's a story about a man who spent his hours daydreaming. He may have been at Ford; he may have been at IBM. He was simply a man who spent his time in his office, feet up on the desk, looking at everything and nothing. Lives Hunting a Chimp on a Killing Spree A moment of indecision would have grave consequences. Alan Greenspan defends legacy Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on his new book, and defending his legacy from harsh criticism. UK's Frieze Art Fair gets smaller, but big players still hopeful LONDON (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair got smaller in 2013, but industry insiders said that would make it no less important for international players who flock to London every October to see cutting-edge contemporary works. Man Checking Guns Is Arrested at J.F.K., Authorities Say Two pistols and two rifles, painted silver and purple, were found as the Tennessee man was checking in for a flight to Charlotte, N.C., police say. Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. UPDATE 1-Tanzania to hold up to 75 pct in newly offered gas blocks DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Tanzania, a hotspot for natural gas exploration, invited bids for eight blocks and said on Friday it would take a stake of up to 75 percent in each of the new... Youre the Boss Blog This Is More Complicated Than I Thought When opening a new store, its more important to have inventory than to own your own refrigerators.

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