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News Feed Latest worldwide news Market Ready Should We Build a Fence So Buyers Wont Worry About Privacy? If neighbors can see into a house that is for sale, planting trees may be a better option than having a fence built. Obamacare technology testing slated for September -official WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - The Obama administration is preparing to subject the information technology backbone of the new state and federal healthcare exchanges to final "dress rehearsal" testing that could continue until just before the online marketplaces are slated to begin enrollment on Oct. 1. Girl amuses dolphin A girl's impromptu gymnastics performance appears to amuse her audience. Obama defends Summers on 2009 economic stimulus WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama pushed back on Wednesday against critics who complain that his former top economic adviser, Lawrence Summers, was not aggressive enough in seeking more economic stimulus funds than Congress ultimately approved in 2009. Thai oil spill tourists evacuated Resorts close on western part of Koh Samet island due to Sunday's spill. Jewel Theft Stuns French Riviera for Its Simplicity The theft of more than $136 million in jewels from a luxury hotel in Cannes is among a rash of robberies that have raised questions among insurers, industry insiders and law enforcement agencies. Hingis Rules Out Playing Singles Despite Doubles Return Switzerland's former world number one Martina Hingis said her renewed hunger for competition inspired her forthcoming comeback in doubles but she has no plans to return in singles. American Homes 4 Rent prices IPO at $16 a share July 31 (IFR) - American Homes 4 Rent, a REIT with some 18,000 single-family houses across the US, finalized pricing of an initial public offering on Wednesday that values the company at $3.7bn. Fantasy Football Players to Avoid, Quarterbacks and Running Backs Though these players could be useful depending on where you draft them, we will do our best to keep them off our fantasy football rosters this summer. UPDATE 3-U.S. judge rejects Fed cap on debit card swipe fees * Visa, MasterCard shares fall after ruling (Updates with share price moves) Bruised FX hedge funds tiptoe back into bets on weaker yen LONDON (Reuters) - Hit by a whipsawing yen in the last two months, many FX hedge funds are still determined to bet the Bank of Japan will succeed in weakening the currency over time while the dollar... Twitter backlash over rape threats A barrage of rape and death threats on Twitter aimed at feminist Caroline Criado-Perez -- who petitioned to have women displayed on banknotes -- has sparked outrage in the global media and among the Twitterati. U.S. mortgage applications fall as rates remain unchanged MBA NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home mortgages decreased last week with potential buyers shying away from the market as rates held steady just below their two-year highs. Phys Ed How Exercise Changes Fat and Muscle Cells Several striking new studies provide some clarity by showing that exercise seems able to drastically alter how genes operate, perhaps altering the risk for problems like obesity and diabetes. UPDATE 2-Apple CEO met China Mobile head, discussed cooperation BEIJING/SINGAPORE, July 31 (Reuters) - Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday met with the head of China Mobile Ltd , the world's largest mobile carrier by subscribers and the only Chinese carrier that doesn't offer iPhones and iPads. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Can you pass the Newsquiz? June 7, 2013 Observatory Dwarf Galaxy May Be Answer to Predictions Known as Segue 2, the galaxy consists of just 1,000 stars. Family pleads for jailed blogger A Saudi blogger is on trial accused of violating Sharia law. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports. COMMODITIES-Mostly up on Fed, US data; corn, soy slump for July NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - Metals, oil and crop prices mostly rose on Wednesday on bullish U.S. data and the likelihood of ongoing Federal Reserve stimulus, although corn and soybeans posted steep monthly losses as July trade ended. U.S. corn fell nearly 27 percent on the month, its most in 17 years, following expectations earlier in the month about a looming big harvest. Soybeans lost 12 percent for July, the biggest monthly decline since September 2011. The Fed helped send prices of Pershing Square tax lien offers peek into Ackman strategy NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - A federal tax lien slapped on a small company that William Ackman's $12 billion hedge fund used nearly three years ago to acquire shares in a publicly traded liquor manufacturer is shedding light on his investment strategies. Ferrari rebuke Alonso for recent comments Fernando Alonso's Ferrari future takes a new twist as the Spaniard is publicly rebuked by the Italian team's president Luca di Montezemolo on his birthday. Wright Can Relate to Pursuit, but Not Attention Mickey Wright can appreciate Inbee Park's pursuit of a fourth straight major this year at the Women's British Open. For Airgas founder, time to savor rival's hedge fund headache NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - For Airgas Inc founder and Chairman Peter McCausland, there was a fair amount of schadenfreude in the air on Wednesday. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? U.S. labor costs rise, point to more steady inflation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. labor costs rose in the second quarter and were higher in the prior period than previously estimated, a sign of inflationary pressure that could be a relief to... Front Burner An Italian Way to Drink, Tools for At-Home Bartenders and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of July 30. ArtsBeat Asia Society to Present Modern Iranian Art The new exhibition will showcase the work of 26 artists from the 1950s to the 1970s. The Amazon's World Cup race For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time..... U.S. auto sales set to maintain hot pace in July DETROIT (Reuters) - Long Island car dealer Gary Brown is enjoying the summer heat brought on by consumers' increasing demand for new cars and trucks, and like the rest of the industry, expects sales in July will continue the trend. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Masters of Sex Recalls the Work of Masters and Johnson Masters of Sex, a Showtime drama that will have its premiere on Sept. 29, stars Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan as the sex researchers Masters and Johnson. Anger in Norway as Breivik applies to university Reports that Anders Behring Breivik, the man who killed 77 people in a bomb attack and gun rampage in 2011, has applied to study political science at the University of Oslo have prompted anger in Norway. Critics Notebook Mark Morris Directing Brittens Curlew River Mark Morriss hope for his new production of Brittens Curlew River at Tanglewood More art, less artifice. Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi take step toward divorce Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson and her multimillionaire art collector husband Charles Saatchi took a step toward divorce Wednesday in London -- weeks after images of him grabbing her by the throat made headlines. Stocks Bonds Market Closes Tightly Mixed After Day of Wary Trading Uncertainty about the Federal Reserve policy statement, which is expected on Wednesday, continued to inhibit traders. Rose on injury It's been tough Pedro Pinto speaks with Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose about recovering from his knee injury. Cheryl Boone Isaacs Chosen to Head Film Academy Ms. Isaacs, a veteran film marketer, is the first woman to hold the presidency of the motion picture academy since 1983, and the first African-American in the role in the groups 86-year history. U.S. raises concerns over Russian opposition leader conviction July 18 - The White House raised concerns over the conviction of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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