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News Feed Latest worldwide news Motorsport Stoner back for Honda test Two-wheeled temptation has proved too much for retired MotoGP champion Casey Stoner. U.S. regulators may weaken plan to rein in mortgage underwriting-sources WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators will soon unveil a new proposal that is seen as softening rules to prevent the type of shoddy underwriting practices that fueled the housing bubble,... ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast La Guardia and Roosevelts Alliance Mason B. Williams discusses his book City of Ambition FDR, La Guardia, and the Making of Modern New York. Theater Review | Connecticut A Review of Smokey Joes Cafe Musical, in New Haven The Long Wharf Theater has produced a classic jukebox musical that includes audience participation. The Wimbledon greats Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews. Boeing Tops Expectations as It Steps Up Deliveries Second-quarter net income rose 13 percent to $1.09 billion as the company delivered more commercial planes, including the 737 and 787. 44 evacuated after rig blows Forty-four workers were evacuated from a natural gas rig in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after a blowout on the platform, according to U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Scott Talbot. Shareholder wealth The largest creators, the biggest destroyers Reuters blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. Brevan Howard trader linked to Libor probe leaves hedge fund ZURICH (Reuters) - A trader allegedly connected to a global rate-rigging scandal has left hedge fund Brevan Howard, the company said on Thursday. The most dangerous hobby? Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning. Citi Fields Neighbors to Protest Evictions Before All-Star Game A group of business owners unhappy at being displaced in Willets Point, Queens, are expected to air their frustrations near the stadium. Fernandez Leads Marlins to 4-2 Win Over Rockies Rookie Jose Fernandez tossed seven strong innings and Christian Yelich went 3 for 4 with two RBIs in his major league debut, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Revelations by Rowling J. K. Rowling, of Harry Potter fame, shared a bit of the back story of her new book, written as Robert Galbraith. Steven Cohens worst nightmare If anyone keeps SAC Capital Partners founder Steven Cohen up at night, its Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The prosecutor has made a name for himself going after insider trading, and hes got Cohens firm in his crosshairs. Ritual Cyclical A look at rehearsals for Mark Dendys new site-specific work. Gadgetwise Concert-Hall Sound From a Computer The Explorer digital-to-analog converter reroutes music stored on a computer through its own audio circuitry, offering better sound. Licensing demand helps chip designer ARM beat expectations LONDON (Reuters) - British chip designer ARM Holdings said it expected continued strong demand for its technology after higher-than-expected licensing of its processors in the second quarter. SoftBank Forms a Fuel Cell Venture With a Silicon Valley Start-Up The technology investment company is joining with Bloom Energy to introduce its energy server technology to Japan. BRIEF-Michael Dell, Silver lake call for fair Dell vote July 24 (Reuters) - Michael Dell and Silver Lake in a statement on Dell Inc * Offer should not be thwarted by unfair standard that counts shares not voting * Dell vote of the majority of the... Phys Ed Exercise in a Pill? The Search Continues Two recent studies investigate the enticing possibility that we might one day be able to gain the benefits of exercise by downing a pill, rather than by actually sweating. But the question of whether its wise remains. Jockey and successful trainer Jockey Johnny Murtagh has decided not to wait until he's hung up his racing silks to take out his trainers licence. Chicago City Council approves $500 million Wrigley Field revamp CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago City Council on Wednesday approved a $500 million proposed renovation of Wrigley Field, the historic home of the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball team. Jazz Listings for July 19-25 A selected guide to jazz performances in New York. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Pakistan Battles Polio, and Its Peoples Mistrust Anger over American foreign policy, Taliban interference and isolated killings have hindered a campaign to protect the countrys children from the disease. Grapefruit-sized RadBall proposed for Fukushima clean-up July 11 - The world's largest floating power station is about to set sail from Tokyo bay for deployment off Fukushima, while officials struggle to clean up radioactive waste inside the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power station. Soon however, they may have a grapefruit-sized ball made of aluminium and tungsten to help them. Called RadBall, the device is designed to locate sources of radiation in difficult to reach places. Jim Drury has more. Vilanova Stepping Down as Barcelonas Coach Because of Cancer Tito Vilanova, who has throat cancer, had twice previously had to take a medical break from his duties at Barcelona, once as an assistant and again as the clubs manager. Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 23 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Tuesday Scene City Woody Allen Skips His Films Premiere Party But Cate Blanchett, the films lead, arrived looking statuesque in a pink Balenciaga cape and gown. Golf's mind doctor on McIlroy woe When golfers admit to feeling "brain dead" and "unconscious" -- as Rory McIlroy did at Muirfield on Thursday -- perhaps it's time to book an appointment with the doctor. Google 25% of N. America traffic Everyone knows Google is big. But the truth is that it's huge. On an average day, Google accounts for about 25 percent of all consumer internet traffic running through North American ISPs. City Room New York Today Impact of Weiners Disclosures What you need to know for Wednesday aftermath of Anthony D. Weiners press conference, stolen books returned to Sweden and Sandy babies start arriving in the world. Al Qaeda Militants Flee Iraq Jail in Violent Mass Breakout Hundreds of convicts, including senior members of Al Qaeda, broke out of Iraqs Abu Ghraib jail as comrades launched a military-style assault to free them, authorities said on Monday. See the top travel shots of year A selection of winning and commended entries from one of the most prestigious travel photography competitions on the planet. Running the Tour de France A woman is running the Tour de France course for charity -- an 11-week feat of endurance with no known precedent. Australians Question U.S. Reassurance After Navy Jettisons Bombs on Great Barrier Reef Four bombs meant to be dropped on an island in an exercise had to be released at sea, the United States said, after unauthorized vessels entered the area. The Lede First Video of the Prince of Cambridge Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge emerged from the hospital late on Tuesday and presented their infant to the crowds who had gathered outside the building for days. Obama to move forward with plan to arm Syrian rebels President Barack Obama is in a position to move forward with a plan to arm Syrian rebels, an official said Monday, after concerns raised by Congress were resolved. Advertising Online, a Cereal Maker Takes an Inclusive Approach General Mills created a cereal lovers group on Facebook that welcomes mentions and even recipes made with cereals made by its competitors. UPDATE 4-Third Point to sell most of Yahoo stake, Loeb to quit board * Yahoo stock had surged more than 80 percent in last 12 months

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