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News Feed Latest worldwide news Australia shares set to inch up, caution prevails ahead of Fed meeting SYDNEY, July 29 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to start higher on Monday, with strong gains by top miner BHP Billiton Ltd in offshore trading likely underpinning the market, but investors will... Fin Lady, by Cathleen Schine In Cathleen Schines novel, a free-spirited young woman in the 1960s raises her younger half brother on Charles Street. Gazas Economy Suffers From Egyptian Militarys Crackdown As Egypts military steps up its campaign against Islamic militants in the Sinai Peninsula, the closing of tunnels into Gaza has meant hardship for Palestinians. T Magazine By Design | Josef Alberss Interaction of Color Goes Interactive Fifty years after its publication, the influential color theorists seminal text has been repackaged as an iPad app that lets anyone experiment with its principles. Music Review Bob Dylans Americanarama Tour Comes to Hoboken Bob Dylan, with the help of acts like Wilco and My Morning Jacket, brought sounds of honky-tonk country, bluesy rock and soul to his tour stop in Hoboken, N.J. Analysis Investors wince but keep calm as U.S. budget battle looms NEW YORK (Reuters) - Another year, another battle over the U.S. budget. It's hardly what investors need, but it looks like they're going to get it just the same. Well Medical Procedures May Be Useless, or Worse Many new techniques and medicines are either no more effective than the old ones, or worse, and many doctors persist in using practices that have been shown to be useless or harmful, a new analysis shows. Jimenez Shuts Down Rangers in 6-0 Win Ubaldo Jimenez pitched eight scoreless innings and the Cleveland Indians shut out the Texas Rangers for the second straight game in a 6-0 win on Sunday. DealBook Dell Founder Raises Takeover Bid, With Conditions Michael S. Dell has increased his takeover bid for the computer company by 7 percent, to $13.75 a share, and a shareholder vote has been moved for a second time, to Aug. 2. In Transit Tackling Paris With Children Whats the best way to see the city with kids? Share your tips on parks, restaurants, museums and more. Yacht hotel With land at a premium, an increasing number of developers are turning to floating hotels. Introducing Gibraltar's new $200m five-star yacht hotel. Phil Woosnam, Pioneer of North American Soccer, Dies at 80 Mr. Woosnam played professionally in Britain before becoming the commissioner of the North American Soccer League. Egypts Islamic Brotherhood Back on Painful Ground The Brotherhoods only reliable partners now are other Islamist groups whose members may be more willing to use violent or radical tactics. Scott NCAA Changes Can Come Without Confrontation Larry Scott of the Pac-12 joined the chorus of commissioners calling for sweeping change in the NCAA, and said it can happen without confrontation and with the five most powerful football conferences still competing on the field with the other five. Haiti's 'Garden of Eden' Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. But now, one man is transforming a garbage dump into a vibrant urban garden. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. World's dog-friendliest hotels 12 places dog lovers can leave their pets without the guilt. Art in Review Eliot Porter Trained in medicine, the photographer Eliot Porter brought a quiet naturalism to the dye-transfer print. Thief Gets Away With Estimated $50 Million in Jewelry at a French Riviera Hotel The crime at the Carlton Intercontinental came days after a member of a gang of jewel thieves escaped from a Switzerland prison. UPDATE 3-EU, China resolve solar dispute - their biggest trade row by far * China allowed to provide almost half EU solar consumption China curbs building excesses Some state-run enterprises in China have opulent headquarters more suited to the court of Louis XIV of France, while other local government-owned buildings even replicate the home of the President of the United States. U.S. Week Ahead GDP, Jobs and D-Day for Dell July 26 - Economists expecting meager growth when second quarter GDP is released, but factory jobs are improving. Michael Dell tries one more time to convince shareholders to approve his buyout plan. Tevez on City 'pressure' Juventus striker Carlos Tevez talks to CNN about the pressure at Manchester City and his new challenge at his new club. Worries Mount as Syria Lures Wests Muslims Westerners go to Syria motivated by a desire to ease suffering by defeating the government, but there is concern that they will return home with jihadist zeal. Awaiting birth of Mideast peace While my esteemed colleagues are covering the extraordinary birth of an ordinary baby to a young, privileged British couple, I have the dubious fortune of being in Jerusalem awaiting the birth of the Mideast peace baby. Can a team win 79-0? Two Nigerian matches that produced an incredible 146 goals are referred by the country's football authorities to the police as a "criminal matter." Music Review Wagners Ring Opens at Bayreuth With Reality-Cam Touch The first two operas of Wagners Ring cycle, by the avant-garde director Frank Castorf, had their debuts at the Bayreuth Festival over the weekend. T Magazine In Store | Made-in-Detroit Design, Now for Sale in New York City The Motor City design brand Shinola, which has become revered for its locally manufactured watches, bicycles, leather goods and notebooks, is opening an inviting new flagship store in Tribeca. Corner Office Ken Lombard, on Staying a Student of Business The former business partner of Magic Johnson advises business school students to be hungrier than youve ever been after graduation, because competition will be intense. ECB takes lending step to help small business FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank moved on Thursday to get more money to the euro zone's struggling small businesses, letting banks use more of the assets once blamed for triggering the... CBS and Time Warner Cable Call a Timeout in Dispute The network and cable company announced late Wednesday that they had agreed to an extension of their current contract, as they continue to wrangle over fees for CBS programs. UPDATE 2-Fast-growing Humira extends domination of AbbVie July 26 (Reuters) - AbbVie Inc's reliance on its Humira arthritis drug became even more evident during the second quarter, when the product's sales jumped 12 percent and accounted for almost 56 percent of the U.S. drugmaker's revenue. You're the Boss Blog The Worst Two Weeks of My Business Life When disaster strikes, there are steps to take that can mean the difference between survival and ruin. New York mayoral hopeful Weiner loses top aide amid campaign tumult (Reuters) - The campaign manager who helped to guide Anthony Weiner's bid for New York City mayor resigned over the weekend, a spokeswoman said on Sunday, as the Democratic former Congressman grapples with slumping poll numbers and fresh revelations of his sexually charged Internet activity. How should teens handle their summer-job money? NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anchorage, Alaska, teen Grace Bolt isn't spending her summer lolling at the pool or in front of a video game controller - she's juggling a variety of jobs and cashing a variety... Broad Audit of Chinese Government Agencies Set The concerns include a rapid rise in debts linked to local governments, excessive dependence on land sales as a source of revenue and poor management of financing vehicles. Gazas Economy Suffers From Egyptian Militarys Crackdown As Egypts military steps up its campaign against Islamic militants in the Sinai Peninsula, the closing of tunnels into Gaza has meant hardship for Palestinians. On Soccer Dealing With Cancer Amid Elite Soccers Pressure Cooker Tito Vilanova stepped down as Barcelonas coach after a reoccurrence of throat cancer. In the meantime, his predecessor, Pep Guardiola, has grown distant from him. T Magazine In Store | Out with F.S.C. Barber, in with Fellow Barber The mens grooming mini-empire F.S.C. Barber is transforming into Fellow Barber, with a new SoHo store, a sleeker look and a fresh slate of products and services. Why urban gardens can cut obesity What's better than fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables? How about fresh, locally-grown, free fruits and vegetables, all within an easy walk of your home or office?

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