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News Feed Latest worldwide news Deals of the day- mergers and acquisitions Sept 25 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday Giants Hope for U-Turn on Familiar Trip The Giants hope their game against the Carolina Panthers can provide the same turning point in their season as it did last year. But they may be without cornerback Corey Webster. 24 Recipients of MacArthur Genius Awards Named The dancer-choreographer Kyle Abraham, who recalled relying on food stamps three years ago, is among the 24 MacArthur fellows who will each receive a $625,000 stipend. Your Money Adviser Free Apps for Nearly Every Health Problem, but What About Privacy? An analysis of 43 popular wellness apps by the nonprofit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse found that many apps connect to advertising and data-analysis sites without the users knowledge. On Baseball Yankees Can Only Wish to Spend as Wisely as Rays The Yankees have asked themselves why they must spend so much for players, while other teams, such as the Tampa Bay Rays, can win for much less by making hard choices. Today's Economist The Business of Home Care The expansion of the Fair Labor Standards Act to home-care workers is unikely to raise costs for consumers, but it may weaken the business model of for-profit companies, an economist writes. Termites' powerful weapon against extermination? Their own poop ORLANDO (Reuters) - Scientists trying to understand why destructive wood-eating termites are so resistant to efforts to exterminate them have come up with an unusually repugnant explanation. How success hinders innovation Economist and author Noreena Hertz explains why it pays to not get stuck in your own success and make choices with your eyes wide open. Dozens Killed in Earthquake in Pakistan The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in a remote area of Baluchistan Province, killing at least 80 people. Fed will be able to smoothly wind down aggressive policy-Dudley NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Winding down the Federal Reserve's unprecedented policy accommodation is feasible even with the U.S. central bank's swollen balance sheet, though there are bound to be... Becker tours hometown Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker talks about his career and his first tennis court. Former F.B.I. Agent to Plead Guilty in Press Leak Donald Sachtleben, a former bomb technician, agreed to plead guilty to leaking classified details about a foiled bomb plot in Yemen, the Justice Department announced. City Kitchen Breaded and Fried Cutlets Cant Miss A slice of meat or poultry coated in bread crumbs and fried is delicious by any name cutlet, chicken-fried steak, schnitzel or Milanesa. UPDATE 3-U.S. to get coveted Alibaba IPO after Hong Kong talks founder * Alibaba IPO could have added 5 pct to HKEx daily turnover Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. Celebrating the life of Arthur Ashe Retired tennis player James Blake talks to Arthur Ashe's widow about keeping his legacy alive. Carly Sharon, Christopher Wimpfheimer The bride works at UBS in portfolio construction and investment strategy; the groom is an investment adviser at JPMorgan Chase. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. Well Magnets Fail to Relieve Arthritis Pain Many people use copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps to alleviate the pain of arthritis, but a rigorous new study concludes they do not work. UPDATE 1-Penney stock hits 13-yr low as Goldman warns of slow comeback (Adds short interest, Sterne Agee note, updates share price) Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. ICAP fined $87 million over Libor, three former staff charged LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. and British authorities on Wednesday fined ICAP, the world's biggest interdealer broker, $87 million and filed criminal charges against three former employees over... Japan's Chubu Electric to apply for nuclear plant safety approval TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Chubu Electric Power Co said on Wednesday it will apply for safety approvals of the No. 4 reactor at its sole Hamaoka nuclear plant by the end of March 2014, aiming to restart the facility which was shut after the Fukushima crisis due to fears it was vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis. Can a Gay, Catholic Leftist Actually Squelch Corruption in Sicily? Rosario Crocetta is a reform-minded leader in a highly corrupt place that hates change. And thats only one reason his life is in danger. UPDATE 3-U.S. to get coveted Alibaba IPO after Hong Kong talks founder * Alibaba IPO could have added 5 pct to HKEx daily turnover Japan's Lixil agrees to buy Grohe for about $4 bln - Nikkei TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Japanese bathroom equipment maker Lixil Group Corp has reached an agreement with the private equity owners of Grohe to buy the European company for about 400 billion yen ($4.05 billion), the Nikkei newspaper reported. Minimal Desktop Speakers With Maximum Sound Logitechs Z600 Bluetooth speakers deliver some serious volume from a streamlined package. You're the Boss Blog S.E.C. Advances New JOBS Act Rule, but Not Crowdfunding The JOBS Act set the end of last year as the deadline for final rules on crowdfunding, but the S.E.C. has not yet proposed those regulations, much less completed them. Theater Review Brendan at the Chelsea, an Import From Belfast A Belfast production of Brendan at the Chelsea, Janet Behans play about Brendan Behan, her uncle, is at the Acorn Theater in Manhattan. Zoe's Kitchen in talks with banks about IPO -sources Sept 25 (Reuters) - Mediterranean style restaurant chain Zoe's Kitchen is beginning to speak with banks about an initial public offering that could come next year, according to two sources familiar... The Voice Propels NBC to a Big Ratings Win on Monday Night The large, young audience for the singing show confirmed its status as the top reality competition offering on TV. U.S. lawmakers seek to end bulk NSA telephone records collection WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic and Republican U.S. senators introduced legislation on Wednesday to end the National Security Agency's bulk collection of Americans' communication records and set other new controls on the government's electronic eavesdropping programs. Fed uncertainty caps Britain's FTSE 100 momentum LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares treaded water on Tuesday as investors looked for a catalyst to drive the next leg of the equity rally, but confusion over Federal Reserve monetary... EU mergers and takeovers (Sept 25) BRUSSELS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process T Magazine All the Rage | Bright, Cheerful Colors at the London Design Festival This years edition of the annual mega-fair found designers using an unexpectedly playful color palette that included a smorgasbord of neons and pastels. Bitter Tone in Debate Between Public Advocate Rivals The televised debate between Letitia James and Daniel L. Squadron was fiercely negative as the candidates sought to win over the tiny number of undecided voters. Abigail Zigman, Daniel Lerner The bride is a lawyer; the groom is a radiologist. Apple splits its pitch Can it work? Apple has launched two new iPhones, one for the early adopters and one for the budget crowd. So can its pitch work? Tech journalist Stuart Miles argues Apple's strategy is simple -- but smart. Can a Gay, Catholic Leftist Actually Squelch Corruption in Sicily? Rosario Crocetta is a reform-minded leader in a highly corrupt place that hates change. And thats only one reason his life is in danger. Pitino, One of 12 Inductees, Recalls Great Journey Rick Pitino, who has led three teams to the Final Four, winning two N.C.A.A. championships, was among those enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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