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News Feed Latest worldwide news World Economy Growing Unevenly, O.E.C.D. Says The global economy will continue a slow expansion, despite relative weakness in China and an uneven euro zone recovery, the research group predicts. Microchips ready for a quantum leap? Tiny transistors are the building blocks of computers, but scientists say we may have reached the limit of how small they can get -- so is quantum computing the future? RPT-UPDATE 2-Telecom Italia's core owners seek to sell-sources MILAN, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Core investors in Telecom Italia are seeking to sell their stakes, people familiar with the situation said, a move that could leave the country's largest telecom operator open to a takeover bid. Vodafone pummels UK FTSE on payout disappointment * Vodafone falls as terms of joint venture sale fuel profit taking There is a chance ThyssenKrupp may keep Steel Americas -source DUESSELDORF, Germany, Sept 3 (Reuters) - There is a chance that German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp could end up keeping its loss-making Steel Americas business, after trying for more than a year to find... Where an Iraqi Artist Can Paint, and Exhale Bassim al-Shaker, 28, who was beaten and abused because of his love of art, has found refuge in Phoenix, which has one of the largest Iraqi communities in the United States. Bites Restaurant Report The Piggy in Walker, Minn. Diners are lining up for the Kansas City-style barbecue served at this small-town spot, which opened in May 2012. Apps bring lock and key into the digital age TORONTO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The lock and key has been a mainstay of security for thousands of years, but companies developing new apps are bringing them into the digital age, allowing people to share keys digitally and gain keyless access to homes. Pixies Motor On, With New Bassist The Pixies are releasing a new EP and going on tour, without the beloved Kim Deal, who announced a few weeks ago that she was leaving the band. DealBook Verizon to Pay $130 Billion to Fully Own Wireless Unit In buying out Vodafone of Britain, Verizon is striking a deal more than a decade in the making, taking advantage of receptive debt markets and its own strong stock. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. 'Revolutionised' Wrestling Optimistic of Games Return Wrestling should reap the rewards of the major changes it has introduced since it was cut from the 2020 Olympics by winning reinstatement to the Games, international federation (FILA) chief Nenad Lalovic told Reuters television. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. The Mayoral Candidates on Public Health The New York Times asked the leading candidates in contested mayoral primaries three questions about public health. The description of their positions is drawn from their responses and previous statements. Belgium's MDxHealth signs U.S. deal for cancer test BRUSSELS, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Belgian biotech firm MDxHealth has signed a deal with U.S. healthcare network Stratose, which will give its prostate cancer testing product access to one of the largest networks in the United States. Religions asking if test-tube burgers allow them to keep the faith PARIS (Reuters) - When the world's first test-tube beef burger was cooked and eaten this week, food critics all asked about its taste. For many Jews, Muslims and Hindus, the first question was whether their faith allowed them to try it. Is 'kissing disease' harming tennis? Nicknamed the "kissing disease," mononucleosis or glandular fever is a viral illness that can linger for weeks, months or even years. CNN investigates its prevalence within the sport of tennis. Inside the List Marisha Pessl, whose occult thriller Night Film is No. 6 on the hardcover fiction list, says, Theres a question of whether we can feel real fear in this day and age. Shortcuts Taking an Invention From Idea to the Store Shelf Building a better mousetrap may be the easy part. After that comes patent, production and marketing, and missteps along the way can be costly. Market Ready Using a Garden to Great Advantage Advice on adding plants or flowers to increase a homes overall appeal. ArQule to cut liver cancer drug dose on safety concerns (Reuters) - Drugmaker ArQule Inc said it would lower the dose of its experimental liver cancer drug for a second time, after a late-stage trial showed that patients on the therapy were becoming more susceptible to infection. Plan to expand US auto loan program faces bumpy road * Lawmakers' bill would expand program to heavy duty trucks Israeli seed technology firm Kaiima raises over $65 mln TEL AVIV, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Israel-based seed technology firm Kaiima Bio-Agritech has raised more than $65 million in equity from three new investors as well as some existing ones, the company said... ArtsBeat LeBron James Developing TV Series for Starz LeBron James, the Miami Heat forward and NBA star, will help to develop Survivors Remorse, a comedy series about two cousins from a tough Philadelphia neighborhood who struggle with the downsides of fame and fortune. Private equity firms in running for Spain's EVO Banco - FT MADRID, Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity group Centerbridge and London-based Anacap are among the bidders in late-stage talks to buy one of Spain's smaller nationalised lenders, the Financial... Frustrated fan buys TV rights to World Cup qualifier SYDNEY (Reuters) - Frustrated by a lack of TV coverage of his team, a soccer fan has bought the Australian TV rights for Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Sweden to ensure that Irish down under don't miss the crunch clash. Field-Testing the Math Apps With the advent of interactive touch screens, educational apps have taken off. Until recently, there has been little research into their effectiveness, but that is starting to change. Dakota Johnson, Charlie Hunnam to star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. actress Dakota Johnson will play the naive Anastasia Steele alongside English actor Charlie Hunnam as the manipulative Christian Grey in the film version of the erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey", its British author E.L. James said on Monday. Living in Egypt during chaos There's more to do in Cairo than just protest. Just look at lifestyle website CairoScene. Florida State Rolls Behind Big Debut The redshirt freshman quarterback Jameis Winston passed for 356 yards and 4 touchdowns in a spectacular debut and No. 11 Florida State dominated Pittsburgh, 41-13, on Monday night. Michigan House approves expanding Medicaid under Obamacare Sept 3 (Reuters) - The Republican-led Michigan House gave final approval on Tuesday to a bill that would expand the Medicaid health program for the poor under Democratic President Barack Obama's... Montgomerie Sizzles in First Senior Triumph Former European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie won his first seniors title on Sunday with a convincing six-shot victory at the Masters at Woburn. Economic View A Carbon Tax That America Could Live With A carbon fee would be a less invasive way than regulation to change peoples behavior and reduce carbon emissions. And it could be designed in a politically palatable way, an economist says. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Cavaliers Sign No. 1 Pick Bennett The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Anthony Bennett, the No. 1 overall pick in this years draft, to his guaranteed rookie contract. NEWSMAKER Liberian stability will bring foreign investment Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says political stability and targeted double-digit growth will increase foreign interest, and is confident companies like Chevron and Exxon will invest there. Straight Sets In Five-Set Thriller, Gasquet Beats Raonic and a Fourth-Round Curse Richard Gasquets misery in the fourth round of Grand Slam tournaments he had a 1-15 record seemed as if it would continue against Milos Raonic. Ex-basketball star's North Korea goal Sept. 3 - Former basketball star Denis Rodman heads to North Korea saying he hopes to launch a league there. Paul Chapman reports. Anatomy of an iconic image "Lee Harvey Oswald shot" Your Money One Dip Into a 401(k) Often Leads to Another Borrowing from retirement savings can make sense, but many people become repeat customers, taking multiple loans. Russia Issues Travel Warning to Its Citizens About United States and Extradition The Foreign Ministry warned citizens wanted by the United States not to visit nations that have an extradition treaty with it, citing recent arrests.

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