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News Feed Latest worldwide news French smart meter to increase electricity bills-consumer group PARIS, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The introduction of the "Linky" smart meter in French homes by utility EDF will increase electricity bills by forcing millions of consumers to upgrade to more expensive subscriptions, a consumer group said on Tuesday. Analysis By going private, Blackberry may buy time to fix itself TORONTO (Reuters) - A tentative deal to take BlackBerry Ltd private will not necessarily resolve challenges that pushed the smartphone maker into a corner in the first place, but it gives the struggling company some breathing room. Stenson Wins Tour Championship and FedExCup Henrik Stenson held his nerve to fend off a last-day charge by Jordan Spieth and win the season-ending Tour Championship by three shots on Sunday, along with FedExCup honours and the mind-boggling $10 million bonus. Bits Blog Answers to Readers Questions About Electronics on Planes With an advisory panel expected to recommend relaxing restrictions on electronics on planes, The Timess Nick Bilton answered questions on what changes could mean for travelers. Nadal reveals injury fear Crushing a string of opponents before dispatching Novak Djokovic in four sets in the U.S. Open final, Rafael Nadal was back to his ruthless best, with not a hint of the injury problems which have threatened to blight his career, even during a year which has seen him claim two grand slams. T Magazine The Look | Subtlety and Simplicity Reign at the Emmys Celebrities wore a range of colors, styles and silhouettes on the red carpet, but all had one thing in common modest, understated elegance. U.S. Attorneys General urge FDA to regulate e-cigarettes Sept 24 (Reuters) - Top U.S. law enforcement officials urged the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to promptly issue a promised set of rules governing the sale of e-cigarettes, adding to a growing body of legal and public health officials demanding action. As ad war heats up, White House pushes to enroll millions in Obamacare WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The White House on Tuesday kicked off a six-month campaign to encourage millions of Americans to sign up for health coverage under "Obamacare," an effort in which the president and other political celebrities promote the law's promise of subsidized health coverage. Firm That Sent 42 Million Texts Settles in Spam Case Rentbro and its principals, Daniel Pessin and Jacob Engel, agreed to turn over all remaining assets and to repay up to $377,321. Smartphones to last a lifetime What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? 'Golden Bear' on tennis CNN's Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus on the sidelines of Wimbledon. T Magazine The Scene | Milan Fashion Week Giorgio Armani Scenes from the Milan Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. As the New Iranian Leader Gets a Warm Reception, Israel Calls for Caution With the Iranian president getting a warm reception at the United Nations, Israeli leaders, though wary of being labeled naysayers, raised concerns. Oktoberfest attracts millions of thirsty beer lovers Sept. 23 - Up to six million visitors are expected to descend on the world's largest beer festival, the Munich Oktoberfest. Elly Park reports. 'Rush' relives F1's death or glory days F1's wacky races run during the 1970s provided the sport with some of its most celebrated and reviled moments which are now the subject of two feature-length films released this autumn. Timberlake's album streaming early What's 20/20 divided by 2, minus 8? The Backlash to the American Invasion of the Booker Prize Next year, the Man Booker Prize will be open to any work originally written in English and published in Britain, bringing concerns that American novels will dominate. Top 10 stopover stays TOKYO (Reuters) - Spending a night between destinations in a stopover city and need a place to stay? Online boutique hotel experts Mr Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) have come up with 10 hotels for a memorable stopover. Reuters has not endorsed this list. Music Review Mohammed Fairouz Suites in Bargemusics Here and Now Series Bargemusics Here and Now Series offered a program of works by Mohammed Fairouz, including pieces dedicated to Egypt and addressing an event in Syria. 'Modern' creator Emmys sad "Modern Family creator" Steve Levitan said Sunday night's Emmys were a buzz-kill due to producers over-stuffing the ceremony with tributes to fallen celebrities. Apparel Holding files for IPO to take Vince apparel unit public Sept 24(Reuters) - Apparel Holding Corp, controlled by Sun Capital Partners Inc, filed with U.S. regulators on Tuesday to take its Vince luxury apparel company public in an initial public offering... Next basketball star from Africa? Soccer may be the number one sport in Africa but basketball is growing fast and the NBA is targeting the continent to provide future stars, and tomorrow's fans. Jon Hamm to have throat surgery Jon Hamm has to have throat surgery, but it doesn't sound like it will keep the actor down for long. Gadgetwise Watch 3-D Spectacles, Minus the Spectacles The Neo3do tablet plays 3-D video and converts standard video into 3-D that you can see without the goofy glasses. China Bans Items for Export to North Korea, Fearing Their Use in Weapons The ban on exports of military-like hardware and chemicals is a sign of Chinas increasing concern about the Norths nuclear abilities. You're the Boss Blog Debating Whether Theres Still a Place for Advertising With the decline of print publications, the founder of one start-up said she wouldnt even consider advertising. Bolt signs $10 million deal to stay with Puma LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will earn an estimated $10 million a year in a sponsorship deal with German sportswear company Puma that will take him to the end of his career. Rainbow laces spark criticism It was supposed to provide the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow but the latest effort to fight homophobia in football is in danger of fading into monochrome. No. 15 Michigan Dodges Upset, Beats UConn 24-21 Michigan was making a mess of another game against a heavy underdog, when Desmond Morgan snatched away Connecticut's chance for a huge upset. Cancer company Clovis finding no takers -report Sept 24 (Reuters) - Clovis Oncology, a developer of cancer drugs that had been looking for a potential buyer, is finding no takers, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing a person with knowledge of the matter. No. 8 Florida St, Winston Top Bethune-Cookman 54-6 No. 8 Florida State and quarterback Jameis Winston defeated FCS opponent Bethune-Cookman 54-6 despite plenty of sloppy play on Saturday. Be Careful What You Wish For A woman who dreamed of owning a Newport mansion is knee-deep in its renovation. Luckily, shes dating the contractor. Genetics Research May Point to Treatment for Cold Sores Insight about a mutated gene in people who got cold sores suggests a possible research route for both cold sores and other infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. Sports Briefing | Canoeing Canoe Marathon in Oklahoma City Oklahoma City will host the 2014 Canoe Marathon World Championships. It will be the first time the event has been held in the United States. Welcome signs still out for home market Sept. 24 - Despite higher mortgage rates, home prices continue to rise, and many home builders continue to thrive. Bobbi Rebell reports. Stenson Wins Tour Championship and $10M FedEx Cup Henrik Stenson knows better than most players how it feels to go from the depths of a slump to the elite in golf. Sports Briefing | Basketball Croatia and Lithuania Win to Reach European Basketball Semifinals Croatia beat Ukraine, 84-72, to reach the semifinals of the European basketball championship for the first time in 18 years. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. Mom Paris 'has no life' since dad's death The mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children broke down in tears when she was asked to describe the impact of the singer's death on his daughter Paris. Fitch SFR Spin-Off Plan Exposes Vivendi Holders to Event Risk (The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, September 12 (Fitch) Vivendi's plan to split itself in two exposes bondholders to the risk that they will end up invested in SFR, the group's French telecom operations, rather than its better-performing media assets and Brazil's GVT, Fitch Ratings says. The credit impact on Vivendi's 'BBB' rating would depend mainly on how debt was allocated to the two separate companies in any proposed transaction. Vivendi could end 2013

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