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News Feed Latest worldwide news Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. DealBook Lending Start-Up CommonBond Raises $100 Million, With Pandit as Investor Vikram S. Pandit, a former chief executive of Citigroup, is betting that a start-up that lends to M.B.A. students and refinances existing debt will be able to compete with the giants of Wall Street. 'Secretary of explaining stuff' Clinton stumps for Obamacare WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Bill Clinton attempted on Wednesday to cut through confusion and worries about the new U.S. healthcare law, telling Americans they will be better off with Obamacare and urging opponents to make the best of it. Visuals The High School Challenge High school students are graduating with many more science credits that could pave the way to careers in science and technology. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Industry The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. Dozens at large after prison break in Tunisia At least 49 inmates broke out of a prison in Tunisia on Sunday night, the country's state-run Tunis Afrique Presse reported. PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - Sept 4 Sept 4 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Warming helps crop pests spread north, south study OSLO (Reuters) - Crop-damaging pests are moving towards the poles at a rate of more than 25 km (16 miles) a decade, aided by global warming and human transport, posing a potential threat to world food security, a study showed on Sunday. Carnegie Mellon robots aim to please June 26 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are designing modern day butlers - service robots that will one day help people with tasks like fetching coffee and cleaning up the kitchen. Ben Gruber has more. Divided Senate Panel Approves Resolution on Syria Strike The 10-to-7 vote in the Foreign Relations Committee sets up a showdown next week in the full Senate on whether President Obama should be given the authority to strike Syria. U.S. resolution on Syria strike passes first hurdle in Senate WASHINGTON/AMMAN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's effort to win legislative backing for military strikes against Syria passed its first hurdle on Wednesday when a Senate committee voted in favor, but the narrow margin of victory showed the depth of U.S. caution. Its the Economy Hollywoods Tanking Business Model After a series of big-budget bombs at the box office, Hollywood could learn a thing or two from economists. U.S. Auto Sales Gained in Double Digits in August General Motors, Ford and Chrysler all had strong months as lower lease payments helped dealers move the inventory of new cars and trucks. Senate panel considers delaying vote on Syria authorization WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee may delay a vote on an authorization for the use of military force in Syria that was expected on Wednesday, aides to committee members said, after some senators said they were unhappy with its wording. CORRECTED-India's Future Group in talks to sell its 65 pct stake in comic book company-sources (Corrects name of magazine in paragraph 2 to Tinkle from Twinkle) Egypt 'rethinking its real friends' Egypt is reconsidering its ties with countries that haven't been supportive of the government that the military installed after ousting the country's first democratically elected president, the interim president said. Different Cup Headaches for Captains Couples and Price Presidents Cup captains Fred Couples and Nick Price face very different challenges as they mull over the various options for their two wild card picks to be announced on Wednesday for the biennial team competition. Critics Notebook The Flag, on CNN, Examines a Lingering Mystery The Flag, a CNN film about Sept. 11, does more than simply retell a familiar story or push the obvious buttons. The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. N.F.L. Roundup Tebow Is Among Quarterbacks Cut, Joining Carr (Giants) and McElroy (Jets) Tim Tebow, David Carr and Greg McElroy were all cut as teams roster were trimmed to the league-mandated 53-man limit. Strong Auto Sales Lead Shares Higher Shares of General Motors, Ford Motor and Toyota Motor rose after the auto industry reported its best month in six years. Actresses Valerie Harper, Leah Remini join 'Dancing with the Stars' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actresses Valerie Harper, who is suffering from cancer, and Leah Remini will join reality TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and former NFL player Keyshawn Johnson for the 17th season of the hit TV competition "Dancing With the Stars." "Under the Skin" starring Scarlett Johansson premieres at Venice film festival Sept. 03 - Scarlett Johansson walks the red carpet for British director Jonathan Glazer's experimental Venice competition entry "Under the Skin". John Russell reports. Books Of the Times Empty Mansions, About the Heiress Huguette Clark The heiress Huguette Clark sequestered herself in a hospital room and had not visited any of her luxurious homes in more than 20 years. Players' need for speed The love affair between football stars and flash cars goes back years -- but what does the number of players being hit with driving bans say about footballers' need for speed? On the Runway Blog New York Fashion Week Daily Preview Wednesday, Sept. 4 Heres what to expect from our reporters and editors and todays key shows. UPDATE 2-Apollo's EP Energy files for IPO a year after buyout Sept 4 (Reuters) - Oil and gas company EP Energy Corp filed for an initial public offering on Wednesday, potentially marking a fast exit after it was taken private by Apollo Global Management LLC in... T Magazine Sign of the Times | Let Us Now Praise Infamous Men The iconic male hero think James Dean, Elvis, or John F. Kennedy was once a celebrated part of the American tradition, but the apotheosis of these men was supported by a consolidated media machine that has since lost its dominance. Now, in a more cynical age steeped in Web culture, icons remain, but the concept of heroism is in decline. 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. Dogs play tetherball These dogs can handle a game of tetherball better than most humans. Electric hemp scooter aims high as eco alternative Aug. 30 - According to its Dutch developers, an electric scooter made entirely from natural materials, including around 80 percent hemp, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel power. The Be.e scooter has enough power on a single charge to travel for 80 km at speeds of up to 25 km/h - ideal for fast and flexible city travel. Matthew Stock reports. Living in Egypt during chaos There's more to do in Cairo than just protest. Just look at lifestyle website CairoScene. World's most liveable city is... Melbourne made it three years in a row as the world's most livable city, according to the 2013 Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Global Livability Survey. My Story Reporter Returns to Texas Capitol, Where Fathers Voice Still Rings Babe Schwartz, my politician father, didnt get why I chose journalism, but now we both know that life can take us full circle, if on different paths. Philip Green's Hong Kong venture Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about bringing British high street fashion to Hong Kong. Serena smashes way to Open semis Serena Williams underlined her status as the overwhelming favorite for the women's U.S. Open title with a crushing "double bagel" win over Carla Suarez Navarro in the quarterfinals of the New York grand slam. Hoofddorp Journal Building It, and Hoping the Big Leagues Come A town in the Netherlands is helping Major League Baseball put down roots in Europe by building a stadium. But meeting league standards for everything from the grass to showers has become a huge headache. Roundup Red Sox Foil Scherzers Bid For 20-1 Start Jon Lester allowed one earned run and struck out nine in besting Max Scherzer, who lost for the first time since July 13. Filling up on petrol station offices (Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol? Theater Review In Everything Is Ours an Old Story Is Updated In Everything Is Ours, a couples life changes when a child suddenly arrives.

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