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News Feed Latest worldwide news Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. State of the Art No Strings on a Piano, but the Tone Is Grand To its line of hybrid grand and upright pianos, Yamaha adds the NU1 more compact and less expensive, but with real piano sound, not digital noise. Lingering uncertainty as Fed officials weigh trimming QE3 PORTLAND, Ore/LA CROSSE, WI (Reuters) - One top Federal Reserve official said on Wednesday he was open-minded about reducing stimulus this month, as investors largely expect the central bank to do,... Well Share Your Breast Cancer Stories If you live with breast cancer, love someone with breast cancer or worry about your risk for breast cancer, we want to hear from you. Introducing the world's biggest ship When the first Triple E Class cargo vessel sails out of the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering yard in Okpo, South Korea, on July 2, an intriguing new age of container shipping will commence. Obama arrives late to G20 dinner Sept. 5 - U.S. President Barack Obama arrives late to a G20 dinner where Syria is expected to be top of the agenda. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being Think shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests. Fed should communicate more effectively Kocherlakota LA CROSSE, Wisc. (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should find more effective ways to communicate with investors, a top Fed official said on Thursday, after markets earlier this year reacted... DealBook Re/Max Files for I.P.O. as Housing Market Continues Upswing Re/Max Holdings, one of the countrys biggest real estate brokerages, filed to go public on Monday, preparing to follow its rival Realogy Holdings onto the public markets. Today's Economist The Next Emerging Market Crisis No developing-world crisis seems imminent, but that could change quickly if overconfidence returned to the global markets, an economist writes. Cute furry species discovered Scientists at the Smithsonian announced Thursday the discovery of a mammalian species called the olinguito. Down-and-out Europe gets screen time at Venice fest VENICE (Reuters) - An Italian film about a man who works other people's jobs to give them a quick break showed a gentle side on Wednesday to the economic collapse, but other offerings at the Venice film festival have portrayed a much darker side of poverty. Telecom Italia investor Fossati urges Telefonica to decide MILAN, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia investor Marco Fossati urged Telefonica to decide what to do with its stake in the Italian company and said time was ripe to join a consolidation wave in the... N.S.A. Foils Much Internet Encryption The National Security Agency has secretly circumvented or cracked much of the digital scrambling that protects global commerce, e-mails, phone calls, medical records and Web searches. Chinese police Boy's aunt prime suspect in eye gouging Chinese police say the late aunt of a young boy whose eyes were gouged out is the prime suspect in the horrific attack, state media news agency Xinhua reports. Hungry City Taste of Persia NYC in Flatiron A takeout counter tucked into a pizzerias front window offers Persian stews that change daily. Canada could scrap C$5 billion contract for Sikorsky helicopters OTTAWA, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Canada could scrap a C$5 billion ($4.8 billion) deal to buy maritime helicopters from United Technologies Corp's Sikorsky unit, the government indicated on Thursday. Rooftop mountain may have to go A bizarre mountain retreat built on top of a 26-floor Beijing residential building faces demolition after complaints by residents. Crazy ways to recycle a plane Furniture, hotels and private homes. What visionaries are making with dead airplanes. Glencore sale of Viterra farm outlets to Agrium wins Canadian regulatory nod (Reuters) - Canadian regulators have approved Glencore Xstrata PLC's sale of some Viterra farm retail stores to Canadian fertilizer company Agrium Inc in a deal that will make Agrium the dominant... Calls for 'silent goal' as Chile remembers coup victims SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile's soccer team and fans are being encouraged not to celebrate their first goal in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Venezuela in memory of thousands who were tortured 40 years ago at the match's venue. Straight Sets Quarterfinal Opponents Meet in Doubles First Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci of Italy defeated Flavia Pennetta, also of Italy, and Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain in a third-round match. Vinci plays Pennetta in a singles quarterfinal Wednesday afternoon. Mixed blessings for investors as China lets some firms recapitalise * Firms rush to recapitalise as government seeks to stabilise economy Two of Plutos Moons Get Names From Greek Mythologys Underworld After an online contest, an astronomical union selected the names Styx, a river souls had to cross to get to Hades, and Kerberos, the many-headed guard dog. Orlando tourism industry plugs into electric car experience ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 5 (Reuters) - Promoters of electric cars are hoping to entice a few of Orlando's 56 million annual visitors to rent one at the airport and plug in at strategically placed charging stations at tourist hotels, theme parks and the convention center. T Magazine A New Line | Elegantly Functional Furniture From Herms Herms teamed up with the French designer Philippe Nigro to create a new collection that features an element of the subtle whimsy for which the brand has long been known. Rio's 'Big brother' tech Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. WRAPUP 3-US retailers rely on discounts to win back-to-school shoppers NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Some U.S. retailers reported stronger-than-expected August sales on Thursday, but many of them had to resort to deep discounts to attract back-to-school shoppers. ArtsBeat In Toronto, a Weinstein Presence That Keeps Growing At the Toronto International Film Festival, the Weinstein Company was initially set to screen five films. The count now is up to seven. The worst "best" financial advice There's a lot of outdated money advice out there. Reuters Personal Finance Editor Lauren Young points out the popular advice you're likely to hear but should ignore. Obama meets Swedish royal family Sept. 5 - U.S. President Barack Obama meets the Swedish King and Queen at the end of his 24-hour visit to Stockholm. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Economix Fiscal Collisions Ahead In the debate over the budget and the debt ceiling, it is important to avoid immediate fiscal retrenchment but also to address the budget imbalance over time, an economist writes. Global Soccer Italy's Giants Aren't Lacking for Firepower Napoli and Juventus each scored four goals as they won their Serie A matches, and they are looking as if they have the speed and power to make a run in the Champions League. Egypt minister warns of terrorism wave after assassination attempt CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's interior minister survived an assassination attempt unscathed on Thursday when a car bomb blew up next to his convoy and gunmen strafed his vehicle, prompting him to warn that a wave of terrorism by opponents of the military-installed government was just beginning. Indian Police Officer Says Leaders Approved Executions An officer awaiting trial on suspicion of staging extrajudicial killings and passing them off as shootings during terrorism arrests accused political leaders of approving the acts. Mexico on draft F1 calendar, no New Jersey MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Mexico City looks set to host a Formula One grand prix next year for the first time since 1992 while New Jersey, whose debut was postponed this season, is again absent from a draft 21-race calendar seen by teams and broadcasters. Navigational Cells Located in Human Brains Grid cells, which provide a sort of dead reckoning navigation, had until now only been recorded in some animals. Sports Briefing | Hockey Report of Devils Takeover Is Denied Commissioner Gary Bettman said a news report claiming that the N.H.L. was on the verge of taking over the Devils was inaccurate. Democratic Senator Manchin opposes military strikes against Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia on Thursday opposed a White House-backed resolution that would provide congressional authorization of U.S. military strikes against Syria. CBS Returns, Triumphant, to Cable Box An agreement with Time Warner Cable restores CBS and its related channels, like Showtime, to millions of cable subscribers largely in three major cities, New York, Los Angeles and Dallas.

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