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News Feed Latest worldwide news Formula One mulls minimum pitstop times BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Formula One team managers discussed introducing a minimum pitstop time, without reaching any agreement, as pitlane safety remained a hot topic at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Thursday . Bribery allegations hit GSK Jim Boulden reports on the admission from GlaxoSmithKline that its employees may have committed crimes in China. N.H.L. Stars Are Invited to Camps for Olympics Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are among the N.H.L. players whom the United States, Canada and Russia have asked to participate in orientation camps. Square Feet Even Boutique Gyms Need Back Offices as They Grow Cycling studios and boot camp gyms are growing in popularity, and as chains expand and hire staff they need more room for training and marketing. Luke Donald's chip shot tips British golfer Luke Donald says technique is key when mastering the art of chip shots . UPDATE 1-Detroit Windsor Tunnel operator files for bankruptcy July 25 (Reuters) - American Roads LLC, the privately owned operator of the international border crossing tunnel that links Detroit to Windsor, Ontario in Canada filed for bankruptcy on Thursday,... Rare access to North Korea CNN's Ivan Watson is given rare access to the opening of a cemetery for war veterans in North Korea's capital. You're the Boss Blog This Week In Small Business The Employer Mandate Where the economy is headed in seven charts. Hiring beats the forecasts. A start-up has 30 days to live. Can you explain what a Bitcoin is? U.S. drugmakers cheer 'speed lane' for breakthrough therapies WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new regulatory pathway could shave years off the traditional drug approval process in the United States, according to some companies whose drugs have been given "breakthrough therapy" designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dot Earth Blog A Humbling View of the Home Planet Earth Seen from Saturn A humbling view of the home planet from 898 million miles away. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. A minute with Wong Kar Wai on 'The Grandmaster' and Kung Fu LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai, best known for pensive dramas "Chungking Express" and "In the Mood for Love," explores the life of Kung Fu master Ip Man in the new film "The Grandmaster," which will be released on August 23 in the United States. Dance Performance Art Without Longueurs For their series TAB, Stephanie Browne, a visual artist, and Kay Ottinger, a dancer, focus on a facet of a show that some producers of performance art ignore the audience. Sudden Spike in Gas Prices, but Increases May Be Short-Lived Gasoline prices have been rising, mainly because of higher global crude prices that have been gaining because of Egyptian and Nigerian unrest. New golf course at St. Andrews Living Golf goes behind the scenes as work starts on a new course at the home of golf. Lady Gaga to perform at VMAs, Jagger turns 70 July 25 - The latest celebrity and entertainment headlines including Lady Gaga will premiere new single at MTV VMAs, Mick Jagger turns 70 and Tuvan throat singer dies. Lindsay Claiborn reports. Mayer, De Bakker Advance to 2nd Round in Croatia Leonardo Mayer of Argentina and Thiemo de Bakker of the Netherlands won in straight sets in the first round at the Croatia Open on Monday. Critics Notebook The Diverging Musical Paths of Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus The former teen stars Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus are both still making music, but they are using it for different things. Colorado car swept away by mudslides July 11 - A car is captured on film being swept away by mudslides in the U.S. state of Colorado. Simon Hanna reports. Bucks Blog Tuesday Reading A New Approach to Treating Depression TMS offers a new approach to depression, when tipping still requires cash, answers to your questions about pies and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. A minute with Wong Kar Wai on 'The Grandmaster' and Kung Fu LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai, best known for pensive dramas "Chungking Express" and "In the Mood for Love," explores the life of Kung Fu master Ip Man in the new film "The Grandmaster," which will be released on August 23 in the United States. NASA picks Florida agency to take over shuttle landing strip CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA has selected Space Florida, a state-backed economic development agency, to take over operations, maintenance and development of the space shuttle's idled landing site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, officials said on Friday. Airport bomb A cry for help? "I have a bomb!" a wheelchair bound man shouted, holding what looked like a homemade bomb. "Stay away from me." Wealth Matters A Public Debate Over the Wisdom of Gandolfinis Will Did James Gandolfini, the actor who played the mob boss Tony Soprano, exercise sound financial judgment about his estate? Amazon warns, Starbucks sales perk up July 25 - Amazon reports loss, warns; Starbucks profits up; stocks edge higher after mixed day, SAC Capital faces insider trading charges. Bobbi Rebell reports. The New Old Age Blog A Novel Way to Document End-of-Life Preferences Researchers have stumbled on a way to persuade patients to plan for end-of-life care convince their doctors to ask about it. Scientists report newly discovered horned dinosaur unearthed in Utah (Reuters) - A big-nosed dinosaur that may have used its impressive horns as a mate magnet and to ward off competitors has been unearthed in a fossil-rich deposit in southern Utah, scientists said on Wednesday. Planning for a generation that will live past 100 BOSTON (Reuters) - More than half of the babies born today may expect to live past the age of 100, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which forecasts the number of Americans over 65 doubling to 80... In Transit Blog On Wyoming Drives, an App Narrator A new app offers narration about the history, geology and wildlife along driving routes in Wyoming. Op-Ed Contributor High-Tech, High-Risk Forensics How can DNA from an innocent person end up on a murder victim? Personal Health After a Sprain, Dont Just Walk It Off Ankle injuries should never be taken lightly and are too often mistreated or not treated at all. Remembering Andrew Simpson On May 9, a cool breeze blew across the waters of San Francisco Bay. Gliding across the surface, two teams of world-class sailors -- Oracle Team USA and Swedish Artemis Racing -- were hard at work preparing for the upcoming America's Cup. According to reports, the wind was "a little above normal" at 25 to 35 mph, but nothing that professional sailors couldn't handle. Across the waterfront, anticipation was building ahead of the first America's Cup to be held in the U.S. since 1995. Being rude to French president no longer an offense PARIS (Reuters) - Being rude to the French president is no longer an offense after parliament agreed on Thursday to amend legislation dating back to 1881 in favour of freedom of speech. Chinas Feud With West on Solar Leads to Tax The tariffs could exceed 50 percent on materials imported from the United States and South Korea used to build solar panels, a move seen as retaliation for an American trade lawsuit. Boxing gives teenagers hope Her gloves held high, Rita Mrwebi dances in the middle of a blue boxing ring. Eyes focused straight ahead, she unleashes a flurry of thudding jabs and powerful hooks. Norway Reach Final by Beating Denmark on Penalties Norway will face holders Germany in the final of the women's European championship after beating Nordic neighbours Denmark 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in their semi-final on Thursday. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Theater Review The Civil War, From Theatreworks USA, at Lucille Lortel Theatreworks USAs production of The Civil War is a musical that gives personal faces to some of the hundreds of thousands of casualties in Americas bloodiest war. Phys Ed Exercise in a Pill? The Search Continues Two recent studies investigate the enticing possibility that we might one day be able to gain the benefits of exercise by downing a pill, rather than by actually sweating. But the question of whether its wise remains. Australia shares seen flat at start; China worries, Fed meeting may cap Australian shares are set for a flat opening on Friday after Wall Street failed to provide a clear-cut lead, with investors likely to remain cautious on concerns over slowing growth in China and...

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