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News Feed Latest worldwide news Secrets below tennis stars' feet CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface. Shortcuts Those Wordy Contracts We All So Quickly Accept Consumers rarely read the standardized language for online terms and conditions, and experts disagree on their significance. Books of The Times Balanchine the Lost Muse, a History by Elizabeth Kendall Elizabeth Kendalls Balanchine the Lost Muse examines the influence of Balanchines friend Lidia Ivanova, cast against the backdrop of Russias tumultuous history. 'Corpse flower' stinks as it blooms July 22 - Visitors flocked to the U.S. Botanical Gardens for a whiff of the famous 'corpse plant' which emits a rotten flesh-like odor as it blooms. Deborah Gembara reports. Players Summer Health Receives Year-Round Attention in the N.F.L. Since the death of the N.F.L. player Korey Stringer from heatstroke, players at all levels are being educated on the dangers of not being heat acclimatized. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Judge's final statement Judge Michael Russo gives his final statement to convicted kidnapper Ariel Castro, who will serve out life in prison. China reckons with record heat wave Record-breaking temperatures have been searing large swaths of China, resulting in dozens of heat-related deaths and prompting authorities to issue a national alert. Obama speaks with Palestinians' Abbas, Israel's Netanyahu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke separately by phone on Thursday to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as the United States seeks to keep up the momentum for peace negotiations. Small business hiring slips for third straight month NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Small business employment ticked down in July for a third consecutive month, tempering the more positive signals sent by better-than-expected private job gains last month. Child killed as water main bursts in Rio de Janeiro A 3-year-old girl was killed and at least a dozen people were injured Tuesday when a water line burst in western Rio de Janeiro, sending a powerful jet of water up into the air and flooding an entire neighborhood. Shell CEO on Q2 earnings and outlook Aug. 1 - Shells CEO Peter Voser discusses the companys second-quarter earnings and outlook Reluctantly Returning to the Stage Sarah Phillips introduces new designs, two decades after making a big splash and quickly disappearing. World Briefing | Middle East Saudi Arabia 600 Lashes for Editor The founder of a liberal Web site has been sentenced to seven years in prison and 600 lashes after angering Islamic authorities in Saudi Arabia, the newspaper Al Wattan reported. Snowden's attorney, rights groups welcome asylum news Aug. 1 - Fugitive former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden slipped quietly out of a Moscow airport after securing temporary asylum in Russia. Mana Rabiee reports. You're the Boss Blog This Week in Small Business Pay Cash Chief financial officers are more optimistic. A report says small businesses are particularly vulnerable to climate change. But for one fishmonger, business still stinks. Do you pay your interns? Daily Digit 46 mln DOGTV target audience July 25- DOGTV, a channel designed for dogs will launch nationally next month, aiming to appeal to the 46 million U.S. households that have at least one dog. Bobbi Rebell reports. Geoffrey Zakarian Has Become the Culinary Director of the Plaza Mr. Zakarian will be responsible for reinvigorating the iconic Palm Court; and other restaurant openings. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX drops on U.S. jobs, manufacturing data RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies dropped on Thursday after stronger-than-expected jobs and manufacturing data in the United States added to concerns about the timing of an... Scouting Report Openings, Sales and Events from the Week of August 1 Curve and Fellow Barber will open new locations; Stella McCartney debuts a new messenger bag. 'Record' tourists at N Korea games Acrobats, dancers and singers -- under normal circumstances, a festival featuring such tried and true attractions might not send you rushing to the Internet to book travel. Breakingviews Exxon's buyback flub Aug 1 - Antony Currie and Christopher Swann explain why the oil giant's lackluster second-quarter showing and cash pile aren't the only reasons why it should reconsider its share repurchase policy. A Jazz Critic Inspired by a Book of Album Cover Designs The jazz critic Ben Ratliff recalls an introduction to a vast range of music via a book of record jacket designs, Album Cover Album. Economic View Owning a Home Isnt Always a Virtue An economist questions whether its wise for government to encourage homeownership over renting. Economix Blog Better Data, but Not Enough for the Fed The question for the Fed is whether a good-but-not-great quarter and months of moderate job gains are sufficient to tighten monetary policy, or simply the best such policy can produce, an economist writes. 'Nollywood Queen's' passion Filmmaker Peace Anyiam-Osigwe on giving the African continent a voice on the big screen. Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. Wall Street bounces back; Zynga cuts staff June 3 - Summary of business headlines Market recovers some of Friday's sell-off as data suggest Fed has economic cover to keep buying; Zynga to slash jobs in bid to save up to $80 million per year; Merck drug shows early promise, stock gains. Conway G. Gittens reports. Dollar extends gains vs euro, yen after strong U.S. ISM data NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The dollar accelerated gains against the euro and yen on Thursday after data showed that an index in July for the U.S. manufacturing sector grew to its highest in two... Irina Yegutkin, Christopher Ridley The couple met as law students in Albany. ABC Cocina Inside the new restaurant by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, where the dishes are influenced by Spanish-speaking countries. David to Get Fewer Cracks at Goliath College football's Davids will get fewer chances to knock off the Goliaths in the coming years. As solar panels pile up, China takes axe to polysilicon producers HONG KONG, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Three quarters of China's solar-grade polysilicon producers face closure as Beijing looks to overhaul a bloated and inefficient industry, resulting in fewer but better... Ben Jerry's, porn producer settle lawsuit over DVD titles (Reuters) - A southern California pornography studio has reached an agreement with Ben Jerry's not to release DVDs and other X-rated products whose names pay homage to the company's ice cream flavors. Mandela on posters Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday is being marked by an exhibition of stunning new posters of South Africa's former president. Mariah Carey shows off her funny side Aug 01 - The singer releases a string of bloopers on her YouTube page. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Britain's stocks rally, mid-caps close at record high * Mid-cap P/E valuations 14 percent above 10-year average Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company. Red Bulls Cahill to Miss 3-4 Weeks A knee injury sustained in last weeks win against Real Salt Lake will sideline the Australian international midfielder. Theater Review Shida Is Jeannette Bayardelles Solo Showcase at Ars Nova In Shida, Jeannette Bayardelle acts and sings in depicting a young womans passage to the edge of adulthood.

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