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News Feed Latest worldwide news Third Point to put Sony shares under own name - Nikkei Sept 21 (Reuters) - Activist investor Daniel Loeb's Third Point LLC will re-register a chunk of its shares in Sony Corp under its own name, allowing the hedge fund group to file shareholder resolutions and take other steps to push for better management, the Nikkei reported, quoting people familiar with the matter. Phonebloks A new concept in phones What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life? In Transit Blog A New Andaz Hotel in Costa Rica The Andaz Papagayo hotel is scheduled to open in Costa Rica in December. Bolivia celebrates man claiming to be world's oldest Sept. 5 - A ceremony to honor a Bolivian man claiming to be 123 years old is held by local authorities. Tara Cleary reports. Britain's Tate museum calls on government for funding "contract" LONDON (Reuters) - The Tate museum called for a five-year public funding "contract" with the British government on Thursday to help stabilize its role as a national repository of art in an era of declining public finances for culture. Obama to meet with Abbas, discuss Middle East peace at U.N. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday and will discuss the Middle East peace process during a speech that day to the United Nations General Assembly, the White House said on Friday. Furyk makes history at Conway Farms Jim Furyk entered the golf record books by becoming the sixth man to shoot a 59 on the PGA Tour. His stunning round included an eagle and 11 birdies. 18 Under To Help a Shy Child, Listen Shyness is part of the range of the human normal, but it can also be an indicator of bullying, anxiety, a learning problem or other issues. Kenya's elephants under siege Kenya's elephants are threatened by poachers who are better armed, and better organized than ever. On Soccer A Winter World Cup? Gulati Says Not So Fast Sunil Gulati of the United States says three weeks is too soon to have an educated vote on whether to change the dates of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Who Steered Nintendo to Dominance, Dies at 85 At 22, Mr. Yamauchi became president of his familys playing-card company and later steered it into the growing game business, developing hits like Donkey Kong and the original Mario Brothers franchises. App Smart Keep Those Due Dates From Sneaking Up on You Mobile devices can be powerful personal finance tools, with apps that make managing and paying bills easier, if not more enjoyable. Yankees' Pettitte to Retire for Second Time With nothing left to give, New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte will retire from Major League Baseball (MLB) for a second time at the end of the season. You're the Boss Blog Is This Business Ready to Open Franchises? Josh Skolnick, who has demonstrated a knack for building and selling businesses, is trying to decide the best way to grow his latest venture. 'Sheva' struggles on debut Andriy Shevchenko is returning to pro sports. Currents | Gardens Changing Perspectives The Monks Garden at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum gets a makeover by Michael Van Valkenburgh. News Analysis Indonesia Needs to Wean Itself From Easy Money, Leader Says Indonesia must break an addiction to low global interest rates and take a series of measures to prepare for a harsher international economic environment, its vice president said. Op-Ed Columnist Hard Truths About Our Soft Bodies Studies and theories about everything from additives to air-conditioning cloud the bigger-is-better ethos that definitely contributes to Americas weight problem. UPDATE 1-For Indiana's conservative rebels, fighting Obamacare worth risk GREENFIELD, Ind., Sept 20 (Reuters) - To understand why so many conservatives in Congress are willing to risk a government shutdown in their quest to cut spending and derail "Obamacare," take a look... Ilili Box Will Serve Middle Eastern Fast Food The Lebanese chef Philippe Massoud is serving takeout from a stand just outside Madison Square Park, and more restaurant openings. Recipes for Health Miso-Peanut Spread A nutty, sweet and salty spread that can stand in for peanut butter. Dance Review Yanira Castro and Storyboard P at BEAT Festival in Brooklyn The BEAT Festival hosted two dance artists, Yanira Castro and Storyboard P, at the Brooklyn Museum over the weekend. Bob Shacochiss Woman Who Lost Her Soul Bob Shacochiss novel of conflict and corruption spans five decades and four countries. NBC chief Greenblatt extends contract through 2017 Sept 20 (Reuters) - NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt has extended his contract with the Comcast-owned broadcast network through 2017, a person with knowledge of the decision said on Friday. 'Go Blue' Written in Sky Sparks Fundraising Effort The words "Go Blue" written in the sky near Spartan Stadium before last weekend's Michigan State football game have sparked a fundraising campaign that's raising thousands of dollars to fight cancer. Entrepreneur starts his version of Harvard, tuition-free SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Minerva Schools of KGI doesn't yet have accreditation, a campus or even a full faculty roster, but it is offering something even Harvard can't - four years of free tuition... Google goes inside the A380 Not content with climbing Mount Fuji or scaling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Google Street View team has once again stretched the limits of their brief, this time with a full tour inside an Emirates Airbus A380. UPDATE 3-Deal on Telecom Italia future still elusive after surprise talks * Share sale or disposal of Brazil unit seen as main options Shareholder wealth The largest creators, the biggest destroyers Reuters blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. 49ers' Smith Out on Bail After His Arrest for DUI San Francisco 49ers All Pro linebacker Aldon Smith was released from jail Friday after his pickup truck apparently struck a tree and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and marijuana possession, authorities said. Ryanair Vows To Improve Hospitality The Irish budget airline said it would try to transform an abrupt culture that has given it a reputation for treating passengers badly. PJM says FirstEnergy can shut two Pennsylvania coal plants Sept 20 (Reuters) - U.S. power grid operator PJM Interconnection said on Friday it determined that FirstEnergy Corp can retire its Hatfield's Ferry and Mitchell coal-fired power plants in... Germany has most of its winter emergency power reserves regulator FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany has secured 2,022 megawatts (MW) of the 2,540 MW emergency electricity capacity it needs to get through the winter, the energy regulator said on Monday, confirming a forecast that possible shortages were being managed. Theater Review On the London Stage, Tragedy, From Kings on Down Productions of Edward II, The Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas, and Fleabag show that London theater is in a fearsome mood these days. The Backlash to the American Invasion of the Booker Prize Cultural and literary opinions from overseas on the possibility that an American author could win the Man Booker Prize. Nadal Prevails at U.S. Open Mens Final Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic to win his second U.S. Open championship and the 13th Grand Slam title of his career. The House Edge Wall St. Exploits Ethanol Credits, and Prices Spike A little known market in ethanol credits arose after financial institutions amassed millions of them just as refiners were looking to buy more credits to meet an expanding federal requirement. Versace's former Miami mansion sells for $41.5 million at auction. Sept. 27 - The landmark Miami mansion where the late fashion designer Gianni Versace was shot dead is sold at auction for $41.5 million. Mana Rabiee reports. UPDATE 1-Nielsen wins U.S. OK for Arbitron deal, with conditions WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Television ratings giant Nielsen Holdings NV won U.S. antitrust approval on Friday for a $1.6 billion deal to buy Arbitron Inc, a company that dominates radio ratings measurement.

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