News Feed

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

News Feed Latest worldwide news Analysis Tenet stands out by experimenting with core model of Obamacare (Reuters) - Patients and investors gauging the impact of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law on hospitals, clinics and other providers need look no further than Tenet Healthcare Corp, the country's No. 3 for-profit hospital chain. Well Depression Tied to Parkinsons Risk A retrospective analysis found that depression may be an independent risk factor for Parkinsons disease. Theater Review Lady Day, With Dee Dee Bridgewater as Billie Holiday The jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater stars as Billie Holiday in the musical biography Lady Day, at the Little Shubert Theater. Muhammad Ali makes rare appearance Appearing very frail, boxing legend Muhammad Ali made a rare public appearance Thursday at an event in his hometown to pay homage to others for their humanitarian work. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. Diesel exhaust pollution may disrupt honeybee foraging LONDON (Reuters) - Exposure to pollution from diesel exhaust fumes can disrupt honeybees' ability to recognize the smells of flowers and could in future affect pollination and global food security, researchers said on Thursday. JC Penney woes add more angst to CMBS market NEW YORK, Oct 4 (IFR) - The fate of struggling big-box retailer JC Penney, which has the largest tenant exposure overall in legacy CMBS, weighed heavily on CMBS this week, adding even more pressure... Washington still deadlocked on shutdown and debt ceiling WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington headed into the fifth day of a partial government shutdown with no end in sight even as another, more serious conflict over raising the nation's borrowing authority started heating up. In Formula One, a Grip Not Easily Loosened Bernie Ecclestone, who has wielded unfettered control in Grand Prix racing for decades, is facing legal action and criticism from race teams and track owners. Knicks Pick Up Their Option on Woodson for 2014-15 The Knicks announced on Monday that they elected to pick up the option on Coach Mike Woodsons contract for the 2014-15 season. France Moves to Shore Up African State in Turmoil The French hope to force elections and access to aid in the chronically dysfunctional Central African Republic, which has suffered months of violence. Qatar plans unaffected by FIFA move organizers DOHA (Reuters) - FIFA's delay in making a decision on the dates for the 2022 Qatar World Cup will not affect the country's plans for the tournament, a senior official told Reuters on Friday. U.S. shutdown seen dragging on as debt ceiling fight nears (Reuters) - The shutdown of the U.S. government appeared likely to drag on for another week and possibly longer as lawmakers consumed day three of the shutdown with a stalling game and there was no end in sight until the next crisis hits Washington around October 17. Japanese translation glasses seen as Olympic boon for tourists Oct. 1 - Japan's biggest mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo, has developed glasses that automatically translate foreign languages. It's hoped the glasses, unveiled by the company this week, will make life easier for foreigners visiting Tokyo during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Rob Muir reports. Toronto Selected as Host of 2016 All-Star Game Toronto was selected as the host of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2016 All-Star Game, marking the first time the showcase event will be held outside of the United States, the league said on Monday. Garment District Isnt Just for Fashion Anymore Nonfashion industry tenants are flocking to the garment district because of soaring rents in other areas. U.N. nuclear agency sends new Fukushima expert mission VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear agency said on Friday it would send an international team of experts to Japan later this month to look into efforts to clean up affected areas around the crippled Fukushima atomic power plant. 5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them The new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 7, was released September 18 to mostly positive reviews. Sports Briefing | Soccer Judge Halts Work on World Cup Stadium A Brazilian labor judge ordered the suspension of construction work at the World Cup stadium in Curitiba because of concerns related to workers safety. Open Book Lets Do It Writers on embracing the comedy in writing about sex. New York police search for parachutists who landed near Ground Zero NEW YORK (Reuters) - Police in New York are searching for two men who appear to have parachuted onto a lower Manhattan street near Ground Zero before dawn on Monday and disappeared, authorities said. Family identifies woman who died after Washington car chase STAMFORD, Conn./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Family members have identified the body of a woman who died after a tense car chase through the streets of Washington that prompted a lockdown of the U.S. Capitol, their lawyer said Friday. Four reported killed in Egypt clashes After weeks of relative calm, clashes erupted between supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsy and Egyptian Security forces in several areas in Cairo, Nile State TV reported. Cargo Ship Docking at Space Station Is Delayed A commercial cargo spacecraft, which was to dock at the International Space Station on Sunday, will not make its second attempt until at least Saturday. Hundreds of Sudanese protest, but numbers down after crackdown KHARTOUM, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Several hundred Sudanese protested in Khartoum on Friday to demand the resignation of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, but crowds were much smaller than last week, when protests provoked a bloody security crackdown. Sports Briefing | Tennis Berdych and Raonic to Play in Thailand Final Top-seeded Tomas Berdych outlasted Gilles Simon of France, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-5, to reach the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok. No. 25 Fresno State Holds Off Hawaii, 42-37 Fresno State had its way with Hawaii for 2 quarters, then had to hold off the Rainbow Warriors' bid for a big comeback. Well Statins May Reduce Gum Disease Risk A new study suggests statins may have a beneficial side effect reducing gum inflammation, which is a known risk factor for plaque buildup in arteries. Inside Energy LME Week preview with PanAust Oct. 4 - A preview of London Metals Exchange Week 2013 with copper and gold miner PanAusts Managing Director Gary Stafford. Language No Barrier for Good Play, Says Scott Adam Scott and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama may have a language barrier between them but the Australian is confident that the duo can win points together for the Internationals at this week's Presidents Cup. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. Bits Review Roundup The iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C A small number of technology journalists have had their hands on Apples new iPhones for about a week, and the consensus was generally positive. FOREX-US government impasse weighs on dollar, euro eyes 2013 peak * Euro holds firm, not far from this year's peak of $1.3711 Google Accused of Wiretapping in Gmail Scans The accusations, made over several years in lawsuits that have been merged into two cases, ask whether Google went too far in collecting user data in Gmail and Street View. In Leaked Video, Egyptian Army Officers Debate How to Sway News Media In the clip of Gen. Abdul-Fattah el-Sisi and senior officers before the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi, the officers discuss pressuring the media into self-censorship. Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. The Saturday Profile Index of Happiness? Bhutans New Leader Prefers More Concrete Goals Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay is forgoing Bhutans gross national happiness campaign in favor of modest objectives like a rototiller in every village. Breakingviews No reason for Nestle to sell L'Oreal Oct. 2 - The Swiss foods company may put its 23 billion stake in the French cosmetics group up for sale. But Breakingviews says it doesn't have a strong enough incentive to do so. Cole, Pirates Reverse Roles, Top Cards, Tie Series Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates played a game of role reversal, and pulled even with the St. Louis Cardinals. Australia shares fall on U.S. shutdown, snap 7 straight weekly gain SYDNEY, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares fell 0.5 percent on Friday as investors worried that political brinkmanship in Washington could have more serious consequences for the world's largest...

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061