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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. Problems Persist on Second Day of Insurance Markets As the traffic levels remained high, many state-run systems seemed to be functioning, but the federal system operating the exchanges for 34 states remained trouble-plagued. Pogue's Posts The iPhone 5ss Fingerprint Scanner Was Hacked, but Im Not Worried Yes, Apples Touch ID can be fooled by a determined attacker with the time and resources to do it. KPN Foundation says will abstain from vote on E-Plus sale at EGM THE HAGUE, Oct 2 (Reuters) - An independent foundation with the power to block America Movil's proposed 7.2 billion-euro offer for KPN said on Wednesday it would abstain from a vote to approve the sale of German unit E-Plus. Women's Hoops Summit Garners Ideas to Improve Game The NCAA brought in women's basketball's past and present to help shape the sport's future. Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. Warner Bros. Agrees to Deal for Financial Backing The agreement with RatPac-Dune Entertainment could help finance as many as 75 films. Sports Briefing | Tennis Nalbandian Retires With Injury David Nalbandian retired because of a shoulder injury. Nalbandian, 31, spent 13 years on the tour, reaching a No. 3 ranking in 2006. 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. HarperCollins Joins Scribd in E-Book Subscription Plan The deal will make the publishers backlist books available to monthly subscribers in a Netflix-style service. Activists infiltrate Belgian F1 race Activists protesting against Arctic oil drilling infiltrate a Formula One race in Belgium Sunday, but the off-track incident does not stop Sebastian Vettel's march towards a fourth successive world title. SpaceX ready to test-fly new Falcon rocket LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Privately owned Space Exploration Technologies plans to test an upgraded Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday from a site in California as part of its push into the satellite launch market. Mickelson Takes Great Pride in Presidents Cup Longevity Phil Mickelson has achieved plenty of success in his career but on Wednesday the five-time major winner said his status as the only golfer to play in every Presidents Cup is among those that he takes the most pride in. Blackhawks open Cup defense with comeback win over Capitals (Reuters) - The Blackhawks scored three unanswered third period goals to open the defense of their Stanley Cup crown with thrilling 6-4 comeback victory over the Washington Capitals in Chicago on Tuesday. Breaking Up With Breaking Bad Is Hard for Albuquerque The popular series, which showcased Albuquerques grit and high-desert beauty, has helped the city become a star in its own right and given rise to an entire Breaking Bad economy. YouTube tries to fix its comments YouTube comments are rough. They dabble in all forms of trolling, bullying, racism, sexism and other offensive -isms, interspersed with endless spurts of nonsensical chatter. Any thoughtful comments are typically lost in a roiling sea of "LOLs," insults and spam. Gareth Bale's Spanish lessons Why have British footballers struggled to succeed after moving to play abroad? UK Cameron puts economy centre stage Oct 2 - Prime Minister David Cameron says Britain's economy has turned the corner since his Conservative party took power three years ago, but warns that the country's debt crisis is still not over. Hayley Platt reports Sports Briefing | Tennis Nalbandian Retires With Injury David Nalbandian retired because of a shoulder injury. Nalbandian, 31, spent 13 years on the tour, reaching a No. 3 ranking in 2006. As Obama plans Asia tour, postcard Philippines isle symbolizes U.S. pivot OYSTER BAY, Philippines (Reuters) - Its mangrove-fringed coral reefs support an abundant fish population. Its deep, blue waters are unmuddied by the monsoons that batter the western Philippines... Tee off at extreme golf courses Extreme golf gallery Gareth Bale's Spanish lessons Why have British footballers struggled to succeed after moving to play abroad? FTSE hits 3-month low as flat UK sales hurt Tesco LONDON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index slipped to a three-month low on Wednesday, with retailer Tesco falling most sharply after a weak trading update and with broader sentiment weighed... At home with the Di Restas The Circuit travels to Southern Italy to explore Force India driver Paul di Resta's Italian ancestry. At a Festival, Molly Danced but Didnt Cut In The first TomorrowWorld electronic dance-music celebration this weekend seemed to go off without any serious health problems from drug use. In FIFA Politics, Blatter Is the Consummate Player In nearly four decades with FIFA, Sepp Blatter, the outspoken and commanding figurehead, has never overseen an issue as controversial as whether to shift the Qatar World Cup from summer to winter. UPDATE 1-Cisco, Facebook to work with businesses to expand free Wi-Fi use NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc and Facebook Inc said on Wednesday they will work with big businesses such as hotels and retailers to provide free wireless Internet access to consumers who sign in using a Facebook log-in. Samsung to make curved smartphone Samsung plans to introduce a smartphone with a curved display screen, an executive of the South Korean company said Wednesday. Brokerages cut down on novice hires, turn to experience NEW YORK (Reuters) - As brokerages search for ways to grow in a tight economy, many firms are cutting back on new adviser training programs and instead investing in experience. Fitch court decision on retiree benefits may be credit negative WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - A recent decision by the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles has put into question how much a U.S. state or local government can adjust the healthcare benefits... Scientists more convinced mankind is main cause of warming STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Leading climate scientists said on Friday they were more convinced than ever that humans are the main culprits for global warming, and predicted the impact from greenhouse gas emissions could linger for centuries. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. New Jersey back on 2014 F1 calendar The American dream of holding two Formula One races next season is kept alive after a new Grand Prix of America is added to the 2014 calendar. U.S. Companies Added 166,000 Jobs in September A survey shows United States businesses added 166,000 jobs last month, a sign of only modest improvement in hiring. Dot Earth Blog Climate Panels Fifth Report Clarifies Humanitys Choices The pace of global warming beyond 2050 is ours to choose, a new climate report says. No Seat at Table for Soccer Players Union Theo Van Seggelen, the general secretary of FIFPro, said a shift of date to a winter World Cup in 2022 would raise a host of potential concerns for his group. Monsantos Losses Widen as Seed Sales Decline Monsanto, the agribusiness giant, said its financial loss widened in its fiscal fourth quarter as sales of biotech seeds dropped. The Boss Back to the Ballet The executive director of the New York City Ballet grew up in a musical family and knew early in life that she wanted to be involved in the arts. Del Potro Beats Baghdatis at Japan Open Top-seeded Juan Martin del Potro moved into the second round of the Japan Open with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus on Tuesday. UPDATE 2-Activist investor Loeb calls on Sotheby's CEO to quit Oct 2 (Reuters) - Activist investor Daniel Loeb's Third Point LLC has raised its stake in Sotheby's and called for the resignation of the auctioneer's chief executive and chairman on concerns about...

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