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News Feed Latest worldwide news Yawn and get a free coffee As attention spans shrink to hashtag-sized dimensions, advertisers have had to get increasingly creative with how they deliver messages to the masses. Many brand ambassadors have found salvation in an unexpected source the airport. T Magazine Art Market | A Home Furnishings Visionary Takes On High Culture Gary Friedman, responsible for invigorating changes at Restoration Hardware over the past decade, has now decided to turn considerable resources toward disruptions in the contemporary art market and beyond. Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast MIAMI (Reuters) - The first cyclone to threaten the U.S. coast this year formed over the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through offshore oil installations before hitting the mainland between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The world's entrepreneurial geniuses There are up to 7 billion geniuses in this world -- are you one of them? India's Bharti to decide on fate of JV with Wal-Mart in October-report MUMBAI, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc's India partner, Bharti Enterprises, will take a call on the future of its wholesale joint venture with the U.S. retailer this month, the Economic Times said on Thursday. Vigneault Still Learning About His Rangers as Season Opens Alain Vigneault is about to start his 12th season as an N.H.L. coach, but he admitted to nerves on Thursday before his first game with the Rangers. Sam's Club CEO says seeing some sales weakness from U.S.furlough ROMEOVILLE, Ill., Oct 3 (Reuters) - Sam's Club, the warehouse club chain owned by Wal-Mart Stores Inc, is seeing some softness in sales due to the furlough of federal government employees, though sales in stores near military bases could rise if military commissaries remain closed, Chief Executive Rosalind Brewer said on Thursday. UPDATE 1-U.S. indicts 13 suspected members of hacker group Anonymous WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The United States brought criminal charges against 13 suspected members of the hacking group Anonymous on Thursday for allegedly attacking government, credit card and lobbying websites in a campaign in support of internet file-sharing. 'Golden Bear' on tennis CNN's Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus on the sidelines of Wimbledon. Members of Congress point blame for government shutdown Oct. 1 - Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress continue to blame each other for the current battle over funding and the ensuing government shutdown. Multimedia display (no reporter narration). Recipes for Health Perciatelli With Baby Broccoli, Tomatoes and Anchovies Five dishes with vegetables that can be prepared in the time it takes to boil water and cook the accompanying pasta. UPDATE 7-Driver shot dead in dramatic car chase at U.S. Capitol WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - A dramatic car chase through the streets of Washington from near the White House to the U.S. Capitol ended in gunfire on Thursday when law enforcement officers shot and killed the driver as lawmakers and aides huddled in a lockdown. UPDATE 1-Fiat CEO hopes IPO process will give clear valuation of Chrysler * Fiat wants to own all of Chrysler, yet to agree on price Australia shares post modest gains, buoyed by high-yielding stocks and resources SYDNEY, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 0.5 percent on Thursday, buoyed by mining stocks after a recovery in metals prices but gains were capped by Wall Street's falls amid the ongoing U.S.... TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Friday. Japanese Stocks BUY 14.6 million shares SELL 13.1... Editor's choice Our top photos from the last 24 hours. Boston bombing suspect's lawyers Lift harsh restrictions Lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev accused the government of imposing unduly harsh restrictions on their client in a motion filed Wednesday. Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe. Republican Speaker Boehner says Obama refused to negotiate in White House meeting WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner emerged from White House talks on Wednesday to say that President Barack Obama again refused to negotiate with them to end a government shutdown. Israel accuses man of spying for Iran Israel has arrested an Iranian-born man, accusing him of spying for Tehran. Pirates Prep for Wainwright, Cardinals in NLDS The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding high after their first postseason victory in 21 years. They're confident they can beat anybody, anywhere. Books of The Times The Circle, Dave Eggerss New Novel The Circle, the new novel by Dave Eggers, describes a woman at the center of a Google-like social media company with a deep reach into its users lives. Living in Irvington, N.Y., Nature, Near the Upper West Side A Westchester village with Hudson River frontage, preserved green spaces, a quick commute and fairly pricey real estate. PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Oct 2 Oct 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Netanyahu Don't be duped by Rouhani Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, of being "a wolf in sheep's clothing; a wolf who thinks he can pull the wool over the eyes of the international community." Letter from China Horse Racing Fans in China Betting on a Longshot Despite the building of dozens of horse-racing tracks and intense interest among fans and investors, gambling remains illegal in China, which has left development of the sport at a standstill. 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. Oi, Portugal Telecom combine to battle bigger rivals LISBON/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil's Grupo Oi SA , facing growing competition from foreign telecom carriers, will combine with Portugal Telecom SGPS SA to form a new company with more than 100... Well Eating the Color Purple Even though its officially autumn, the summer crop of eggplant is still in full swing at farmers markets across the country. Tropical storm Karen forms over southeastern Gulf of Mexico NHC (Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen, the 11th named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest bulletin. Refugees inside own war-torn country Violence in Syria has left millions displaced. And while many Syrians have fled across the border to escape, others remain in harm's way. Countries Agree to Special Quotas for Syrian Refugees The head of the United Nations refugee agency said at least 15 nations, including the United States, would help resettle Syrians fleeing the civil war. Chavez's F1 legacy? It's not only global tycoons and car manufacturers that are greasing the wheels of Formula One -- countries are doing it too. Qatar World Cup worker abuse? The Guardian newspaper alleges abuse and exploitation of migrant workers in Qatar Furloughed Employees Hold Shutdown Parties The shutdown has some in government tapping beer kegs. Well Eating the Color Purple Even though its officially autumn, the summer crop of eggplant is still in full swing at farmers markets across the country. In Practice Federal Data Reveals Variety of Health Care Plans The federal government released data late Tuesday showing a wide variety of health care plans available on federally run exchanges. SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasts off from California VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) - An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to test upgrades before commercial satellite launch services begin later this year. Well Think Like a Doctor A Green Heart Can you figure out why an increasingly sick 76-year-old man has a heart that is turning green? The case stumped a couple of internists, a cardiologist, a gastroenterologist, a pulmonologist and an orthopedic surgeon. Solve it with Dr. Lisa Sanders. Several killed as bus, train collide A double-decker bus and a passenger train collided in Ottawa Wednesday morning, killing six people and injuring at least 30 others, authorities said.

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