News Feed

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

News Feed Latest worldwide news European Central Bank Cuts Main Rate The E.C.B. moved to stimulate the economy with an unexpected reduction of its benchmark interest rate to 0.25 percent, a record low. Music Match Space Oddity David Bowies Way, and Newer Takes Stars aligned with space, and a young place-in-space winner, are honored in this weeks cover song. Currents | Deals Deals on Linens, Carpets and Chairs Bargains at Mia Finns, Niche Modern, Madeline Weinrib and Crate and Barrel. Sara Tedeschi, James Psota The bride is a fellow in rheumatology in Boston; the groom is the chief technology officer of a search engine that provides data for global trade. Obama's Obamacare apology President Barack Obama apologized on Thursday to Americans whose insurance plans are being canceled due to the federal health law he championed even though he said repeatedly they could keep their coverage if they liked. Syrians under al Qaeda reign of fear Raqqa was once a liberal city. Now locals call it Tora Bora. Senate Approves Ban on Antigay Bias in Workplace The Senate voted 64 to 32 in a bipartisan show of support that is rare for any social issue, though the bills prospects in the House are uncertain. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. YouTube battle in island dispute Japan is using YouTube to bolster assertions of ownership over islands also claimed by neighboring China and South Korea. Super Typhoon's huge winds batter coastal towns Incredible winds are smacking the Philippines coast -- and two-thirds of the country is being affected -- as one of the strongest storms ever observed hits. Federer wants more drugs tests Roger Federer kept his hopes alive at the ATP World Tour Finals Thursday with a straight sets win over Richard Gasquet then repeated his demand for more rigorous doping controls in tennis. Kenya's outrage over rape case Protesters demand justice for a Kenyan teen who was allegedly gang raped, and the suspects ordered to cut grass as punishment. Bill Limiting Pesticide Use on Hawaii Island Is Vetoed The legislation, vetoed by the mayor on the ground that it was flawed, was aimed at seed companies developing genetically modified crops on the island of Kauai. Global food prices rise in October after five months of falls ROME (Reuters) - Global food prices rose slightly in October after declining for the past five months, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday, forecasting more stability in markets as it... Singer Kelly Clarkson ties the knot in Tennessee (Reuters) - Pop singer Kelly Clarkson, the first contestant to win the Fox singing competition "American Idol," married talent manager Brandon Blackstock in a ceremony over the weekend in Tennessee, the singer said on Monday. Germany Considers Having Snowden Testify to Inquiry As anger over United States surveillance continues, German officials said they would explore having Edward J. Snowden testify to a parliamentary inquiry. Listening Post Kerry Takes a Personal Approach to Mideast Peace Unlike Hillary Rodham Clinton, who mostly left managing the peace process to others, Secretary of State Kerry seems to enjoy grinding it out. Egypt We want our tourists back Ian Lee explores how Nile Valley and Red Sea resorts are fighting for tourist dollars. Business has suffered as of late. South Korea should say how many nuclear reactors to be added public hearing SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea should reduce its reliance on nuclear power as advised by a working group last month but should clarify how many new reactors will be added in absolute terms, participants at a public congressional hearing said on Thursday. Low bids cause Crestview to pull Munder auction NEW YORK, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Crestview Partners has called off the sale of Munder Capital Management, four sources told peHUB, a private equity news website owned by Thomson Reuters. Nestle sells part of Jenny Craig to private equity firm ZURICH, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The world's biggest food group Nestle said on Thursday it was selling its Jenny Craig weight management businesses in North America and Oceania to private equity firm North... Breakingviews Anticipation Nov. 7 - Breakingviews columnists discuss how Twitters IPO was structured as the mirror image to Facebooks. Shortcuts Planning for a Needed Break From Work Tips for talking to your employer about a mini-sabbatical to do something you have always dreamed of doing. Tool Kit Enriching Your TV Picture, From the Couch The default settings from the factory are often meant for the showroom, but making adjustments once the unit is in your home is easy. Currents | QA A Garden of Creature Comforts Marta McDowell on her new book, Beatrix Potters Gardening Life The Plants and Places That Inspired the Classic Childrens Tales. ArtsBeat A Time to Kill Sets Broadway Closing Date The stage adaptation of John Grishams novel will have played 33 regular performances when it closes on Nov. 17 UPDATE 1-FAA unveils plan for integrating drones into U.S. airspace WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday released an initial plan for integrating unmanned aircraft more broadly into U.S. airspace by September 2015, along with a privacy policy for six drone test sites that will be chosen by the end of the year. European Central Bank Makes a Surprise Rate Cut Responding to a plunge in inflation, the central bank moved to stimulate the economy by reducing its benchmark interest rate to 0.25 percent, a record low. SEC to revive review of proxy advisory firms at upcoming meeting WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators will hold a roundtable next month to discuss the role of proxy advisory firms, in what could mark the first step toward drafting new regulations for... Hold that doughnut! FDA takes step toward banning trans fats So long, frozen pizza Trans fat in foods may eventually become a thing of the past. UV light shows the way for the path of the future Nov. 5 - A new way of laying paths developed by a New Zealander living in the British countryside allows walkways to absorb light during the day and emit it at night, which could light streets all over the world more cheaply and efficiently than street lights. Joel Flynn shines a light on how the technology could pave the way to the future. FDA takes step to ban trans fats Nov. 7 - Agency says ingredient in many processed foods is a health risk. Jennifer Davis reports. Traditions, Not Coaches, Rule in N.F.L. Locker Rooms In the wake of Richie Incognitos suspension from the Dolphins amid allegations that he bullied Jonathan Martin, N.F.L. teams conduct in the locker room is coming under closer scrutiny. Flying 'Gimball' brings new impact to drone rescue technology Nov 4 - Swiss-based researchers have devised a spherical flying robot that can withstand multiple collisions and continue to transmit live video footage in hard-to-reach environments. The lightweight Gimball doesn't require unwieldy sensors and its inventors believe it could be used to help with search and rescue missions. Jim Drury has more. Opposites attract in brutal 'hobby' Mathias Boe is smiling, like a lot of people do when he explains that badminton is his full-time job. It may seem to many like a hobby, but the Dane has become a national hero with his playing partner Carsten Mogensen -- and their success is proof that opposites do attract. Twitter shares soar in frenzied NYSE debut NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter Inc shares rose 73 percent in a frenzied trading debut that drove the seven-year-old company's value to $25 billion and evoked the heady days of the dot-com... Australia shares seen dipping, caution ahead of RBA statement SYDNEY, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Australian shares are seen dipping at the open on Friday as Wall Street fell overnight, while a fall in metals prices could hit mining stocks and trade may be cautious ahead... On Tennis On Road to Fed Cup Final, Top Russians Jump Off Russia, once the dominant force in womens tennis, is playing the Fed Cup finals against Italy without any of its top-ranked players. Georgia's chief prosecutor quits, cites differences on reforms TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia's chief prosecutor announced his resignation on Thursday in a sign of divisions in the ruling coalition over reforms of the judiciary before a new prime minister and president take office. Arafat's widow Death a 'murder' The widow of Yasser Arafat says she believes the death of the Palestinian leader was a "political murder, a political assassination."

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

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