Новости за 22.06.2011

Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke indicated economic recovery will be slow as the Fed unanimously voted to leave interest rates unchanged. The News Hub panel analyzes Bernanke's comments.

Lauren Lynch reports the latest news from Wimbledon. Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams won their matches on Day 3 in front of Prince Charles’ wife, Camilla. There were no big upsets but some good matches. Venus has been wearing an interesting outfit selection and she explains her fashion. Rafael Nadal’s parents have been seen together at the Championships and rumor has it they are back together after their 2007 divorce.

Fed officials downgraded their assessment of the U.S. economy, but gave no indication they intend to take new steps to boost growth and jobs. Kelly Evans, Jon Hilsenrath, Francesco Guerrera and Michael Casey discuss.

I have to admit, I never heard of Ryan Dunn prior to his tragic death on Monday morning; although I vaguely had heard of a show called “Jackass” on MTV (a network I have not watched in twenty years). Yet, after having observed the media clamor surrounding Dunn’s death, I am impressed by his popularity and the grief and sorrow his passing has elicited. Also, at the risk of overstepping the bounds of good taste (a la Roger Ebert), something else occurred to me: Dunn died the way a real rock star/celebrity should.

When I first came to New York two years ago, I had to have a real New York-style bagel. I went to an H&H Bagels on the Upper West Side and bought myself one sesame seed bagel. Biting into its golden crust, with roasted sesames, I nearly broke a tooth, because it was so terribly stale. Whatever I was able to chew was entirely flavorless. A disappointing dining experience, to say the least.

Big and little at the same time. Brand new and ancient, and the bluest blue ever. And the times we had, eh? Would've had. Never had. Just some Doctor Who fan art I made. I hope you like it!

Bridgewater Associates, the world's biggest hedge fund, just got bigger with the launch of one of the largest new funds. WSJ's Michael Corkery talks with Kelsey Hubbard about the recovery in the hedge-fund market and what sets Bridgewater apart.