| BP 'tried to silence scientists on spill' THE American Association of Professors accused BP of trying to censor scientists' research to protect itself after the Gulf oil spill. news.com.au |
U.S. economic trend still uncertain New U.S. government data offered a mixed picture of the American economic recovery Tuesday, as manufacturing activity grew in July at the fastest pace in almost a year. cbc.ca |
Woolies rocked by coin-lock trolley folly A CONSUMER backlash has forced grocery giant Woolworths to review its rollout of coin-lock shopping trolleys in some parts of Australia. news.com.au |
Dollar opens higher, trades above US97c THE dollar opened stronger today, having earlier reached a two year high, after dovish comments from the US Federal Reserve. news.com.au |
Mary Meeker joins VC firm Kleiner Perkins Famed Internet analyst joins Silicon Valley powerhouse to focus on “next generation” of Web businesses. us.rd.yahoo.com |