BP seeks delay on Gulf settlement payments amid Freeh report
BP asks U.S. District Judge Barbier to pause settlement payments after Louis Freeh's scathing review of the Gulf Coast oil spill claims program. The filing cites conflicts of interest, weak anti fraud controls, and high costs at BrownGreer and staff misconduct by Juneau aides, noting prior denials by the judge.
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Microsoft unveils new Surface and fixes shortcomings
Microsoft refreshed its Surface tablets with longer battery life and improved lap comfort, aiming to boost tablet sales amid PC declines. The Surface Pro 2 targets professionals with Windows 8.1 and higher power, while Surface 2 offers 25 percent longer battery life. Both include 200 GB SkyDrive storage and Skype for a year, with on sale October 22.
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Oil slips to six week low as Syria tension eases
Oil futures fell to $103.59 per barrel on the Nymex after earlier spikes, with Brent at $108.16 in London. U.S. pump prices averaged $3.47 per gallon, lowest since July, as Libya and South Sudan crude return and demand remains steady.
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New York moves to curb fake online reviews
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced settlements with 19 companies over fake online reviews in a crackdown on astroturfing. The actions, totaling 350000 in penalties, aim to protect consumers who rely on peer reviews for purchases from food to recreation.
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