The Artesian Blog takes a look at the morning headlines:
DPP Keir Starmer orders review of phone-tapping investigation files - Prosecutors began an urgent review yesterday of case files relating to the tapping of telephones belonging to prominent politicians, sportsmen and celebrities.
Keir Starmer, QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions, ordered a renewed examination of the successful case against a News of the World journalist and a private investigator. (full story)
Academics denounce maths A-level - Dozens of university academics have put their names to calls for a new maths A-level in England to be scrapped.
Educators for Reform, a think tank offshoot, say "use of mathematics" is not of A-level standard. (full story)
AOL reviewing assets, but will likely keep Bebo - AOL, which is in the process of being spun off from Time Warner Inc, is reviewing assets it could sell or divest, but will likely keep its social networking site Bebo, CEO Tim Armstrong said.
Armstrong told Reuters on Thursday that Bebo still has "great value" and that it will be moved to a Ventures unit of the online company so that work can be done to improve the site. (full story)
Secret to a longer life lies on Easter Island - A drug originating on Easter Island, the mysterious South Pacific home of a lost statue-building people, may become the first substance to slow down human ageing, new research indicates.
Rapamycin, a pharmacological product used to prevent rejection in organ transplants, has been found to extend the lifespan of mice by up to 38 per cent, raising the possibility that it may delay ageing in people. (full story)
Asda slashes petrol AND diesel to 99.9p saying 'no justification for fuel over £1' - Supermarket chain Asda has sparked a pump-price war when it slashed its fuel prices to 99.9p per litre - with more cuts expected to follow.
The retailer said there was 'little justification' to charge more than the £1 widely seen at the pumps at present. It is the first time petrol has cost less than £1 since the start of June, saving drivers about £2 to fill up a typical family car, and £2.50 for motorists with diesel vehicles.(full story)
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