Cracking open the cybercrime economy Hacking for fun has evolved into hacking for profit, and created a business model nearly as sophisticated as that of legal software. "Over the years, the criminal elements, the ones who are making money, making millions out of all this online crime, are just getting stronger and stronger....

Intel set to increase chip market lead Worlds top chipmaker is expected to increase its share of the global chip market this year to 12.2 percent, Gartner says. Intel, the worlds top chipmaker, is set to increase its share of a growing global chip market this year to 12.2 percent, market researcher Gartner said Friday....

Al Gore blames US for obstruction in Bali Former US vice president and Nobel peace prize winner, Al Gore, accuses the US of trying to derail a global deal on climate change

How to get 10% off everything Business & money: The secret online codes you can use to obtain real discounts at some of Britains biggest retailers

Centrica warns gas bills may rise Business & money: British Gas owner signals that household energy bills could have to rise in the new year

How widely is James Toseland recognised? Can you compare Superbike racing with Formula One? Or what about Sidecar racing? Does even the MotoGP series compare with F1 for global interest? In Great Britain, which has produced the top competitor in one of the biggest motorcycle categories, that man’s recognition seems limited.

Global warming blamed for Walrus deaths (AP) AP - In what some scientists see as another alarming consequence of global warming, thousands of Pacific walruses above the Arctic Circle were killed in stampedes earlier this year after the disappearance of sea ice caused them to crowd onto the shoreline in extraordinary numbers.

EU OKs compromise at Bali climate talks (AP) AP - The European Union said Saturday it supported a compromise proposal on upcoming negotiations for a new global warming pact, bringing the contentious talks nearer to resolution.