On the other hand, some did see solid evidence of stealing, and expertly dismantled Mr Swartz's polished rationalisations on the witness stand.

ECONOMIST: The Tyco mistrial

Moreover, Dr Abrahamson's theory fails to explain how ball-lightning can pass through windows and other solid objects, as some claim.

ECONOMIST: Ball lightning

Aside from Apple's falling profit and some other high-profile flops, the headline numbers for first-quarter earnings appear solid.

NPR: Earnings Report: Good Profits, Bad Revenues