38 Studios folded this week.

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Curt Schilling’s Videogame Collapse

Nasdaq said 30 million Facebook shares were executed improperly Friday because of technical flaws, and retail investors have spent the week looking for someone to address their losses.

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Small Investors Seek Answers to Facebook Trading Confusion

Miami Heat superstar LeBron James has more ability than anyone playing basketball today. He won his third NBA MVP award this season; only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain have won more. This week, James delivered consecutive virtuoso performances while carrying the injury-weakened Heat to a three-games-to-two lead in its Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers . Read full article > >

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LeBron James: We still can’t tell if he has the heart of a champion

Abdelmonen Abol Fotoh, an independent moderate Islamist candidate for the Egyptian presidency, and one many tip to become the country's first freely elected leader, if he gets through this week's first round of voting, has been a busy man these last weeks.

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Religious pragmatist next Egypt leader?

Facebook this week is getting pounded for dropping the ball on mobile . Well, the White House doesn’t want the government to drop it, too. President Obama issued a directive Wednesday that encourages federal agencies to make their Web sites and documents accessible on mobile platforms. Read full article > >

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Government focusing on mobile

The owners of a Belfast hotel that closed suddenly this week have said they will personally refund all customers who paid deposits to book functions.

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Belfast hotel closure confirmed

Iran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency are near agreement on a plan that could lift the veil on some of the Islamic Republic’s past nuclear research, U.N. officials said Tuesday in an announcement that raised hopes for a more comprehensive nuclear accord when Iranian officials meet with six world powers later in the week. Read full article > >

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Iran, U.N. reported close to deal to unveil past nuclear research

The prime minister is this week expected to back a plan to help boost growth by cutting employment red tape.

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Report ‘to urge cutting red tape’

Peter Berg, director of the stand-up-and-salute-the-flag blockbuster “ Battleship ,” made some headlines this week because of a, um, candid interview he did with an Israeli reporter . So in defense of Mr. Berg, let me say that when I sat down with him earlier this week during his quick visit to Washington, D.C., he was a total gentleman. Read full article > >

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Peter Berg talks ‘Battleship,’ Rihanna’s toughness and the ‘Friday Night Lights’ movie

There are only about 10 House Republicans who have refused to stand by Grover Norquist’s pledge against tax increases. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) is one of them, having declined to renew his pledge last year. He doubled down on his refusal in an interview this week with the American Conservative: Read full article > >

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Jeff Fortenberry: One House Republican who’s dared to defy Grover Norquist

Kodak — the company known for decades for its cameras and film — this week confirmed it used weapons-grade uranium in an underground lab in upstate New York for upwards of 30 years.

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Kodak lab had weapons-grade uranium

The loss of $10 million in ad dollars does not represent a financial disaster for Facebook, but it is a public relations headache so close to the company’s initial stock offering this week.

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G.M. to Quit Facebook Ad Campaign Worth $10 Million a Year

After this week’s disappointing economic figures, China’s central bank said Saturday that it would reduce the share of deposits banks must set aside as reserves.

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After Disappointing Figures, China Will Try to Stimulate Economy

The Scottish first minister is to travel to Norway this week in a bid to forge closer links over green energy.

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Salmond trip to forge Norway link

Following the death of Vidal Sassoon this week, the director who made a film about the hair stylist shares his memories with the BBC.

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VIDEO: Sassoon film-maker recalls icon