Lighter · 9 October 2026
Eight tender pictures of hedgehogs
Eight tender pictures of hedgehogs. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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Business · 9 October 2026
Brent Bounces, Asos Gets a Data Knock‑Back – City’s Two‑Fold Whim
When the price of a barrel of oil slipped on a promise of calm and a fashion retailer’s data vault was breached, the City found itself juggling geopolitical lull and a cyber mystery. Snowflake denies a flaw, while the…
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Finance · 9 October 2026
Energy Stocks Outshine Tech as Iran Conflict Fuels Winners
Quarter‑long fund returns were bleak across the board, but a war‑driven surge in energy stocks made them the sole winners while tech funds sputtered.
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Entertainment · 9 October 2026
Sorkin’s ‘Social Reckoning’ Turns Facebook’s Algorithm into a Courtroom Drama
Aaron Sorkin’s new film dramatizes the real‑life Facebook whistle‑blowing case, turning the tech giant’s algorithm tweaks into a theatrical showdown of lawsuits, reshares, and divisive content.
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Technology · 9 October 2026
Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Turns Documentary Into a Four‑Hour Regulatory Hearing
Alex Gibney’s nearly four‑hour documentary *Musk* is a meticulously researched look at Elon Musk’s rise, but it offers few revelations. The film’s tone is more like a regulatory briefing than a Hollywood specta…
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Finance · 9 October 2026
L1 Global’s $480m haul triggers broker fee frenzy and punters’ roller‑coaster on ASX
L1 Global captured $480m of a $700m ASX capital raise, prompting intense scrutiny of broker fees and options while punters walked away with big gains or double‑digit losses.
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Environment · 9 October 2026
Massive coal mine braces for High Court showdown, carbon‑bomb anxiously awaiting its trial by fire
A massive coal mine, dubbed a “carbon bomb” by campaigners, is set to fight a two‑decade extension in the High Court, with experts warning of a drawn‑out legal battle.
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Health · 9 October 2026
NHS on the brink as ADHD and autism demand surges, review warns of over‑diagnosis
A government‑backed review led by Professor Fonagy warns that soaring demand for ADHD and autism services is pushing the NHS towards system failure and cautions that the UK may be moving from under‑diagnosis to over�…
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Business · 9 October 2026
Aurum’s Boundiali Bonanza: 29 m t at 2.08 g/t and 5.85 m t at 8.77 g/t Spark Investor Shine
Aurum Resources reported new drill results from its West African Boundiali project, revealing 29 million tonnes at 2.08 g/t gold and a higher‑grade 5.85 million‑tonne zone at 8.77 g/t, ahead of a forthcoming…
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