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Finance · 30 September 2026

Oura Drops the Ball on its 15‑Billion‑Dollar IPO, Leaving the City to Wonder About Wrist‑Worn Regrets

Iris Quay, London desk

The wearable‑tech start‑up Oura announced a $15bn U.S. listing, only to pull the plug days later, prompting a City‑wide chuckle about the timing of its decision and the fate of its investors’ watch‑watches.

Lighter · 30 September 2026

Eight dear pictures of penguins

Picture Desk

Eight dear pictures of penguins. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

Business · 30 September 2026

Burnham’s GB Grid: A Quango‑Infused Promise to Light Up the City

Iris Quay, London desk

Andy Burnham’s first speech as prime minister introduced the GB Grid, a government‑backed network body aimed at slashing energy costs. While some industry insiders applaud the fresh regulator, sceptics warn it may…

Business · 30 September 2026

Tax Talk: New Zealand’s Fiscal Menu Gets a New Menu Item

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

As politicians shuffle the fiscal deck again, a quirky debate over which tax to serve up leaves citizens wondering if their money will end up in the pot or on the plate.

Business · 30 September 2026

Triple Lock: The Pension Policy that Turned the City into a High‑Stakes Poker Game

Iris Quay, London desk

When the Treasury’s ‘triple lock’ move was unveiled, it promised a tidy boost for pensions but instead set the City on a high‑stakes game that even the most seasoned bankers find hard to predict.

Entertainment · 30 September 2026

Sheen Brothers Reunite for AMC’s ‘Happy Jack,’ The Only Show That’s 100% Family‑Friendly Even When They’re Both Unfriendly

Rita Knox, Washington desk

Charlie and Martin Sheen are set to headline a new multi‑cam comedy for AMC, a series that will probably be the first time audiences see them both on the same screen without a lawsuit looming in the background.

Technology · 30 September 2026

OpenAI Releases Dots: The New Dotting of AI’s Next Big Self‑Serve Revolution

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

OpenAI’s fresh Dots agents aim to be the ever‑present helpers that can juggle tasks across apps, sparking a race with Meta’s Muse that could turn our digital lives into a perpetual circus.

Science · 30 September 2026

NASA Grants Starliner a Fresh Launchpad After Two Astronauts’ Unwanted Space Vacation

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

After a test flight that left astronauts stranded for months, NASA pours $359 million into Boeing’s Starliner, promising new missions while the crew still waits for a return ticket.

Business · 30 September 2026

Canadian Spirits, Butter and Other Essentials Go on Ice as US Imposes Ban

Nadia Cho, Toronto desk

The United States has enacted a prohibition on Canadian alcohol and dairy, sending ripples through the grocery aisle and the trade negotiation table. With no sign of talks resuming, Toronto businesses brace for a new era…