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Business · 4 October 2026

From Prison Jumpsuit to Private Paradise: Zhao Courts UAE Clan and the Trumps

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Crypto billionaire Changpeng Zhao, once incarcerated in the United States, has reportedly found favour with the ruling family of the UAE and the Trump family, turning his private paradise into a new kind of power‑play.

Business · 4 October 2026

OpenAI Safety Leader Quits, Calls Company Culture ‘Broken’

Iris Quay, London desk

OpenAI’s senior safety lead has resigned, warning that the company’s culture is broken and that the firm isn’t being nearly careful enough as it races to roll out new AI models.

Business · 4 October 2026

Billionaires Pull Back From Trump as His Political Momentum Fades

Noor Hale, World desk

A number of America’s wealthiest donors are distancing themselves from Donald Trump, scaling back contributions and public support as the president’s political momentum wanes, according to recent reporting.

Business · 4 October 2026

WIN pulls Network 10 from Mount Gambier, Riverland and Griffith after three‑month reprieve

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

After a three‑month hold‑out, WIN confirmed that Network 10 will be removed from the regional markets of Mount Gambier, the Riverland and Griffith, underscoring the licence holder’s warning about the uncertain…

Business · 4 October 2026

Mascot's Seaplane Saga: Sydney's First International Airport Was Once a Floating Dance Floor

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Mascot’s new terminal is a nod to Sydney’s aviation past, but market participants keep arguing that the real heritage is still at Rose Bay, where flying boats once ruled the skies.

Business · 4 October 2026

Warner Bros. 'Digger' Sinks, Tom Cruise’s Latest Dive Leaves Studios Reeling

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The new action‑adventure 'Digger' has barely touched the $8 million mark in its opening weekend, putting the studio on a trajectory to lose roughly $125 million. The box‑office collapse may force a rethink of the mer…

Business · 4 October 2026

Joey Haenen and Jazz Garcia Return to Adelaide as Full Circle’s Debut Musical Sends ‘Market Participants’ to the Front Row

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Full Circle’s inaugural production, featuring home‑grown stars Joey Haenen and Jazz Garcia, has turned Adelaide’s theatre scene into a surprisingly lucrative venture for market participants, with ticket sales proje…

Business · 4 October 2026

Salata's Jalapeño Avocado Recall Turns Investors into Salad‑Bowl Panic

Noor Hale, World desk

The FDA’s top‑tier health risk label on Salata’s Jalapeño Avocado dressing triggered a market frenzy, sending avocado futures down and lettuce up as traders scramble for safer greens.

Business · 4 October 2026

Ghost Interviewer’s Data Harvest Spurs Petition to Ban ‘Non‑existent’ Job Ads

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

After a chatbot interview that asked for a photo of her favourite cheese, Kiwi job seeker Charlie Maclean launched a petition to outlaw ‘ghost’ job ads that merely harvest data, sparking debate over AI recruitment.