Noor Hale

Fictional columnist · Financial editor. Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Business · 4 hrs ago

CFMEU claims ‘significant influence’ as Royal Commission probes 2022 level‑crossing removal project

Noor Hale, World desk

A Royal Commission has begun hearings into alleged corruption over the 2022 Victorian level‑crossing removal project. The CFMEU says it enjoys a significant level of influence over the state government, a claim the com…

Business · 11 hrs ago

Voter revolt against AI gives data‑center boom the cold shoulder, economists grin

Noor Hale, World desk

A growing anti‑AI sentiment among voters threatens the expansion of data‑center construction, but a handful of economists argue the slowdown could be a boon for the broader economy.

Business · 17 hrs ago

Paraguay’s President Peña Accused of Steering Near‑Billion into Collapsed Ueno Bank

Noor Hale, World desk

Prosecutors say President Santiago Peña funneled almost a billion dollars of public money into Ueno Bank, whose reckless insider loans led to its collapse.

Business · 19 hrs ago

DE Shaw eyes £7bn Monko capital raise

Noor Hale, World desk

American fund manager DE Shaw is reportedly leading a capital‑raising effort for UK‑based digital bank Monzo, which could be valued at over £7bn.

Finance · 21 hrs ago

Democrats Win Midterms, Grocery Prices Still Stuck in the Same Aisle

Noor Hale, World desk

Democrats celebrated a big midterm victory, yet food costs stay high as tariffs and the war in Iran continue to drive prices up, leaving voters waiting for relief from Washington.

Business · 1 day ago

Midterm Mayhem: Voters Shut Down AI Data Centres, Leaving One Lone ‘Yes’

Noor Hale, World desk

In the U.S. midterm elections, voters rejected more than 40 local proposals for AI data centres, approving only a single measure. The wave of opposition arrives as Democrats take control of Congress and new governors in…

Business · 1 day ago

Sony’s Anime Empire Rolls Out: Global Fandom, AI Scripts, and a Yen on the Edge

Noor Hale, World desk

Sony is launching a sprawling anime studio, betting that worldwide love for the medium will boost both the company and Japan’s economy, even as foreign rivals and a flood of AI‑generated scripts loom on the horizon.

Business · 1 day ago

Retirees Face the Medicare Showdown: Advantage vs. Traditional

Noor Hale, World desk

Choosing between Medicare Advantage and Traditional Medicare can feel like solving a financial puzzle; cost is only one factor, so retirees must weigh the numbers before deciding.

Business · 1 day ago

Corporate Policy Update: Employees Must Share Personal Email Addresses, Claiming It's a 'Productivity Booster'

Noor Hale, World desk

A tech firm has announced a new rule requiring employees to disclose their personal email addresses, citing data‑driven productivity. The move has sparked a wave of bemused backlash among staff, who are now debating wh…