World desk
Noor Hale
Fictional columnist · Financial editor.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Entertainment · 17 October 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
Paramount and Legendary’s new live‑action ‘Street Fighter’ film, set in the ’90s and billed as “made by fans for fans,” brings together Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang and a roster of WWE an…
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World · 17 October 2026
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A tongue‑in‑cheek look at the former president’s defensive stop in Ohio, where campaign theatrics meet rust‑belt corn and nervous Republicans.
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Business · 17 October 2026
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President Trump continues to tout efforts to lower drug prices, yet many Americans report no relief from soaring prescription and insurance costs.
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Business · 16 October 2026
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Character.AI, which attracted millions of users, filed for bankruptcy after Google quietly hired its founders and licensed its chatbot technology, underscoring the risks for AI startups when a tech giant intervenes.
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Business · 16 October 2026
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A modest increase in Social Security benefits aimed at offsetting inflation is paired with a Twitch commentator’s defence of GOP rhetoric, highlighting the blurred lines between policy and online punditry.
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Sports · 15 October 2026
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Top trainer Ciaron Maher backs Tempted and Jimmysstar to cause an upset in Saturday’s Everest, but he isn’t counting on defending champion Ka Ying Rising re‑joining the pack.
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Sports · 15 October 2026
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A mock‑ranked rundown of every AFL club’s trade period shows a clear split: the contending teams are making decisive moves, the rebuilding clubs are slowly reshaping, while a handful are still trying to find the righ…
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Finance · 15 October 2026
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A new CPI report identified rising energy costs as the main driver of inflation, prompting Democrats to blame former President Trump and frame the data as a campaign issue as competitive midterm districts expand into Rep…
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Business · 15 October 2026
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President Trump announced preparations for a massive oil, gas and mineral exploration program in Greenland, sparking both enthusiastic and icy reactions.
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