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

Finance · 27 September 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
A sudden wave of AI skepticism sent the Nasdaq tumbling, with Nvidia’s share price plunging 16% and other AI infrastructure firms following suit in double‑digit drops. The market’s response suggests investors are t…
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Sports · 27 September 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
In a tongue‑in‑cheek interview, Iceland’s lone whaler argues that catching whales is as routine as herding cows, sparking laughter and mild outrage across the Atlantic.
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Business · 27 September 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
During a glittering state visit, Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and a host of tech magnates spent more time polishing glass tables than debating AI, sending the markets to a sideways dip while the yuan slipped after a chart‑…
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Business · 27 September 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
In a bizarre twist, the US is racing to stockpile a specialized screw for its X‑plane program, a move that has sent procurement clerks into a frenzy and raised eyebrows over the future of drone warfare.
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Business · 27 September 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
In a move that feels like a spreadsheet‑sized political statement, the United Nations unveiled a database of corporations tied to activity in the West Bank. Israeli officials blasted the list as a smear campaign, while…
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Business · 27 September 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
A fresh survey shows that while the general poverty rate slips, the senior segment is catching a lift, proving the economic squeeze has a special place in the wallet of those on the brink of retirement.
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Business · 27 September 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
In a world where a centimeter of aisle can mean the difference between a brand’s fortunes, retailers and suppliers play a silent, high‑stakes game. Inside secret ‘Display Committees’, data, design, and a splash o…
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Business · 26 September 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
Farmers across the United States are reeling as soaring input costs erase the bright gains of higher crop prices, leaving them clutching their futures contracts with a mix of hope and dread.
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Business · 26 September 2026
Noor Hale, World desk
The economy of Northern Ireland, roughly the size of a single UK region, grew 2.3% to June as demand for its renowned kettlebells and squat racks skyrocketed worldwide. The rise is a reminder that even small economies ca…
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