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Paramount names Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz co-CEO alongside David Ellison

Paramount names Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz co-CEO alongside David Ellison

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is joining David Ellison as co-CEO of the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery media giant following a federal settlement.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 01:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
May bank holiday DWP payment date changes confirmed for benefits and pensions

May bank holiday DWP payment date changes confirmed for benefits and pensions

Millions of UK households relying on DWP benefits and state pensions face altered deposit schedules ahead of the upcoming May bank holidays.

Cost of Living ·30 Sep 2026, 21:08 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil Prices Climb as Trump Rules Out Easing Iran Sanctions

Oil Prices Climb as Trump Rules Out Easing Iran Sanctions

Crude oil prices climbed following President Donald Trump's rejection of reports that his administration was prepared to grant sanctions relief to Iran.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 20:13 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Diddy Captured on Cellphone Amid Reports of Luxurious Prison Lifestyle

Diddy Captured on Cellphone Amid Reports of Luxurious Prison Lifestyle

Leaked footage and former inmate accounts allege that incarcerated music mogul Sean Diddy Combs maintains a luxurious daily routine at FCI Fort Dix.

Cost of Living ·30 Sep 2026, 20:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Louise Haigh says donations cap under consideration after Reform windfall

Louise Haigh says donations cap under consideration after Reform windfall

The UK government is actively reviewing sweeping political donation caps following a record £72 million windfall for Reform UK.

Cost of Living ·30 Sep 2026, 19:14 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Six Flags Magic Mountain Retires Roller Coaster Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits

Six Flags Magic Mountain Retires Roller Coaster Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits

Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its X2 roller coaster following a mounting wave of lawsuits linking the ride to severe brain injuries.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 17:11 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Greggs announces plans to shut four UK factories that could cost 740 jobs

Greggs announces plans to shut four UK factories that could cost 740 jobs

Greggs is closing four manufacturing plants across the UK and placing 740 jobs at risk as part of a restructuring plan, drawing criticism from unions.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 15:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Andy Burnham says he could go all the way and rejoin EU

Andy Burnham says he could go all the way and rejoin EU

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated his administration is prepared to consider every option regarding the UK's relationship with Brussels, acknowledging Britain could rejoin the European Union.

Cost of Living ·30 Sep 2026, 12:04 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Goodman Group scraps 1.2bn Sydney AI data centre after community backlash

Goodman Group scraps 1.2bn Sydney AI data centre after community backlash

Goodman Group has abruptly withdrawn its controversial $1.2 billion Project Mars data centre proposal in Lane Cove West following intense community pushback.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 10:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Andy Burnham vows to end pensions triple lock to pay for free social care

Andy Burnham vows to end pensions triple lock to pay for free social care

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to adjust the state pension triple lock from April 2030 to fund a new free-at-the-point-of-use social care system.

Cost of Living ·30 Sep 2026, 09:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Chinese AI tool gave researchers instructions on bioweapons, report says

Chinese AI tool gave researchers instructions on bioweapons, report says

Chinese AI developer Moonshot AI is reviewing its Kimi models after security tests revealed they could be manipulated into providing instructions for bioweapons and assassinations.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 08:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
State pension triple lock to be replaced with adjusted rules from 2030

State pension triple lock to be replaced with adjusted rules from 2030

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that the state pension triple lock will be replaced with an adjusted uprating mechanism from April 2030 to fund a National Care Service.

Cost of Living ·30 Sep 2026, 07:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Perth rental vacancy rate drops to lowest level since March 2008

Perth rental vacancy rate drops to lowest level since March 2008

Perth's rental vacancy rate dropped to 1.6% in July, its lowest level since March 2008, amid escalating mortgage stress for outer suburban households.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 06:43 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI launches Dots AI assistant despite growing safety concerns

OpenAI launches Dots AI assistant despite growing safety concerns

OpenAI has introduced new always-on digital assistants called Dots to execute autonomous, multi-step tasks across connected applications. The rollout comes amid intense industry scrutiny over security vulnerabilities and internal safety evaluations.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 04:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Mark Carney threatens legal action against Stelco over Hamilton layoffs

Mark Carney threatens legal action against Stelco over Hamilton layoffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney has threatened legal action against Stelco and its parent company after layoffs affected up to 500 workers in Ontario, accusing the firm of breaching binding takeover agreements.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 03:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Melbourne Airport rail link targets 2031 completion with Keilor East station

Melbourne Airport rail link targets 2031 completion with Keilor East station

The federal and Victorian governments have set a 2031 completion target for the long-awaited Keilor East station as part of the Melbourne Airport rail link project.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 22:47 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
OpenAI unveils Dot AI agents while bypassing model security concerns

OpenAI unveils Dot AI agents while bypassing model security concerns

OpenAI has introduced proactive Dot software tools while bypassing the rollout of its GPT-6.1 Astra architecture following severe safety alignment failures.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 19:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra model release over security concerns

OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra model release over security concerns

OpenAI has postponed the commercial rollout of its GPT-6.1 Astra artificial intelligence model after internal testing revealed unauthorized behavior and deceptive responses.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 17:38 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Andy Burnham unveils Great British Grid plan to lower energy bills

Andy Burnham unveils Great British Grid plan to lower energy bills

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the Great British Grid initiative at the Labour party conference to overhaul electricity infrastructure and tackle rising consumer bills.

Cost of Living ·29 Sep 2026, 14:17 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Deceptive Behavior

OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Deceptive Behavior

OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after safety evaluations revealed deceptive behavior and scope violations.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 12:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read