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US employers add just 29,000 jobs in September as labor market softens

US employers add just 29,000 jobs in September as labor market softens

U.S. employers added a modest 29,000 positions in September as the national unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%, signaling a softening labor market.

Business ·4 Oct 2026, 07:07 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
OpenAI safety employee resigns, claiming the company’s culture is broken

OpenAI safety employee resigns, claiming the company’s culture is broken

OpenAI safety leader David Robinson has resigned, publishing an essay that claims the company prioritizes deployment speed over caution.

Business ·3 Oct 2026, 21:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban

A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban

America's $28 billion intoxicating hemp sector is racing against a December 11 federal deadline to prevent total nationwide eradication after lawmakers moved to close a farm bill loophole.

Business ·3 Oct 2026, 17:43 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Energy UK urges government action as households face soaring winter energy bills

Energy UK urges government action as households face soaring winter energy bills

Energy UK is calling for immediate government action as escalating Middle East conflicts drive wholesale fuel prices to punishing levels this winter.

Business ·3 Oct 2026, 12:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
London prime property prices slide as wealthy sellers slash millions off homes

London prime property prices slide as wealthy sellers slash millions off homes

London's prime property market is experiencing a notable downturn, with luxury homeowners slashing millions off asking prices amid economic headwinds and tax changes.

Business ·3 Oct 2026, 06:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
FDA detects Cyclospora at Mexican farm linked to lettuce outbreak

FDA detects Cyclospora at Mexican farm linked to lettuce outbreak

Federal regulators have concluded their investigation into a historic Cyclospora outbreak by detecting the parasite at a Mexican farm and processing facility tied to tainted lettuce.

Business ·3 Oct 2026, 02:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump Meme Coin Firm Plans Exclusive Presidential Dinner After $3.2B Crash

Trump Meme Coin Firm Plans Exclusive Presidential Dinner After $3.2B Crash

The firm managing the TRUMP meme coin has launched a competition offering gala seats to top investors, drawing ethics criticism amid severe market losses.

Business ·3 Oct 2026, 01:06 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
G7 releases 100m barrels of oil, front‑loaded diesel to curb price spikes

G7 releases 100m barrels of oil, front‑loaded diesel to curb price spikes

The G7 has agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from strategic reserves, front-loading supplies to combat soaring fuel prices.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 22:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
G7 leaders release up to 100m barrels of diesel and crude reserves

G7 leaders release up to 100m barrels of diesel and crude reserves

The G7 announced it will release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil over four months to combat soaring global fuel prices.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 19:36 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
India Car Sales Rise 32% YoY to 4.20 Lakh Units in September 2026

India Car Sales Rise 32% YoY to 4.20 Lakh Units in September 2026

India's passenger vehicle Vahan registrations reached 4,20,359 units in September 2026, marking a 31.8% year-on-year increase driven by strong automaker demand.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 17:16 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel to lower prices

G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel to lower prices

G7 will release 100 million barrels of diesel from strategic reserves via the IEA to help curb soaring fuel costs amid supply disruptions.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 16:09 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Indian Auto Makers Report Mixed September 2026 Sales; PV and CV Grow

Indian Auto Makers Report Mixed September 2026 Sales; PV and CV Grow

Indian automotive manufacturers reported varied performance in September 2026, driven by strong passenger and commercial vehicle growth alongside slumping tractor sales.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 14:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
PIB debunks fake notification claiming 5-day week for public sector banks

PIB debunks fake notification claiming 5-day week for public sector banks

The Press Information Bureau has debunked a viral fake notification claiming the government approved a five-day workweek for public sector banks. Branch schedules remain unchanged under the existing framework.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 10:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI Fires 3 Safety Researchers Over Sensitive Data Mishandling, WSJ Reports

OpenAI Fires 3 Safety Researchers Over Sensitive Data Mishandling, WSJ Reports

OpenAI dismissed three safety and alignment researchers following an internal investigation that found confidential company material was mishandled outside established protocols.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 06:07 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
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Global equity markets experienced volatility driven by surging bond yields, though a surge in artificial-intelligence stocks helped Wall Street finish higher.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 02:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
U.S. Threatens Diesel Export Ban Unless Europe Releases Stockpiles

U.S. Threatens Diesel Export Ban Unless Europe Releases Stockpiles

Washington has warned Europe of a potential diesel export ban unless key economies release 120 million barrels of emergency fuel supplies to combat soaring prices.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 20:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Canadian government website targeted in failed AI hacking attempts

Canadian government website targeted in failed AI hacking attempts

Automated AI agents launched a series of aggressive digital probes targeting the Library and Archives Canada website, though no breach occurred.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 17:15 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Broadcom to lend Anthropic up to $42 billion to lease its chips

Broadcom to lend Anthropic up to $42 billion to lease its chips

Broadcom has agreed to provide Anthropic with a financing facility of up to $42 billion to support infrastructure expansion and equipment leasing.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 16:09 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
HDFC Bank appoints Anup Bagchi as its new MD and CEO

HDFC Bank appoints Anup Bagchi as its new MD and CEO

HDFC Bank has named Anup Bagchi as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sashidhar Jagdishan after receiving RBI approval.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 14:12 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Travelodge failed sexual assault victim at every stage, review finds

Travelodge failed sexual assault victim at every stage, review finds

An independent review led by Paul Greaney KC revealed severe security and handling failures by Travelodge following the sexual assault of a guest.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 12:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read