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Alex Gibney’s new documentary Musk examines the rise of billionaire Elon Musk

Alex Gibney’s new documentary Musk examines the rise of billionaire Elon Musk

Filmmaker Alex Gibney has released a new four-hour documentary titled Musk, examining the tech billionaire's life and political influence while SpaceX faces regulatory roadblocks in India.

Business ·9 Oct 2026, 04:06 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Trump bought up to $25 million in Meta and millions in SpaceX debt in August

Trump bought up to $25 million in Meta and millions in SpaceX debt in August

President Donald Trump's financial disclosure revealed millions in Meta stock and SpaceX debt purchased days before a key space policy rollout.

Business ·9 Oct 2026, 03:03 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump gives top US science awards to Elon Musk and other tech executives

Trump gives top US science awards to Elon Musk and other tech executives

President Donald Trump presented the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Silicon Valley leaders.

Business ·9 Oct 2026, 00:04 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US suspends Microsoft and Adobe from green-card labor program

US suspends Microsoft and Adobe from green-card labor program

US suspends Microsoft and Adobe from green-card filings

Business ·8 Oct 2026, 19:44 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil jumps over four percent amid Middle East shipping attacks and US storm

Oil jumps over four percent amid Middle East shipping attacks and US storm

Oil prices jumped as escalating Middle East shipping attacks and Hurricane Isaias forced widespread production shutdowns in the Gulf of Mexico.

Business ·8 Oct 2026, 15:39 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
India rejects Elon Musk's Starlink oligarch claim as baseless

India rejects Elon Musk's Starlink oligarch claim as baseless

The Indian government has strongly rejected Elon Musk's allegations that Starlink is being intentionally blocked by domestic oligarchs.

Business ·8 Oct 2026, 12:46 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Elon Musk accuses certain oligarchs of blocking Starlink launch in India

Elon Musk accuses certain oligarchs of blocking Starlink launch in India

Elon Musk accused unnamed corporate titans in India of deliberately stalling Starlink's broadband rollout. India's Ministry of Communications dismissed the claims as entirely unfounded.

Business ·8 Oct 2026, 06:08 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US stocks: US market ends lower, off record highs, as Treasury yields climb

US stocks: US market ends lower, off record highs, as Treasury yields climb

Wall Street snapped its recent winning streak as climbing US Treasury yields and elevated energy prices triggered renewed inflation worries.

Business ·8 Oct 2026, 03:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump Accounts have auto-enrolled more than 60 million children, Treasury says

Trump Accounts have auto-enrolled more than 60 million children, Treasury says

Trump Accounts have auto-enrolled more than 60 million children, Treasury says

Business ·8 Oct 2026, 00:49 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Lawsuit Targets Starbucks ‘Sugar-Free’ Protein Drinks Over Milk Sugar

Lawsuit Targets Starbucks ‘Sugar-Free’ Protein Drinks Over Milk Sugar

A new federal lawsuit alleges Starbucks misleads customers by marketing protein beverages as sugar-free when they contain up to 21 grams of lactose.

Business ·7 Oct 2026, 22:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Federal Reserve Minutes Show Unanimous Support for September Rate Hike

Federal Reserve Minutes Show Unanimous Support for September Rate Hike

Newly released Federal Reserve meeting records show unanimous support among policymakers for the recent benchmark rate increase to 3.75%-4%.

Business ·7 Oct 2026, 21:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Dalio Says We’re Nearing Point Where AI Bubble May Burst

Dalio Says We’re Nearing Point Where AI Bubble May Burst

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns that artificial intelligence market valuations are nearing a critical breaking point due to rising debt.

Business ·7 Oct 2026, 20:06 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Global bond sell-off pushes U.S. Treasury yields to fresh 24-year highs

Global bond sell-off pushes U.S. Treasury yields to fresh 24-year highs

A severe global bond sell-off has driven U.S. 10-year Treasury yields to 5.36%, their highest level since 2002, amid surging energy costs and heavy corporate debt.

Business ·7 Oct 2026, 18:19 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Five former Barclays traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed

Five former Barclays traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed

The Court of Appeal has overturned the convictions of five former Barclays traders following a landmark Supreme Court ruling on financial benchmark manipulation.

Business ·7 Oct 2026, 17:09 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Boots £6.7bn takeover agreed by billionaire Weston family

Boots £6.7bn takeover agreed by billionaire Weston family

The billionaire Weston family has agreed to a £6.7bn deal to acquire 1,800 Boots stores across the UK and Ireland, alongside related brands.

Business ·7 Oct 2026, 16:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Euro Falls to 16-Month Low Versus Pound on France’s Fiscal Risks

Euro Falls to 16-Month Low Versus Pound on France’s Fiscal Risks

The euro has fallen against the British pound as compounding fiscal and political anxieties in France rattle European markets.

Business ·7 Oct 2026, 15:09 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Edgefest 30 announces avant-garde music lineup for October 2026 festival

Edgefest 30 announces avant-garde music lineup for October 2026 festival

Edgefest 30 launches its four-day avant-garde and improvisational music festival featuring diverse ensembles, educational student residencies, and community events.

Business ·7 Oct 2026, 09:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
B.C. Conservatives plan to end no-fault insurance, leaked letter shows

B.C. Conservatives plan to end no-fault insurance, leaked letter shows

A leaked letter reveals the B.C. Conservatives plan to repeal the province's no-fault auto insurance system and introduce a hybrid model allowing lawsuits.

Business ·7 Oct 2026, 03:41 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Jaguar Type 01 unveiled: 1,000‑hp electric grand tourer hits £130k

Jaguar Type 01 unveiled: 1,000‑hp electric grand tourer hits £130k

Jaguar has launched its first all-electric grand-tourer, the Type 01, marking a bold and polarising pivot to a fully electric future for the British marque.

Business ·7 Oct 2026, 02:36 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
S&P 500 reaches record closing highs

S&P 500 reaches record closing highs

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite hit record closing highs, propelled by resilient corporate earnings expectations, easing bond yields, and robust AI demand.

Business ·6 Oct 2026, 21:16 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read