[2026-05-02 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani raises eyebrows with Gracie Mansion video pushing DSA House candidate Claire Valdez: ‘Unseemly’

Snippet: Mayor Zohran Mamdani took advantage of his taxpayer-funded housing to film a slick campaign video for a lefty candidate in a contentious New York congressional race — sparking backlash from critics who said it could run afoul of conflict of interest laws.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/us-news/mamdani-raises-eyebrows-with-gracie-mansion-video-pushing-dsa-house-candidate-claire-valdez/

[2026-05-02 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Proposed Fort Bliss data center could use more power than all of El Paso

Snippet: The U.S. Army is proposing developing a gargantuan, 3-gigawatt data center complex on Fort Bliss property that within a few years would consume more electricity than all of El Paso Electric’s 460,000 customers combined – even as questions about its development, water usage and air pollution remain unanswered.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/army-proposed-data-center-fort-bliss-49e47ed2b2ea16b196bab16aba0d7ab6

[2026-05-02 02:50 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sabastian Sawe given hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two marathon feat

Snippet: Record-breaker says London Marathon win was ‘a victory for all of us’ as he is greeted by family and friends in Eldoret

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/may/01/sabastian-sawe-hero-welcome-kenya-sub-two-marathon

[2026-05-02 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pax Silica, 4,000 acres, US rules: Development, strategic surrender or capitulation?Pax Silica, 4,000 acres, US rules

Snippet: BY now, Filipinos are being told to celebrate. Another “milestone.” Another “strategic partnership.” Another shiny promise of investment, jobs and technological upgrading, this time wrapped in the sleek branding of “Pax Silica” or, more poetically, the so-called Silicon Peace initiative. Peace, apparently, now comes with semiconductors, artificial intelligence supply chains and a generous helping of geopolitical baggage.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/02/opinion/columns/pax-silica-4000-acres-us-rules-development-strategic-surrender-or-capitulationpax-silica-4000-acres-us-rules/2333803

[2026-05-01 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Cathy Engelbert said WNBA players were ‘emotional’ about housing — the Liberty explain why it’s important

Snippet: Earlier this month, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said she was surprised at how “emotional” an issue team-provided housing was for WNBA players during collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/sports/liberty-respond-to-cathy-engelbert-emotional-jab-on-wnba-housing/

[2026-05-01 19:19 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Major development in search for missing murder victim

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/major-development-in-search-for-missing-murder-victim-20260501-p5zt1t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-01 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Maternal health] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Mothers won’t die, babies can survive’: new maternal hospital opens in world’s largest refugee camp

Snippet: As aid cuts strip back food and supplies, the facility offers a rare hope for Rohingya women who previously faced frightening and risky conditions to give birth

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/may/01/new-maternal-hospital-refugee-camp-coxs-bazar

[2026-05-01 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Community 'disappointed' by Sheraton high-rise approval

Snippet: Topic:Urban Development and Planning

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-01/hervey-bay-community-disappointed-by-sheraton-highrise-approval/106632736

[2026-05-01 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Habitat for Humanity uses volunteer effort driven by the Carters to develop a new Atlanta community

Snippet: Home owners Phileena Daniel and Oswaldo Herrera pose for a photo in Langston Park, April 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/carter-habitat-housing-affordable-atlanta-community-d346fa47db881fd10e45978ead15a63f

[2026-05-01 13:02 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tax breaks for investors are likely to be scaled back in Albanese’s May budget. But will it make housing cheaper?

Snippet: The top 10% of Australia’s earners get 90% of the benefit of the CGT, while young Australians are struggling to get into the housing market

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/01/labor-budget-housing-crisis-capital-gains-tax-negative-gearing

[2026-05-01 13:01 UTC+10:00] [Art] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Disconnection Notice: Panahon ng Singilan

Snippet: By Lawrence, Program Manager for Learning and Development, Active Vista Center Inc.

Read full article: https://dakila.rappler.com/466/disconnection-notice-panahon-ng-singilan/

[2026-05-01 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australian screen industry as 'intergenerational' as housing

Snippet: Topic:Television Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-01/screen-forever-40-gold-coast-industry/106629446

[2026-05-01 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos vows better jobs, worker protection on Labor Day

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to expand job opportunities and strengthen labor protections, as he led the nation on Labor Day in paying tribute to the contributions of Filipino workers to the development of the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/01/news/marcos-vows-better-jobs-worker-protection-on-labor-day/2333524

[2026-05-01 09:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Plans for Dan Murphy's on Phillip Island spark fears about influx of retail chains

Snippet: Topic:Regional Development and Planning

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-01/dan-murphys-development-cowes-phillip-island/106624668

[2026-05-01 07:32 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: housing market slows but rents surge; Penny Wong hails South Korea energy pact

Snippet: Advertised prices for new rental listings rising at fastest pace since October 2024. Follow updates

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/01/alice-springs-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-gaza-flotilla-politics-updates-ntwnfb

[2026-05-01 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Faith in Housing bill clears path for church-based affordable housing

Snippet: Central United Methodist Church and Unity Homes building is seen in Ballston, Va., on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Scott Brodbeck/ARLnow via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/churches-affordable-housing-virginia-496d9250793870f5b7c435f6205e333f

[2026-05-01 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: May 26 fixed to deliver judgement in Sarana’s CIABOC cases

Snippet: The Colombo High Court yesterday fixed for delivering its judgement on May 26 in four separate cases filed against former Development Lottery Board Chairman Sarana Gunawardena alleging causing loss to the Government while he was the Development Lottery Board Chairman.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/01/breaking-news/987979/may-26-fixed-to-deliver-judgement-in-saranas-ciaboc-cases/

[2026-05-01 05:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Melbourne and Sydney record largest house price falls across the country

Snippet: Topic:Construction and Real Estate Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-01/house-prices-slow-in-growth-across-country-new-data/106624082

[2026-05-01 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Wattala - Welisara Milk Processing Centre to be modernised - DailyNews

Snippet: Attention has been directed towards modernising and developing the Welisara Milk Processing Centre, Wattala, a main milk processing centre of the National Livestock Development Board (NLDB), with the aim of expanding its production activities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/01/local/987675/wattala-welisara-milk-processing-centre-to-be-modernised/

[2026-05-01 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sinhala, Tamil New Year reception for Sri Lankans in Bangkok

Snippet: The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe hosted a reception at the Ambassador’s Residence in celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, bringing together members of the Sri Lankan community residing in Bangkok. Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister Dr.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/01/local/987942/sinhala-tamil-new-year-reception-for-sri-lankans-in-bangkok/

[2026-05-01 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Engineering Bottleneck Drives Major Deals Across Nuclear Services

Snippet: In the latest development with private equity firms making moves in the nuclear industry, Arlington Capital Partners has acquired nuclear engineering specialist ENERCON from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/engineering-bottleneck-drives-major-deals-across-nuclear-services

[2026-05-01 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California Coastal Commission brought to heel with bombshell development ruling

Snippet: California’s powerful coastal watchdog has suffered a major blow after the state Supreme Court unanimously ruled it overstepped its authority over a shoreline development.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/30/us-news/california-climate-warriors-dramatically-brought-to-heel-with-bombshell-development-ruling/

[2026-05-01 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Housing isn’t just a young people problem. We know how this story ends

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/housing-isn-t-just-a-young-people-problem-we-know-how-this-story-ends-20260430-p5zsiq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-01 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over AI company's origins

Snippet: Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, world’s richest man and OpenAI’s cofounder, took the stand Tuesday in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between himself and former friends Sam Altman and Greg Brockman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence. (AP Video by Terry Chea)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/musk-altman-openai-nonprofit-trial-bdbe85d62c2b678458fe68148eb6fba5

[2026-05-01 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Aging Hawaiʻi: 60,000 More Housing Units Needed By 2050

Snippet: Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 additional housing units by 2050 to meet future demand driven largely by an aging population and to prevent younger residents from getting squeezed out of the housing market.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-housing-future-demand-shortage-f5295b51aec28eb495c88b65d51f4569

[2026-05-01 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Sternlicht's Starwood Real Estate Fund Gates Redemptions

Snippet: Earlier this month, when much of the attention was largely focused on private credit, we warned that one of the old, familiar credit market time-bombs, commercial real estate which for many years had been penned as the "Next Big Short", was deteriorating rapidly: according to the latest TREPP CMBS monthly report, March saw a surge in the CMBS delinquency rate, which jumped by 41bps to 7.55%, the highest in years, led by a surge in the lodging rate, a category

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/sternlichts-starwood-real-estate-fund-gates-redemptions

[2026-05-01 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Housing downturn in big two capitals gathers steam

Snippet: May 1, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/housing-downturn-in-big-two-capitals-gathers-steam/

[2026-05-01 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide

Snippet: A for sale sign is posted outside a home, Feb. 10, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mortgage-rates-housing-inflation-cde199ffc4cd787eb1de775ca0450f7e

[2026-05-01 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles In America

Snippet: Authored by Wolf Richter via Wolf Street,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/most-splendid-housing-bubbles-america

[2026-05-01 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: From islands to transport infrastructure: Dubai speeds up mega projects | The National

Snippet: Construction on Palm Jebel Ali is gathering pace as Dubai also ramps up investment in its public transport network, bringing two major strands of the emirate’s development into focus.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/30/from-islands-to-transport-infrastructure-dubai-speeds-up-mega-projects/

[2026-05-01 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: AP News

Title: Tips for money management if you want to buy a home

Snippet: (AP Illustration / Eva Malek)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/money-happens-personal-finance-housing-07bb8c160c5fbdebbec4ba454a2dbb8e

[2026-04-30 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Calinisan pushes for sweeping reforms, Anti-Hazing measures at PNPA

Snippet: THE National Police Commission (Napolcom) has taken decisive action to address the recent hazing incident at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), with Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan calling for urgent accountability and the implementation of sweeping institutional reforms to uphold the integrity of police training and leadership development. He also conducted an on-ground inspection of the PNPA premises to identify and assess areas where such incidents may occur.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/tmt-newswire/calinisanpushes-for-sweeping-reforms-anti-hazing-measures-atpnpa/2332908

[2026-04-30 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Cuba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cuba is running out of time. We need fuel now to save lives | Francisco Pichón

Snippet: With the US blockade cutting off oil, the island’s healthcare has been wrecked, access to clean water lost and babies put at risk

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/30/cuba-energy-crisis-us-blockade-fuel-humanitarian-disaster-healthcare-water

[2026-04-30 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai’s updated property visa rules to spur demand and attract overseas buyers | The National

Snippet: Dubai's latest updates to the property requirements for those seeking a two-year residency visa could spur demand and attract first-time buyers and investors to the affordable housing segment, analysts have said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/04/30/dubais-updated-property-visa-rules-to-spur-demand-and-attract-overseas-buyers/

[2026-04-30 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Americans are overcharged $150B per year for insurance, analysis finds

Snippet: Storm clouds form over a public park as thunderstorms approaches the region, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Plano, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/insurance-regulations-housing-costs-trump-affordability-0b70d9a4131a0772f2771b155400cd5a

[2026-04-30 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chief to attend ASEAN+3, ADB meetings in Uzbekistan

Snippet: SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol will attend a series of international gatherings and the annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, next week, his office said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260430008600320

[2026-04-30 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos inaugurates P1B irrigation project in Leyte

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday inaugurated the P1.1 billion irrigation project, a key infrastructure development expected to increase agricultural productivity in Leyte province.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/marcos-inaugurates-p1b-irrigation-project-in-leyte/2332405

[2026-04-30 16:55 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Racing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Tried to build the Taj Mahal with budget for a granny flat’: Demons’ Caulfield deadline revealed

Snippet: The head of the government-appointed trust that manages the site proposed for Melbourne Football Club’s Caulfield Racecourse development has criticised the Demons for wanting to build a “Taj Mahal” home base with a “budget for a granny flat”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/racing/tried-to-build-the-taj-mahal-with-budget-for-a-granny-flat-demons-caulfield-deadline-revealed-20260430-p5zsmv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: SA premier defends course development despite LIV Golf doubts

Snippet: A concept design of how the North Adelaide golf course will look after being redeveloped. (Supplied: SA government)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/sa-premier-says-redevelopment-justified-even-without-liv-golf/106624756

[2026-04-30 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chalmers does little to quell CGT debate as budget looms

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been out managing expectations ahead of the budget. (ABC News: Callum Flinn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/jim-chalmers-podcast-budget-capital-gains-tax-tim-wilson-housing/106612410

[2026-04-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Berlin And Hamburg Spend At Least €4 Billion On Housing Asylum Seekers Since 2022

Snippet: Two German cities, Berlin and Hamburg, have spent at least €4 billion to house migrants since 2022, with the cost of hotels proving to be especially high.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/berlin-and-hamburg-spend-least-eu4-billion-housing-asylum-seekers-2022

[2026-04-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [London] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labour is facing wipeout in its final stronghold. Why? It’s housing, housing, housing | Aditya Chakrabortty

Snippet: In the 1980s, Labour-controlled London built 52,000 council homes. During the Tony Blair decade, just 280. It’s brought this local-election catastrophe on itself

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/30/labour-wipeout-local-elections-london-housing

[2026-04-30 14:07 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka, Thailand strengthen education ties during ministerial visit

Snippet: Sri Lanka and Thailand have taken steps to strengthen cooperation in education and skills development during an official visit by Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987546/sri-lanka-thailand-strengthen-education-ties-during-ministerial-visit/

[2026-04-30 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: North Texas man who says he wasn't the shooter facing execution for 2008 fatal robbery

Snippet: The main entrance of the building housing the execution chamber at the Huntsville Unit of the Texas State Penitentiary is seen, Oct. 17, 2024, in Huntsville, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/texas-execution-james-broadnax-1427b794e520889aa69db36018be1ae0

[2026-04-30 13:49 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Sarytogan locks in European funds for Kazakh graphite push

Snippet: Sarytogan Graphite has bagged a fresh A$1.4 million cash injection courtesy of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to help drive the company’s massive Kazakh graphite project towards production.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/sarytogan-locks-in-european-funds-for-kazakh-graphite-push-20260430-p5zsn6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK's senior deputy gov. to attend ADB, ASEAN+3 meetings in Uzbekistan

Snippet: SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- Ryoo Sang-dai, senior deputy governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK), will attend the annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and gatherings of ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governors in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, next week, the central bank said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260430003700320

[2026-04-30 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Supreme Court sides with Nexon in trade secret dispute with Ironmace

Snippet: SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court's ruling that ordered game development company Ironmace Co. to pay 5.76 billion won (US$3.87 million) in damages to industry rival Nexon Co. for trade secret infringement.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260430005000315

[2026-04-30 10:35 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: WA renters paint grim picture as affordability ‘collapses’ across the state

Snippet: West Australian renters need a household income of nearly $130,000 a year to keep up with median rents and avoid housing stress, a new report has revealed.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-renters-paint-grim-picture-as-affordability-collapses-across-the-state-20260430-p5zsgr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Families going into debt just to survive as rental cost continues to surge

Snippet: Brett Henderson-Kileeg and his mother say they're going into debt just to survive. (ABC News: Cason Ho)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/rent-price-up-wa-median-affordable-housing/106618050

[2026-04-30 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Chalmers has signalled a negative gearing shake-up ahead of the budget. Here's what might change

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has spoken of the need to address "intergeneration fairness" in the upcoming federal budget. Source: AAP / Darren England

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/chalmers-signals-housing-tax-shake-up-ahead-of-budget-heres-what-might-change/rgzfmgvbk