[2026-07-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Meg Tuszynski & Matthew D. Mitchell] Best response to economic shocks

Snippet: The big forces bearing down on state economies in 2026 — trade uncertainty, stubborn inflation, swelling national debt, rippling AI disruptions — mostly emanate from Washington and boardrooms, not state capitols. No governor sets tariff schedules. None votes on the federal budget, steers interest rates or decides how tech reshuffles local labor markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10815358

[2026-07-22 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Republicans prepare early government funding bill to avoid election season shutdown

Snippet: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and GOP leaders depart after meeting with reporters as he tries to advance a spending package for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump’s push for strict new voter ID requirements, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (AP Photo/J.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/congress-budget-shutdown-house-a808a5428729a70cdc0250ab0a35611a

[2026-07-22 05:06 UTC+10:00] [Money / Investing] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Investors could be $600k worse off when buying new builds

Snippet: Property investors rushing to negatively gear new build homes in light of the looming budget changes have been warned they could be making a huge mistake, with modelling suggesting buyers of older, established homes will be far better off.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/money/investing/investors-could-be-600k-worse-off-when-buying-new-builds-20260721-p60h30.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Gatto tax’: How plastering company payments to underworld figure hurt buyers

Snippet: Victorian apartment buyers are forking out a “Gatto tax” as plastering, precast and other businesses allegedly pay gangland figure Mick Gatto for CFMEU-backed, privileged access to the state’s high-rise housing sector.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/gatto-tax-how-plastering-company-payments-to-underworld-figure-hurt-buyers-20260721-p60h2n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-22 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Families can save up to $2,500 on back-to-school shopping in these states thanks to upcoming tax-free holidays

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/21/lifestyle/states-with-tax-free-holidays-can-save-up-to-2500-on-school-supplies/

[2026-07-22 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gen Z is going broke on group tabs and trips because they’re too afraid to ask friends to pay back: report

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/21/lifestyle/gen-z-going-into-debt-losing-friends-to-avoid-asking-for-repayment-report/

[2026-07-22 03:22 UTC+10:00] [Andy Burnham] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Where will Andy Burnham find the money to fund his spending pledges?

Snippet: The new PM is already under pressure to explain how he will pay for his ambitious plans to remake Britain

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/21/andy-burnham-spending-pledges

[2026-07-22 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Prosecutors to explain VP's bank, tax records

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/22/news/national/prosecutors-to-explain-vps-bank-tax-records/2388713

[2026-07-22 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Google quadruples Miami office space as Larry Page, Sergey Brin flee Calif. ahead of billionaire tax: report

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/21/business/google-quadruples-miami-office-space-as-larry-page-sergey-brin-flee-calif-ahead-of-billionaire-tax-report/

[2026-07-22 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: OpenAI, Anthropic boost lobbying as legacy tech and defense spending slips

Snippet: OpenAI and Anthropic increased their federal lobbying spending to record levels in the second quarter of 2026 as the artificial intelligence industry poured millions into influencing Washington ahead of the midterm elections and ahead of their highly anticipated IPOs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/openai-anthropic-ai-lobbying-spending-q2-2026.html

[2026-07-22 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pentagon set to face budget shortfall in weeks if Congress fails to cough up $67B: report

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/21/us-news/pentagon-set-to-face-budget-shortfall-in-weeks-if-congress-fails-to-cough-up-67b-report/

[2026-07-22 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DICT wants P2.7B budget for 2027

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/22/business/top-business/dict-wants-p27b-budget-for-2027/2388728

[2026-07-21 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia further cuts budget of president’s free meals scheme

Snippet: More cuts are possible to the original US$15 billion initiative, officials say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3361366/indonesia-further-cuts-budget-presidents-free-meals-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-21 22:10 UTC+10:00] [NNA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia further cuts budget of president’s free meals scheme

Snippet: More cuts are possible to the original US$15 billion initiative, officials say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3361366/indonesia-further-cuts-budget-presidents-free-meals-scheme

[2026-07-21 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Domino's US Sale Growth Hits Five-Quarter Low As Budget Diners Pull Back

Snippet: Domino's Pizza posted its softest US comparable-sales growth in five quarters as inflation and the national average price for regular gasoline above $4 a gallon pressured working-poor consumers.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/dominos-us-sale-growth-hits-five-quarter-low-budget-diners-pull-back

[2026-07-21 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Big-spending Paris FC adds Mali forward Lassine Sinayoko

Snippet: Auxerre’s Lassine Sinayoko, left, celebrates with Auxerre’s Nuno da Costa after scoring his side’s opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Auxerre and Paris Saint Germain, at the Abbe Deschamps stadium in Auxerre, central France, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/french-soccer-paris-sinayoko-rosenior-ad34e3e3c18deab0db31ed15279e4a82

[2026-07-21 21:07 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Canada ready to ‘intensify’ trade talks as Trump orders new tariffs – US politics live

Snippet: PM Mark Carney says Canada has made proposals to resolve dispute as tariffs are due to be imposed on wide range of goods

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/21/donald-trump-tariffs-canada-mark-carney-lebanon-republicans-gop-spending-bill-latest-news-updates

[2026-07-21 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Democrats' Financial Situation Appears To Be Worse Than Previously Known

Snippet: The Democratic Party's money problems have been an open secret for months. Federal Election Commission filings from around six months ago showed the Democratic National Committee entering the final stretch of last year with barely $12 million in its campaign account and nearly $16 million in debt, most of it stemming from a loan the committee took out the previous month.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/democrats-financial-situation-appears-be-worse-previously-known

[2026-07-21 19:46 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Treasury boss pulls cabinet secrecy veil over LNP’s $6.8b savings plan

Snippet: Queensland’s top treasury official says cabinet confidentiality restricts him from outlining how the Crisafulli government could have met its plan to fund $6.8 billion in election promises amid an ongoing increase in consultant and contractor spending.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/queensland/treasury-boss-pulls-cabinet-secrecy-veil-over-lnp-s-6-8b-savings-plan-20260721-p60h9y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-21 19:26 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: Landbank, Visa launch government credit card with spending controls

Snippet: CREDIT CARD. Visa Philippines country manager Jeffrey Navarro (4th from left), Landbank executive vice president Marilou Villafranca (5th from right), and first vice president Kristine Marie Cuevas (4th from right) pose with other representatives of various government agencies.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/landbank-visa-launch-government-credit-card-spending-controls/

[2026-07-21 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China intensifies cross-border tax scrutiny as Beijing warns against offshore dodging

Snippet: Major financial outlets blast offshore shell structures after case involving the Hong Kong entity of a mainland social media platform

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3361322/china-intensifies-cross-border-tax-scrutiny-beijing-warns-against-offshore-dodging?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-21 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Nasdaq] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China intensifies cross-border tax scrutiny as Beijing warns against offshore dodging

Snippet: Major financial outlets blast offshore shell structures after case involving the Hong Kong entity of a mainland social media platform

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3361322/china-intensifies-cross-border-tax-scrutiny-beijing-warns-against-offshore-dodging

[2026-07-21 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Takaichi's new economic blueprint for Japan: 4 things to know

Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the House of Councillors budget committee in Tokyo on June 22. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/takaichi-s-new-economic-blueprint-for-japan-4-things-to-know

[2026-07-21 15:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea seeks to expand pension credit for second child to 15 months

Snippet: The Ministry of Health and Welfare on Tuesday proposed increasing the National Pension childbirth credit for parents with a second child to 15 months as part of its policy agenda for the second half of 2026.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10815122

[2026-07-21 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices

Snippet: A government ends and a new government begins, determined to make a splash with its early policy announcements.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24mnnnd18do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-21 14:07 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Investors returning after budget blow to housing breaks

Snippet: July 21, 2026 14:07 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/investors-returning-after-budget-blow-to-housing-breaks/

[2026-07-21 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt., ruling party agree to strategically reinvest fund into youth, regional development

Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party and the government agreed Tuesday to use additional tax revenue to invest in young generations and regional development under next year's budget plan.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10814913

[2026-07-21 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't, ruling party agree to strategically reinvest fund into youth, regional development

Snippet: SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government agreed Tuesday to use additional tax revenue to invest in young generations and regional development under next year's budget plan.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260721004900315

[2026-07-21 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California’s public sector unions are trying to undo pension reform

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/20/opinion/californias-public-sector-unions-try-to-undo-pension-reform/

[2026-07-21 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Prosecution eyes ‘whale of evidence’ from Duterte bank records after impeachment court subpoenas

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives prosecution panel on Tuesday said it was now focused on securing the “whale of evidence” after the Senate impeachment court approved subpoenas for the release of bank and tax records if Vice President Sara Duterte and husband, Manases Carpio.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/21/news/prosecution-eyes-whale-of-evidence-from-duterte-bank-records-after-impeachment-court-subpoenas/2388048

[2026-07-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai beats GDP estimates with 5.6% growth – but two-speed recovery persists

Snippet: Official data points to a resilient tech-led rebound even as prominent economists warn household spending remains stubbornly cautious

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361205/shanghai-beats-gdp-estimates-56-growth-two-speed-recovery-persists?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [K-shaped] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai beats GDP estimates with 5.6% growth – but two-speed recovery persists

Snippet: Official data points to a resilient tech-led rebound even as prominent economists warn household spending remains stubbornly cautious

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361205/shanghai-beats-gdp-estimates-56-growth-two-speed-recovery-persists

[2026-07-21 10:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fifa effect: Hong Kong developers bet on sport fever to keep shoppers spending

Snippet: Neighbourhood malls to host year-round events encouraging consumers to open their wallets after World Cup mania delivers double-digit gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/spending/article/3361271/fifa-effect-hong-kong-developers-bet-sport-fever-keep-shoppers-spending?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-21 10:56 UTC+10:00] [Natixis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fifa effect: Hong Kong developers bet on sport fever to keep shoppers spending

Snippet: Neighbourhood malls to host year-round events encouraging consumers to open their wallets after World Cup mania delivers double-digit gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/spending/article/3361271/fifa-effect-hong-kong-developers-bet-sport-fever-keep-shoppers-spending

[2026-07-21 10:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt budget releases slow

Snippet: THE pace of government budget releases slowed as of June, with spending seen to have shifted toward a more measured rollout.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/21/business/top-business/govt-budget-releases-slow/2388034

[2026-07-21 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japanese self-driving truck venture T2 raises $30m

Snippet: T2 seeks to commercialize Level 4 long-haul autonomous truck driving as early as fiscal 2027. (T2)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/startups/japanese-self-driving-truck-venture-t2-raises-30m

[2026-07-21 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Chancellor Healey will be under pressure to deliver for armed forces

Snippet: In his previous role as defence secretary, Healey was vocal in his support of increased military spending

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjej92vgxkvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-21 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: ‘Real desire’: gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

Snippet: July 21, 2026 05:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/real-desire-gas-tax-on-the-cards-at-labor-conference/

[2026-07-21 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Defense prepared for subpoena ruling, says game plan already in place

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said it had already prepared a "game plan" ahead of the Senate impeachment court's decision to subpoena the Vice President's financial and tax records, insisting the ruling would not derail the impeachment trial.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/21/news/national/defense-prepared-for-subpoena-ruling-says-game-plan-already-in-place/2387902

[2026-07-21 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Five US tech giants' hidden debts soar to $1.65tn on opaque AI funding

Snippet: A Meta data center in the state of Georgia. The company's off-balance-sheet debt is about $420 billion, nearly triple its transparent debt. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/five-us-tech-giants-hidden-debts-soar-to-1.65tn-on-opaque-ai-funding

[2026-07-21 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Defense prepared for subpoena ruling, says game plan already in place

Snippet: The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said it had already prepared a "game plan" ahead of the Senate impeachment court's decision to subpoena the Vice President's financial and tax records, insisting the ruling would not derail the impeachment trial.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/21/videos/watch-defense-prepared-for-subpoena-ruling-says-game-plan-already-in-place/2387871

[2026-07-21 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Twist in California city’s plot for new grocery store tax that would send prices rocketing

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/20/business/san-francisco-shifts-focus-from-grocery-store-tax-to-access-incentive/

[2026-07-21 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Gas Prices Cross Politically Sensitive $4 Level Closely Watched By Trump

Snippet: The U.S. national average for a gallon of regular 87-octane gasoline has climbed back above the politically sensitive $4 threshold as U.S. military forces and Tehran enter a ninth day of tit-for-tat strikes. This level is significant because it is where fuel costs begin to alter spending and driving behavior among working-poor households, while also weighing more broadly on consumer sentiment, making it a key pressure point closely watched by the Trump administration ahead of the midterm election cycle.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/us-gas-prices-cross-politically-sensitive-4-level-closely-watched-trump

[2026-07-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Labor party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Manufacturing union says Australia’s tax system is ‘rigged’ in bold manifesto ahead of Labor conference

Snippet: AMWU calls for wealth and inheritance taxes, free education and more revenue from gas companies as it outlines ‘working-class agenda’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/21/manufacturing-union-says-australias-tax-system-is-rigged-in-bold-manifesto-ahead-of-labor-conference

[2026-07-21 00:17 UTC+10:00] [Avengers: Doomsday] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Avengers: Doomsday trailer reveals star-packed Marvel adventure

Snippet: The first full look at the big-budget December tentpole features returning heroes such as Chris Hemsworth, Patrick Stewart, Florence Pugh and Chris Evans

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/20/avengers-doomsday-trailer

[2026-07-21 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Can Andy Burnham keep his promise to make Britain's political scene more united? | The National

Snippet: Andy Burnham is not lacking in advice as he takes over as UK prime minister. Tax, technology and team building have all featured heavily in the commentary around his “last-chance” reboot of the Labour government. It is a last chance because for a decade there has been a churn of leaders but little to no leadership.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/07/20/uk-andy-burnham-keir-starmer-labour-party/

[2026-07-20 23:18 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ruling on financial records anticipated, but not a setback – Sara Duterte camp

Snippet: VEEP. Vice President Sara Duterte during the 89th Araw ng Dabaw in March 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-defense-reaction-impeachment-court-ruling-bank-tax-records/

[2026-07-20 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Budget improves by billions, but petrol pain about to grow

Snippet: Billions of dollars have been wiped from the budget deficit and government debt thanks to the ongoing strength of commodity prices and the nation’s jobs market, but consumers face more pain as the war against Iran risks a fresh spike in petrol prices beyond $2 a litre.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/budget-improves-by-billions-but-petrol-pain-about-to-grow-20260720-p60gsb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-20 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Mockbuster review – how to survive the nightmare of directing a terrible low-budget horror film

Snippet: Struggling to make it in Australia, aspiring director Anthony Frith cold-calls the team behind Sharknado and bites off more than he can chew in this making-of documentary

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/20/mockbuster-review-how-to-survive-the-nightmare-of-directing-a-terrible-low-budget-horror-film

[2026-07-20 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Here’s an easy way for cash-squeezed Mamdani to save on DOE’s monster budget

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/20/opinion/heres-an-easy-way-for-cash-squeezed-mamdani-to-trim-does-monster-budget/