[2026-02-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?New funding channelled into innovation, AI and intellectual property despite overall spending cuts and a drive to trim the civil service.

Snippet: New funding channelled into innovation, AI and intellectual property despite overall spending cuts and a drive to trim the civil service

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3344722/which-hong-kong-government-departments-get-budget-boosts-while-others-face-cuts

[2026-02-27 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US tax agency broke privacy law ‘approximately 42,695 times’, judge says

Snippet: A federal judge in the United States has ruled that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) broke the law by disclosing confidential taxpayer information “approximately 42,695 times” to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/27/us-tax-agency-broke-privacy-law-approximately-42695-times-judge-says

[2026-02-27 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tens of thousands of Budget Direct customers overcharged, ASIC alleges

Snippet: Topic:Consumer Protection

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/asic-sues-budget-direct-misconduct-allegations/106395196

[2026-02-27 09:52 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Virgin’s profit dented by post-administration tax bill

Snippet: February 27, 2026 09:52 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/virgins-profit-dented-by-post-administration-tax-bill/

[2026-02-27 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Anchorage School Board approves ‘severe’ budget with hundreds of staff layoffs and 3 school closures

Snippet: The Anchorage School Board has approved deep reductions to the district’s budget. At a meeting Tuesday night, the board voted to cut more than 500 staff, including over 300 teachers. They also opted to close three elementary schools in order to preserve some programs and teachers.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/campbell-stem-schools-pat-higgins-jim-anderson-anchorage-6a90a52c25a04830209cb1b70465bb78

[2026-02-27 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After years of ‘at-all-costs’ growth, China wants cadres to ditch GDP obsessionFive-month campaign seen prioritising social welfare and long-term sustainability over economic expansion, with debt, fraud and vanity projects in crosshairs.

Snippet: Five-month campaign seen prioritising social welfare and long-term sustainability over economic expansion, with debt, fraud and vanity projects in crosshairs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344723/china-shifts-cadre-appraisal-metrics-away-pure-gdp-growth-resetting-mindsets

[2026-02-27 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Hong Kong’s budget surplus masks mounting structural deficit

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/hong-kongs-budget-surplus-masks-mounting-structural-deficit/

[2026-02-27 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tariff turbulence - DailyNews

Snippet: Infuriated over the Supreme Court decision to struck down his unilateral taxes on imports, US President Donald Trump has announced a new 10 percent tax with immediate effect. He has imposed through a different law and and threatened that will be raised to 15 percent.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/features/958571/tariff-turbulence-2/

[2026-02-27 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB records growth and strengthened balance sheet in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: HNB Group delivered strong performance in 2025, with Group Profit After Tax (PAT) reaching Rs 49.8 Bn, reflecting the continued progress. The Bank’s PAT stood at Rs 45.4 Bn, supported by robust balance sheet expansion and sustained improvements in asset quality.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/business/958441/hnb-records-growth-and-strengthened-balance-sheet-in-2025/

[2026-02-27 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank achieves historic LKR 40.2 Bn profit; group assets surge to surpass record LKR 4.0 trillion milestone - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Bank has announced the strongest financial performance in its history for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting an all-time high standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 40.2 billion.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/business/958462/peoples-bank-achieves-historic-lkr-40-2-bn-profit-group-assets-surge-to-surpass-record-lkr-4-0-trillion-milestone/

[2026-02-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bank of Ceylon records Rs. 120.8 Bn Profit Before Tax in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Bank of Ceylon (BOC) concluded the financial year ended 31st December 2025 with a landmark performance, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76.0 billion, 18% increase over the previous year, while Profit Before Tax (PBT) reached Rs. 120.8 billion. Beyond financial growth, this year marked a pivotal shift towards sustainable and inclusive banking, with strategic initiatives in green finance, social development, and digital innovation driving both economic and environmental impact.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/business/958415/bank-of-ceylon-records-rs-120-8-bn-profit-before-tax-in-2025/

[2026-02-27 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Rising tide of new voters forcing a tax rethink on property

Snippet: Australian real estate prices are now among the highest in the world. (ABC News: Ian Cutmore)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/australias-lax-property-tax-has-created-a-class-system/106391788

[2026-02-27 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ghana's cocoa crisis deepens as buyers owe banks $750 Million

Snippet: Ghana's licensed cocoa buyers are staggering under up to $750 million in debt to banks, the Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association revealed Thursday, as delayed payments from regulator Cocobod and falling global prices squeeze the sector supplying half the world's cocoa.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/26/ghanas-cocoa-crisis-deepens-as-buyers-owe-banks-750-million/

[2026-02-27 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Gold For Me Is A Savings Product": Rick Rule On Debt, Oil Cycles, & Uranium's Political Reversal

Snippet: Last night’s discussion featuring Rick Rule, Bill Fleckenstein, and Erik Townsend covered the macro landscape from hard assets to energy markets and nuclear policy.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/gold-me-savings-product-rick-rule-debt-oil-cycles-and-uraniums-political-reversal

[2026-02-27 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos backs 3% cap for contingency funds

Snippet: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed support for the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) proposal to cap unprogrammed appropriations (UAs) at 3 percent of the national budget, Malacañang said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/news/national/marcos-backs-3-cap-for-contingency-funds/2286178

[2026-02-27 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Flydubai bullish on travel demand this year despite dip in 2025 post-tax profit

Snippet: Flydubai expects a strong performance in 2026 as travel demand remains high, despite the airline recording a 13.6 per cent drop in its post-tax profit last year as it invested heavily in the business.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/02/26/flydubai-bullish-on-travel-demand-this-year-despite-dip-in-2025-post-tax-profit/

[2026-02-26 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: SSS state pension fund breaches P1Tr, reaches 'historic' P142.970B net income

Snippet: Finance Secretary Frederick Go, chairman of the Social Security Commission which overseas the Social Security System, announces in a press briefing at its central office in Quezon City on Feb. 26, 2026 that the state-run pension fund breaches P1 trillion while its net income reaches a 'historic high' of P142.970 billion in 2025.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/videos/watch-sss-state-pension-fund-breaches-p1tr-reaches-historic-p142970b-net-income/2285847

[2026-02-26 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Jordan: Unrwa salary cuts raise fear of agency’s ‘dismantling’

Snippet: It was not an easy decision for Manal* to remove her two children from Unrwa’s health insurance. But it was a necessary one. Faced with a widening hole in her family’s budget, the English teacher at an Unrwa school in Jordan made a stark calculation: cut health cover or sink deeper into debt.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/unrwa-salary-cuts-jordan-spark-fears-agencys-dismantling

[2026-02-26 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia’s Regions Post Largest-Ever Budget Deficit in 2025

Snippet: Russia’s regions went on a splurge last year, running a record combined budget deficit of around 1.48 trillion rubles ($19.22 billion) as spending continued to outpace revenue growth, the Kommersant business newspaper reported Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/26/russias-regions-post-largest-ever-budget-deficit-in-2025-a92053

[2026-02-26 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers rush to showrooms as EV tax breaks end, ‘quotas’ sell for HK$60,000EV car dealer says sales surged seventeenfold across 12 stores on Wednesday, jumping from daily average of 20 cars to about 340 by morning.

Snippet: EV car dealer says sales surged seventeenfold across 12 stores on Wednesday, jumping from daily average of 20 cars to about 340 by morning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344754/hongkongers-rush-showrooms-ev-tax-breaks-end-quotas-sell-hk60000

[2026-02-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fok welcomes ‘inspiring’ budget, says Asian Games will be part of funding review

Snippet: Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says September’s multi-sport Games in Japan will provide ideal opportunity to look into support for athletes and teams

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3344744/fok-welcomes-inspiring-budget-says-asian-games-will-be-part-hk12bn-funding-review

[2026-02-26 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: ‘Tax the Jews’ replaces 'tax the rich' chants at San Francisco event, mayor says

Snippet: At a political event in San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon, individuals present chanting “tax the rich” switched their chant to “tax the Jews,” San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie stated.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-888084

[2026-02-26 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI committee can help Hong Kong start-ups ‘tackle legal, geopolitical hurdles’Experts say committee proposed in the latest budget needs diverse panel of voices and be ‘action-driven’ to adapt to fast-moving industry.

Snippet: Experts say committee proposed in the latest budget needs diverse panel of voices and be ‘action-driven’ to adapt to fast-moving industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344748/ai-committee-can-help-hong-kong-start-ups-tackle-legal-geopolitical-hurdles

[2026-02-26 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore budget surplus: poor ‘fiscal marksmanship’ or prudent forecast?MPs have questioned whether the GST rise was necessary after the government projected a US$12 billion surplus in the current financial year.

Snippet: MPs have questioned whether the GST rise was necessary after the government projected a US$12 billion surplus in the current financial year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3344736/singapore-budget-surplus-poor-fiscal-marksmanship-or-prudent-forecast

[2026-02-26 19:32 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Takaichi eyes aid program for 'ice age' generation by March

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed eagerness Thursday to compile a support program for the so-called employment ice age generation within fiscal 2025, which ends on March 31.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/26/japan/japan-pm-ice-age-worker-support-measures/

[2026-02-26 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SKC to raise W1tr for glass substrates, debt reduction

Snippet: SKC said Thursday it will raise about 1 trillion won ($750 million) through a rights offering to accelerate growth in future businesses and improve its financial health.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683364

[2026-02-26 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions

Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to China continues with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City on Thursday, a symbolic stop during talks focused on trade and global tensions. Merz said Germany and Europe want a partnership with China that is balanced and reliable. His visit comes as Beijing looks for allies against renewed US tariffs.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/26/merz-tours-forbidden-city-during-key-china-trade-discussions/

[2026-02-26 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Economy | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Breaking down the key figures in Hong Kong 2026-27 budgetA deep dive into the data from Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan’s latest budget announcement, looking at the government’s growing revenue and increasing investment in infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy

[2026-02-26 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) KEPCO's 2025 net spikes 141.2 pct to 8.73 tln won amid efforts to improve fiscal health

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 7, 9)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260226009552320

[2026-02-26 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) KEPCO's 2025 net spikes 141.2 pct to 8.73 tln won amid efforts to improve fiscal health

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES throughout with more info; ADDS photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260226009551320

[2026-02-26 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China sees rise in Chinese New Year travel, but per capita spending remains flat

Snippet: The country logged a record 596 million domestic trips over the extended holiday, but consumers are still reluctant to loosen their purse strings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344699/china-sees-rise-chinese-new-year-travel-capita-spending-remains-flat

[2026-02-26 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Long-term gains worthwhile, Paul Chan says amid budget sweetener complaints

Snippet: ‘I am disappointed that giving out money or consumption vouchers has fallen off the radar,’ resident says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344698/long-term-gains-worthwhile-paul-chan-says-hongkongers-slam-lack-budget-sweeteners

[2026-02-26 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong budget: everything you need to know from tax breaks to a big bet on AIFinancial Secretary Paul Chan unveiled a slew of initiatives in his annual budget address, ranging from relief measures to spending big on AI.

Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan unveiled a slew of initiatives in his annual budget address, ranging from relief measures to spending big on AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344674/hong-kong-budget-everything-you-need-know-tax-breaks-big-bet-ai

[2026-02-26 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: GSIS posts P344B total income in 2025 as assets near P2 trillion

Snippet: THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) closed 2025 with total assets of P1.96 trillion, up 8.2 percent from the previous year, placing the state pension fund within striking distance of the P2 trillion threshold.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/tmt-newswire/gsis-posts-p344b-total-income-in-2025-as-assets-near-p2-trillion/2285518

[2026-02-26 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over poker winnings

Snippet: Tom Goldstein, who writes SCOTUSblog.com, poses for a photograph in front of the Supreme Court, Oct. 31, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/thomas-goldstein-supreme-court-blog-tax-evasion-f9ef42db6375c5fb2be60c3f6c2198fd

[2026-02-26 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong 2026-27 budget: ‘Symphony of Lights’ to go dark under tourism revamp

Snippet: Tourism Board to launch light festivals ‘across various locations at different times of year to replace A Symphony of Lights,’ Paul Chan says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344644/hong-kong-2026-27-budget-symphony-lights-go-dark-under-tourism-revamp

[2026-02-26 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea stresses its submarine production capabilities; Canada pledges 'fair' procurement process

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- Top South Korean officials on Wednesday highlighted the Asian country's "cutting-edge" technologies and capabilities to deliver submarines "on time" and "on budget" as their Canadian counterparts pledged to have a "fair" process for its high-profile project to procure next-generation submarines.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260226004000315

[2026-02-26 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students

Snippet: When most people think about the quintessential student experience, they may conjure up images of late night parties, early morning lectures and spending time in the student union bar between classes.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp85jd321p5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Budget reveal: government turns matchmaker with stronger hand in shaping economyThis year’s budget and clear adoption of national goals show Hong Kong government playing a greater role in the economy.

Snippet: This year’s budget and clear adoption of national goals show Hong Kong government playing a greater role in the economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344650/budget-reveal-government-turns-matchmaker-stronger-hand-shaping-economy

[2026-02-26 10:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: IMF sees 'buoyant' US economy accelerating this year but warns of risks from tariffs, rising debt

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — A “buoyant’’ U.S. economy is poised to see accelerated growth and lower unemployment this year. But big federal budget debts ”represent a growing stability risk,’' the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/economy-imf-debt-inflation-gdp-a24bc87a8fc1447e84fa1e6366202fd8

[2026-02-26 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Budget sets Hong Kong up for its next phase of growth

Snippet: The city’s improving economy and public finances have enabled a raft of tax allowances and concessions, but a volatile global environment means sustaining fiscal discipline remains critical

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344630/budget-sets-hong-kong-its-next-phase-growth

[2026-02-26 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Renuncian polémico fiscal general y defensor del Pueblo de Venezuela

Snippet: CARACAS (AP) — El polémico fiscal general de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, un cercano aliado del depuesto presidente Nicolás Maduro que ha sido blanco de constantes críticas de opositores y organizaciones de derechos humanos, renunció al cargo, anunció el miércoles la Asamblea Nacional, de abrumadora mayoría oficialista.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-renuncia-fiscal-general-maduro-7751301e6aff92a4af5be07ad230c4f2

[2026-02-26 08:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: South Africa's debt stabilises for first time in 17 years

Snippet: South Africa's debt burden is stabilising for the first time in nearly two decades, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced Wednesday, as Africa's most developed economy shows cautious signs of recovery and pledges increased spending on security.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/25/south-africas-debt-stabilises-for-first-time-in-17-years/

[2026-02-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Abetz to consider slashing high-earner public servant retirement payments

Snippet: This year will be Eric Abetz's first major budget after only small tweaks post-election last year. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-26/tasmanian-government-considers-superannuation-liabilities-cut/106386722

[2026-02-26 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What California’s planned power outages are costing schools: darkness, disruption and debt

Snippet: One windy morning in December 2024, teachers at Orange Vista High School rushed students into a line that stretched to the street. Southern California Edison had cut the power for parts of Riverside County to prevent its equipment from sparking a fire.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/schools-ford-motor-co-utilities-california-aa3edc0fa5e1520ddc2fc2155bf56961

[2026-02-26 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NDB reports all-time high earnings doubles PAT on normalised basis - DailyNews

Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) announced its results for the financial year ended December 31, 2025 to the Colombo Stock Exchange recently. Full year results tabled by the Bank showcase a strong growth across all business lines with Net Banking Revenue increasing by a 45.2% on a comparable basis. Like most other peers, the Bank’s 2024 financial performance was positively impacted following the successful conclusion of the ISB debt restructure with a one-off impact on interest income, fee income and

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/26/business/957751/ndb-reports-all-time-high-earnings-doubles-pat-on-normalised-basis/

[2026-02-26 06:41 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: News live: Australian government evacuates families of diplomats as tensions rise in Middle East

Snippet: Embassies in Tel Aviv and Beirut remain open but Dfat warns situation is ‘unpredictable’. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/feb/26/dfat-middle-east-evacuation-syria-isis-families-wives-children-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-budget-cost-of-living-capital-gains-tax-reform-ntwnfb

[2026-02-26 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How much compromise is too much? Labor's capital gains conundrum

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-26/labors-capital-gains-tax-conundrum/106388456

[2026-02-26 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Outside groups' spending has Senate primary in Texas shattering records

Snippet: Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, speaks to supporters during a campaign stop, in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/senate-texas-talarico-crockett-cornyn-paxton-e41d41fd66a43bf638b69f702e77faa3

[2026-02-26 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Why pouring billions into the Israel Police has made Israelis less safe - opinion

Snippet: In any private business, if you doubled the budget and got a decrease in output, the CEO would be fired. In the Israel Police and justice system, it’s exactly the opposite: failure is the engine for requesting more budgets.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887879