[2026-05-29 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Scott Bessent mocks Gavin Newsom’s tax on Trump’s government weaponization fund with brutal five-word put-down

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/us-news/scott-bessent-mocks-gavin-newsoms-tax-on-trumps-government-weaponization-fund/

[2026-05-29 09:47 UTC+10:00] [Tax] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Yes, young Australians will feel the budget changes more acutely. But the risk is that they don’t go far enough | Intifar Chowdhury

Snippet: Housing is as much a supply problem as it is a tax one. Until more homes are built, changing tax settings will only go so far

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/29/young-australians-federal-budget-changes-impact

[2026-05-29 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Mamdani Turns To DOGE-Style Playbook After Tax-The-Rich Plan Stalls

Snippet: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stolen the government-efficiency playbook from Elon Musk and President Trump's DOGE, repackaging it as the "Commission on Government Efficiency." This comes as the far-left mayor is grappling with a large budget deficit.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/mamdani-turns-doge-style-playbook-after-tax-rich-plans-stalls

[2026-05-29 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Death toll from US boat strikes in Latin America rises to 199

Snippet: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on defense hearing on the budget request for the Department of Defense, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/boat-strikes-survivors-death-toll-drug-trafficking-d0c0e7e5493322cbffe10a3e020d3ba0

[2026-05-29 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Nigeria seeks stronger democratic cooperation, deeper economic ties with S. Korea: FM

Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Nigeria is seeking stronger cooperation with South Korea on democratic governance and civil service institutions while also pursuing expanded economic ties and the revival of a suspended bilateral tax agreement, the country's top diplomat has said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260527007700315

[2026-05-29 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California voters back billionaire tax despite warnings it could trigger economic catastrophe: new poll

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/us-news/proposed-billionaire-tax-backed-by-majority-of-california-voters/

[2026-05-29 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Brazil prosecutors continue gang crackdown with public security in the spotlight

Snippet: RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian prosecutors on Thursday launched a mega-operation to dismantle fraud, money laundering and tax evasion, in the latest phase of an investigation targeting criminal gangs.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brazil-crime-money-laundering-acdda80e981188177be806a1e8776c26

[2026-05-29 06:29 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: Asio warn politicians that EVs could be bugged; flood warnings after wild weather

Snippet: Spy agency says politicians and public servants ‘should be conscious of the things that they are discussing’ in internet-connected cars. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/29/australia-news-live-senate-estimates-capital-gains-tax-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-housing-weather-floods-ntwnfb

[2026-05-29 06:29 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Rents to jump 350 per cent under budget measures, modelling shows

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/real-estate-bodies-say-federal-budget-will-increase-rent/fb13f81a-2699-4226-842e-f77544235f5e

[2026-05-29 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Okta jumps 8%, tops first-quarter results on agentic AI demand

Snippet: Okta beat Wall Street's fiscal first-quarter estimates after the bell on Thursday as demand for identity security tools spikes with the onslaught of agentic artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/okta-okta-earnings-q1-2027.html

[2026-05-29 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ohio suspends tax break for data centers needed to power AI

Snippet: Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, arrives to an event at the National Governors Association Winter Meeting on Feb. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-data-centers-taxes-tech-ohio-4d56561a14f9b0d00553001e8c2757a3

[2026-05-29 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How tax rules benefit top earners by $700,000 but median earners by $5,700

Snippet: Fri 29 May 2026 at 4:45am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-29/top-income-earners-would-pay-400-000-more-tax-in-labor-proposal/106734630

[2026-05-29 04:00 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: New Latvian PM pledges to beef up air defenses

Snippet: Latvia’s parliament on Thursday voted to appoint businessman-turned-politician Andris Kulbergs as the new prime minister, with his first priority being security and anti-drone measures.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/andris-kulbergs-latvia-prime-minister-drone-crisis-defense/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-29 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: House draft of 2027 U.S. defense bill reinforces language on maintaining USFK troop levels

Snippet: WASHINGTON, May 28 (Yonhap) -- A House draft of a U.S. defense policy bill for fiscal year 2027 contains language tightening restrictions on the use of funds to reduce the number of American troops stationed in South Korea, its text showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529000300315

[2026-05-29 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Florida Governor Calls For Special Session To Eliminate Property Tax For Homeowners

Snippet: Authored by Jacki Thrapp via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/florida-governor-calls-special-session-eliminate-property-tax-homeowners

[2026-05-29 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: New York’s long-delayed $269B budget finally passes legislature

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/us-news/new-yorks-long-delayed-269b-budget-finally-passes-legislature/

[2026-05-29 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: What Day Does ‘The Chi’ Come On? Here’s When The Next New Episode of ‘The Chi’ Season 8 Premieres

Snippet: We’re going to be spending a lot of time on Paramount+ this weekend. Not only has Scream 7 just landed on the streamer, but we’ll also be watching new episodes of Dutton Ranch and Criminal Minds: Evolution. Plus, this writer may or may not be rewatching old episodes of Laguna Beach before bed.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/05/28/what-day-does-the-chi-come-on-the-chi-season-8-episode-2-release-date/

[2026-05-29 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: N. Zealand to spend over $2B on defense

Snippet: WELLINGTON — New Zealand’s government will boost defense spending by 9 percent, according to its 2026 budget unveiled on Thursday, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis saying the country faced its “most adverse” security environment in eight decades.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/29/world/asia-oceania/n-zealand-to-spend-over-2b-on-defense/2353856

[2026-05-29 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ​Foreign visitor spending drop weighs on PH tourism

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/29/business/top-business/foreign-visitor-spending-drop-weighs-on-ph-tourism/2353544

[2026-05-29 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Bank Of Canada Warns Markets More Vulnerable To Sharp Correction Due To AI Concentration, Basis Trades

Snippet: The Bank of Canada said the global financial system has functioned (surprisingly) well through recent global shocks, but underscored the risk of a sharp asset price correction as well as vulnerabilities related to the role hedge funds are playing in debt markets.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bank-canada-warns-markets-more-vulnerable-sharp-correction-due-ai-concentration-basis

[2026-05-29 01:53 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Politico

Title: EU forecasts €13B budget return from new gambling tax

Snippet: A new EU tax on online gambling could generate €13.3 billion in fresh revenue for the bloc’s next seven-year budget, the European Commission forecast in a document seen by POLITICO.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-forecasts-e13b-budget-return-from-new-gambling-tax/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-29 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Newsom Vows 100% Tax On Trump "Anti-Weaponization Fund" Payouts

Snippet: Authored by AG News Staff via American Greatness,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/newsom-vows-100-percent-tax-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-payouts

[2026-05-29 01:06 UTC+10:00] [Brussels bubble] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Brussels moves to take control of its poorest municipality

Snippet: Brussels’ regional government on Thursday announced it would move to place the municipality of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, which borders the EU district, under mandatory supervision citing a dire budgetary state and systemic dysfunction.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-government-supervise-saint-josse-over-budget-governance-crisis/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Newsroom Edition: Why a ‘teal party’ could backfire – podcast

Snippet: The rise of One Nation continues to drive a realignment on the right of Australian politics. This week, we saw signs of a possible shift in the progressive centre. A handful of independent parliamentarians have spoken up about the possibility for a new teal-tinged party. It comes as the government pushes ahead with budget reform in the wake of worsening poll numbers for the prime minister, and Tony Abbott is set to be crowned as the next president of the

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/may/28/newsroom-edition-why-a-teal-party-could-backfire-full-story-podcast

[2026-05-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Tax] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: High stakes: who’s leading the fight against Labor’s CGT reform – and what’s in it for them?

Snippet: Tax critics turn to AI memes and airport billboards in addition to traditional lobbying tactics. Here’s what you need to know about them

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/29/wealthy-australians-leading-fight-against-cgt-changes-tax-reform-capital-gains

[2026-05-28 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US key inflation gauge worsens, eroding Americans’ income and spending power

Snippet: Inflation of 3.8 per cent in April was the highest since May 2023 amid high petrol prices and food costs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3355214/us-key-inflation-gauge-worsens-eroding-americans-income-and-spending-power?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 23:37 UTC+10:00] [Republicans] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US key inflation gauge worsens, eroding Americans’ income and spending power

Snippet: Inflation of 3.8 per cent in April was the highest since May 2023 amid high petrol prices and food costs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3355214/us-key-inflation-gauge-worsens-eroding-americans-income-and-spending-power

[2026-05-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Qualcomm unveils first chip for budget PCs amid memory, CPU crunch

Snippet: Qualcomm's Snapdragon C Platform chips are aimed at entry-level laptops priced around $300, a bet by the U.S. chipmaker that lower-cost AI PCs will catch on. (Qualcomm)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/qualcomm-unveils-first-chip-for-budget-pcs-amid-memory-cpu-crunch

[2026-05-28 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Key inflation gauge worsens, eroding Americans' income and spending power

Snippet: A motorist pumps fuel at a Shell station Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/economy-inflation-tariffs-gasoline-consumer-spending-4f59d739153d66682b6fbc2b457f5df6

[2026-05-28 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Fall, Oil Rises As Mideast Violence Flares Up

Snippet: US futures are but well off session lows, as part of a weaker risk tape after the US and Iran exchanged strikes, fueling doubts whether an end to the war is imminent and crushing hopes for a Hormuz deal (gasp). Overnight, US forces carried out airstrikes on an Iranian military site which Centcom described as "purely defensive" and designed to maintain the ceasefire; it also imposed new sanctions to prevent Tehran from profiting from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-fall-oil-rises-mideast-violence-flares

[2026-05-28 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fertitta to acquire Caesars for $5.7B, assuming nearly $12B in debt

Snippet: A man takes pictures of Caesars Palace hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Jan. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/caesars-las-vegas-reno-entertainment-gambling-fertitta-5632b08835593805a787adc1566ae833

[2026-05-28 20:03 UTC+10:00] [Labor party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Modelling shows 90% of young Australians will be better off under Labor’s tax reforms

Snippet: The $1,000 tax deduction, $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’, and CGT and negative gearing changes will benefit most young people, Treasury secretary says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/28/most-young-australians-better-off-under-labor-reforms-cgt-capital-gains-tax-negative-gearing-treasury-modelling

[2026-05-28 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: NPS to raise domestic equity allocation to 20.8 pct in 2026 amid KOSPI rally

Snippet: SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state pension fund said Thursday it will sharply increase its allocation to domestic equities this year to 20.8 percent amid a rally in the local stock market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260528010900320

[2026-05-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul and Dems’ NY pension, $557M porkapalooza came after union donated millions to campaigns

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/us-news/hochul-and-dems-ny-pension-557m-porkapalooza-came-after-union-donated-millions-to-campaigns/

[2026-05-28 18:31 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Housing tax shake-up tabled in parliament

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/housing-tax-shake-up-tabled-in-parliament-20260528-p601sb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lawmaker, former Budget chief face separate charges before Ombudsman

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon filed a cyberlibel complaint against Congressman and former Department of Health (DOH) secretary Janette Garin over allegedly defamatory statements she made online.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/28/news/national/lawmaker-former-budget-chief-face-separate-charges-before-ombudsman/2353367

[2026-05-28 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Nationals pull election stunt as tax debate heats up

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-28/tax-debate-joe-hockey-teals-matt-canavan-election-stunt/106718928

[2026-05-28 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hana Financial unveils W3tr inclusive finance package

Snippet: Hana Financial Group unveiled a new inclusive finance roadmap Thursday for small-business owners and low-credit customers, with measures including 3 trillion won ($2 billion) in loans and debt relief for long-term delinquent borrowers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10758053

[2026-05-28 15:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Business groups are howling over the budget, and it’s getting messy

Snippet: May 28, 2026 — 3:15pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/business-groups-are-howling-over-the-budget-and-it-s-getting-messy-20260528-p601ld.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 14:41 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: NZ shuns ‘sugar hits’ in budget, cuts growth forecast

Snippet: May 28, 2026 14:41 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/nz-shuns-sugar-hits-in-budget-cuts-growth-forecast/

[2026-05-28 12:14 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor’s tax changes to face three-week senate inquiry amid brawl with business

Snippet: Labor’s contentious tax changes will be pulled apart in a Senate inquiry next month, but the tight three-week deadline will sustain a political brawl over the government’s rush to pass new laws amid a broadening business backlash.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-s-tax-changes-to-face-three-week-senate-inquiry-amid-brawl-with-business-20260528-p601j1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Newsom signs law aiming to shield California elections from Trump interference

Snippet: California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers his final state budget plan at the Capitol Annex Swing Space in Sacramento, Calif. on Thursday, May 14, 2026. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/newsom-california-election-interference-bill-trump-7d4a27328732d31a44153732a251292e

[2026-05-28 11:35 UTC+10:00] [Gavin Newsom] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Newsom to impose 100% tax on California payees of Trump’s $1.8bn fund

Snippet: State’s governor looks to thwart US president’s plan to divert money to allies, including January 6 rioters

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/27/newsom-tax-trump-fund

[2026-05-28 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How the Boomers grabbed the property market: RBA

Snippet: Wealthy older Australians are using the nation’s negative gearing and capital gains tax laws to grab a greater share of the property market, research for the Reserve Bank has found, pushing up house prices at the expense of low- and middle-income earners.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/how-the-boomers-grabbed-the-property-market-rba-20260527-p601d4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: San Francisco voters are smart, so why would they want another stupid tax … or would they?

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/opinion/why-would-san-francisco-voters-want-another-stupid-tax/

[2026-05-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Labor moves to push through controversial tax reforms despite backlash

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE starting June 12 2026

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/labor-moving-forward-with-cgt-negative-gearing-reforms/dcc0tx3va

[2026-05-28 09:57 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Labor introduces controversial tax reform to parliament

Snippet: Welcome to our rolling coverage on everything federal politics on Thursday, May 28.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-politics-live-updates-tax-reform-latest-news-headlines/065f4df1-d131-4f26-8497-a911a08b7ae5

[2026-05-28 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gavin Newsom calls for 100% tax on Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/us-news/gavin-newsom-calls-for-100-tax-on-trumps-jan-6-slush-fund/

[2026-05-28 09:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC expected to save $500M by delaying class size law — but it’s not in state budget yet

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/us-news/nyc-expected-to-save-500m-by-delaying-class-size-law-but-its-not-in-state-budget-yet/

[2026-05-28 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dodgers’ record spending caught in middle of mayhem as potential MLB lockout looms

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/sports/dodgers-record-spending-invoked-in-mlb-labor-negotiations/