Topic: Tax & Budget — Neutral reports only

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[2026-04-30 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: Top economist lays out three tests for Labor in budget
Snippet: April 30, 2026 03:30 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/top-economist-lays-out-three-tests-for-labor-in-budget/
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[2026-04-30 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Iran war price tag hits US$25 billion as Hegseth defends record Pentagon budget
Snippet: Disclosure to Congress comes as the defence chief faces mounting Democratic criticism over spending priorities and strategy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3351905/iran-war-price-tag-hits-us25-billion-hegseth-defends-record-pentagon-budget?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-30 03:14 UTC+10:00] [Adam Smith] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Iran war price tag hits US$25 billion as Hegseth defends record Pentagon budget
Snippet: Disclosure to Congress comes as the defence chief faces mounting Democratic criticism over spending priorities and strategy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3351905/iran-war-price-tag-hits-us25-billion-hegseth-defends-record-pentagon-budget
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[2026-04-30 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Why Americans are spending less on travel this year: survey
Snippet: Americans are scaling back travel spending this year, with 58% planning to spend less than they did last year, according to new research.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/lifestyle/why-americans-are-spending-less-on-travel-this-year-survey/
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[2026-04-30 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Australia to require Google, Meta, TikTok to pay for local news — or face new tax
Snippet: Australia’s government announced draft legislation on Tuesday that would require Meta, Google and TikTok to pay local news outlets for use of their articles – or face a significant tax.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/business/australia-to-require-google-meta-tiktok-to-pay-for-local-news-or-face-new-tax/
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[2026-04-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Microsoft's earnings report lands after stock's worst quarterly performance since 2008
Snippet: Microsoft is set to report fiscal third-quarter results after the close of regular trading on Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/microsoft-msft-q3-earnings-report-2026.html
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[2026-04-30 01:58 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: Récupérer les superprofits de TotalEnergies : oui, mais comment ?
Snippet: PARIS — La guerre au Moyen-Orient fait flamber les prix des carburants, mais aussi les profits des entreprises pétrolières, comme TotalEnergies. Le Premier ministre a invité l’énergéticien à “redistribuer” d’une manière ou d’une autre ces projets. La gauche et le Rassemblement national appellent à taxer ces gains qualifiés de “superprofits” pour les redistribuer aux ménages affectés par la crise.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/recuperer-les-superprofits-de-totalenergies-oui-mais-comment/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-04-30 01:13 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Labor will back fossil fuels in the budget but the gas tax campaign isn’t dead yet
Snippet: Despite popular support for a 25% levy on gas exports, Anthony Albanese opposes it and there is little discussion about how to reduce our usage
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/30/anti-fossil-fuel-campaigns-offer-hope-but-labors-budget-will-play-it-safe
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[2026-04-30 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: US defense secretary defends budget in first hearing since Iran war
Snippet: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced lawmakers for the first time since the war on Iran began, defending the administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-defense-secretary-defends-budget-first-hearing-iran-war
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[2026-04-30 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Essential poll] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Guardian Essential poll: Australians want higher tax on gas exports and extension of petrol excise cut
Snippet: The fuel crisis is seeing more voters keen to shift to renewable energy rather than stick with fossil fuels
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/30/guardian-essential-poll-australians-want-higher-tax-on-gas-exports-and-extension-of-petrol-excise-cut
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[2026-04-30 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Swimming] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: It’s years late and millions over budget, now one of Australia’s most beautiful pools is close to reopening
Snippet: Olympians – including Michael Klim and Ian Thorpe – were given a first look at the heritage-listed North Sydney pool after its mammoth renovation
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/apr/29/its-years-late-and-millions-over-budget-now-one-of-australias-most-beautiful-pools-is-close-to-reopening
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[2026-04-30 00:04 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: German finance minister doesn’t rule out emergency borrowing as ‘Trump’s irresponsible war’ bites
Snippet: Germany will borrow like never before over the next four years — and may have to raise yet more money to cope with the strains of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “irresponsible war” in Iran, center-left Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-finance-minister-lars-klingbeil-emergency-borrowing-donald-trump-war-iran/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-04-29 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Wingstop Tumbles As Chicken Demand Falters, Guidance Cut
Snippet: Wingstop shares fell the most in six months in premarket trading after the company cut its full-year outlook and reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter sales, citing a pullback in traffic as management pointed to "continued pressure on consumer spending."
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/wingstop-tumbles-chicken-demand-falters-guidance-cut
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[2026-04-29 22:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S&P keeps Korea's sovereign rating at 'AA' with stable outlook
Snippet: S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday maintained South Korea's long-term sovereign credit rating at "AA" with a stable outlook, citing the country's competitive electronics sector and supportive fiscal policy as buffers against mounting global energy market risks.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728788
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[2026-04-29 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Environmental Protection Agency's future debated amid budget cuts
Snippet: President Donald Trump, left, speaks during an event with Environmental Protection Agency director Lee Zeldin in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/epa-zeldin-budget-trump-congress-ec14adaa7fb9b39fd42afb3c7ac26122
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[2026-04-29 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Fresh proof Hochul only wants to put off NY’s ‘climate’ disaster until she’s reelected
Snippet: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bid to delay some climate-law deadlines, which has helped hold up the now-one-month-late state budget deal, might make it seem like she cares about “affordability.”
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/opinion/hochuls-climate-change-fixes-could-ease-the-financial-blow-a-bit-but-only-until-shes-reelected/
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[2026-04-29 19:43 UTC+10:00] [Borders] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: EU must have more of its own taxes from 2028, says von der Leyen
Snippet: STRASBOURG — The EU needs more of its own taxes to raise revenue, allowing it to make debt repayments while continuing to fund farmers and regional development without increased contributions from member countries, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-must-have-more-of-its-own-taxes-from-2028-says-ursula-von-der-leyen/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-04-29 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong surplus hits HK$11 billion as finance chief ‘monitors’ Mideast war
Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says surplus revised to HK$11 billion, HK$8.1 billion higher than the HK$2.9 billion originally forecast in budget
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3351838/hong-kong-surplus-hits-hk11-billion-finance-chief-monitors-mideast-war?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-29 18:54 UTC+10:00] [Junius Ho Kwan-yiu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong surplus hits HK$11 billion as finance chief ‘monitors’ Mideast war
Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says surplus revised to HK$11 billion, HK$8.1 billion higher than the HK$2.9 billion originally forecast in budget
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3351838/hong-kong-surplus-hits-hk11-billion-finance-chief-monitors-mideast-war
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[2026-04-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: WATCH: Cebu City restaurant shut down over alleged tax violations
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/videos/watch-cebu-city-restaurant-shut-down-over-alleged-tax-violations/2331180
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[2026-04-29 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Indian military drone exports set to enter multifold growth phase
Snippet: An Indian Army officer displays a cutting-edge surveillance drone in Kargil, India, on July 26, 2025. India's military drone manufacturers have ambitions to increase overseas shipments of the weapons, which likely made up less than 5% of total defense exports in the fiscal year that ended in March. (Photo by Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/indian-military-drone-exports-set-to-enter-multifold-growth-phase3
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[2026-04-29 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Indian military drone exports set to enter multifold growth phase
Snippet: An Indian Army officer displays a cutting-edge surveillance drone in Kargil, India, on July 26, 2025. India's military drone manufacturers have ambitions to increase overseas shipments of the weapons, which likely made up less than 5% of total defense exports in the fiscal year that ended in March. (Photo by Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/indian-military-drone-exports-set-to-enter-multifold-growth-phase3
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[2026-04-29 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: R&D spending by S. Korean ICT companies up over 13 pct in 2024: data
Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Investments in research and development (R&D) made by South Korean internet and communication technology (ICT) companies rose in 2024 from a year earlier, due to the artificial intelligence boom, government data showed Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429009400320
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[2026-04-29 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Kevin O’Leary calls Mamdani’s NYC tax plan ‘sheer blind stupidity’ as wealth flees the city
Snippet: A renewed push to raise taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations in New York City is drawing criticism from business leaders as policymakers weigh how to balance budgets without driving away investment.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/us-news/kevin-oleary-calls-mayor-mamdanis-nyc-tax-plan-stupid-as-wealth-flees-the-city/
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[2026-04-29 15:52 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Hundreds of Home Affairs jobs to be cut in budget squeeze
Snippet: Hundreds of jobs are set to be cut from the sprawling Department of Home Affairs – which handles visa processing and polices the nation’s border – as the Albanese government strives to squeeze savings from the public service in the May budget.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/hundreds-of-home-affairs-jobs-to-be-cut-in-budget-squeeze-20260428-p5zrq9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-29 14:55 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Title: House justice panel decides against opening Sara Duterte’s tax records
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/house-justice-committee-decides-against-opening-sara-duterte-tax-records/
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[2026-04-29 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Hegseth faces grilling from Congress about Iran war
Snippet: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hegseth-caine-iran-war-congress-military-budget-3bc48c4833414f9d786e19b6f93bf8b5
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[2026-04-29 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Income tax repeal to get a rare test with Missouri voters
Snippet: An electronic voting board in the Missouri House chamber displays the title of a proposed constitutional amendment to phase out the individual income tax Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Jefferson City, Mo. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/income-tax-repeal-missouri-sales-ballot-9d0e1d42d8b8bdea2703ce363eee0926
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[2026-04-29 14:03 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Albanese rules out gas tax during WA visit, but east coast reservation not far off
Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given his firmest commitment yet that his government will not introduce any new taxes on Australian gas companies in his first visit to Western Australia since the Iran conflict began.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/western-australia/albanese-rules-out-gas-tax-during-wa-visit-but-east-coast-reservation-not-far-off-20260429-p5zs2f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-29 13:47 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: Ein Reformkabinett ohne echte Reform
Snippet: Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/berlin-playbook-podcast/ein-reformkabinett-ohne-echte-reform/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-04-29 13:39 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Albanese kills gas tax to protect nation’s fuel security and Asian refinery deals
Snippet: The prospect of a new tax on gas exports has been killed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is staking his personal reputation on Australia’s relationship with its Asian neighbours in Japan, Korea and Malaysia that have warned against the move.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-kills-gas-tax-to-protect-nation-s-fuel-security-and-asian-refinery-deals-20260429-p5zs1t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-29 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Celtics fall apart in 4th quarter, 76ers trim series deficit to 3-2
Snippet: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) heads to the bench while being taken out of the game late the second half while trailing the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/celtics-playoffs-76ers-jaylen-brown-2db887960e5551322ed8f5fedd0060ab
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[2026-04-29 12:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: What happens to a neighborhood when BTS comes to town?
Snippet: Ministry data shows foreign visitors to Goyang, where BTS held 3 concerts, jumped 35-fold, while card spending rose 38-fold
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728332
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[2026-04-29 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: BTS concerts drive longer stays, higher spending among foreign tourists: gov't analysis
Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Foreign tourists who recently visited the country for concerts by K-pop giant BTS stayed longer and spent more than general inbound tourists, according to a government analysis released Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429004200315
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[2026-04-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: Merz lashes out at Trump and Brussels as Germany’s economy falters
Snippet: BERLIN — Germany’s economy is flatlining, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz is blaming everyone but himself.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-friedrich-merz-donald-trump-eu-economy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-04-29 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: Low-cost airlines in US push for government support on fuel costs
Snippet: US budget airlines are seeking $2.5bn in government aid to offset rising fuel costs, with their trade group, the Association of Value Airlines, urging the United States administration to provide “temporary government support”.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/low-cost-airlines-us-push-government-support-fuel-costs
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[2026-04-29 10:02 UTC+10:00] [Essential poll] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: The fuel crisis is about to whack Australia. Jim Chalmers’ budget must tread a fine line between panic and preparation | Peter Lewis
Snippet: As the economy turns south, the treasurer will be faced with choices in how he responds. This calm before the shitstorm is an opportunity for reforms to energy, the NDIS and housing
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2026/apr/29/budget-chalmers-fuel-crisis-fine-line
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[2026-04-29 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: OPEC’s end will be a win for humanity and America — another Trump miracle
Snippet: OPEC’s stranglehold on the global economy is finally coming apart at the seams — thanks in large part to President Donald Trump’s efforts at home and abroad — and the result will be freer markets, long-term lower energy price and less debt slavery for developing nations.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/opinion/opecs-end-will-be-a-win-for-humanity-and-america-another-trump-miracle/
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[2026-04-29 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Sergey Brin opens up about harrowing Soviet past — says California lost its way
Snippet: A resurfaced interview of Google co-founder Sergey Brin detailed his dramatic journey from the Soviet Union to Silicon Valley — a background that has led him to oppose California’s proposed billionaire tax.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/tech/sergey-brin-opens-up-about-harrowing-soviet-past-says-california-lost-its-way/
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[2026-04-29 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 29)
Snippet: Rally without breadth: Korea's equity boom accelerates on chips, but debt and risks quietly build
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429000500320
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[2026-04-29 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Citadel's Griffin To Meet With NY Gov. Hochul After Mamdani's Socialist Games
Snippet: Citadel's Ken Griffin told the audience at the Norges Bank 2026 Investment Conference in Oslo earlier on Tuesday that he is planning to meet with left-wing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday to discuss the "future direction" of the state after far-left NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani singled out Griffin in a promotional video stunt to push his proposed new tax on luxury second homes.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/citadels-griffin-meet-ny-gov-hochul-after-mamdanis-socialist-games
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[2026-04-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Corporate direct financing rises 4 pct in March on increased debt sale
Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Corporate direct financing increased in March from the previous month on the back of a rise in both bond sales and stocks offerings, data showed Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428005800320
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[2026-04-29 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Hedge fund genius expertly debunks California’s billionaire tax in just two simple words
Snippet: Billionaire investment guru Ray Dalio is warning that the California billionaire tax isn’t the answer to inequality — issuing a stark two-word wake-up call on the controversial wealth tax.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/ray-dalios-wealth-tax-warning-for-california-voters/
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[2026-04-29 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: ‘Master plan’ released showing massive transformation for super rich SoCal city– despite spiraling debt
Snippet: Santa Barbara officials have unveiled a sweeping master plan to transform the city’s iconic downtown State Street corridor, pushing forward an expensive long-term overhaul while the upscale coastal city faces a $4 million budget deficit.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/real-estate/santa-barbaras-million-dollar-plan-to-transform-its-state-street-corridor/
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[2026-04-29 05:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Mamdani forced to thank biz titan Ken Griffin for contribution to NYPD memorial after ‘tax the rich’ blowout
Snippet: He’s eating crow — instead of eating the rich.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/mamdani-forced-to-thank-ken-griffin-for-contribution-to-nypd-memorial-after-tax-the-rich-blowout/
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[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Does the gas industry pay its fair share of tax?
Snippet: Advocates are calling for a flat 25 per cent tax on gas exports. (ABC News: Michael Franchi)
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/does-australias-gas-industry-pay-enough-tax/106602004
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Speculation builds on how upcoming budget will address fuel supply
Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/fuel-storage-oil-refining-budget-response-to-fuel-crisis/106610864
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Title: LB Finance secures USD 15 Mn from Enabling Qapital, strengthening commitment to inclusive finance - DailyNews
Snippet: LB Finance PLC has secured a USD 15 million senior debt facility from Enabling Qapital Ltd. (EQ), a Switzerland-based impact asset manager, marking another significant step in the Company’s strategic funding journey and reinforcing its commitment to advancing inclusive finance in Sri Lanka.
Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/business/986436/lb-finance-secures-usd-15-mn-from-enabling-qapital-strengthening-commitment-to-inclusive-finance/
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[2026-04-29 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: The SEIU declares war on California’s tax base — and its economy
Snippet: Unions sometimes destroy entire industries when they demand more than companies can afford.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/opinion/the-seiu-declares-war-on-californias-tax-base/
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[2026-04-29 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Bruce Blakeman blasts Hochul, Mamdani over pied-à-terre tax proposal: ‘Losing businesses and jobs each and every day’
Snippet: Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is currently running for New York governor, ripped Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax proposal in an interview with The Post — branding it the latest left-wing policy that is “losing businesses and jobs each and every day”.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/business/bruce-blakeman-blasts-hochul-mamdani-pied-a-terre-tax-proposal/
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