[2026-04-18 05:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump's lawyers in talks with IRS to resolve his $10B lawsuit

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-treasury-irs-lawsuit-tax-whistleblower-c710244db618b066f3070a65e75820a5

[2026-04-18 04:33 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia’s debt hits $1 trillion this year - what did we spend it on?

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

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-s-debt-hits-1-trillion-this-year-what-did-we-spend-it-on-20260414-p5znwf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Budget coincides with the thunderclap of history in flux — and hard choices

Snippet: In Olympic sporting terms, the degree of difficulty in delivering this year's federal budget is unusually high. (ABC News: Callum Flinn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/inflation-war-making-may-budget-harder/106577912

[2026-04-18 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Student loan repayment overhaul could impact thousands of borrowers — here’s what to know

Snippet: A critical debt deadline has passed — and for legions of borrowers, it could mean the difference between discharged debt and continued, crushing payments.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/lifestyle/student-loan-repayment-overhaul-could-imapct-thousands-of-borrowers/

[2026-04-18 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Excise tax on LPG, kerosene suspended

Snippet: (UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene suspended for three months to help ease the financial burden of households in the face of the energy emergency driven by the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/news/national/excise-tax-on-lpg-kerosene-suspended/2322509

[2026-04-18 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Budget airline forces out 5 passengers — claiming plane was too heavy to take off: ‘I thought he was joking’

Snippet: They weren’t having an Easy time taking off.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/lifestyle/5-passengers-disembark-easyjet-flight-over-weight-concerns/

[2026-04-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Back to Back Barries: the Coalition’s “risky” immigration plan

Snippet: Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy discuss the opposition leader, Angus Taylor’s, new immigration policy and why Tony sees it as a strategy to come second. They also look at Donald Trump’s stoush with the pope, Anthony Albanese’s cautiousness when it comes to taking on gambling advertising and why this years budget will be one of the toughest ever delivered.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/apr/18/back-to-back-barries-the-coalitions-risky-immigration-plan

[2026-04-18 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: CNBC anchor rips Mamdani for filming video outside billionaire Ken Griffin’s NYC penthouse: ‘Demonizing him’

Snippet: A CNBC anchor blasted far-left New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he filmed a video touting a proposed pied-à-terre tax outside hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin’s Manhattan penthouse.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/media/cnbc-anchor-rips-nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-for-filming-video-outside-billionaire-ken-griffins-penthouse/

[2026-04-17 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump rips Zohran Mamdani for ‘destroying’ NYC with ‘tax the rich’ agenda: ‘It will only get worse’

Snippet: The bromance is over?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/trump-rips-zohran-mamdani-for-push-nyc-tax-increase/

[2026-04-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC’s ‘Balloon doctor’ will see you now — debt-strapped med grad’s quirky subway side hustle blows up with straphangers

Snippet: For Brandon Axelrod, a 27-year-old physician at one of Manhattan’s most acclaimed medical facilities, it’d be easy to have an inflated ego.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/lifestyle/nycs-balloon-doctor-will-see-you-now-debt-strapped-med-grads-quirky-subway-side-hustle-blows-up-with-straphangers/

[2026-04-17 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s space station crew to ‘maximise opportunities’ by spending extra month in orbit

Snippet: The Shenzhou-21 astronauts were embroiled in drama last year after their probe was used in an emergency mission for the previous crew

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350472/chinas-space-station-crew-maximise-opportunities-spending-extra-month-orbit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 20:02 UTC+10:00] [European Space Agency] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s space station crew to ‘maximise opportunities’ by spending extra month in orbit

Snippet: The Shenzhou-21 astronauts were embroiled in drama last year after their probe was used in an emergency mission for the previous crew

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350472/chinas-space-station-crew-maximise-opportunities-spending-extra-month-orbit

[2026-04-17 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Travelers may be slapped with ‘ridiculous’ new fees as popular city seeks millions per year

Snippet: Many popular destinations struggling with overtourism and infrastructure issues are aiming to fix those problems in an often unpopular way by enacting new taxes on tourists.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/world-news/galway-ireland-plans-new-tourist-tax-for-overnight-visitors/

[2026-04-17 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos suspends excise tax on LPG, kerosene for 3 months

Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/videos/watch-marcos-suspends-excise-tax-on-lpg-kerosene-for-3-months/2322616

[2026-04-17 17:45 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese’s visits to key allies have borne early fruits of fuel and fertiliser but ‘resilience’ is on the budget agenda

Snippet: The prime minister has weathered the crises – for now – and there is a growing recognition that Australia is too vulnerable to world events

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/albaneses-visits-to-key-allies-have-borne-early-fruits-of-fuel-and-fertiliser-but-resilience-is-on-the-budget-agenda

[2026-04-17 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Congreso de EEUU extiende poderes de vigilancia hasta 30 de abril tras revuelta republicana

Snippet: El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, Mike Johnson, y legisladores del Partido Republicano celebran la política fiscal de la formación en un acto en el exterior del Capitolio, en Washington, el 15 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/J. Scott Applewhite)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/congreso-vigilancia-extranjero-fisa-agencias-espionaje-4815ccca11ffb772c5ebc3788f4aeeaa

[2026-04-17 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Australian ex-soldier Roberts-Smith granted bail in Afghan war crimes case

Snippet: Former Australian special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail after spending ten days in prison over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/australian-ex-soldier-roberts-smith-granted-bail-in-afghan-war-crimes-case

[2026-04-17 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: House rushes to renew key surveillance tool

Snippet: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and fellow Republicans celebrate GOP tax policies at an event outside the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/congress-foreign-surveillance-fisa-spy-agencies-3dc3e84c3b9b03f52b84dfb3b01fc770

[2026-04-17 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Knicks looking to push NBA-best clutch success to its limit in playoffs

Snippet: In a way, it shaped the tenor of the series last year. When the Knicks erupted for 40 points in the fourth quarter of their Game 1 win against the Pistons, it allowed them to erase an eight-point deficit — anchored by a 21-0 run — and avoid an early setback.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/sports/knicks-looking-to-push-nba-best-clutch-success-to-its-limit-in-playoffs/

[2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Treasurer says war presents challenges for budget

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/treasurer-says-war-presents-challenges-for-budget-20260417-p5zosk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump credits Las Vegas as the ‘birthplace’ of no tax on tips policy, touts up to ‘$8,000′ refunds for workers

Snippet: President Trump touted his tax deductions for tipped wages in Las Vegas Thursday, the place where he was inspired to pursue the policy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/trump-credits-las-vegas-as-the-birthplace-of-no-tax-on-tips-policy-touts-up-to-8000-refunds-for-workers/

[2026-04-17 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: White House budget chief Russ Vought warns DHS ‘disintegrating’ amid partial government shutdown

Snippet: The Department of Homeland Security is “disintegrating” as the partial government shutdown continues with no end in sight, White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought warned senators Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/white-house-budget-chief-russ-vought-warns-dhs-is-disintegrating-amid-shutdown/

[2026-04-17 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Republican tax rebates make THIS April 15 a great day for Americans

Snippet: So far, 53 million Americans have gotten tax refunds this year, with an average of nearly $3,500 — up 11.1%, or $356, from a year ago.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/opinion/republican-tax-rebates-make-this-april-15-a-great-day-for-americans/

[2026-04-17 09:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gov. Hochul, NY state legislature’s disgusting Tier 6 self-dealing will worsen the affordability crisis

Snippet: Looks like New York lawmakers are laser-forced on boosting “affordability” for themselves: A third of the Legislature stands to gain personally from the coming public-pension giveaway.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/opinion/gov-hochul-ny-state-legislatures-disgusting-tier-6-self-dealing-will-worsen-the-affordability-crisis/

[2026-04-17 09:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul eyes union-pleasing pension boost that could saddle cash-strapped NYC with $328M bill

Snippet: Gov. Kathy Hochul is negotiating a $1.5 billion union-pleasing scheme to fatten government workers’ pensions — and it could cost the cash-strapped Big Apple a staggering $328 million.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/hochul-eyes-pension-boost-that-could-saddle-cash-strapped-nyc-with-328-million-bill/

[2026-04-17 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tax refunds swell thanks to Trump’s worker-friendly deductions in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: ‘He knows what he’s doing’

Snippet: It’s One Big Beautiful refund.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/tax-refunds-swell-thanks-to-trumps-worker-friendly-deductions-in-the-big-beautiful-bill-he-knows-what-hes-doing/

[2026-04-17 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Democrat states are desperate to tax the rich — even after they leave

Snippet: New York, New York — if you can make it here . . . we don’t want you.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/opinion/democrat-states-are-desperate-to-tax-the-rich-even-after-they-leave/

[2026-04-17 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong taxpayers deserve clarity on Covid-era SME loan scheme

Snippet: In addition to efforts to secure repayment of defaulted loans, the public should receive an accounting of whether the spending was a good investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350261/hong-kong-taxpayers-deserve-clarity-covid-era-sme-loan-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 08:45 UTC+10:00] [bad loans] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong taxpayers deserve clarity on Covid-era SME loan scheme

Snippet: In addition to efforts to secure repayment of defaulted loans, the public should receive an accounting of whether the spending was a good investment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350261/hong-kong-taxpayers-deserve-clarity-covid-era-sme-loan-scheme

[2026-04-17 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani got a lil’ mo’ money in rap royalties during 2025 mayor run: tax returns

Snippet: It’s a little mo’ money for Zo.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/mamdani-got-a-lil-mo-money-in-rap-royalties-during-2025-mayor-run-tax-returns/

[2026-04-17 06:22 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith to seek freedom

Snippet: After spending more than a week in prison, Victoria Cross recipient and alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith is expected to make a bail bid for freedom.The 47-year-old former SAS soldier was sensationally arrested on April 7 and charged with murdering five unarmed non-combatants while deployed in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012.He was placed on remand and is listed to appear at Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court today to seek bail.LIVE UPDATES: Trump warns if no deal, then 'fighting resumes'Images supplied

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/ben-roberts-smith-accused-war-crimes-bail-application/4c5f748b-245e-4a2f-9ce9-218bc168aba7

[2026-04-17 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 3 key moments from RFK Jr.'s first House hearing in months

Snippet: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Health and Human Services Department, arrives to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee about his agency’s goals and budget, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rfk-jr-kennedy-congress-hearing-testimony-budget-c86ac9f33907f68bb1494523aa9a0ccc

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Robert F Kennedy Jr] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: RFK Jr accused of ‘dangerous conspiracy theories’ at heated budget hearing

Snippet: Trump ally grilled by lawmakers over ‘terrible decisions’ on vaccines, public health and funding cuts to key programs

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/16/rfk-jr-vaccines-hearing

[2026-04-17 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: In charts: A look at Australia's record spending on defence

Snippet: Defence Minister Richard Marles has handed down the 2026 National Defence Strategy. (ABC News: Mick Tsikas)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/australia-defence-spending-in-charts-military-investment-adf/106572172

[2026-04-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Why Liberal heavyweights are gearing up for new stand-off over tax

Snippet: April 17, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/why-liberal-heavyweights-are-gearing-up-for-new-stand-off-over-tax-20260415-p5zo4l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Acusan a agente del ICE de apuntar con su arma a ocupantes de un auto en Minneapolis

Snippet: La fiscal del condado de Hennepin, Mary Moriarty, anuncia la presentación de cargos contra un agente del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) relacionados con un incidente ocurrido en febrero, el jueves 16 de abril de 2026 en Minneapolis, Minnesota. (AP Foto/Mark Vancleave)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-agente-ice-migrantes-violencia-demanda-2b242d727f72e16a93bd5769b1a043bf

[2026-04-17 04:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: US advises against visiting popular, low-cost European beach as global tensions rise

Snippet: US officials have issued a travel advisory for a budget-friendly European tourist destination popular for its Adriatic coastline.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/popular-low-cost-european-beach-destination-hit-with-us-travel-advisory-as-global-tensions-rise/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Kyle Richards is ‘obsessed’ with this under-$50 perfume with a ‘strong resemblance’ to Baccarat Rouge

Snippet: Kyle Richards may have a Birkin-level budget, but she still appreciates a good deal.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/16/style/kyle-richards-is-obsessed-with-this-under-50-perfume-that-smells-like-baccarat-rouge/

[2026-04-17 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia to boost defense spending over growing threats

Snippet: CANBERRA — Australia will raise its defense spending to 3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/world/asia-oceania/australia-to-boost-defense-spending-over-growing-threats/2321752

[2026-04-17 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Influencers roasted for hiring ‘Coachella stylists’ — allegedly paying thousands of dollars for the ‘horrendous’ looks: ‘This is hot garbage’

Snippet: For Coachella, wannabe fashionistas are spending big bucks — but their “horrendous” ‘fits are forcing social media to ask, “What the literal f- -k?”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/lifestyle/influencers-roasted-for-hiring-horrednous-coahella-stylists/

[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: National budget release slows to 68% in March

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/business/top-business/national-budget-release-slows-to-68-in-march/2321885

[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Energy subsidies seen straining fiscal position

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/business/top-business/energy-subsidies-seen-straining-fiscal-position/2321950

[2026-04-17 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipino debt trap: Breaking the chains

Snippet: THERE is a shadow looming over the hardworking, resilient Filipino. Such shadow keeps the Filipino wide awake even after overtime and side hustle. A shadow that hovers even in their sleep — like a nightmare. It is the shadow of debt. In its extreme form, it is rightfully a homophone of death.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/opinion/columns/filipino-debt-trap-breaking-the-chains/2321989

[2026-04-17 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Budget airline allegedly nears liquidation after failing to recover from bankruptcy

Snippet: Surging fuel prices could lead to the end of Spirit Airlines.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/lifestyle/spirit-airlines-could-liquidate-as-early-as-this-week-sources/

[2026-04-17 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: NFL reporter Crissy Froyd celebrates Dianna Russini resignation: ‘We know who you really are’

Snippet: NFL reporter Crissy Froyd celebrated Dianna Russini‘s resignation from the Athletic after the journalist was seen spending time with married coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/16/celebrity-news/nfl-reporter-crissy-froyd-celebrates-dianna-russini-resignation/

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank to cover OpenAI lending with $3.6bn dollar, euro debt issuance

Snippet: SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son, left, speaks with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. (Photo by Yutaka Miyaguchi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/softbank/softbank-to-cover-openai-lending-with-3.6bn-dollar-euro-debt-issuance

[2026-04-17 00:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Pope blasts 'tyrants' spending big on war following public spat with Trump

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV in Bamenda, Cameroon. (REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/pope-blasts-tyrants-amid-disagreement-with-trump/106573962

[2026-04-17 00:12 UTC+10:00] [Czech politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Czechia’s media overhaul plan echoes ‘Orbán-style model of governance,’ says MEP

Snippet: The Czech government’s plan to scrap public broadcasting license fees and replace them with state budget funding has sparked political backlash and concern in Brussels.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/czech-media-overhaul-eu-backlash/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-16 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The Dodgers shattered MLB's spending record at $515 million in 2025

Snippet: Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani smiles during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mlb-payrolls-dodgers-mets-3344397c2f24fcd7f81e846a9babf881

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Paying for a funeral would force more than half of Americans into debt: study

Snippet: A funeral is one of the few costs in life that’s guaranteed – but more than half of Americans admitted they would be forced to borrow money to afford a burial service, according to a new survey.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/paying-for-a-funeral-would-force-more-than-half-of-americans-into-debt-study/