Topic: Tax & Budget — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-14 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Two women who allege they were preyed on by disgraced lefty Rep. Eric Swalwell say they decided to break their silence in a bid to prevent him from spending the next few decades harming “future victims.”
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[2026-04-14 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, habla sobre economía en un acto en el Circa Resort and Casino en Las Vegas, el 25 de enero de 2025. (AP Foto/John Locher, Archivo)
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[2026-04-14 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks about the economy during an event at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
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[2026-04-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Call it the ultimate glow-up on a budget — and it’s happening in the most unexpected aisle.
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[2026-04-14 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced the extension of the filing of income tax returns (ITR) to May 15, 2026.
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[2026-04-14 18:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s discount-store chain Daiso, operated by Asung Daiso, topped 4 trillion won ($3 billion) in sales for the first time last year, fueled by rising demand for budget-friendly goods amid prolonged inflation.
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[2026-04-14 18:03 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 17:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Supplementary budget targets production slump, mid-budget gap, declining theater demand
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[2026-04-14 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The event took place at the White House in Washington, where the president greeted the driver and presented the food to reporters. He highlighted a provision allowing eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 in tip income from federal taxes, framing it as a benefit for service workers. The appearance involved a pre‑cleared visit, as White House access requires security checks.
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[2026-04-14 16:37 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s National Pension Service saw the value of its domestic equity holdings nearly triple over the past year, with more than half of the gains concentrated in two tech giants — Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
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[2026-04-14 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Australian carrier Qantas said it decided to reduce domestic seat capacity by 5% for the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year through June 30. © Reuters
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[2026-04-14 15:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Union demands 15% of operating profit as bonuses, exceeding Samsung's entire R&D spending in 2025. An 18-day strike looms in May.
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[2026-04-14 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: AHPRA has received almost 100 complaints about health practitioners helping patients access their superannuation early. (Unsplash: Jafar Ahmed)
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[2026-04-14 14:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump had two bags of McDonald's delivered to the Oval Office on Monday by a DoorDash driver he tipped $100, using his favorite food and a reality TV flourish to promote a tax policy he says has meant big rebates for Americans who earn gratuities.
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[2026-04-14 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: St. Louis Blues’ Otto Stenberg (28) celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Monday, April 13, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Connor Hamilton)
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[2026-04-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The punk-inspired founder of Undercover talks about his debt to brands like Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto and A Bathing Ape
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[2026-04-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The punk-inspired founder of Undercover talks about his debt to brands like Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto and A Bathing Ape
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[2026-04-14 12:10 UTC+10:00] [Money / Super & retirement] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Workers worried about their superannuation’s performance have been urged to stay the course despite market jitters caused by the Iran war, with analysts warning attempts to avoid short-term losses can leave your super balance worse off in the long run.
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[2026-04-14 11:36 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Four Labor MPs have been elevated to the Allan government ministry just weeks away from budget day and seven months before the state election.
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[2026-04-14 07:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Governments spending $2.13bn annually on low quality food in public settings, report says
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[2026-04-14 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Sharon Simmons with DoorDash, gets a $100 tip after delivering McDonald’s to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, April 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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[2026-04-14 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A major oil industry group has pushed back against a California congressman who proposed a bill to tax fuel producers, instead encouraging state Democrats to “stand up” against Governor Gavin Newsom’s crippling green tax policies.
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[2026-04-14 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A quiet western Massachusetts town is being torn apart by a proposed 50% property tax hike — with neighbors stealing yard signs from one another and some residents warning they could be forced to sell their homes.
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[2026-04-14 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Local Government
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[2026-04-14 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The next obstacle to cheaper mortgages and more affordable homes may not be inflation or the Federal Reserve, but Washington’s debt.
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[2026-04-14 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Defence and National Security
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[2026-04-14 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: People are ditching trendy name brands for these cheaper sneakers, and it’s no secret why.
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[2026-04-14 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet with members of his Cabinet today to discuss how to ease the burden of rising gasoline and diesel prices on consumers, after suspending excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene on Monday.
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[2026-04-14 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: A former Nigerian oil minister accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK in exchange for granting government contracts has denied asking for or taking bribes.
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[2026-04-14 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-04-14 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy wins the the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuki, Japan, Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Franck Robichon/Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-04-14 01:01 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BUDAPEST — Hungary's government will drop its opposition to the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine, incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar signaled, bringing a four-month standoff to an end.
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[2026-04-14 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR many Filipinos, tax is one of those things that feels important but difficult to fully understand. Whether for small business owners, freelancers, or individual taxpayers, the process can often seem confusing, technical, and hard to navigate.
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[2026-04-14 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Peter Magyar pledges reforms to restore transparency and fiscal stability as Hungary shifts from Viktor Orban’s investment model
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[2026-04-14 00:05 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Peter Magyar pledges reforms to restore transparency and fiscal stability as Hungary shifts from Viktor Orban’s investment model
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[2026-04-14 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shock
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[2026-04-13 23:57 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-04-13 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world, played two bogey-free rounds to nearly erase an improbable 12-shot deficit at the Masters over the weekend, but he made it clear that he wasn’t thrilled with the conditions at Augusta National on Friday as he fell down the leaderboard.
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[2026-04-13 21:52 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: During the Q&A Nigel Farage was again asked about Richard Tice and his tax affairs by a reporter who asked why he did not know exactly how much Tice had paid in tax to settle this liability, and whether Tice should give that figure on the record.
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[2026-04-13 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Officials across New York are sounding the alarm over a push by unions to allow government workers hired after 2012 to retire at 55 instead of 63 as part of a $1.5 billion proposed pension porkapalooza.
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[2026-04-13 21:04 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: A gang rapist recaptured after spending five days on the run following a hospital escape while under guard by immigration officials has been refused bail in court.Michael Angok, 30, did not apply for bail and it was formally refused by Judge Rachael Wong when the matter was mentioned in Blacktown Local Court on Monday.The matter will return to court on June 5, according to court documents.The search continues for the 30-year-old escapee.
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[2026-04-13 20:54 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-13 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-04-13 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US political financing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The fight over California’s billionaire tax is just the latest symptom of a crisis that has escalated since 2010
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[2026-04-13 19:59 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-13 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Nobody really budgets for a financial car crash in April. But that’s exactly what millions of Americans are dealing with this year.
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[2026-04-13 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ROME — Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana said on Monday that it had appointed the former Gucci boss Stefano Cantino as its co-chief executive, part of a management shake-up as it seeks to refinance its debt.
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[2026-04-13 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-13 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Manases Carpio, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, asked a Quezon City court to nullify the subpoena issued for his yearly income tax returns (ITRs).
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