[2026-03-03 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Minnesota sues Trump administration over $243M Medicaid spending withholding

Snippet: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks during a Senate Homeland Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-medicaid-funding-lawsuit-trump-3242c0992c8c266570bfd3200b14b483

[2026-03-03 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The ACT's fiscal situation is dire, but there are no 'easy fixes'

Snippet: Topic:Government Policy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/economist-says-act-fiscal-woes-due-to-policy-decisions/106408888

[2026-03-03 16:02 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Minister won’t rule out tax change as Greens up demands

Snippet: March 3, 2026 16:02 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/minister-wont-rule-out-tax-change-as-greens-up-demands/

[2026-03-03 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Petroleum products excise tax suspension pushed

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito renewed his call for the immediate passage of a bill mandating the automatic suspension of excise taxes on petroleum products if the Dubai crude oil price exceeds $80 per barrel.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/03/news/petroleum-products-excise-tax-suspension-pushed/2291802

[2026-03-03 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rangers’ four-goal comeback led by Gabe Perreault falls short in gutting OT loss to Blue Jackets

Snippet: The Rangers faced an even larger deficit in this game than they did just two days prior.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/sports/rangers-comeback-falls-short-in-gutting-ot-loss-to-blue-jackets/

[2026-03-03 11:35 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Tax on households' coming for Aussies due to Iran war

Snippet: The Reserve Bank has cautioned it remains too early to tell what the economic impact of the war in Iran will be, even as surging petrol prices deliver another hit to inflation-weary households.Speaking at the Australian Financial Review's Business Summit in Sydney this morning, RBA Governor Michele Bullock was characteristically guarded when addressing the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East over the weekend.She said while a disruption of oil and gas supplies could send Australia's already-high inflation further in

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/us-israel-attack-iran-economic-inflation-impact-australia/f2fad1f9-e0d3-40b1-9693-d01673efca43

[2026-03-03 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How a new law could lower the price of gas in California and here’s by how much

Snippet: As gas prices in California continue to climb amid escalating tensions with Iran and the state’s transition to summer-blend fuel, a state lawmaker is proposing a temporary pause on the gas tax to provide relief to drivers.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/us-news/california-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-suspend-gas-tax-for-one-year-as-prices-surge/

[2026-03-03 09:10 UTC+10:00] [Ron DeSantis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ron DeSantis spent $1.2m per day to open and operate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Snippet: After spending taxpayers’ money, Florida governor will likely be left holding bill for $608m promised by Trump administration

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/02/ron-desantis-12-million-on-alligator-alcatraz

[2026-03-03 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Aussie travelers are spreading drug-resistant gonorrhea, with half spending time in certain global hotspot

Snippet: Travelers are spreading drug-resistant gonorrhea at alarming rates, prompting calls to embed sexual health advice into all stages of the Australian travel pathway.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/lifestyle/drug-resistant-gonorrhoea-spread-by-aussie-travelers-prompts-warning/

[2026-03-03 07:45 UTC+10:00] [Jamieson Greer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s 2026 trade agenda sharpens push for ‘managed’ US-China ties

Snippet: US Trade Representative report touts deficit drop, pledges tougher Section 301 enforcement ahead of Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3345191/trumps-2026-trade-agenda-sharpens-push-managed-us-china-ties

[2026-03-03 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Seylan Bank posts LKR 12.1 Bn record PAT in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Seylan Bank reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a strong growth in profitability recording a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of LKR 19.6 billion, reflecting a 22.3% increase compared to LKR 16.0 billion reported in the previous financial year. For the year under review, Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at LKR 12.1 billion, a 20.5% growth over LKR 10.0 billion recorded in the corresponding year of 2024.The reported PAT of LKR 12.1 billion represents the

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/03/business/960269/seylan-bank-posts-lkr-12-1-bn-record-pat-in-2025/

[2026-03-03 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Missing children, budget cuts and injuries: Inside ACT's after-school care sector

Snippet: Regulator documents show program providers TeamKids and Camp Australia were the subject of at least 17 incident reports in the ACT. (ABC News: Curtis Rodda)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/teamkids-camp-australia-plagued-by-problems-canberra/106370792

[2026-03-03 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: California GOP lawmakers are incensed over a gas tax study. Rural groups say they need it

Snippet: Traffic moves on the Golden Gate Bridge as seen in San Francisco, Dec. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/taxes-california-gavin-newsom-jerry-brown-u-s-republican-party-fde2f3109023054da5f5eb1b6c3e21f2

[2026-03-03 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: $40m promised for mental health housing years ago remains unspent

Snippet: CHIA Vic chief executive Sarah Toohey is urging the government to restore the support funding. (ABC News: Simon Tucci)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/supported-mental-health-housing-budget-promise-undelivered/106397696

[2026-03-03 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Cut red tape, tax to fix middling investment, business lobbies say

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/business-lobby-calls-to-cut-red-tape-to-boost-investment/106406024

[2026-03-03 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Apple unveils new budget iPhone

Snippet: Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e, the latest version of its lower-end smartphone, and a faster version of the iPad Air, kicking off a wave of new products.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-new-budget-iphone-20260303-p5o6v3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-03 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fiscal general de México inicia una depuración en sus oficinales estatales

Snippet: CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — La fiscal federal de México, Ernestina Godoy, ha iniciado una clara reestructuración del organismo que asumió en diciembre que incluye una depuración en las delegaciones de la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) en cada estado mexicano, confirmó el lunes la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fiscalia-general-republica-mexico-godoy-cambios-carteles-58c158a8274c16db08330f053343ebae

[2026-03-03 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Calls to cut red tape, corporate tax ahead of budget

Snippet: March 3, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/calls-to-cut-red-tape-corporate-tax-ahead-of-budget/

[2026-03-03 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Amazon to invest another €18 billion in data centres in Spain

Snippet: Amazon on Monday announced another €18 billion ($21 billion) of investment in data centre projects in Spain, more than doubling its spending there on the infrastructure crucial for artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260302/amazon-to-invest-another-e18-billion-in-data-centres-in-spain

[2026-03-02 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Dubai shaken by Iranian airstrikes in retaliation for US, Israel attacks

Snippet: Iranian missiles and drones have hit the United Arab Emirates, shaking Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven for foreigners. The Associated Press' Jon Gambrell explains more.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/02/dubai-shaken-by-iranian-airstrikes-in-retaliation-for-us-israel-attacks/

[2026-03-02 19:21 UTC+10:00] [Benjamin Chan Sze-wai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to expand tax exemptions for family offices, AIIB and pension fund investment

Snippet: The government will submit a bill by June to add more tax-exempt products and funds, including gold and digital assets, a minister says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3345119/hong-kong-expand-tax-exemptions-family-offices-aiib-and-pension-fund-investment

[2026-03-02 19:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee taps 4-term ruling party lawmaker to head Budget Ministry

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Rep. Park Hong-keun, a four-term lawmaker and former floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, as the inaugural Minister of Planning and Budget.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685133

[2026-03-02 17:44 UTC+10:00] [biotechnology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s new cash-for-residency scheme draws US$12 billion in first 2 years

Snippet: Number of applicants surges in second year, with most of the deployed capital going into authorised funds, equities and debt securities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345102/hong-kongs-new-cash-residency-scheme-draws-us12-billion-first-2-years

[2026-03-02 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'A tax on households': Economists warn Middle East war to spike oil

Snippet: Analysts say disruptions to the passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz pose a risk to global growth. (Reuters: Stringer/File Photo)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/iran-us-israel-strikes-middle-east-war-economic-oil-fallout/106405452

[2026-03-02 14:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Dubai's image as safe haven rocked

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates has sold itself to foreigners for years as a sunny, safe, tax-free oasis.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685021

[2026-03-02 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Health minister grilled over damaged ceilings, mould in operating theatres

Snippet: Ryan Park faced NSW budget estimates on Monday. (ABC News: Abubakr Sajid)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/nsw-hospital-review-uncovers-maintenance-issues/106404848

[2026-03-02 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Spouses of fallen hero cops receive hefty tax break in these Long Island towns

Snippet: The spouses of fallen police heroes in three Long Island towns will receive hefty property-tax breaks thanks to newly passed legislation.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/us-news/spouses-of-fallen-cops-granted-hefty-tax-break-in-3-long-island-towns/

[2026-03-02 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Zohran Mamdani’s Albany pals push bill to slap 25% ‘surcharge’ on NYC corporations

Snippet: Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pals in the state Legislature are pushing a bill to give him the power to slap a 25% tax liability “surcharge” on Big Apple corporations.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/us-news/mamdanis-albany-pals-push-bill-to-slap-25surcharge-on-nyc-corporations/

[2026-03-02 09:45 UTC+10:00] [taxpayer dollars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EVs in Hong Kong must compete on their own merits

Snippet: The decision to end tax breaks for private electric cars is part of the necessary transition from incentives to market-driven growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344871/evs-hong-kong-must-compete-their-own-merits

[2026-03-02 07:10 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Politics live: Penny Wong warns Australians of ‘serious travel disruptions’ due to Iran conflict; NSW to review hospital maintenance after outbreaks of mould and bird lice

Snippet: Travel changes likely at short notice, including on routes to Europe. Follow today’s latest new updates

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/02/politics-updates-federal-parliament-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-nsw-budget-estimates-iran-war-reactions-ntwnfb

[2026-03-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NY town ‘extremely mismanaged’ tax money as 35-year Dem boss on hot seat: audit

Snippet: A suburban town run by one of the Empire State’s longest serving Democrats left millions in tax dollars uncollected, including property taxes that were due as far back as 1967, a bombshell new audit found.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/us-news/ny-town-extremely-mismanaged-tax-money-as-35-year-dem-boss-on-hot-seat-audit/

[2026-03-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Workforce re-entry as economic recovery strategy - DailyNews

Snippet: As Sri Lanka navigates the complexities of a post-crisis economy in 2026, the national conversation has been dominated by debt restructuring, tax reforms, and export diversification. While these are critical pillars of stability, they often overlook the most potent, non-debt-funded engine of growth available to the nation: the systematic re-integration of skilled women into the labour force.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/02/general-opinion/959816/workforce-re-entry-as-economic-recovery-strategy/

[2026-03-02 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Almost 5 per cent of Tasmania's health budget spent on locum nurses

Snippet: Topic:Doctors and Medical Professionals

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/tasmania-health-budget-locum-nurses/106402468

[2026-03-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Finance & Tax] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: We’re going to need a bigger boat. Jim Chalmers’ tax reform fishing not serious

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/were-going-to-need-a-bigger-boat-jim-chalmers-tax-reform-fishing-not-serious/

[2026-03-02 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor calls it a win for aspiring home owners. Angus Taylor calls it an ‘assault on aspiration’

Snippet: Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has drawn battlelines with Labor as it considers slashing property tax breaks in the budget, vowing to fight Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s “assault on aspiration”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-calls-it-a-win-for-aspiring-home-owners-angus-taylor-calls-it-an-assault-on-aspiration-20260301-p5o6f8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The journey toward e-invoicing

Snippet: BY the end of 2026, electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) will redefine how businesses in the Philippines comply with tax obligations. More than a regulatory milestone, it marks a pivotal moment in the country’s digital transformation — one that enhances efficiency, increases transparency and fuels strategic growth.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/business/top-business/the-journey-toward-e-invoicing/2290651

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Budget use slumps to 42.2% in January

Snippet: THE budget utilization rate of government agencies slumped to 42.2 percent in January, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/business/top-business/budget-use-slumps-to-422-in-january/2290650

[2026-03-02 00:16 UTC+10:00] [Northern Metropolis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legal framework for Northern Metropolis to be tabled at Legco in late March

Snippet: Latest budget is seeking HK$30 billion in initial capital for development of Hetao Hong Kong Park, San Tin Technopole and Shui Kiu Industry Park

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345048/legal-framework-northern-metropolis-be-tabled-legco-late-march

[2026-03-01 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dem Washington House majority leader Joe Fitzgibbon apologizes for being ‘impaired’ during budget hearing: ‘Made a poor choice’

Snippet: A Democratic Washington state lawmaker has apologized after admitting he showed up to a committee hearing after drinking alcohol and making somewhat slurred remarks during the proceeding.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/us-news/washington-state-house-democrat-majority-leader-joe-fitzgibbon-admits-to-drinking-alcohol-before-hearing/

[2026-03-01 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Dallas Stars rally from 2-0 deficit to beat Nashville Predators in OT

Snippet: Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) celebrates his goal with teammate defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) in front of Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) and left wing Erik Haula (56) during overtime in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/predators-stars-score-40fd28fb97df28068f6b938e8f2b5d9d

[2026-02-28 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Patients lead urgent call for PhilHealth Z Benefit Package for lung cancer

Snippet: EVERY day without a dedicated PhilHealth Z Benefit Package for lung cancer means more Filipino families face delayed diagnosis, interrupted treatment or catastrophic medical debt.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/tmt-newswire/patients-lead-urgent-call-for-philhealth-z-benefit-package-for-lung-cancer/2290392

[2026-02-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Her husband wanted to use ChatGPT to create sustainable housing. Then it took over his life.

Snippet: Kate Fox says Joe Ceccanti was the ‘most hopeful person’ before he started spending 12 hours a day with a chatbot

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/feb/28/chatgpt-ai-chatbot-mental-health

[2026-02-28 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spending | South China Morning Post

Snippet: EU’s tariffs may stall, not stop, China’s EV exports, analysts sayThe additional tariffs the EU plans to levy will not be severe enough to shut most Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) out, as the cost advantages of companies like BYD will outweigh the curbs, analysts say.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/spending

[2026-02-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Commercial EV use needs boost after car owner tax break ends, green groups say

Snippet: Environmentalists back move to end first registration tax concessions for private electric cars, say focus must pivot to businesses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3344934/commercial-ev-use-needs-boost-after-car-owner-tax-break-ends-green-groups-say

[2026-02-28 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Treasury Department is ending union contracts at the IRS

Snippet: President Donald Trump gestures from the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/treasury-irs-fiscal-service-union-contracts-dcd42250d58c8e4d46a2c0256064a857

[2026-02-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Superannuation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Unleash your super power: how to prevent your retirement savings from funding fossil fuels

Snippet: It’s easy to ignore your superannuation, but choices about where to invest can make a big difference for climate action and protecting the environment

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/28/superannuation-fund-ethical-investment-retirement-savings

[2026-02-28 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: $13m jump in project budget 'not a cost blowout', mayor says

Snippet: Topic:Performing Arts

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/questions-over-budget-for-earl-arts-centre-princess-theatre/106393242

[2026-02-28 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Kiev

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new four-year loan for Ukraine, which is currently facing an acute budget deficit. A much larger sum offered by Brussels and backed by EU taxpayers remains blocked by Hungary’s veto.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633145-imf-approve-loan-kiev/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-28 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Amanda Cranston

Snippet: Amanda Cranston is the ABC Far North Saturday Breakfast presenter and features reporter for radio programs and digital, based in Cairns. She loves travelling, reading, good coffee, spending time with family and volunteering with local wildlife, environment and homeless organisations in Far North Queensland.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/amanda-cranston/101798098

[2026-02-28 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Health insurance, inflation and federal funding cuts driving school budget increases

Snippet: Vermonters headed to the polls on Town Meeting Day will cast votes on critical decisions around school district budgets and the future of small elementary schools, as property taxes and education reform remain top of mind for lawmakers and voters.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/education-funding-phil-scott-schools-health-care-industry-vermont-149fd223058a7301f6000d10959122b2