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New York Postbusiness1 hr ago
Los Angeles Misses July 1 Deadline to Assume Control of LAHSA Funds
Los Angeles leaders missed their July 1 deadline to begin taking control of hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars managed by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. The delay follows a city directive and consultant hiring plan that have both stalled. New York Post reporte…
New York Postbusiness3 hrs ago
New York Times columnist says he has no plans to seek office again
The columnist stated he has zero plans to run for elected office following questions about campaign donations and the handling of leftover funds from a 2021 bid for Oregon governor. The New York Times completed an internal review and added editors' notes to nine columns.
cnbc.combusiness3 hrs ago
U.S. Tariff Refunds of $49.1 Billion Exceed June Revenue of $23.6 Billion
The Treasury Department reported $49.1 billion in tariff refunds paid out in June compared with $23.6 billion collected in revenue. The figures reflect the second month of accelerated payouts after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs in February.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics6 hrs ago
Corruption Inquiry Examines Catholic Schools NSW Use of Public Funds
An anti-corruption commission is investigating whether Catholic Schools NSW used public money for political donations. Education funding experts have called for audits of the body's finances and compliance with charity rules.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics6 hrs ago
Victoria Government Directed Removal of Subcontractor from Hospital Project
A retired senior official said the state government instructed the Victorian Health Building Authority to remove a plastering firm from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital redevelopment after the CFMEU raised objections. The project was completed in April 2024 using $320 mil…
washingtonpost.compolitics16 hrs ago
National Audit Office to Review Lower Thames Crossing Tunnel Project
The UK's spending watchdog will examine the tunnel project after campaigners raised concerns over rising costs and missing documentation. More than £3 billion in public funds have already been committed to the scheme connecting Kent and Essex.
israelnationalnews.comworld17 hrs ago
Shas MK questioned over alleged use of public funds for newspaper
A Shas lawmaker was questioned by police as part of an investigation into suspected diversion of public education funds to a party-affiliated newspaper seven years ago.
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South China Morning Postworld18 hrs ago
Malaysian Federal Court Upholds Acquittal of Former Youth Minister in 2-1 Ruling
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman walked free after a 2-1 ruling dismissed the final appeal. The decision ended a six-year legal battle over funds from a political youth wing.
dimsumdaily.hkworld1 day ago
Australian lawyer Samuel Monkivitch faces complaints over missing inheritance funds
The Victorian Legal Services Board confirmed Monkivitch no longer holds a practising certificate after three complaints were lodged, including one from sisters Charlie and Ruby Nemet. Bank records show nearly $300,000 transferred from the sisters' inheritance account to Monkivitc…
traveldailymedia.comworld1 day ago
Man detained in Dubai while seeking funds, police station reports no record
A 42-year-old businessman was reportedly taken into custody at Lahbab police station in Dubai on Friday while attempting to gather £120,000. The detention follows a prior four-week period in custody at Al Awir prison over fraud-related matters.
cdc.govworld1 day ago
Aged Care Regulator Investigates Providers Over Additional Service Fees; Some Operators Adjust Practices
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission received 199 complaints about fees in the first half of 2026 and launched probes into several operators. One family secured nearly $37,000 in refunds after a dementia resident was charged for unused services.
theconversation.compolitics1 day ago
Tax-Advantaged Savings Accounts for U.S. Children Launched July 4
The accounts allow annual family contributions of up to $5,000 for children 18 and younger, with a one-time $1,000 Treasury deposit for those born 2025-2028. Funds grow tax-deferred in U.S. stock funds and convert to traditional IRAs at age 18.
rigzone.comworld1 day ago
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Oversees Venezuela Revenue Distribution Under Treasury Sanctions Framework
The New York Times reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has exercised control over Venezuela's finances and government operations since January. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez depends on U.S.-controlled funds for payments and currency support.
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politics2 days ago
French Appeal Court Upholds Le Pen Verdict but Shortens Office Ban
A Paris appeal court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misappropriating European Parliament funds. The court reduced the five-year ban on holding public office to fifteen months, counting time already served.
politics2 days ago
Senate Democrat expands probe into Kennedy Center spending
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is expanding an investigation into alleged mismanagement of federal funds at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. The inquiry focuses on spending decisions by the venue's leadership.
supermarketnews.compolitics2 days ago
Blakeman Says City-Owned Grocery Plan Violates State Constitution’s Gift and Loan Clause
Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman said he will invoke the Gift and Loan Clause to block New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s $70 million city-owned supermarket initiative. The 150-year-old provision bars municipalities from directing public funds to private entities without a c…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld2 days ago
BYD Offers Refunds or $1100 Compensation After Model Year Error
The Chinese electric vehicle maker said it sold 2025-built cars to 1265 Australian buyers as 2026 models. It agreed to provide full refunds or $1100 payments to affected customers.
thewire.infinance2 days ago
Finance Minister Urges Pension Funds to Buy More Domestic Assets
Satsuki Katayama said the government would pursue policies encouraging pension funds to increase Japanese asset purchases. The announcement on July 11 caused the yen to rise, The Japan Times reported.
kpbs.orgworld3 days ago
California Bill Would Require Community Colleges to Offer Abortion Pills
Proposed legislation would direct California community colleges with health centers to provide medication abortion services starting in 2029 if state funds are allocated. The measure extends requirements already in place at state universities.
nypost.comworld3 days ago
Minnesota Daycare CEO Pleads Guilty to $4.6 Million Federal Fraud
Fahima Mahamud admitted to filing false claims under a federal child care program and receiving funds from a separate food assistance scheme. She used proceeds to buy real estate and attempted to leave the country after closing her center.
app.buzzsumo.comworld3 days ago
OMB proposes rules giving political appointees control over federal research grants
The Office of Management and Budget has issued a 400-page proposal that would shift final authority for many federal research grants from scientists to political appointees. The plan would also allow rescission of previously approved funds and restrict international collaboration…
nbcnews.comworld3 days ago
German MEP Requests Full EU Gaza Aid Records
A German member of the European Parliament has asked the EU to release all documents on Gaza aid, including bank records. The request follows concerns that some funds may have reached Hamas. The EU has offered only partial access.
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forbes.comfinance3 days agoUpdated
Finance minister urges pension funds to increase domestic investments
Japan's finance minister called for households and pension funds to buy more yen-denominated assets. The remarks prompted an immediate rise in the yen and a decline in bond yields.
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Fox Newspolitics4 days ago
DHS to Withhold Over $1 Billion in Grants From States Over Election Security Rules
The Department of Homeland Security will withhold more than $1 billion in homeland security preparedness grants from states that decline to adopt voter citizenship verification, manual audits and paper ballots. FEMA will distribute the funds only to participating states that meet…
biggerpockets.combusiness4 days ago
IRS Extends Deadline for COVID Refund Claims to July 10
A federal court ruling extended the IRS filing deadline to July 10, 2023, giving affected taxpayers until July 10, 2026, to seek refunds. The National Taxpayer Advocate said most must file a protective claim to preserve rights.
news.sky.compolitics4 days ago
Marine Le Pen Announces 2027 Presidential Run After Court Reduces Ban
Marine Le Pen said she will seek France's presidency in 2027 and named Jordan Bardella as her prospective prime minister. A Paris appeal court reduced her electoral ban to 15 months with time served, allowing her candidacy despite a conviction for misusing EU funds.
cnbc.compolitics4 days ago
Federal appeals court rejects bid to delay payment in Carroll case
A Manhattan federal appeals court rejected a request to keep funds in a court account. The money stems from a 2023 trial verdict. The amount held now totals about $5.8 million with interest.
Semaforworld4 days ago
Argentina Announces New Nuclear Reactor Backed by $1.2 Billion in US Funds
Argentina said it will build a new reactor in Buenos Aires with American financing. Britain extended the life of its Sizewell B plant by 20 years. Global nuclear capacity is projected to rise sharply through 2036.
Rapplerworld4 days ago
Agriculture Department seeks P1 billion more for fuel subsidies; request under budget review
The Department of Agriculture seeks P1 billion in extra fuel subsidy funds for farmers and fisherfolk. Most of the initial allocations have already been disbursed as part of broader assistance measures.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Andy Burnham proposes shifting UK defence spending to British firms
Andy Burnham said he would direct billions in extra defence funds to domestic companies and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. He also stated he would maintain cooperation with European partners on security matters.
tokyoreporter.compolitics4 days ago
Tokyo prosecutor investigated over relationship with questioned suspect
The Supreme Public Prosecutors Office is examining a 48-year-old prosecutor who led an LDP political funds inquiry. The prosecutor questioned a woman in her 30s between 2023 and 2024 and later began a relationship with her.
winnipegfreepress.comsports5 days ago
Tartan Army Donates $15,000 to Massachusetts Children's Charity
Scottish soccer fans known as the Tartan Army gave $15,000 to The Massachusetts Child after using First Student buses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston. The funds will support pre-K through 12 students with clothing, supplies, books and health items.
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nypost.compolitics5 days ago
California governor plans Nevada campaign trip this week
The governor will campaign for Democratic candidates in Las Vegas and raise funds for the state attorney general race. The trip extends a schedule that has included multiple out-of-state and overseas stops this year.
abcnews.go.comworld5 days ago
French Court Affirms Le Pen's Eligibility to Run for President, Suspends Electronic Tag Order
Marine Le Pen said on 7 July 2026 she will run for president in 2027 and will appeal her embezzlement conviction. A Paris appeal court found her guilty of misusing €2.8m in EU funds but allowed her to stand while wearing an electronic tag.
insurancejournal.combusiness5 days ago
Severn Trent Water Breached Wastewater Duties but Avoided Fine After £98m Investment
Ofwat found serious breaches of sewer management obligations yet accepted undertakings instead of a fine because the company had already begun fixes. The utility reported a 41 percent drop in storm overflow spills after spending shareholder funds on infrastructure upgrades.
news.ycombinator.comworld5 days ago
Malawi Budget Allocates Funds for New Ambulances and District Hospitals
AllAfrica reported that Health Minister Madalitso Baloyi announced steps to address ambulance shortages and stalled projects. Funds target areas with the worst transport gaps, and a dialysis unit is planned for Mzuzu.
claimsjournal.compolitics5 days ago
Appeals Court Reduces Marine Le Pen's Public Office Ban to 15 Months
A Paris appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing European Parliament funds but shortened her ban on running for public office. Le Pen said she will campaign for the 2027 French presidential election without an electronic tag while appealing to the Court of Cas…
finance5 days agoUpdated
French Court Affirms Marine Le Pen's Eligibility to Run for President Despite Electronic Tag
A Paris appeal court ruled that Marine Le Pen can stand in the 2027 presidential election despite a conviction for misusing EU funds. She confirmed her candidacy and said she will appeal the sentence requiring her to wear an electronic tag for one year.
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memeburn.comfinance6 days ago
SpaceX to Join Nasdaq-100 Index, Triggering Passive Fund Purchases
SpaceX will be added to the Nasdaq-100 index. The move is expected to generate billions of dollars in purchases by index-tracking funds. Brokerage firms have begun coverage with positive ratings.
Los Angeles Timespolitics6 days ago
Department of Homeland Security Buys Two California Detention Centers for $1.5 Billion
The Department of Homeland Security acquired the California City Detention Facility and Otay Mesa Detention Center from CoreCivic. The transaction closed earlier this month using funds from a spending bill signed last summer. CoreCivic expects net proceeds of about $1.1 billion a…
Al Jazeerapolitics6 days ago
French Appeal Court Reduces Marine Le Pen Office Ban to 15 Months
An appeals court upheld a conviction for misuse of European parliamentary funds but shortened the office ban and prison term. The ruling allows Le Pen to seek the presidency in principle while requiring electronic monitoring.
nypost.comai6 days ago
Treasury Draft Report Examines AI Impact on Retirement Savings
A draft Treasury Department report obtained by NOTUS warns that an artificial intelligence downturn could threaten millions of Americans' retirement savings through exposure in stock markets and index funds. The analysis contrasts with public support for AI investment from Treasu…
foxnews.compolitics6 days ago
Trump Urges GOP to Pursue Reconciliation Package for SAVE America Act Provisions and Defense Funds After Senate Stalls Bill
President Donald Trump on July 7 called for passing portions of the SAVE America Act and $350 billion in defense funding through budget reconciliation. The approach reverses his position from last month and aims to start the process next week.
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days ago
Federal Restriction on Funds to Abortion Providers Lifted; Billing Resumes
Planned Parenthood and two smaller providers restarted Medicaid billing for non-abortion services on Sunday after the payments were halted for most of a year under a federal law. Some clinics closed and patient volumes fell during the cutoff, though not every service will return.
cnbc.combusiness6 days ago
Trump Accounts Launch July 4 with $1,000 Federal Grants and Pledges from Billionaires
Business Insider reported that the federal government launched Trump Accounts on July 4, 2026. Children born 2025-2028 receive a $1,000 contribution. Several wealthy donors pledged additional funds limited to specific states and income levels.
deadline.compolitics6 days ago
French Court to Rule on Embezzlement Case Involving European Parliament Funds
A French court is scheduled to deliver its verdict Tuesday in a case alleging the misuse of European Parliament funds. The proceedings center on approximately €4.4 million in payments to parliamentary assistants.
upi.compolitics6 days ago
France Appeal Court to Rule on Marine Le Pen EU Funds Case and Office Ban
France’s appeal court is scheduled to issue its verdict July 7 on Marine Le Pen’s 2025 conviction for misusing European Parliament funds. The outcome will determine whether the five-year office ban stands ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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abcnews.go.comworld6 days ago
French Appeals Court to Rule on Embezzlement Conviction
France’s Court of Appeal is scheduled to issue a verdict on July 7 regarding a 2025 conviction tied to the misuse of European Parliament funds between 2004 and 2016. The ruling will determine whether a five-year office ban and house-arrest sentence remain in place.
abcnews.go.combusiness7 days ago
Australian Regulator Cancels Capital Guard Financial License
ASIC cancelled the Australian Financial Services License held by Capital Guard after finding the firm used fake documents to obtain investor funds. The company had presented a Sydney Harbour address while its sole director lived in Melbourne.
benzinga.comfinance7 days ago
Energy Funds See $3.2 Billion Outflow in Week to July 1, Largest Since July 2024
Energy funds recorded net outflows of $3.2 billion for the week ending July 1. The figure marks the largest weekly withdrawal since July 2024 and the second-largest in at least a decade.
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traveldailymedia.comworld7 days ago
Dubai Executive Council Approves 18 Billion-Dirham Spending Plan
The plan funds business reforms, an Islamic finance center, and a new highway. It coincides with Emaar's $54 billion Dubai Estate project and an Emirates ad campaign.
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investopedia.comfinance7 days ago
Active Funds Beat Benchmarks in June
Bank of America reported that more than half of large-cap active funds outperformed their benchmarks in June. Small-cap and mid-cap active funds showed even higher outperformance rates during the same period.
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Abc Newspolitics7 days ago
Paris Appeals Court to Rule on Le Pen Eligibility for 2027 Presidential Election
A Paris appeals court is scheduled to rule Tuesday on whether Marine Le Pen can run in France's 2027 presidential election. The decision follows her March 2025 conviction for misusing European Parliament funds.
intuitiveaccountant.comfinance7 days ago
Bank of Korea says single-stock leveraged ETFs raise market concentration
The Bank of Korea said single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix may deepen market concentration and raise volatility. The warning was reported by Bloomberg.
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politics8 days ago
Paris Appeal Court to Rule on Marine Le Pen Embezzlement Appeal
A Paris appeal court will decide Tuesday at 13:30 whether Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027. The ruling follows her March 2025 conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds.
politics5 days agoUpdated
Philippine Senate Opens Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Senate began proceedings Monday focused on allegations of misused funds and threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The trial follows House transmission of articles on June 30.
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abcnews.go.comfinance8 days ago
US Technology Funds Attract $14.3 Billion Inflows in Week Ending July 1
US technology funds recorded 14.3 billion dollars in inflows for the week ending July 1, the second-largest weekly total on record. The figure follows outflows the prior week and a record inflow two weeks earlier. US equity funds posted 17.2 billion dollars in outflows during the…
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news.sky.compolitics7 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Allocates $68 Million for 250th Anniversary Events; Democrats Allege Donor Redirection
The Trump administration directed $68.3 million in public funds to Freedom 250 for anniversary events. Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released a report this week questioning donor redirection between two planning groups.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics8 days agoUpdated
Paris Appeals Court to Rule Tuesday on Marine Le Pen Embezzlement Appeal
The decision will determine whether the National Rally leader can stand in the 2027 French presidential election. Le Pen is appealing a 2025 conviction for misusing European Parliament funds to pay party staff.
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Abc Newspolitics8 days ago
Ukrainian climbers hold annual festival near Kyiv combining climbing and music
Hundreds attended the Stoned Climbers festival in Ukraine's Zhytomyr region last week. The volunteer-run event raised funds for a military brigade while offering instruction to first-time climbers.