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Yonhapfinance1 hr ago
South Korean President Calls for Higher Agricultural Subsidies Funded by Rural Development Tax
President Lee Jae Myung urged an increase in agricultural subsidies on July 18 to protect food security and farmers. He cited rising tax revenues from stock trading and compared South Korea's payments to those in the EU and Japan.
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New York Postpolitics5 hrs ago
Federal Prosecutors Investigate California Governor Gavin Newsom and Wife Over Nonprofit Payments
California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom are under federal investigation focused on her nonprofit projects. Siebel Newsom described the probe as a fishing expedition in a Friday interview.
nationalpost.compolitics7 hrs ago
Judge Rules Trump Administration Violated Law in Firing FEMA Official but Denies Immediate Reinstatement
A federal judge found the dismissal of FEMA Chief Financial Officer Mary Comans breached civil-service rules. The February 2025 termination followed accusations over migrant shelter payments.
Forbesworld9 hrs ago
House Panel Releases Transcript of Leon Black Interview on Ties to Epstein Associate
The House Oversight Committee released a transcript of Leon Black's June 26 interview. Black answered questions about payments and a birthday book entry. The session ended after subpoenas were served.
news.sky.combusiness9 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Customs Issues $49.2 Billion in Tariff Refunds in June
Payments brought cumulative refunds to $71 billion after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs in February. Companies are directing the funds toward higher costs tied to the Iran conflict and energy prices.
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flipboard.comscience1 day ago
Eli Lilly to Acquire AtaiBeckley for $2.8 Billion Upfront
Eli Lilly will pay $2.8 billion in cash to acquire AtaiBeckley, a developer of psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions. The deal includes up to $1 billion in additional milestone payments. It adds the target’s compounds to Lilly’s neuroscience programs.
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Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
Swalwell Paid Attorney Over $360,000 After Resigning from Congress and Dropping Out of Governor's Race
Eric Swalwell paid attorney Sara Azari more than $360,000 from campaign accounts after resigning from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. Fox News reported the payments based on California state records, including a $50,000 April payment and a $250,000 May payment.
usmagazine.combusiness2 days ago
Miami Startup Cyclops Raises $20 Million Series A for Stablecoin Payments
Cyclops announced a $20 million Series A round led by Nava Ventures on Wednesday to provide stablecoin infrastructure to payments companies. The Miami-based firm previously raised an $8 million seed round in March.
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theconversation.compolitics2 days ago
Disabled Iranians Report Delayed State Welfare Payments
Iranian residents with disabilities are experiencing delays in receiving state welfare payments. The delays affect medical costs, housing support, and basic supplies such as diapers. Officials have not provided a timeline for restoring regular distribution.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics2 days ago
Aged care watchdog says co-payments and delays push users into nursing homes
Australia's outgoing aged care inspector-general said user co-payments and long wait times for home care packages are driving older people into residential facilities. The comments came in a speech to the National Press Club on Wednesday.
The Independentfinance3 days ago
Social Security Checks for July 15 Reach Recipients Born Early in Month
The Social Security Administration will issue the second round of monthly benefits on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Payments follow a fixed schedule tied to birth dates and prior claiming rules. Maximum monthly amounts range from $2,969 to $5,181 depending on retirement age.
GB Newsworld3 days ago
Drayton Manor Sets 10-Ride Limit on Easy Access Passes
Drayton Manor Resort capped its disability queue-jump pass at 10 rides after a rise in registrations. Alton Towers reversed a similar restriction and plans a new policy later this summer. The moves coincide with a government review of personal independence payments.
prnewswire.comworld3 days ago
AstraZeneca pays Dizal $600 million upfront for global rights to lung-cancer drug, with up to $900 million more in milestones
AstraZeneca will pay Dizal Pharmaceutical $600 million upfront for global rights to a lung cancer treatment. Dizal could receive another $900 million in milestone payments.
politics4 days ago
Federal Strike Team Sent to New York as State Recovers 25% of Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
The federal team targets nearly $1 billion in COVID-era unemployment benefit fraud in the state. New York recorded $507 million in fraudulent payments in 2025 alone.
Usa Todaysports4 days ago
Alshon Jeffery Reaches Deal to Have Felony Fraud Charges Dismissed After Meeting Conditions
Former NFL wide receiver Alshon Jeffery agreed to conditions including volunteer work and restitution payments that could lead to dismissal of insurance fraud charges within 60 days. Usa Today reported the agreement was signed July 10.
science4 days ago
States Reduce Family Caregiver Pay; Medicaid Faces $1 Trillion Cut
@statnews reported that at least half a dozen states are reducing payments to family caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they prepare for major Medicaid reductions. Separate items covered a pancreatic cancer drug trial and a planned HHS meetin…
world4 days ago
CMS Proposes Site-Neutral Payments for Select Imaging Services in 2027
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a proposed outpatient payment rule on July 2 that would extend site-neutral rates to certain X-rays, CT scans and MRIs at off-campus hospital departments. The change would lower Medicare spending by about $260 million and benefi…
rediff.comai4 days ago
Anthropic Introduces Rupee Pricing for Claude in India
Anthropic has begun displaying localized rupee prices for Claude subscriptions on its website and apps for users in India. The company has not yet enabled payments through the Unified Payments Interface. India accounts for 5.8 percent of global Claude usage and ranks as the servi…
gizmodo.combusiness4 days ago
Strategy Sells 4.8 Million Shares for $466.7 Million While Holding Bitcoin Holdings Steady
Strategy raised cash through share sales while leaving its Bitcoin holdings unchanged. The company increased its dollar reserves to $3 billion and faces upcoming earnings and dividend payments.
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slate.combusiness4 days ago
Social Security Benefits Scheduled for July 15 for Recipients Born 2nd Through 11th
Payments for the specified birth dates will arrive Wednesday. Supplemental Security Income checks follow a separate first-business-day schedule through early 2027.
cnet.compolitics5 days ago
August 2026 SSI Payments to Be Issued July 31
The Social Security Administration will send August 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments on July 31. The maximum individual benefit reaches $994. Payments move to the prior business day when the first of the month falls on a weekend.
dailykos.comworld6 days 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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sbs.com.aupolitics6 days ago
Federal Court Challenge Filed Over Northern Territory Compensation Caps
A legal challenge was filed in the Federal Court against laws that limit compensation payments when the government acts unlawfully in prisons. The case centers on a youth detainee and questions whether the caps violate federal discrimination law.
politics6 days ago
ICAC examines Catholic Schools NSW payments to Liberal-linked consultants
The state's anti-corruption commission is investigating whether Catholic Schools NSW made undeclared political donations through consultant fees. Public hearings begin July 27.
mexiconewsdaily.combusiness6 days ago
Vietnam Tops U.S. Trade Deficits in May at $20.6 Billion, Mexico Close Behind
U.S. bilateral trade deficits reached $20.6 billion with Vietnam and $20.1 billion with Mexico in May 2026. The data come from American statistical agencies on a balance-of-payments basis.
cnbc.compolitics6 days ago
USAA Returns Nearly $1 Billion to Florida Policyholders in Dividend
USAA will distribute nearly $1 billion to more than 830,000 eligible Florida members. Payments averaging $760 began last month following state insurance reforms.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld6 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.
news.sky.compolitics7 days ago
Nearly 80 Labour MPs Urge Andy Burnham to Weaken Migration Reforms That Would Double Wait for Settlement
A group of backbench Labour MPs sent a joint letter to Andy Burnham warning that Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's Immigration and Asylum Bill risks losing progressive voters. The letter calls for changes to rules on indefinite leave to remain and asylum seeker payments.
helsinkitimes.fiworld7 days ago
Italy Expels Two Russian Military Attaches After Police Break Up Alleged Espionage Ring
Italian police dismantled an alleged Russian GRU espionage network in Rome that sought details on air defense systems sent to Ukraine. Authorities arrested two former Italian intelligence officials and expelled the Russian attaches, including Mikhail Astakov. Defense News reporte…
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comfinance7 days ago
Vietnam to Pay VND 2 Million Bonus and Extra Leave for Second Child Before Age 35
The Vietnamese government will spend VND 1.8 trillion annually on incentives for families having a second child. Payments of at least VND 2 million begin in July 2026 for eligible women under 35. The policy follows a record-low birth rate of 1.91 children per woman in 2024.
dailykos.compolitics8 days ago
Campaign filings omit payments to consultant firm for Maine Senate candidate
Graham for Senate reported $10.2 million in payments to three firms between August 2025 and May 2026. No records show direct payments to Fight Agency despite the firm stating it produced more than 40 ads for the campaign.
sbs.com.aufinance8 days ago
Australian payments firm named in UK donation probe
Oneify, an Australian company, was identified as the platform used to transfer £1 million to a Reform UK fundraising vehicle ahead of the 2024 general election. Police have opened a criminal investigation into at least £500,000 of related donations.
benzinga.comworld8 days ago
Online Sports Bettors Report Higher Rates of Missed Payments Than In-Person Bettors
A new Urban Institute report released July 9, 2026, found online sports bettors faced steeper financial difficulties than in-person bettors. The survey of more than 320 participants showed higher rates of missed payments and reduced savings among online gamblers.
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theolivepress.espolitics8 days ago
Trump Says Spain Reversed Course on Payments After He Called for Cutting All Trade
President Donald Trump called for cutting all trade with Spain on July 8 over NATO defense spending but later praised the country after meeting its prime minister. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said July 9 that Trump retains authority under IEEPA to halt trade yet may…
japantimes.co.jpworld8 days ago
Zentoshin Files for Bankruptcy with ¥115 Billion in Creditor Claims
Osaka payments firm Zentoshin filed for bankruptcy this week after years of suspected falsified statements. Regional banks and lenders hold the bulk of ¥115.16 billion in claims.
New Scientistscience8 days ago
UK Home Battery Installations Nearly Doubled Last Year While Wind Curtailment Payments Totaled £379 Million
@NewScientist reported that more than 40,000 UK homes and businesses added battery systems last year. Installations by Octopus Energy doubled from February to March following supply disruptions.
news.sky.comworld8 days ago
ADHD PIP Claims in England and Wales Exceed 100,000 After Rising 40% Since 2024
More than 100,000 people now receive Personal Independence Payments with ADHD as their main condition, up 40% since July 2024. Total PIP claims in England and Wales reached 4 million, while the working-age sickness and disability bill stands at £58 billion.
news.sky.combusiness8 days ago
Telstra CEO to Return Friday After Nationwide Outages
The company's chief executive is scheduled to return to Australia on Friday after cutting short an overseas trip. The telco experienced outages that disrupted calls, internet, payments, and emergency services.
world8 days ago
Report Finds Personal Independence Payments Create Work Barriers
A new report states that Personal Independence Payments are not fit for purpose and that the assessment process can be dehumanising. The findings also note that the payments can create barriers to work.
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themandarin.com.aupolitics9 days ago
UK Review of Disability Benefit Finds Assessment System Needs Overhaul Amid Rising Costs
An interim report on personal independence payments concludes the benefit requires a sweeping overhaul of its assessment system. The review, led by Sir Stephen Timms, will be published Thursday.
news.sky.combusiness9 days ago
Northern Ireland universities say higher fees would not increase repayments for many graduates
Two Northern Ireland universities told a Westminster committee that raising tuition fees would not lead to higher repayments for many graduates. The submissions addressed concerns about loan sustainability and university funding.
dailywire.compolitics9 days ago
Sizewell B Nuclear Plant to Run Until 2055 Under New Government Contract
Britain's only pressurised water reactor will run for an additional 20 years under a new government deal. The agreement sets a fixed electricity price below recent offshore wind rates and replaces wholesale market payments.
world9 days ago
Former Jackson Mayor Pleads Guilty to Bribery Conspiracy
The former mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, admitted to accepting $50,000 in bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as developers. A county prosecutor who funneled the payments pleaded guilty earlier.
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Washington Examinerpolitics9 days agoUpdated
July Social Security payments begin for retirees born early in the month
The first round of July Social Security payments will be issued today to recipients born between the 1st and 10th of any month. Maximum monthly benefits now reach $5,181 for those retiring at age 70.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports9 days ago
Rugby league officials discuss Origin payments and salary cap increases
Talks are underway to raise State of Origin player payments from $30,000 to about $50,000 per game. League officials are also considering lifting the salary cap from $12 million to as much as $20 million.
mumbrella.com.auworld9 days ago
Telstra mobile outage halts trains, traffic lights and payments for nearly five hours
A national Telstra mobile outage on Wednesday disrupted rail services, traffic signals and electronic payments across Australia. The company said the cause was time-keeping servers that fell out of sync. The communications minister said the event renewed questions about network r…
razib.comworld10 days ago
Reform UK Deputy Leader Asks National Crime Agency to Probe Media Leaks
Richard Tice wrote to the National Crime Agency requesting an investigation into whether the agency leaked private financial information about payments to his company. The request follows media inquiries about the transactions.
nypost.combusiness10 days ago
Coty to Return Gucci Beauty License to Kering Ahead of Schedule
Coty agreed to transfer the Gucci Beauty license back to Kering in a $400 million deal. The company will operate the license through June 2027 and receive staged cash payments plus possible performance incentives.
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forbes.comfinance10 days ago
Average new car payment reaches record $770 in first quarter
Monthly payments on new vehicles rose 2.9 percent to an all-time high of $770 in the first quarter of 2026. Outstanding auto loan debt reached $1.685 trillion, up 57.3 percent from a decade earlier.
americanbanker.comfinance10 days ago
Regulators charge North Carolina firm and founder with fraud
A federal agency filed fraud charges against Argent Capital Management and its founder. The complaint alleges the firm raised over $14 million from at least 60 investors through misleading reports and payments resembling a Ponzi scheme.
fortune.compolitics10 days ago
Trump Accounts Program Sends First $1,000 Government Payments to Eligible Children
Business Insider reported that a parent completed signup for her January 2026-born daughter in May. The federal contribution appeared in the account on July 6 and was invested in SPYM.
abcnews.go.compolitics10 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.
channel4.comscience10 days ago
Public Consultation on Adult Social Care Funding Starts This Month in England
The Bbc reported that Baroness Louise Casey's commission will test views of hundreds of thousands of people on eligibility and payments for adult social care. The review follows the government's scrapping of a lifetime spending cap. Casey described the current system as impossibl…
theiranproject.comtechnology10 days ago
UAE daily cyberattacks rose to 700,000 after February Iran war while drone strikes hit AWS data centers
Daily attempts in the UAE jumped from 200,000 to as many as 700,000. Drone strikes hit AWS data centers in March, causing regional outages in banking and payments.
deadline.compolitics10 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.
world11 days ago
Arson attacks target tobacco shops as syndicate demands payments
Firebombings have struck tobacco retailers across Melbourne and regional Victoria in the past two weeks. Police sources say the attacks are linked to demands for monthly cash payments from shop owners, including those selling only legal products.
nbcnews.compolitics11 days ago
Medicaid Reimbursements to Planned Parenthood Resume July 5 After One-Year Pause
Federal payments for non-abortion services restarted following the expiration of a pause enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Washington Examiner reported the change and related funding shifts at Planned Parenthood affiliates.
chicago.suntimes.compolitics11 days ago
Egg Producers Settle Price-Fixing Lawsuit With $3.3 Million Payment and 53 Million Egg Donations, Admit No Wrongdoing
Cal-Maine Foods, Hickman’s Egg Ranch and Versova Holdings reached settlements last week with the Department of Justice and 17 states. The agreements include payments and donations but no admission of wrongdoing.
Usa Todaybusiness11 days ago
July 6 Claims Deadline Set in Tom's of Maine Toothpaste Class-Action Settlement
Consumers who bought Tom's of Maine toothpaste in the United States from November 2020 through March 2026 may qualify for payments under a class-action settlement. Usa Today reported that today is the final day to submit claims or opt out.
gamesindustry.bizpolitics11 days ago
UK Government to Lay Statutory Instrument for Infected Blood Compensation This Week, with Some Campaigner Concerns Remaining
The measure would enable the Infected Blood Compensation Authority to begin payments from a £12.8 billion fund. More than 30,000 people were infected and over 3,000 died in the scandal between the 1970s and early 1990s. Labour MPs have raised concerns about access rules and fairn…