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NSW to Buy Rosehill Racecourse for \$5 Billion Housing Development

The NSW government will purchase Rosehill Racecourse for at least \$5 billion to build 25,000 homes, a revised plan from an earlier proposal involving the Australian Turf Club as quasi-developers, following member opposition and requiring their approval at a general meeting next month.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Trump Shifts Approach to Federal Layoffs Amidst Public Backlash

President Trump and Elon Musk's federal workforce reduction plan, resulting in 80,000 Veterans Affairs job losses and disruptions to essential services, sparked public outrage and prompted Trump to adopt a more cautious approach.

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No Poverty
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Potential Return of Western Companies to Russia Faces Significant Obstacles

Discussions between Russia and the US regarding the potential return of Western companies to the Russian market are underway, despite the absence of concrete agreements and concerns among investors about past nationalizations of assets and the ongoing war in Ukraine. No American company has shown in...

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Reduced Inequality
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€800 Billion Military Spending Plan Drives Investment in European Defense Sector

The European Commission's proposal for €800 billion in military spending over four years, driven by geopolitical tensions, is boosting investor interest in European and American defense companies and related sectors, with analysts predicting significant growth.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Mass Firings of Federal Employees After 2024 Election Spark Outrage

Thousands of federal employees were fired three months after voting for President Trump in 2024, leading to widespread criticism of the administration's handling of the mass layoffs and highlighting a disconnect between promises and actions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Muhamad's Decisions Halt Komodo 1, Impact Bogotá Infrastructure

Former Colombian Environment Minister María Susana Muhamad halted the Komodo 1 oil and gas exploration project, overriding existing permits and jeopardizing energy security for 18 million households, while also imposing a new environmental resolution impacting Bogotá's infrastructure, potentially in...

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Climate Action
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HBCU Funding Matters Campaign Launched to Counter Federal Funding Threats

The Our HBCUs Matter Foundation launched the HBCU Funding Matters campaign to address threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) funding caused by the Trump administration's executive orders; the campaign uses digital advocacy, grassroots organizing, and partnerships to secure f...

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Quality Education
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Southwest Airlines to Start Charging for Checked Bags

Southwest Airlines announced it will start charging for checked bags on May 28, ending its long-standing "bags fly free" policy; the change is expected to significantly increase revenue, impacting all passengers except A-List members and those on business fares; this follows other recent changes to ...

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Global Cyberattacks Surge 44% in 2024, Costing Europe €10 Trillion by 2025

Cyberattacks against companies globally surged in 2024, with a 44% increase in weekly attacks compared to 2023, impacting the education sector most severely (75% increase). Data exfiltration now takes hours thanks to AI, costing Europe an estimated €10 trillion by 2025.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Bhutan's High Tourist Tax: A Sustainable Tourism Model?

Bhutan's $100 daily "Sustainable Development Fee" generated $26 million in 2023, funding healthcare, education, and infrastructure, while limiting tourist arrivals to 103,000, contrasting with Mallorca's 13 million visitors despite a lower accommodation tax.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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EU's Massive Military Spending: Economic Impacts and Trade-offs

Facing a new international landscape, Germany and the EU are dramatically increasing military spending—Germany with a €400 billion defense fund and the EU with an €800 billion package—raising concerns about its impact on social programs and green initiatives, and requiring a strategic, technology-fo...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Edinburgh Fringe Faces Funding Crisis

Facing funding cuts and rising costs, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival selling 2.6 million tickets last year, risks losing its world-class status, impacting performers and attendees.

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