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GOP Budget Bill: Tax Break for Tipped Workers, but with Caveats

The Republican budget bill includes a provision eliminating federal income taxes on tips for workers earning under \$160,000 annually (2025-2028), impacting roughly 4 million U.S. workers, although about 40% of tipped workers would see no benefit due to low income; a separate Senate bill with simila...

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Senate Divided on House's 'Big, Beautiful Bill': Democrats Cite Harm to Working Class

The House passed the "big, beautiful bill", prompting strong reactions from Senate Democrats who warn of cuts to vital programs affecting millions, while Republicans support the bill's economic goals and border security measures.

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Labour's Internal Conflict Over Welfare Spending Fuels Party Revolt

Amid growing internal strife, Labour's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner proposed cutting child benefits for middle-class families earning over £50,000, while the party grapples with reversing unpopular cuts to winter fuel payments for nine million pensioners, risking a major revolt among MPs.

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Canadian Investment Groups Push for Harmonized Securities Regulations

Canadian investment management groups urged provincial regulators on Thursday to harmonize securities regulations to ease interprovincial trade barriers and boost the economy, citing Ontario's differing rules as a major obstacle; previous attempts to create a national regulator failed.

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House Republicans Pass Bill Projected to Increase US Deficit by Over \$3 Trillion

The House Republicans passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," projected to increase the US budget deficit by over \$3 trillion, worsening the recent Moody's credit downgrade and potentially causing higher interest rates and reduced economic growth, while also significantly cutting anti-poverty prog...

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Germany's Recession: High Energy Costs, Worker Shortages, and Bureaucracy Hamper Economic Recovery

Germany's economy has been in recession for two years, experiencing more business closures in 2024 than in 2011, due to high energy prices, worker shortages, and excessive bureaucracy; the government is implementing measures to improve the situation, but a quick recovery is unlikely.

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Trump's Bill Restructures Federal Student Loans, Caps Borrowing at $200,000

Trump's proposed bill reshapes federal student loan programs by capping borrowing limits at $200,000, altering loan disbursement calculations, replacing existing repayment plans with a standard or income-based plan (RAP), and restricting access to forbearance; impacting 42.5 million borrowers.

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Germany's Economy: Two Years of Recession and Uncertain Recovery

Germany's economy is shrinking for the second consecutive year, mirroring the 2011 crisis with a similar number of business closures in 2024, due to high energy prices, labor shortages, and bureaucratic costs; the new government aims for quick and sustainable improvements, but experts predict stagna...

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Trudeau's Budget Announcement Undermines Claim of Collaborative Cabinet Government

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a fall budget despite Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne stating there would be none, highlighting a lack of cabinet coordination and contradicting the PM's commitment to collaborative governance, raising questions about the effectiveness of his lead...

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German Greens Accuse Government of Breaking Climate Spending Promise

Germany's Green Party accuses Chancellor Merz and Finance Minister Klingbeil of breaking their promise to invest €500 billion in infrastructure and climate protection, alleging that funds are being diverted for budget balancing; the government denies this.

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Chinese Cities Launch Pro-Natal Policies with Financial Subsidies and Childcare Improvements

Chinese cities Chengdu, Changchun, and Shenmu are implementing pro-natal policies including financial subsidies for childcare and improved services, offering varying amounts depending on the type of facility and location, to increase birth rates and support families.

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Labour's Economic Policies Cause Inflation Surge and Job Losses

Labour's economic policies have caused a surge in inflation and a 10% increase in unemployment, with the Employment Rights Bill projected to cost £5 billion and eliminate 50,000 jobs, creating a hostile environment for UK businesses.

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