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Dutch Childcare Costs to Soar for Low-Income Families in 2026

In 2026, Dutch low-income families will pay significantly more for childcare due to the government's decision not to increase subsidies despite rising costs, a move projected to save €254 million, while higher-income families will see reduced costs.

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Biden Condemns Trump Administration's Social Security Overhaul

Former President Biden publicly criticized President Trump's administration for its handling of the Social Security Administration, citing widespread staff cuts, website outages, and accusations of prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy over protecting the program's beneficiaries, prompting nationwid...

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French Public Sector Unions Plan May 13th Strike Over Budget Cuts

French public sector unions, including the CGT and FSU, are calling for a potential strike on May 13th to protest the government's 40 billion euro budget cuts and demand better wages and working conditions, following a poorly attended April 3rd protest with only 1.6% of state employees striking.

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IRS Layoffs Begin Amidst Peak Tax Season

The IRS will begin announcing layoffs by the end of this week, potentially impacting up to 20,000 employees amidst their peak tax season workload, as part of the Trump administration's plan to significantly reduce agency staffing by as much as 20%.

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Wisconsin Audit Reveals $52.7 Million in Estimated DEI Spending, Reporting Issues

Wisconsin's Legislative Audit Bureau estimated the University of Wisconsin system spent $52.7 million on DEI initiatives in FY 2023-2024, while 12 state agencies spent roughly $2.2 million, hampered by inconsistent tracking and reporting, and the university's DEI staff was reduced from 123 to 60.

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Germany's 2025 Growth Forecast: China Competition and Structural Challenges

German Institutes forecast a 1.3% GDP growth for 2025, down from previous estimates, primarily due to increased working days; however, China's intensified competition and the impact of US tariffs are significant factors. Structural challenges within the German economy further complicate the outlook.

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Biden Condemns Trump Administration's "Destructive" Social Security Policies

Former US President Joe Biden criticized the Trump administration's handling of Social Security, citing the dismissal of 7,000 employees, service disruptions, and a potential motive to fund tax cuts, causing public concern about the security of their payments.

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UK Government Cuts Therapy Funding for Adopted Children

The UK government slashed funding for adopted children's therapy by 40%, reducing the Fair Access Limit from £5,000 to £3,000 within the £50 million Adoption and Special Guardianship Fund, sparking criticism for its handling of the announcement during parliamentary recess and concerns about impacts ...

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Biden Addresses Social Security Concerns Amidst Trump Administration Cuts

Former President Joe Biden will deliver his first public address since leaving office at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago on Tuesday, focusing on protecting Social Security amid concerns about the Trump administration's cuts to government programs...

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FDA Replaces Laid-Off Employees with Contractors Amidst Inspection Delays

The FDA is replacing more than 50 laid-off employees who handled travel logistics and spending oversight for agency inspectors with contractors, despite claiming their work was unnecessary, raising concerns about delays and impacts on public health.

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Coalition Shifts to Voluntary Redundancies for Public Service Cuts

The Australian Coalition party shifted its public service reduction plan from cutting 41,000 jobs to offering voluntary redundancies to achieve \$7 billion in annual savings, a change announced on Friday by party spokesman James Paterson, despite previous statements by party leaders.

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Stagnant German Economy Faces Challenges Despite New Government Spending Plans

Germany's economy is stagnating, with minimal growth predicted for 2024 and 2026 due to various factors including US tariffs, high energy costs, declining exports, and an aging population; a new coalition government plans to address this with increased public debt for investments, but experts warn o...

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