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MND Diagnosis Leaves Shinty Player Facing Financial Crisis

Former shinty captain Lachlan Campbell, 47, from Spean Bridge, was diagnosed with MND three years ago, forcing him to give up his joinery business and struggle to access financial support, highlighting the significant financial burden the disease places on families.

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Two-Thirds of Renting Australian Retirees Live in Poverty

A new report reveals that two-thirds of renting retirees in Australia live below the poverty line, a figure set to worsen as younger generations, facing a housing crisis, age into retirement without owning their homes. The report calls for a 50 percent increase in rental assistance.

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Belgian Government Faces Fierce Opposition Over Budget Cuts and Tax Plan

The inaugural Belgian parliamentary debate devolved into a grueling, multi-day session marked by intense opposition scrutiny of the government's planned €18 billion budget cuts and a controversial "surplus value tax," exposing deep ideological rifts within the coalition.

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DOGE Access to US Payment System Sparks Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to a US federal payment system handling $6 trillion, raising concerns from Democrats about potential disruptions to Social Security, Medicare, and other benefits, although the Treasury Department denies any current issues.

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German Employers Push for Retirement Age Hike Tied to Life Expectancy

Facing Germany's upcoming federal election, employers are advocating for a retirement age increase linked to life expectancy, citing the need for stable social security financing; however, unions and the SPD criticize this as social cutbacks.

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DOGE's Control of Treasury Payment System Sparks Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) now controls the Treasury Department's payment system, raising concerns about access to sensitive taxpayer data and the potential disruption of federal payments, including Social Security and Medicare, after a temporary freeze on federal funds.

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Musk's Unsubstantiated Claims of Government Misuse of Funds

During a White House appearance, Elon Musk made several unsubstantiated claims: alleging \$50 million in US funds were misused for condoms (disputed by the aid agency), questioning former USAID administrator Samantha Power's net worth increase (unsupported by evidence), and claiming that Social Secu...

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Russia to Double Annual Pension Increases Starting 2026

Starting in 2026, Russia's 39 million pensioners will receive two annual pension increases: one matching inflation (February 1st), and another using Social Fund investment returns (April 1st), resulting in additional payments ranging from 50-200 rubles or potentially 1000-1500 rubles.

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Greece Raises Public Sector Pension Contributions by 2.7%

Starting January 1, 2025, Greek public sector lawyers, engineers, and healthcare workers will face a 2.7% rise in supplementary pension and lump-sum benefit contributions (EFKA/TEKA), reaching up to €65.25 monthly, with employers sharing some costs; the adjustment reflects 2024's average inflation.

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German Employers Push for Retirement Age Hike Ahead of Elections

Two weeks before Germany's general election, employers advocate for a retirement age increase tied to life expectancy, sparking opposition from unions and the SPD who raise concerns about the impact on long-term workers and those who have already contributed significantly to the system.

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German Employers Push for Retirement Age Tied to Life Expectancy

Facing Germany's upcoming Bundestag election, employers advocate for raising the retirement age based on life expectancy, citing concerns over social security system sustainability, which has drawn criticism in the past. This follows recent adjustments to the retirement age, already set to reach 67 ...

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Musk's DOGE Gains Control of Treasury Payment System, Raising Data and Payment Concerns

Elon Musk's DOGE now controls the Treasury Department's payment system, raising concerns about access to sensitive taxpayer data and the potential disruption of federal payments, including Social Security, after a temporary freeze on federal funds.

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