Why tech giants are (partly) to blame for California’s budget woes
“It creates just complete chaos for the governor, for the Legislature, and also it hurts the California brand,” said Bob Hertzberg, a former Democratic state…
Dua Lipa pulls big budget music video over Gaza war concerns
DUA Lipa has axed a music video that has cost hundreds of thousands of pounds “to be sensitive” amid Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza.…
Japan eases curbs on weapons exports, raises defence budget to record $56bn | Military News
Pacifist nation’s major overhaul to arms restrictions in a decade comes amid rising security tensions in Indo-Pacific. Japan has loosened its arms exports restrictions to…
Teachers’ union sues Mayor Eric Adams over budget cuts
“The administration can’t go around touting the tourism recovery and the return of the city’s pre-pandemic jobs, and then create a fiscal crisis and cut…
The ‘zombie cells’ causing your skin to age faster – and the best budget products to combat them to look years younger
EVER heard of the term 'zombie cells'? They're exactly what they sound like - cells that are neither living nor dead. 1Lingering zombie cells can…
The EU is blackmailing Hungary – POLITICO
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Thursday the European Commission is blackmailing Hungary by withholding billions in frozen funds over rule-of-law concerns. Orbán said the…
Western Australian Treasurer Rita Saffioti reveals $3.7 billion surplus in 2023-24 mid-year budget review
Western Australia's finances are continuing to go from strength-to-strength, with Treasurer Rita Saffioti handing down a healthy set of books in her first major test…
California: ‘Severe revenue decline’ – record $68 billion budget deficit
California has lost billions due to reduced tax revenues, Fox News informs. California is facing a major budget crisis due to a “severe revenue decline,” and…
Jim Chalmers hoping short-term budget restraint will bring with it long-term political gains
The thing with budget papers is that they're chameleons capable of being two things at once — both economic road maps and political weapons. In releasing…
The best budget presents to buy your husband or dad this Christmas – they’re all from B&M and cost less than a fiver
WANT to treat your husband, boyfriend, father or brother to a luxurious Christmas hamper this festive season but don't have the budget? Desperate to fill…
How Europe failed to sap Russia’s energy profits – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — In early August, Bulgarian officials spotted something they weren’t sure was legal. Barrels of Russian oil were arriving in the country priced above a…
Our energy bill is just £5 living in a van full-time – petrol costs don’t even make a dent in our budget
A COUPLE has revealed their monthly outgoings living full-time in a self-converted van - and the fuel and energy bills barely make a dent in…
Column: Sacramento politicians need the guts to fix California’s money woes
SACRAMENTO — California state government’s bank account has dwindled from a nearly $100-billion surplus 18 months ago to a projected $68-billion deficit. How could that possibly…
KCRW plans staff cuts to help close $3 million budget deficit
Facing a projected $3 million budget deficit, Santa Monica public radio station KCRW-FM (89.9) is preparing to reduce staff amid a difficult media environment. On…
As budget deficit estimate rises, Newsom seeks ‘major changes’ to healthcare wage law
With California facing an expected $68-billion budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking “major reforms” to pull funding from a costly plan next year to…
Six budget tips to help you host a festive dinner party at home for less
PARTY season is here – but it needn’t cost you a fortune. Avoid splurging cash out on the town and host at home instead. 7There…
Putin’s buddy Orbán pushes EU to the brink over Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regularly pushes the EU to the cliff edge, but…