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Did Treasurer Jim Chalmers keep his facts straight in this week's budget speech?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers used his budget speech this week to spruik the government's credentials and programs. But did he keep his facts straight?

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Here are the 13 counts New York Rep. George Santos faces

A 13-count federal indictment unsealed in New York accuses U.S. Rep. George Santos of embezzling money from his campaign, falsely receiving unemployment funds and lying to Congress about his finances

The Independent UK

US Republican George Santos pleads not guilty to fraud, theft charges

U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn't deserve.

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George Santos Arrested, Indicted on 13 Federal Counts, Pleads Not Guilty

The serial fabulist is accused of wire fraud and lying to Congress.

Reason

Wire fraud, money laundering and stealing public money: Here are the 13 charges against George Santos

Mr Santos surrended himself to authorities in federal court on Long Island on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Rep. George Santos indicted on 13 charges - Roll Call

Embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos has been indicted on 13 federal charges in New York that include fraud, theft and more.

Roll Call

Federal budget summary: JobSeeker and welfare payments increased as living costs bite

A modest increase in unemployment benefits and cheaper healthcare are the centrepieces of a federal budget tasked with helping the nation's most vulnerable at a time when living costs are hurting households.

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U.S. weekly unemployment insurance claims rise to 242,000

New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits rose 13,000 for the week ending April 29 to a seasonally adjusted 242,000. The previous week’s figure was revised down from 230,000 to 229,000. The four-week moving average as of April 29 rose to 239,250 from a revised 235,750 as of the week…

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‘Youth declaration’ focuses on yearly filling of posts, unemployment dole

The Hindu

Jim Chalmers to announce first surplus in 15 years in 2023 federal budget

Albanese government’s first full-year budget benefits from higher commodity prices, low unemployment and wage growth

The Guardian - AU

‘They’re sacrificing us’: a California town feels ignored months after flood

The small, agricultural town of Planada was inundated amid a wave of intense storms this winter. Residents, many of whom are undocumented, say they have been neglected

The Guardian - US

Biden hopes strong job market means soft landing for economy

For President Joe Biden, the past few days have raised hopes that the U.S. economy can stick a soft landing—possibly avoiding a recession as the 2024 election nears

The Independent UK

Why Are Bear Market Odds on the Rise?

The S&P 500 (SPY) has been up, down and all around this past week thanks to the Fed statement followed by the Government Employment report on Friday. On some levels nothing has changed in the market outlook. However, looking further down the road some important things happened this week that…

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Extra billions flowing into budget but real wages not tipped to grow for another year

Workers will have to wait another year before their wages outstrip the rising cost of living, according to Treasury forecasts to be released next week.

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Harvard economist says more interest rate hikes could be coming after a strong jobs report

Yet another strong jobs report is pushing some economists to say the economy could weather more Fed interest rate hikes.

Kiplinger

April Jobs Report Tops Expectations: What the Experts Are Saying

The jobs report revealed stronger-than-expected payrolls growth and a drop in the unemployment rate.

Newslaundry

Price rise, unemployment pain points in Karnataka; people wary of freebies, poll promises

After travelling across the Mumbai-Karnataka region for a week, we are shifting base to bring you stories from another north Karnataka belt – the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. And, to top it, our train journey from Hubli to Bellary coincided with the release of BJP and Congress election manifestos.

WEKU

In a surprise, the job market grew strongly in April despite high interest rates

The U.S. job market may be getting a second wind. Employers added 253,000 jobs in April, a modest uptick from the month before. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4%.

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Budget shows real wages expected to start growing early next year and promises effort to 'shift the needle' in disadvantaged communities

Real wages are expected to start growing slightly earlier and grow more strongly than previously forecast, according to the latest Treasury estimates.

Irish Mirror

Ireland reaches full employment as unemployment rates drop to record low

Data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showed that unemployment levels in April dropped to 3.9 per cent

The Independent UK

April jobs report may point to US labor market's resilience

Month after month, the nation’s job market has stood its ground against howling headwinds — rising interest rates, chronic inflation, major bank failures and economic uncertainties across the world

The Independent UK

California companies pay higher taxes for unemployment debt

California businesses are paying higher taxes this year to help pay off the state's unemployment debt

The Guardian - AU

Jobseeker: what we know before the budget, who will benefit and who won’t

Under consideration is a lift in welfare payments for the over-55s but critics say too many younger people would miss out

The Conversation

47% of South Africans rely on social grants - study reveals how they use them to generate more income

South Africa has one of the world’s most expansive social grant system: 47% of the population relies on a monthly grant. Of these, 18 million are permanent beneficiaries and about 10 million receive a temporary Social Relief of Distress Grant. This was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic for working age…

ABC News

Anger over modest JobSeeker boost for over 55s while younger and Youth Allowance recipients look set to miss out

Young Australians and social services advocates are dismayed the federal budget looks set to include a modest boost to the JobSeeker payment, but only for those over 55.

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