Motshekga says SANDF capable of protecting country despite compromised air force: She says a lack of funding is at the centre of the SANDF’s challenges ...
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Motshekga says SANDF capable of protecting country despite compromised air ...
Key FactsSANDF Remains Strong Despite Air Force Struggles
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
  • Defence Minister Angie Motshekga acknowledged the air force is below standard with numerous planes out of service.

  • The South African National Defence Force retains the ability to defend the nation against threats from both air and land.

  • Funding shortfalls are central to SANDF’s difficulties, prompting ongoing discussions with National Treasury and the Presidency.

  • Efforts to restore defence capabilities are underway but will depend heavily on future budget allocations.
  • But it doesn’t mean that nothing is happening and, therefore, we are sitting ducks as a country, and anybody can walk all over us. No, we are confident that as a defence force, we will be able to protect our people and protect our country.— Defence Minister Angie Motshekga addressing Parliament about the SANDF's capabilities.
GPs to get $175m in extra funding: General practitioners will get up to 13.89% more funding this year in a new agreement the Government hopes will eventually ...
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GPs to get $175m in extra funding
Riester pension: Walter Riester on birth defects and reform ideas: The Riester pension, once intended as a private supplement to the statutory pension ...
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Riester pension: Walter Riester on birth defects and reform ideas
Kennedy says health insurers promise to change prior authorization process: RFK Jr. said health insurance providers have committed to making the prior ...
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Kennedy says health insurers promise to change prior authorization process
Some Gen Z youth in Kisumu have distanced themselves from the planned June 25th, 2025 protests, instead calling for justice and compensation for victims of ... Show more
GP funding boost: Sector to receive up to 13.89% more this year: By Rowan Quinn, RNZ General practitioners will get up to 13.89% more funding this year in a new ...
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GP funding boost: Sector to receive up to 13.89% more this year
BSI warns: Fewer and fewer people are using 2FA and secure passwords - Golem.de: A new study by the BSI shows a worrying trend. People are becoming increasingly ...
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BSI warns: Fewer and fewer people are using 2FA and secure passwords - ...
Almost 270,000 people retire early without deductions: The government plans to present its first pension legislation soon. New figures show that many people are ...
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Almost 270,000 people retire early without deductions
Key FactsEarly Retirement Remains Popular in Germany
Jun 22 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
  • Approximately 270,000 individuals retired early in 2024 after 45 years of contributions without pension reductions.

  • The retirement age for this benefit is increasing gradually, reaching 64 years and 4 months for those born in 1960.

  • Pension insurance expenditures hit a record high of €286 billion in 2024.

  • If no reforms occur, contribution rates could rise from 18.6% to 21.4% by 2038, prompting urgent political action.
  • This sum underscores the importance of a solid, reliable, and generationally equitable financing of the pension insurance.
    Jens Dirk Wohlfeil, Co-CEO of the German Pension Insurance, discusses the financial situation of pension insurance in the context of the 'pension at 63'.
Key FactsMamdani Surges Ahead in NYC Ranked Choice Primary
Jun 23 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
  • Cuomo holds a slim initial lead with 35% over Mamdani’s 32% among likely Democratic voters.

  • Ranked choice voting results favor Mamdani, who overtakes Cuomo in the eighth counting round with 51.8%.

  • Mamdani’s rise is fueled by supporters of Brad Lander, who endorsed him as a second choice.

  • Voter preferences vary by age and race, with Mamdani leading among younger and white voters, Cuomo among older and minority groups.
  • This is an outlier: Every other credible poll in this election — including two released last week — has shown Governor Cuomo with a double digit lead, which is exactly where this election will end tomorrow.Rich Azzopardi, Cuomo campaign spokesman, regarding the Emerson College poll.
Shipping groups avoid the Strait of Hormuz to reduce exposure after U.S. strikes on Iran
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Shipping groups avoid the Strait of Hormuz to reduce exposure after U.S ...
Key FactsOil Price Surge Challenges Fed’s Inflation Control
23h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
  • US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites triggered a sharp increase in global oil prices.

  • Sustained higher energy costs could complicate the Federal Reserve’s inflation outlook.

  • The Fed has kept interest rates steady this year despite President Trump’s calls for reductions.

  • Experts highlight risks of stagflation due to combined effects of tariffs, immigration policies, and rising oil prices.
  • EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I'M WATCHING!Donald Trump demands in a post on Truth Social that oil prices stay low.
Abbott vetoes $60 million funding for summer lunch program for kids: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million budget item that would have funded a summer lunch ...
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Abbott vetoes $60 million funding for summer lunch program for kids
A Chinese firm has just launched a constantly changing set of AI benchmarks: Venture capital company Hongshan Capital Global originally developed it to assess ...
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A Chinese firm has just launched a constantly changing set of AI ...
Karoline Leavitt Gets Instant Fact-Check After Outrageous New Claim About Trump: The White House press secretary was taken back to school on social media.
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Karoline Leavitt Gets Instant Fact-Check After Outrageous New Claim About ...
Fed officials are starting to break rank and join Trump: Some Federal Reserve officials are joining President Donald Trump in calling for lower interest rates as ...
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Fed officials are starting to break rank and join Trump
Key FactsPowell Signals No Rate Cut Expected in July
3h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
  • Jerome Powell stated it is premature to consider cutting interest rates in July due to uncertain economic effects of current policies.

  • The Federal Reserve has maintained its benchmark rate between 4.25% and 4.5% since January to monitor tariff impacts.

  • Powell noted tariffs might cause either temporary or persistent inflation, but the full extent remains unclear.

  • Despite some officials' support for rate cuts, most predict no reduction before the end of the year.
  • It would be inappropriate for us to comment on the policy of tariffs. We don’t have a view. It’s not our job and we just wouldn’t do that.Jerome Powell during his testimony before Congress regarding monetary policy.
Get ready for Jonathan Anderson’s debut collection for the House. The show is live on Friday, June 27 from 2 pm CEST.
Dior ambassador Kylian Mbappé wears the debut collection by Jonathan Anderson Watch the show live on June 27 from 2 pm CEST
Goldman Sachs and Citadel back crypto firm Digital Asset in $135 million funding round
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Goldman Sachs and Citadel back crypto firm Digital Asset in $135 million ...
Teachers undergo training as shift from CBC to CBE begins: Training is underway to equip teachers with the new skills needed to transition from the ...
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Teachers undergo training as shift from CBC to CBE begins
How high oil could go if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, according to Goldman Sachs and others
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How high oil could go if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz ...
New Olympic sport unlocked 🔓 Jumping over a Ducati GP24 😂#ItalianGP 🇮🇹 #MarcMarquez #AlexMarquez
Deutsche Bank’s CEO is doubling down on defense investment: "We have actually sized up not only our portfolio appetite, but also the resources we bring in in ...
cnbc.com/2025/06/24/deutsche-banks-ceo-is-doubling-down-on-defense-investment.html
Deutsche Bank’s CEO is doubling down on defense investment
'Uwi ka na, 'tay': Padilla files resolution to repatriate detained Duterte: Senator Robinhood Robin Padilla has filed a resolution seeking the repatriation of ...
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'Uwi ka na, 'tay': Padilla files resolution to repatriate detained Duterte
Rights groups warn Gaza Humanitarian Foundation it may be liable for international law violations
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Rights groups warn Gaza Humanitarian Foundation it may be liable for ...
OpinionThose cuts to 'overhead' costs in research? They do real damage: Indirect costs are fat targets for budget slashers, but beware: They make science possible ...
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Those cuts to 'overhead' costs in research? They do real damage
This Is Why High-End Electric Cars Are Failing: There's a simple reason why high-end EVs have failed to spark the imaginations of auto buyers. To remedy this ...
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This Is Why High-End Electric Cars Are Failing
Uniting Church wanted secrecy around its move to evict ex-homeless couple: The Uniting Church wanted a tribunal to sign off on its bid to evict the couple to ...
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Uniting Church wanted secrecy around its move to evict ex-homeless couple
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes summer lunch program for children: Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes summer lunch program for children
Key FactsAbbott Blocks Federal Summer Meal Aid Program
21h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
  • Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million budget measure enabling Texas to join the federal Summer EBT program for low-income children.

  • The initiative would have provided qualifying families with $120 per child to cover summer lunch costs in 2027, benefiting around 3.75 million children statewide.

  • Texas was expected to cover some administrative costs to access over $400 million in federal funding for meal subsidies, but the provision was removed.

  • Opponents criticized the veto as a missed opportunity to address child food insecurity during summer breaks.
  • This program would have provided critical nutrition support to children during the summer months when school meals are unavailable and food insecurity often peaks.
    Celia Cole, the chief executive of Feeding Texas, expressed disappointment over Abbott's veto.
With $25 Million, Pro-Cuomo Super PAC Shatters Outside Spending Records: Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s candidacy has been bankrolled by the largest super PAC ...
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With $25 Million, Pro-Cuomo Super PAC Shatters Outside Spending Records
Commentary on poverty in old age in Germany: it mainly affects old women: There is a simple solution to the pension issue: the young must pay more and the old ...
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Commentary on poverty in old age in Germany: it mainly affects old women
Feel guilty when you take an MC? Here’s why you shouldn’t: Linking sick leave to performance evaluations can negatively affect productivity, say experts ...
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Feel guilty when you take an MC? Here’s why you shouldn’t
Studie: Kurze Krankschreibungen kosten die Kommunen über 130 Millionen Euro pro Jahr
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Studie: Kurze Krankschreibungen kosten die Kommunen über 130 Millionen ...
Virgin shares jump almost 8 per cent on return to ASX: Virgin Australia has returned to the Australian Stock Exchange, with a massive swing in its share price.
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Virgin shares jump almost 8 per cent on return to ASX
NDIS funding review sparks concerns over access to physiotherapy services: There are fears changes to funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme ...
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NDIS funding review sparks concerns over access to physiotherapy services
Because of the citizens' allowance: Billion-euro hole in health insurance funds could be even bigger
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Because of the citizens' allowance: Billion-euro hole in health insurance ...
Costa Rica’s President Chaves Accused of Illicit Campaign Financing: President Rodrigo Chaves and six officials have been accused of illicit campaign financing ...
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Costa Rica’s President Chaves Accused of Illicit Campaign Financing
Wife in deadly love triangle with racquetball coach and her husband gets life sentence
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Wife in deadly love triangle with racquetball coach and her husband gets ...
Goldman Sachs launches AI assistant firmwide, memo shows: Goldman Sachs announced a firmwide launch of an AI assistant, to boost productivity ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/goldman-sachs-launches-ai-assistant-firmwide-memo-shows/article69730486.ece
Goldman Sachs launches AI assistant firmwide, memo shows
WATCH LIVE: Health Secretary RFK Jr. testifies on 2026 funding request in House hearing
South Africa’s biggest banks hit with R60 billion lawsuit: South Africa’s banks face a R60 billion lawsuit for allegedly selling homes unlawfully and under ...
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South Africa’s biggest banks hit with R60 billion lawsuit
Books to read if you want to start investing in real estate: "We were reading all the time," said one couple who hit financial independence by buying property.
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Books to read if you want to start investing in real estate
Chalmers to push tariffs case on Trump team, still no meeting for Albanese: The prime minister has not met Trump face to face more than five months into the US ...
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Chalmers to push tariffs case on Trump team, still no meeting for Albanese
Comparing the Israeli Market to the Global Economy | The Jerusalem Post: According to the Bank of Israel, the Israeli economy is expected to grow at twice the ...
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Comparing the Israeli Market to the Global Economy | The Jerusalem Post
More Than 1,000 Americans Per Day Earned Millionaire Status In 2024: Nearly 400,000 Americans became millionaires last year to reach a total of 24 million ...
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More Than 1,000 Americans Per Day Earned Millionaire Status In 2024
MAS rejects Tan Suee Chieh's request to meet Gan Kim Yong over Income-Allianz issue
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MAS rejects Tan Suee Chieh's request to meet Gan Kim Yong over ...
Trump loves saying 'You're fired.' Now he's making it easier to fire federal workers
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Trump loves saying 'You're fired.' Now he's making it easier to fire ...
French Socialists threaten to topple Bayrou government over pensions : Failure of talks between unions and employers about retirement age could trigger censure ...
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French Socialists threaten to topple Bayrou government over pensions
Special Tribunal interdicts payment of pension fund to former NLC manager: The Special Investigating Unit has secured an interim interdict preventing a former ...
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Special Tribunal interdicts payment of pension fund to former NLC manager
Are mainland Chinese F&B brands in Singapore driving up rents and squeezing out local businesses?
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Are mainland Chinese F&B brands in Singapore driving up rents and ...
Health-care cuts in GOP’s budget bill may add up to $22,800 in medical debt for some families: Report
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Health-care cuts in GOP’s budget bill may add up to $22,800 in medical ...
US business activity grows in June, but tariffs and inflation cloud outlook: Manufacturing in the United States sees modest expansion this month; inflation ...
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US business activity grows in June, but tariffs and inflation cloud ...
Post Malone parties at Phoenix dive bar: 'He was very generous': After packing State Farm Stadium, Post Malone headed to Gracie's Tax Bar downtown ...
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Post Malone parties at Phoenix dive bar: 'He was very generous'