MetroHealth System is in a tight spot. They're looking at a $31 million shortfall for 2026. This isn't new for them. It's the fourth year in a row they're in the red. They're not alone. Many hospitals are struggling with money. But MetroHealth's problems are getting worse. They just okayed a $2. 2
NATO's new defense spending target of 5% of GDP by 2035, set at the 2025 summit, is a big deal. But it's not as straightforward as it seems. The plan splits spending into two parts: 3. 5% for traditional defense and 1. 5% for broader security needs. The problem? No one knows exactly what counts as t
The UK's money boss, Rachel Reeves, has warned that the upcoming budget will be tough. She blames past governments for the current mess, pointing to Brexit and years of tight spending. She says the country isn't producing as much as it should, which means less money coming in. This makes it hard to
Many countries have rules to control their spending. These rules are supposed to keep things in check. But sometimes, they can cause more problems than they solve. Take Britain, for example. The country has two main fiscal rules. One says that tax revenues must be higher than day-to-day spending. T
The UK's finance chief, Rachel Reeves, is set to deliver a major speech. She wants to focus on fairness and opportunity in the upcoming budget. This is her second budget since taking office. It's due on November 26. There's a lot of talk about where she might raise taxes to meet her financial goals.
Sci-fi TV shows have changed a lot over the years. Many popular series from the past wouldn't make it today. Why? Because making TV shows is different now. Networks and streaming services are picky about what they spend money on. Take "The Expanse, " for example. It was a big hit and had a huge bud
The government shutdown dragged on, causing real harm to millions. The White House claimed they couldn't help, but they had billions. They found ways to pay the military and border agents, but not the poor. They moved money around to keep some things going, but not others. They didn't touch funds f
In the U. S. , a big problem is happening with food aid. This aid is called SNAP, and it helps millions of people every month. But now, the government is not giving this aid because of a shutdown. This is a big deal because many people rely on this help to eat. Most states can't pay for the food ai
Angola's state-owned diamond company, Endiama, has its eyes on a piece of De Beers. But there's a catch: the Angolan government won't be funding this deal through its national budget. That's what Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa made clear recently. Endiama had earlier shown interest in buying
France is having a big talk about money and who should pay more taxes. The government and lawmakers can't agree on how to fill a big budget gap. Some want to tax the super-rich, while others worry this could hurt the economy. Left-wing politicians have a plan. They want to tax people who have more
