Tag #Inequality

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Record High Poverty in New York City Amidst Extreme Wealth

New York City's poverty rate has reached a record high of 25 percent, impacting over 2 million residents struggling with inflation and high costs of living, while the city boasts a high number of millionaires and billionaires.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Record High Poverty in New York City Amidst Record Wealth

New York City's poverty rate has reached a record 25 percent, impacting over 2 million residents, while the city also boasts the world's highest number of millionaires and 60 billionaires, highlighting a stark economic disparity.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
elmundo.es
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Lower Return on Higher Education in Spain Compared to Other European Countries

A Bank of Spain study reveals that while higher education boosts salaries in Spain, the return on investment is significantly lower than in Germany, France, and Italy, due to overqualification and a mismatch between university offerings and labor market demands.

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20% Bias Score

Quality Education
forbes.com
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U.S. Workers Express Significant Concerns Over AI's Job Impact

A Pew Research Center survey of 5,273 U.S. workers in October 2024 found that 52% are worried about AI's impact on jobs, with 37% of lower-income workers predicting job losses, compared to 26% of higher-income workers; 16% of workers currently use AI in their jobs, and those who do regularly tend to...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
elmundo.es
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La Rey": A Novel Exploring Inequality and Violence in Latin America

Reynaldo Sietecase's "La Rey" follows Blanca Rosa's journey through the drug trade in Latin America and Europe, contrasting her experiences with a parallel storyline involving a mysterious obsidian mirror in Madrid, highlighting systemic inequality and the unreliability of justice systems.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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Dutch Budget Cuts to Exacerbate Inequality, Warn Social Planners

The Dutch Social and Cultural Planning Office (SCP) warns that government cuts to municipal budgets will disproportionately affect 1.3 million disadvantaged citizens, exacerbating inequality and eroding public trust, as evidenced by reduced access to essential services and a growing sense of disconn...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Melbourne's Growing Suburbs Face Critical Shortage of Libraries and Aquatic Centers

Melbourne's outer suburbs face a critical shortage of libraries and aquatic centers due to underfunding, with rhyme time sessions regularly exceeding capacity and families being turned away; a funding boost of $300 million to $500 million is needed.

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52% Bias Score

Quality Education
bbc.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Derry Council Seeks Funding Extension Amidst Disparity in Northern Ireland Football Fund Criteria

Derry City and Strabane District Council requested an extension to the March 14 deadline for the Northern Ireland Football Fund due to a perceived unfair 40% contribution requirement for council-owned grounds compared to a 5% requirement for privately owned clubs, jeopardizing projects like the Bran...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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India's Shrinking Consumer Market and the Threat to Economic Growth

A new report reveals that while India has 1.4 billion people, only about 130-140 million have sufficient discretionary income, driving a 'premiumization' trend and raising concerns about the country's economic future due to stagnant middle-class wages and technological unemployment.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
sueddeutsche.de
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Munich Over-Indebtedness Rises, Reversing Years-Long Decline

The percentage of over-indebted people in Munich, Germany, rose to 7.24 percent in 2023, reversing a downward trend since 2019, primarily due to inflation, rising rents, and post-recession job losses, disproportionately affecting certain districts like Milbertshofen-Am Hart.

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24% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
lefigaro.fr
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French Government Rejects Proposed Wealth Tax on Ultra-Rich

The French government rejects a proposed 2% wealth tax on the ultra-rich, fearing it would cause 2,000 high-net-worth individuals to leave France and arguing against taxing business assets, while proponents cite potential €15-25 billion in revenue.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Barcelona Social Care Workers Protest Low Wages, Poor Conditions

In Barcelona, Spain, nearly 300 social care workers protested on Tuesday, demanding better wages, housing policies, and an end to outsourcing, highlighting the precarity of the sector and the disproportionate impact on migrant women. The demonstration included symbolic graves, representing their fee...

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64% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth