Tag #Inequality

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Unpaid Internships Exacerbate Socioeconomic Inequality in Career Access

A Sutton Trust report reveals that 55% of middle-class graduates had internships compared to 36% of working-class graduates, widening the inequality gap since 2018, with 61% of internships being unpaid or underpaid, mostly in real estate, construction, IT, finance, and legal sectors.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Trump's Second Inauguration: Bipartisan Support for Stricter Immigration Amidst Economic Growth

Donald Trump's second inauguration saw muted protests and bipartisan support for the Laken Riley Act, a bill allowing detention of undocumented immigrants accused of theft; this follows the largest immigration wave in US history, coinciding with economic growth and falling crime, raising concerns ab...

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dw.com
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Youth Protest and Engagement at Davos WEF

Hundreds of young people protested the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, criticizing attendees as responsible for global crises and demanding increased youth participation in decision-making; counter to this, young leaders are participating in the WEF to influence policy.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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BStrong Provides Aid to Southern California Wildfire Victims

Bethenny Frankel's BStrong is providing critical supplies and up to $1,500 cash cards to Southern California wildfire victims, addressing the unique challenges of this disaster that has killed at least 27 and displaced over 100,000.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Los Angeles Wildfires Devastate Sunset Boulevard

Devastating wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds have ripped through 40,000 acres of Los Angeles County, including a six-mile stretch of Sunset Boulevard, leaving 24 dead, dozens missing, and 150,000 people evacuated; the damage includes the destruction of homes belonging to numerous celebrities and ...

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
nos.nl
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Cape Town's Digital Nomad Boom: Economic Boon or Social Strain?

Cape Town expects a record number of visitors this summer, including many digital nomads, mostly from the Netherlands, boosting the economy but also increasing housing costs and exacerbating existing inequalities.

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36% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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UNICEF Report: Children's Future Hinges on Climate Action and Equitable Tech Access

UNICEF's 2024 report warns that without immediate action, climate change and unequal access to technology will severely impact children by 2050, but proactive measures can create a better future for all.

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44% Bias Score

Climate Action
theguardian.com
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EU Funds Fail Small-Scale Fishers Amidst Climate Crisis

In Southern Italy and Spain, climate change and pollution caused devastating shellfish harvest failures, leaving hundreds of small-scale producers with total losses, despite the availability of over €12 billion in EU funds that mainly benefited large-scale operations due to complex application proce...

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44% Bias Score

Life Below Water
cbsnews.com
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Biden's Economic Legacy: Strong Growth Amidst Inflation and Inequality

President Biden leaves office with the U.S. economy showing strong growth and low unemployment, but facing high inflation and record wealth inequality, leaving behind a national debt of $36.2 trillion.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
lemonde.fr
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Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Systemic Vulnerabilities

Photographer Morgan Fache documented the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte in late December 2024, focusing on the impact on vulnerable populations living in precarious housing, highlighting systemic issues within the French overseas territories.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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Cape Town's Digital Nomad Boom: Economic Benefits and Social Costs

Cape Town is experiencing a record number of visitors this summer, including a large influx of digital nomads, mostly from the Netherlands, which is causing rising housing costs and displacing local residents; this economic boom, however, is also creating jobs and boosting the local economy.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Cape Town's Tourism Boom: Economic Growth vs. Social Equity

Cape Town is experiencing a record number of visitors this summer, including many digital nomads, which is boosting the economy but also causing concerns about rising housing costs and exacerbating existing inequalities for the local population.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality