Tag #Inequality

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UK Workforce Divides: Flexible Work Benefits Office Staff, Leaving Frontline Workers Behind

A new report reveals a growing divide in UK workplace flexibility, with office workers benefiting from hybrid work while frontline staff, comprising 10.5 million people, face unchanged conditions, hindering work-life balance and potentially exacerbating labor shortages.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Trump's Education Plan Risks Harming States That Voted For Him

Analysis of federal education funding reveals that states which voted for Trump in 2024 are more dependent on federal funds, particularly for high-poverty schools and special education; a shift to block grants could disproportionately harm these communities.

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44% Bias Score

Quality Education
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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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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
theguardian.com
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Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Package Sparks Debate Over Rebuilding Strategies

California Governor Gavin Newsom approved a $2.5 billion wildfire relief package for Los Angeles, aiming for rapid rebuilding despite environmental concerns from experts who advocate for a pause to reassess rebuilding strategies in high-risk wildfire zones; Mayor Karen Bass also supports the plan, w...

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52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theglobeandmail.com
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Canada's Four-Tiered Healthcare System: A Crisis of Access and Affordability

Canada's healthcare system is facing a crisis due to a shortage of family doctors (affecting 6.5 million people) and the rise of private healthcare options that exacerbate inequalities based on income.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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
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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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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
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