Tag #Poverty

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Trump's Tariffs to Increase US Poverty by 875,000 in 2026, Study Says

New research indicates that President Trump's tariffs will likely increase the number of Americans living in poverty by 875,000 in 2026, including 375,000 children, according to an analysis by The Budget Lab at Yale.

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No Poverty
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Mexico's Food Bank Network Expands with Slim's Billions

Arturo Elías Ayub and Carlos Slim are investing millions to expand Mexico's food bank network, aiming to feed 8 million people suffering from hunger, increasing logistical capacity to distribute food more efficiently.

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Zero Hunger
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Community Asset Mapping: A More Effective Approach to Financial Literacy

Unlike traditional financial literacy programs, community asset mapping focuses on existing community strengths to address financial struggles, proving more effective than solely focusing on deficits.

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Reduced Inequality
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UK Government Bans Asylum Seekers From Spending on Non-Essential Items

The UK government has banned asylum seekers from using their pre-paid cards to purchase non-essential items, including luxury goods, entertainment, and some basic services, following reports of misuse of funds.

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60% Bias Score

No Poverty
taz.de
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Pogge Advocates for Global School Meals Initiative and Patent Reform

Yale professor Thomas Pogge proposes a global initiative to provide school meals to every needy child by 2025, advocating for a shift from patent monopolies to outcome-based rewards for pharmaceutical companies to ensure equitable access to medicine.

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44% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
mk.ru
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Rising School Supply Costs Exacerbate Financial Strain on Russian Families

The cost of school supplies in Russia has increased by 7% this year, reaching 16,000-18,000 rubles, placing a significant burden on low-income families who are resorting to microloans and other creative strategies to cope.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Trump's Tariffs to Increase US Poverty by 875,000 in 2026, Study Finds

New research suggests President Trump's tariffs will increase the number of Americans in poverty by 875,000 in 2026, including 375,000 children, due to increased prices on imported goods disproportionately affecting low-income families.

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No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Dental Health Disparities in England: A Focus on Deprived Areas

England's new breakfast clubs will include oral health training, addressing stark inequalities in children's dental health, particularly in deprived areas where tooth decay is significantly higher and NHS dental access is limited.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Germany: Stagnant Bürgergeld Benefits Despite Inflation

Germany's SPD government announced a 2026 freeze on Bürgergeld (social welfare) payments at €563 per month for single individuals, despite rising living costs, citing technicalities instead of acknowledging insufficient political will.

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No Poverty
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EU Disability and Financial Hardship: A 25% Disparity

In the European Union, nearly 25% of disabled people struggle financially, significantly higher than the non-disabled population; this disparity is most pronounced in Greece (75.5%) and Bulgaria (52%), while employment, though helpful, doesn't solve the issue completely.

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Reduced Inequality
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Financial Literacy: Addressing Systemic Barriers to Economic Empowerment

John Hope Bryant's book, "Financial Literacy for All," highlights the critical need for financial education in the US, particularly for underserved communities, emphasizing entrepreneurship and responsible financial practices to break cycles of poverty; his nonprofit, Operation HOPE, has invested ov...

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
bbc.com
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India's 'Garbage Cafe' Combats Waste and Hunger

Ambikapur, India's 'garbage cafe' offers meals in exchange for plastic waste, reducing landfill waste by 23 tons since 2019 and addressing hunger among vulnerable populations; the model is now being replicated.

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28% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production

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