Tag #Poverty

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IMF Urges Nigeria to Deepen Economic Reforms to Combat Poverty and Food Insecurity

The IMF urges Nigeria to deepen economic reforms, focusing on sustained growth and increased domestic revenue to combat high poverty (42 percent) and food insecurity, despite recent progress in international reserves and foreign exchange access; challenges remain, including inflation exceeding 20 pe...

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
lefigaro.fr
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French Government Report Proposes Cuts to Charitable Tax Breaks

A French government report proposes reducing tax breaks on donations to save €450 million, potentially lowering the donation ceiling and reducing preferential tax rates for some charities, causing concern amongst the French non-profit sector and medical research organizations.

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64% Bias Score

No Poverty
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Inflation Disparity Highlights Income Inequality

A study by Giorgos Ioannidis reveals that in Greece during 2022, inflation disproportionately affected lower-income households (10.4%) compared to the wealthiest 10% (8.5%), despite an overall average of 9.6%; this disparity, while lessening in subsequent years, solidified existing inequalities due ...

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Reduced Inequality
abcnews.go.com
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Trump's Bill to Slash SNAP Benefits by $230 Billion Sparks Outcry

President Trump's bill proposes major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including a $230 billion cut over 10 years, shifting 5% of costs to states in 2028, and increasing work requirements; Democrats and food security advocates oppose these changes, warning of devastat...

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60% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
npr.org
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Alabama Food Bank Faces Increased Demand Amidst Potential SNAP Cuts

Alabama Childhood Food Solutions, feeding almost 1200 families (double last year) due to rising food costs, anticipates a further increase if the proposed bill cutting SNAP passes; the program already serves 2600 children weekly.

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36% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
english.elpais.com
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Seville Conference Tackles Shrinking Development Aid Amidst U.S. Absence

The UN's Financing for Development conference in Seville, Spain, aims to mobilize trillions to combat poverty amid reduced U.S. aid and global economic slowdown, featuring the Sevilla Platform for Action with over 130 initiatives to improve resource mobilization and debt management for developing na...

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
t24.com.tr
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İmamoğlu Accuses Turkish Government of Economic Betrayal, Citing High Poverty Rate

Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, CHP's presidential candidate, accuses Turkey's government of causing economic crisis and instability, citing that 30.4% of the population faces poverty risk, the highest in the EU, demanding change for the sake of the nation's future.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
elpais.com
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UN Summit Exposes Private Investment's Devastation on Poor Nations

The UN's Seville summit highlighted the devastating impact of private investors, especially 'vulture funds,' on impoverished nations, with 3.7 billion people in poverty and the richest 1% increasing their wealth by $33.9 trillion since 2015, while proposals for a global wealth tax gain traction.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Healthy Life Expectancy for Women in Deprived Areas of England and Wales Reaches Record Low

New data reveals that healthy life expectancy for women in England's most deprived areas has dropped to a record low of 65.1% of their lifespan, compared to 81.5% in the wealthiest areas, highlighting a growing health inequality exacerbated by socioeconomic factors like the cost of living crisis and...

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elpais.com
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Global Hunger Crisis: Chile's Success and Haiti's Persistent Struggle

Globally, 1 in 11 people face food insecurity, while 29% experience moderate levels; Chile's success in nearly eradicating child malnutrition through sustained public health initiatives contrasts with Haiti's persistent struggles, highlighting the need for systemic solutions.

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48% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
napoli.repubblica.it
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Naples Opens Clothing Bank in Seized Camorra Building

A new clothing donation center, "Emporio Solidale San Giuseppe," opened in Naples, Italy, in a building seized from the Camorra, providing free clothes to 300 vulnerable people monthly through a collaboration between H&M and Progetto Arca, supported by local organizations.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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£50bn NHS Cost from Poverty-Driven Health Inequalities

The UK's NHS faces a £50bn annual cost due to health inequalities linked to poverty, impacting hospital admissions, A&E visits, and mental health services, demanding systemic change to prevent further strain.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty

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