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France's Persistent Poverty: 9 Million People Despite Billions Spent
In France, over 9 million people (14.4% of the population) live in poverty, despite 51 billion euros in annual spending on poverty reduction and a rise since 2004, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach.
France's Persistent Poverty: 9 Million People Despite Billions Spent
In France, over 9 million people (14.4% of the population) live in poverty, despite 51 billion euros in annual spending on poverty reduction and a rise since 2004, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach.
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60% Bias Score
D.C. Winter Storm Exposes Growing Homelessness Crisis
A recent winter storm in Washington, D.C., brought temperatures down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, impacting the city's over 5,600 homeless residents, many of whom sought refuge in shelters such as the Central Union Mission; nationwide, homelessness increased by 18% last year.
D.C. Winter Storm Exposes Growing Homelessness Crisis
A recent winter storm in Washington, D.C., brought temperatures down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, impacting the city's over 5,600 homeless residents, many of whom sought refuge in shelters such as the Central Union Mission; nationwide, homelessness increased by 18% last year.
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48% Bias Score
Russia's Regional Food Card Programs Amidst Inflation and Poverty Debates
In response to rising food prices and inflation, Kaliningrad and Kamchatka introduced food card programs for low-income residents and pensioners, providing discounts on essential goods, despite official statistics indicating poverty reduction.
Russia's Regional Food Card Programs Amidst Inflation and Poverty Debates
In response to rising food prices and inflation, Kaliningrad and Kamchatka introduced food card programs for low-income residents and pensioners, providing discounts on essential goods, despite official statistics indicating poverty reduction.
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36% Bias Score
Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
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56% Bias Score
Cash Transfers in Brazil Dramatically Reduce Tuberculosis Cases
A new study reveals Brazil's Bolsa Familia program, providing monthly cash benefits to impoverished families, resulted in a more than 50% reduction in tuberculosis cases and deaths among the extremely poor, and over 60% among Indigenous populations, highlighting the significant health benefits of ec...
Cash Transfers in Brazil Dramatically Reduce Tuberculosis Cases
A new study reveals Brazil's Bolsa Familia program, providing monthly cash benefits to impoverished families, resulted in a more than 50% reduction in tuberculosis cases and deaths among the extremely poor, and over 60% among Indigenous populations, highlighting the significant health benefits of ec...
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36% Bias Score
Moldova's Economy Faces 2025 Challenges After Difficult 2024
Moldova's 2024 economy saw minimal 0.6% growth, hampered by drought, high energy costs, and insufficient investment, leading to a predicted difficult 2025 winter and slow recovery, despite government efforts.
Moldova's Economy Faces 2025 Challenges After Difficult 2024
Moldova's 2024 economy saw minimal 0.6% growth, hampered by drought, high energy costs, and insufficient investment, leading to a predicted difficult 2025 winter and slow recovery, despite government efforts.
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48% Bias Score
Hong Kong tackles "coffin flat" crisis with new housing standards
Over 200,000 Hong Kong residents live in cramped, substandard housing, including "coffin flats," due to high real estate prices; new laws will set minimum space and safety standards, aiming to eliminate subdivided apartments by 2049.
Hong Kong tackles "coffin flat" crisis with new housing standards
Over 200,000 Hong Kong residents live in cramped, substandard housing, including "coffin flats," due to high real estate prices; new laws will set minimum space and safety standards, aiming to eliminate subdivided apartments by 2049.
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48% Bias Score
Tower Hamlets to Offer Universal School Uniform Payments
Tower Hamlets council in London plans to offer up to £150 per child in school uniform payments to families earning under £50,350, costing £3 million over three years, in response to the cost of living crisis and exceeding the government's planned restrictions on branded uniform items.
Tower Hamlets to Offer Universal School Uniform Payments
Tower Hamlets council in London plans to offer up to £150 per child in school uniform payments to families earning under £50,350, costing £3 million over three years, in response to the cost of living crisis and exceeding the government's planned restrictions on branded uniform items.
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48% Bias Score
Brazil's Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A new study reveals that Brazil's Bolsa Familia cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis incidence and mortality among low-income individuals between 2004 and 2015, particularly impacting indigenous and Afro-Brazilian populations and less developed regions, suggesting that poverty re...
Brazil's Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A new study reveals that Brazil's Bolsa Familia cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis incidence and mortality among low-income individuals between 2004 and 2015, particularly impacting indigenous and Afro-Brazilian populations and less developed regions, suggesting that poverty re...
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36% Bias Score
Viola Davis's Golden Globes Speech: From Poverty to EGOT Status
Viola Davis's Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille Award acceptance speech recounted her journey from abject poverty and racism to EGOT status, emphasizing the "magic" of her ability to transcend hardship through acting and highlighting systemic challenges faced by dark-skinned Black women in Hollywood.
Viola Davis's Golden Globes Speech: From Poverty to EGOT Status
Viola Davis's Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille Award acceptance speech recounted her journey from abject poverty and racism to EGOT status, emphasizing the "magic" of her ability to transcend hardship through acting and highlighting systemic challenges faced by dark-skinned Black women in Hollywood.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Pension Shortfall and Widening Income Inequality
An Istanbul Planning Agency study reveals a 2.7% decrease in retirement pensions' share of total income (18.3% to 15.6%) between 2009-2024, despite an 85.3% increase in retirees; income inequality worsened, impacting the elderly disproportionately, with housing costs a major factor.
Turkey's Pension Shortfall and Widening Income Inequality
An Istanbul Planning Agency study reveals a 2.7% decrease in retirement pensions' share of total income (18.3% to 15.6%) between 2009-2024, despite an 85.3% increase in retirees; income inequality worsened, impacting the elderly disproportionately, with housing costs a major factor.
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28% Bias Score
Surge in Homeless Seniors Driven by Inflation and Housing Crisis
The number of homeless seniors in the U.S. is tripling between 2019 and 2030 due to inflation, rising rents, and lack of affordable housing; this is exemplified by Kim Hilton, a 68-year-old diabetic in Montana who lost his legs due to prolonged homelessness.
Surge in Homeless Seniors Driven by Inflation and Housing Crisis
The number of homeless seniors in the U.S. is tripling between 2019 and 2030 due to inflation, rising rents, and lack of affordable housing; this is exemplified by Kim Hilton, a 68-year-old diabetic in Montana who lost his legs due to prolonged homelessness.
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24% Bias Score
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