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Southern Nevada Food Banks Face Crisis Amid Rising Food Insecurity

Rising food costs and changes to the SNAP program are increasing demand at Southern Nevada food banks, with one in seven residents now food insecure and child hunger rising to 22% in 2025; the Three Square food bank reports facing a crisis due to increased demand and smaller food supplies.

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Germany Funds Homeless Heat Protection Amidst Displacement Concerns

Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia allocated €250,000 in 2024 to protect homeless people from heat, providing items like sleeping bags and sunscreen; however, the article criticizes some municipalities for displacing homeless individuals without providing alternatives, highlighting a successful Dussel...

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UK State Pension Faces \pounds168.7 Billion Funding Crisis, Sparking Calls for Means-Testing

The UK state pension faces a \pounds168.7 billion funding crisis by 2029-30 due to its untargeted nature, providing payments to many wealthy retirees, prompting calls for means-testing to ensure fairness and sustainability.

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Food Stamp Cuts Impact 2.4 Million

A new law expands work requirements for food stamps, resulting in 2.4 million fewer Americans receiving benefits monthly, while simultaneously reducing Medicaid coverage and increasing healthcare costs for low-income families; the changes disproportionately affect the lowest-income households, poten...

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EU Family Benefit Spending: Wide Disparities Across Member States

In 2022, EU spending on family benefits averaged €830 per person—a 47% increase since 2012—with Luxembourg (€3789) spending the most and Albania (€48) the least among EU and EFTA countries, reflecting varied national policies and socio-economic factors.

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France Plans €2-2.5 Billion Unemployment Benefit Cuts

The French government proposes to cut unemployment benefits by €2-2.5 billion annually from 2026-2029 to address a projected deficit and increase workforce participation, prompting strong opposition from labor unions.

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German Care System Faces Strain from Family Caregivers

In Germany, almost 6 million people need care, with nearly 4 million receiving home care, mostly from family members. Many caregivers reduce or quit their jobs, facing significant financial and emotional burdens despite limited support from Pflegegeld and Pflegezeit.

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zeit.de
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Saxony Food Banks Face Donation Crisis Amid Rising Demand

Food banks in Saxony face a 30-40% drop in donations while demand rises, forcing reliance on corporate sponsorships and highlighting increased need among seniors; the state provided "400,000 Euro" for investments but operational costs remain a concern.

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Tula Oblast Housing Program for Orphans: 1860 Housed, 930 Million Rubles Planned for 2026

The Tula Oblast government in Russia has provided housing to 1860 orphans since 2020, using a two-pronged approach of direct apartment purchases and housing certificates, with plans to invest 930 million rubles more in 2026.

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AfD Demands Ukrainian Refugees Return Home Amidst Bürgergeld Controversy

Co-chairs of Germany's far-right AfD party, Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel, criticized the Bürgergeld payments to Ukrainian refugees, urging their return to Ukraine, while Bavarian premier Markus Söder echoed similar sentiments; despite 272,000 Ukrainian refugees employed in Germany and contributin...

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France Proposes Unemployment Insurance Reform, Targeting €2-2.5 Billion in Annual Savings

The French government proposed a new unemployment insurance reform targeting €2-2.5 billion in annual savings by 2026-2029, increasing to at least €4 billion by 2030, involving changes to benefit eligibility and duration. Negotiations with social partners must conclude by November 15th.

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32 Million Ruble Social Benefits Fraud Results in Prison Sentences in Samara

A Samara, Russia court sentenced a group, including a former Pension Fund employee, to prison for a 32 million ruble social benefits fraud scheme involving 700 fake beneficiaries; an attorney involved also received a sentence for attempted bribery.

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