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'Hidden' poverty affecting thousands of women and girls

Rising cost of living means women are having choose between buying period products or other essentials as a national charity reports many are going without.

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Los Angeles Declared a Historic Win Against Fentanyl. Eight People Are Still Dying Every Day. Here Is What the Data Is Really Saying.

LA County's 22% drop in overdose deaths in 2024 — the biggest single-year decline in its history — is being called a victory. But with nearly 2,500 people still dead in a single year, fentanyl still in 52% of all accidental overdose deaths, and a 1,652% long-term surge since 2016,…

Medical Daily

Why Did Shiva Choose Cremation Grounds Over Palaces as a Way of Life?

In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is not the king seated on a glittering throne. He is the ascetic who meditates in the Himalayas, wears animal skin, and roams among funeral pyres. To many, this image feels frightening. Yet for millions of devotees, it is deeply comforting. The cremation ground, or…

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Global Times: Chinese medical teams in Solomon Islands turn health aid into lasting capacity, bringing treatment closer to patients in remote communities

BEIJING, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After a tropical cyclone swept through the Western Province of Solomon Islands, traces of the disaster were still visible along the coast of Rarumana community. Trees had been brought down, and seaweed farms were damaged. For this remote community in the South Pacific, separated…

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Southern Poverty Law Center asks judge to throw out Trump’s ‘vindictive’ case against anti-hate group

The federal government launched a case against the longstanding group last month, alleging its payments to confidential informants defrauded donors

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Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment

The Southern Poverty Law Center says a Justice Department indictment against the group is part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies and represents a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed

The Independent UK

Britain's Pension System Is a 'Slow-Motion Car Crash' and Experts Warn Scrapping the Triple Lock Would Make It Worse

Britain's pension system faces scrutiny as experts warn of a financial crisis if the state pension triple lock is abandoned, pushing millions of elderly into poverty

International Business Times UK

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More than 300k children helped by Scottish Child Payment, figures show

The Scottish Government has said eradicating child poverty is a “key focus” as new figures show more than 300,000 children are in receipt of a…

The National (Scotland)

Quote of the day by Euripides: 'Youth is the best time to be rich, and the best time to be...' - life lessons on growth, learning through struggles and what wealth and poverty teach young people by Greek playwright of Medea, The Bacchae and The Trojan Women

Quote of the day by Euripides: Ancient Greek playwright Euripides believed youth is the best time to be rich or poor. Wealth in youth offers freedom and opportunity. Hardship teaches resilience and strength. Modern youth face pressure to succeed quickly. Euripides' words remind us that growth comes from both success…

The Economic Times

Africa has been managing climate volatility for decades – what the rest of the world can learn from it

The United States’ retreat from aspects of global climate and health leadership has exposed the risk Africa took in relying on external funding for these projects. When the US pulled back on aid, many African programmes and plans that relied on their funding, expertise, or political support had to abruptly…

The Conversation

Priority sector lending boosts inclusion, not always guarantee growth: EAC-PM

India's priority sector lending has aided financial inclusion for decades. However, a recent report suggests that simply increasing directed credit might not lead to higher economic growth. The analysis indicates that while these policies have helped reduce poverty, forcing credit into poorer districts may be inefficient. Priority Sector Lending Certificates…

The Economic Times

New funding for Legal Aid 'wholly inadequate', top law council says

Homeless services are set to receive millions in the next ACT budget.

The Canberra Times

Greek proverb of the day: 'Old age and poverty are wounds that can’t be...' - thought-provoking lessons on life’s harsh reality, aging, poverty and why planning ahead for the future is important

Greek proverb of the day: Old age and poverty are presented as deeply challenging, irreversible conditions that significantly impact quality of life. The proverb "Old age and poverty are wounds that can’t be healed" highlights the lasting difficulties, emphasizing the need for future financial planning to mitigate vulnerability in later…

The Economic Times

Energy crisis heightens risk of poverty and social exclusion: EU Commissioner Minzatu

Our guest has an important role in promoting social policies in the European Union, at a time when much of the political oxygen is being sucked out by the competitiveness and simplification agenda, as well as by defence and security issues. Roxana Minzatu is Executive Vice-President of the European Commission…

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Cooling poverty is making extreme heat more dangerous for millions

Imagine walking along Ipanema beach on a summer afternoon. The sand is golden, there’s a cooling sea breeze, the shade of a parasol and a cold drink in hand. Now look up.

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NT:Kids 'living in abject poverty' amid NT housing crisis

Severe household overcrowding and high rates of rough sleeping are driving an Aboriginal housing crisis in the Northern Territory, a conference has heard.

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Kids 'living in abject poverty' amid NT housing crisis

Severe household overcrowding and high rates of rough sleeping are driving an Aboriginal housing crisis in the Northern Territory, a conference has heard.

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Why Bill Gates Finally Sold Every Microsoft Share

For nearly 50 years, Bill Gates and Microsoft were deeply connected. The company he co-founded with Paul Allen in 1975 changed personal computing forever, built one of the world’s most powerful tech empires, and turned Gates into a global business icon. Even after leaving day-to-day leadership, the Bill & Melinda…

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The rise and fall of the poverty-fighter who became GG

Peter Hollingworth, Australia's only clerical governor-general, was forced to quit because he hadn't dealt adequately with sexual abuse in the Anglican church.

The Independent UK

More children are living in poverty despite both parents working, study shows

Around three-quarters of children in poverty in the UK live in working households, new research has found

Euronews

Europe's poverty divide: Which cities and regions are most and least at risk?

The share of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Europe varies not only across countries but also across capital cities and regions. Euronews Business takes a closer look at these gaps.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Mae West: “Love conquers all things except poverty and...” Life lessons on relationships, marriage, wealth, peace and pain by popular American actor

Quote of the day by Mae West shares a short line about love, wealth, relationships, marriage, peace and pain. The quote says love conquers many problems but not poverty and toothache. This explainer looks at the meaning, relevance, and life lessons from the quote. It also explains the life and…

The Times of India

Meet Zhou Qunfei: Once she worked in a glass factory, now she runs a $26 billion company and sits alongside Elon Musk and Tim Cook at China’s state dinner

Zhou Qunfei has one of the most remarkable self-made success stories in the global technology industry. Born into poverty in rural China, she left school as a teenager and worked in factories grinding watch glass to support her family. Decades later, she became the founder of Lens Technology, a company…

The Economic Times

She had nothing at 15. At 55, she's China's wealthiest woman sitting at the world's top table with Elon Musk and Tim Cook; here's the story of Zhou Qunfei

China’s richest woman, Zhou Qunfei, once worked factory shifts after leaving school at 15. Today, her billion-dollar tech company supplies Apple, Tesla, and Samsung. Her glass powers iPhones and smart vehicles worldwide. She built Lens Technology from poverty, loss, and survival. Now she sits beside Elon Musk and Tim Cook…

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instability

Quote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic systems, unequal wealth distribution, corruption, and policy failures often create suffering even in resource-rich nations. As global inequality widens and living costs rise, Chomsky’s words continue to spark…

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