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Healthcare
Twin doctors who grew up in poverty returned to their hometown to co-run an ER
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Macro
Argentina's poverty rate rises above 30% under President Milei, reversing recent decline
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Macro
The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults
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Finance
Tories target universal credit claimants in plan condemned as 'fast track to poverty'
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Geopolitics
The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals Are Outdated
Countries committed to end poverty. They never accounted for forever wars.
Americans are richer than ever - and poverty hits an all-time low
Americans' household income hit a record high in 2025 while the poverty rate fell to its lowest level ever, according to new US Census data.
Finance
Poverty Rate Was Stable Before Trump's Safety Net Cuts Gained Force
Median household income rose to a record $87,460 in 2025, according to annual Census Bureau data on the financial well-being of Americans.
Macro
Americans' incomes rose and poverty fell in 2025, Census Bureau says
The data comes as the Federal Reserve is considering interest-rate increases that could slow economic growth.
Healthcare
Family income rose and poverty fell in 2025 - but safety net cuts could erase gains
An annual report from the Census Bureau shows the average family made more money in 2025 than the year before, while the official poverty rate declined. Health…
U.S. poverty rate drops slightly, but experts fear worse ahead
The census data released Tuesday did not include the impact of more recent cuts to social safety net programs.
'Poverty doesn't have to be my reality': I thought I'd have to rely on Social Security. Then I taught myself how to invest.
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Finance
Huge number of children would fall into poverty under Reform's benefits plans, say campaigners
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Former Southern Poverty Law Center official charged by DOJ in fraud case
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Energy
CNBC Daily Open: Burnham set to take helm of 'poverty stricken disaster,' says Trump
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Australia's life dissatisfaction levels double as 'wellbeing poverty' reaches new highs
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Macro
Calls for government taskforce to tackle poverty
Charities, schools and businesses warn too many families are struggling with the cost of living.
Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says
Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services.
Energy
Energy price cap rise 'will push millions in Great Britain into fuel poverty'
Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuel. Millions of households in Great Britain will be…
Geopolitics
Inside Tehran: Iranians describe IRGC's brutal rule, poverty - ask Trump to 'stay the course'
Iranians inside Tehran describe growing IRGC control, economic collapse and bread lines as Trump threatens to hit Iran hard over nuclear talks.
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
Finance
Australia's 178 billionaires are $25.7bn richer than last year as 3.7 million live in poverty
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Election 2026: Child poverty a 'huge red flag'
The children's commissioner says child poverty in Jersey "is a big red flag" for the community.
Woman's debts reach £26k as she battles poverty
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'I experienced many years of poverty': I don't judge other people. Why do wealthy retirees look down on others?
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Southern Poverty Law Center pleads not guilty in federal fraud case
Prosecutors allege SPLC funneled over $3m to sources in extremist groups but legal experts say case is weak. Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email.…
US lawmakers say DoJ rushed Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, citing whistleblower
Democrats accuse Todd Blanche of pressuring prosecutors for charges 'despite serious concerns' about case's strength. Sign up for the Breaking News US newslett…
