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Trump Budget Nominee Says He’s Proud of Legislation That Doubled Extreme Poverty
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Northern Ireland government taken to court over anti-poverty strategy delay
A human rights organisation is taking legal action against Northern Ireland's regional government for failing to meet a ...
Being born into poverty negatively affects children’s behavior
Children born into poor families are more likely to exhibit aggressive, impulsive behaviors throughout childhood, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Billionaires' wealth skyrocketed last year, anti-poverty group says ahead of Davos gathering
Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, a top anti-poverty group said ahead of an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland of some ...
Why some lesbians and bisexual women experience poverty
Race and education level are involved, but there are differences among the two groups, according to a new study.
Childhood poverty and/or parental mental illness may double teens' risk of violence and police contact
Living with persistent poverty and/or parental mental illness throughout childhood may double the risk of carrying and/or ...
Poverty rate in US drops due to welfare program expansion
Poverty rates have also plunged during that time, dropping from 13.3% to around 3.5% after adjusting for inflation. But the ...
World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty
The world economy is growing steadily in the face of global conflict, protectionist trade policies and high interest rates.
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Woman charged for exposing infants to Houston snowstorm has ‘poverty issue,’ attorney says
Ayana Lakiba McClinton, 31, was arrested on child endangerment charges. She pleaded not guilty Thursday, with her attorney saying she attempted to walk to a hotel with her children as it started ...