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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…

France 24

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.

AAP

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

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 Economic Times

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 Times of India

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…

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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…

The Economic Times

Hundreds of residents are getting surprise $500 deposits — here's how the program works

Evanston, Illinois has approved a new guaranteed income expansion program delivering automatic $500 monthly payments to 102 low income households. This Evanston guaranteed income cash support initiative uses remaining federal COVID relief funds to extend direct financial aid. The guaranteed income pilot expansion is open to seniors and families with…

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The Independent UK

More than 12m face ‘pension poverty’ in Britain — and it could get worse

Increase auto-enrolment pension contributions to ease future crisis, says Scottish Widows

Evening Standard

12.2m UK adults at risk of pension poverty in later life, report estimates

Factors people can control when pension saving can ‘easily be thrown off course’ by external events such as rising bills, Scottish Widows said.

The Independent UK

More than 12 million UK adults at risk of ‘pension poverty’ when they retire, experts warn

The Scottish Widows forecast projects retirement outcomes for people aged 22 to 65 based on their savings, behaviours and income sources

The Guardian - UK

‘We must keep her name alive’: Cesária Évora, the captivating Cape Verdean who went from restaurant singer to global star

After a lifetime of poverty, Évora found huge success aged 51 with 1992 album Miss Perfumado. As Cape Verdean singers celebrate her morna ballads on stage, those who knew her recall her power, pride and constant smoking

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Axios

Suburban poverty traps America's senior citizens

Where seniors go broke and no one's watching.

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Families Could Still Qualify for Free Food Programs Worth Up to $300 a Month Without Realizing It

Feeding a growing family is an increasingly expensive challenge in the current national retail environment. Many parents find themselves struggling to afford basic nutritional staples like milk, eggs, and fresh fruit. You might be surprised to learn that several government programs offer significant monthly assistance to middle-income families. These initiatives…

The Guardian - US

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

The Times of India

Afghanistan’s ‘one-kidney village’ where residents sold organs to survive

On the outskirts of Herat in western Afghanistan, one settlement drew international attention in 2022 after reports emerged that many residents had sold a kidney to survive deepening poverty and hunger. The area became widely known as the “one-kidney village,” a grim reflection of the humanitarian crisis that followed Afghanistan’s…

The Independent UK

Southern Poverty Law Center attorneys make first court appearance in fraud case

Lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center are set to appear in federal court in Alabama

Euronews

Commissioner vows to end poverty in 25 years as EU unveils first major strategy

“We want to eradicate poverty in the EU in 25 years,” European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu told Euronews in an interview. However, the anti-poverty strategy lacks a dedicated budget and relies mainly on recommendations rather than binding legislation.

The Mary Sue

John Magaro Talks the Emotional Toll of ‘Omaha’: [INTERVIEW]

John Magaro is a Midwestern man, so he understands the plight of people like his character in Omaha, which premiered at Sundance over a year ago now. It’s a heart-wrenching film about poverty in America’s heartland and the tough decisions that sometimes are made, with Magaro’s quiet performance anchoring the…

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