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Have Poor And Troubled Paris Suburbs Won Olympic Gold?

Less than 500 metres separate the Stade de France -- the sparkling centrepiece of the Paris Olympics -- and the crumbling Francs-Moisins estate plagued by poverty and crime.

International Business Times

The Guardian view on rising poverty levels: political attacks on the poor have produced penury

Editorial: Politicians should say how welfare will support claimants with daily living costs rather than stigmatising recipients

The Guardian - UK

A minimum wage alone can’t fix the UK poverty scandal

The 25-year-old pay floor is justly celebrated but doesn’t tackle issues that mean exploitation and misery for many

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The Observer view on deprivation: poverty data is a mark of shame for Tory rule

Prioritising tax cuts for the better off while letting children bear the brunt of financial hardship is not only cruel, it makes no financial sense

The Guardian - UK

In Georgia, a Basic Income Program’s Success With Black Women Adds to Growing National Interest

Participants who received an average of $850 per month used it for paying bills, reducing debt and improving credit.

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Digested week: This cough has lasted for ever – our amazing GP knows just what to do

Emergency swab tests follow my disputed report of the kids’ symptoms. Plus: a tradition of duff political predictions

The Guardian - UK

Are fewer kids playing sports?

In 2022, 53.8% of children aged 6–17 played sports, down from 58.4% in 2017.

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Mississippi House advances Medicaid expansion with work requirements

The Mississippi House of Representatives passed H.B. 1725 on February 28, 2024, which would expand Medicaid eligibility for people who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level and meet work requirements.

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Poverty is deepening in modern Britain – but will economic growth be the solution?

Official figures will trouble Rishi Sunak during an election year as millions found to be struggling

The Guardian - UK

You’ve heard stories of poverty in Britain. Now here’s the irrefutable evidence of a society failing its poorest

Figures show even ‘absolute poverty’ is getting worse. The safety net has been shredded, says Tom Clark, contributing editor of Prospect magazine

The Guardian - UK

300,000 more UK children fell into absolute poverty at height of cost of living crisis

Nearly fifth of population struggled with basic needs, it emerges, as charities accuse government of failing poorest

The Guardian - UK

Where to start with: Buchi Emecheta

The Nigerian author of Second Class Citizen wrote from real-life experience about the universal problems of poverty and oppression that could be the burdens of women everywhere

The Guardian - UK

'Real Suffering and Poverty Is Not An Exhibit to Enjoy': Tourist Slammed For 'Enjoying' Mumbai Slum Tours

Western tourists are increasingly being criticised for documenting poverty and low income communities during their travels.

International Business Times UK

Violence, homelessness, and women’s mental health

There needs to be case for situating mental illness and related symptoms within a life frame

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Salon

How essential are free school meals?

"As of 2023, several states have implemented their own universal free school meals policies"

The Guardian - UK

Government urged to tackle poverty to help the NHS

Healthcare delays in deprived communities mean greater need for expensive emergency treatment, research finds

The Guardian - UK

‘Desperate neglect’: teachers washing clothes and finding beds as poverty grips England’s schools

Schools risk being overwhelmed by hungry, exhausted children from freezing homes, headteachers and campaigners warn

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s about giving them dignity’: how Tees Valley schools are taking on poverty

Pupils’ lack of food and sleep is leading one education trust in northern England to focus more on families

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Economics of Period Products: Top 5 Countries Where Menstruating is Expensive

The financial burden of having a period varies worldwide, pushing as many as 500 women into period poverty.

The Hindu

Has poverty really dropped to 5% in India?

Has poverty really dropped to 5% in India? The Hindu Parley Podcast discusses the question

The Guardian - UK

Failure to insulate UK homes costing thousands of lives a year, says report

Analysis finds 58 people have died due to cold homes every winter day since 2013 Tory pledge to ‘cut the green crap’

WEKU

Every new mom in this U.S. city is now getting cash aid for a year

Flint, Mich., aims to be a model for wiping out deep poverty during a crucial time for child development. The new benefits start during pregnancy to encourage prenatal care.

The Hindu

Indiramma Abhayam scheme will be a boon for the poor in the State, says Y. S. Sharmila

The Indiramma Abhayam scheme designed by the Congress will be a boon for the inflation-battered below poverty line population in the State, said Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y.S. Sharmila

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13 Celebs Known For Their Cheap Habits: From Coupons To Worn Mattresses

There are some celebrities who collect McDonald's coupons and even sleep on worn-out mattresses despite the billions in their bank account. The post 13 Celebs Known For Their Cheap Habits: From Coupons To Worn Mattresses first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Environmental row over ‘last chance tourism’ in Canada’s melting Arctic

Cruise ships offer crucial income to poverty-hit village of Pond Inlet but opponents say it is vicious cycle

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