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"The Rise of Trillionaires and the Endless Battle Against Poverty: A Stark Reality Check"

A recent Oxfam report reveals a surge in extreme wealth, with billionaires in the U.S. becoming 46% richer in just three years. Despite this, 37.9 million Americans live in poverty, and global poverty is not expected to be eradicated for another 229 years. The report predicts the world's first trillionaire within a decade. While signs of progress include rising nominal wages and successful labor deals, experts suggest that policies such as progressive taxation and higher tax rates on extreme wealth could significantly reduce income inequality. In response, over 250 billionaires and millionaires have called for higher taxes on the wealthiest individuals.