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health24 days ago•10 min saved

Tuberculosis resurges in the UK, with the North East hardest hit

UK Health Security Agency data show tuberculosis cases rose in recent years, with 5,424 cases in 2025 (up 25% from 2022), though 2024 had the highest total at 5,480; the disease mainly attacks the lungs and is linked to poverty, with the North East seeing the strongest rise; 65 drug-resistant TB cases were reported; experts urge rapid diagnosis and treatment to curb spread, noting TB’s historic toll on figures like Emily Brontë and George Orwell.

via Daily Express|

#health #north-east-england #poverty

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Gaza Faces Rising Hardship and Hope Amid Ongoing Conflict in 2026

The Gaza Strip faces a severe economic and humanitarian crisis following Israel's war, with skyrocketing unemployment, widespread displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and a collapse of the local economy, leading to increased poverty and food insecurity among its residents.

via Al Jazeera|

#economic-crisis #gaza-strip #poverty

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Venezuelan Family's Christmas Journey: From Dream to Hardship

A Venezuelan family returns home from the US due to deportation and economic hardship, facing poverty and unemployment during Christmas, highlighting the struggles of Venezuelan migrants amid changing US immigration policies.

via Al Jazeera|

#deportation #family #immigration

world2 months ago•11 min saved

China's Robot Boom: Revolutionizing Manufacturing and Society

China is heavily investing in automation and unmanned manufacturing to maintain its global manufacturing dominance and boost exports, despite domestic issues like rising poverty and unemployment. The country's focus on high-tech exports and supply chain control benefits the CCP's authority but exacerbates domestic inequality and social instability, with automation replacing many jobs and deepening poverty among vulnerable populations.

via GIS Reports|

#automation #china #exports

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Sudan Leads 2026 Global Humanitarian Crisis Watchlist Amid Ongoing Conflicts

The 2026 Global Watchlist highlights Africa's severe crisis situation, with six of the top ten most affected countries facing conflicts, political instability, climate shocks, and economic stress, leading to widespread humanitarian needs and deepening poverty, amid a global aid shortfall and escalating violence.

via Business Insider Africa|

#africa #climate-shocks #conflict

us-news3 months ago•6 min saved

US Food Stamp Policies and Their Impact on the Poor

An American in rural Oregon shares her struggles with food insecurity and reliance on SNAP benefits amid political turmoil, highlighting the hardships faced by low-income families and the broader issues of systemic exploitation and neglect.

via The Guardian|

#food-insecurity #food-stamps #government-shutdown

world3 months ago•4 min saved

SNAP Benefits at Risk as Deadline Approaches

Approximately 42 million Americans relying on SNAP benefits face potential cuts or delays due to the ongoing government shutdown, which could significantly impact low-income households, especially those with children, disabilities, or living in poverty, with the most vulnerable at risk of losing essential food assistance.

via The Washington Post|

#food-benefits #food-insecurity #government-shutdown

religion4 months ago•3 min saved

Pope Leo Condemns Usury for Corrupting Hearts and Enslaving the Poor

Pope Leo XIV condemns usury as a grave sin that exploits the vulnerable and corrupts the human heart, emphasizing the need for justice, mercy, and ethical economic practices to protect the poor and uphold human dignity, especially during the Jubilee Year.

via Vatican News|

#church #justice #pope-leo-xiv

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Pope Leo Urges Compassion for the Poor and Migrants Amid Political Criticism

Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of caring for the poor and addressing the structural causes of poverty in his first major document, continuing the priorities of his predecessor Francis and criticizing ideologies that promote market autonomy and financial speculation.

via The New York Times|

#christianity #pope-leo-xiv #poverty

religion4 months ago•6 min saved

Pope Leo Urges Compassion for the Poor and Migrants in Landmark Document

Pope Leo XIV's first major document, Dilexi Te, condemns elitism and indifference to the poor, emphasizing the church's role in advocating for social justice and the importance of caring for the marginalized, drawing heavily on Latin American liberation theology and historical church teachings.

via National Catholic Reporter|

#church-tradition #latin-american-theology #pope-leo-xiv

religion4 months ago•5 min saved

Pope Leo Urges Compassion for the Poor and Migrants Amid Economic Inequality

Pope Leo XIV's first teaching document emphasizes the Catholic Church's unwavering commitment to the poor, criticizes the wealthy for living in luxury while others suffer, and aligns closely with Pope Francis's teachings on social and economic injustice, calling for structural change and renewed charity.

via AP News|

#catholic-church #pope-leo-xiv #poverty

religion4 months ago•5 min saved

Pope Leo XIV Highlights Faith, Love, and Social Justice in His First Major Document

Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the connection between faith and love for migrants, calling the church to prioritize social justice and care for the vulnerable, especially migrants and the poor, in his first official document, urging societies to address inequality and promote charity and compassion.

via NPR|

#church #migrants #popeleoxiv

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Madagascar protests intensify as citizens demand change amid government crackdown

Protests in Madagascar enter their third week, with demonstrators demanding President Andry Rajoelina's resignation due to widespread poverty, corruption, and recent water and power shortages. Police have used teargas to disperse crowds, and the protests have become the largest in recent years, inspired by similar movements in Kenya and Nepal. The government claims the protests are exploited by political actors seeking destabilization, while the UN reports at least 22 deaths and over 100 injuries during the unrest.

via Reuters|

#anti-government-demonstrations #corruption #madagascar-protests

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Mapping America's Extreme Poverty by State

In 2024, 6% of the U.S. population, or 20.4 million people, live in extreme poverty, with Washington D.C. having the highest rate at 10.3%. Southern states like Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Mexico also have high poverty levels, while New Hampshire has the lowest at 3.9%, influenced by economic stability and education.

via Visual Capitalist|

#america #extreme-poverty #poverty

society5 months ago•2 min saved

Poor Kids Share Life Lessons Rich Kids Can't Understand

The article shares personal stories highlighting the challenges faced by children growing up in poverty, including financial limitations affecting daily life, societal judgment, and emotional struggles, as well as moments of healing and understanding.

via BuzzFeed|

#childhood #economic-struggles #emotional-healing