Germany’s economics professors call for pension cuts
In an open letter, 22 prominent economics professors are calling for the complete withdrawal of the government’s pension…
Don McCullin at 90: A reflection on his life and photography
Don McCullin’s 90th birthday last month was marked by three major public events: a retrospective at Hauser &…
Income needed to avoid poverty: How do European thresholds compare?
More than 72 million people in the EU were classed “at risk of poverty” in 2024, representing 16.2%…
As world leaders enter climate talks, people in poverty have the most at stake
RIO DE JANEIRO — When summer heat comes to the Arara neighborhood in northern Rio, it lingers, baking…
World Bank: EPF withdrawal age should align with retirement
PETALING JAYA: The proposal for the withdrawal age in the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) retirement account to be…
Alaska Tops List Of America’s Most Stressed States
(Credit: hyotographics on Shutterstock) Massachusetts leads the way when it comes to lowest levels of stress in 2025.…
Is it cheaper to end poverty than to maintain it? Research says yes
Melissa Fisher, who relies on unemployment benefits, says she is barely surviving. “It’s really hard … you’re making…
North Omaha violence study reveals high PTSD rates
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A recent study on the level of violence and its impact on citizens in…
Advocates call for better measure of poverty, saying Australia’s approach falls short
Tamara Rhodes knows from her daily experience that she is poor — making tough choices about what food…
Harnessing AI tools for better treatment of serious mental illnesses
Serious mental illnesses (SMI) take a tremendous toll on individuals, their friends and family, and society as a…
Food insecurity raises long COVID risk while SNAP support cuts it
New national data reveal that food insecurity worsens long COVID outcomes, but access to nutrition support programs like…
Can eating yogurt every week lower your type 2 diabetes risk?
With type 2 diabetes rates soaring, new FDA-approved messaging highlights yogurt as a practical dietary choice backed by…