Researchers issue warning about overlooked factor that could drive millions into poverty: 'Closely intertwined'

While complex factors — including cultural traditions, historical interactions with other peoples, and policies enacted ...

Anti-poverty programs can change how people see the state and each other

When floodwaters washed away Woudou Oumar's home in northern Cameroon, he and his family lost not only shelter but hope. Then ...

Millions remain trapped in child poverty with only 10% fall predicted by next election

Over four million children will still be living in poverty by 2029, the government’s own analysis has forecast, marking a reduction of just 10 per cent from the current figure.

A bold calculation: What would it cost to end extreme poverty worldwide?

Using detailed surveys and machine learning computation, new research co-authored at UC Berkeley's Center for Effective Global Action finds that eradicating extreme poverty would be surprisingly ...

Could the Poverty Line Actually Be $140,000 a Year? What the Latest Data Suggest

Take A Number: A Striking Figure In Economic News Today ...
Boston Herald

As world leaders enter climate talks, people in poverty have the most at stake

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When summer heat comes to the Arara neighborhood in northern Rio, it lingers, baking the red brick and concrete that make up many of the buildings long after the sun has gone ...
USA Today

A viral post claims $140,000 is the new poverty line. Here's the math

A Wall Street portfolio manager has gone viral with a blog post that posits a new poverty line for a family of four in America: $140,000 a year. It’s a large number. The Federal Poverty Level set by ...

'Very deep poverty' in Britain hits record high, new report finds

By Catarina Demony LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Poverty in Britain has deepened, according to a report released on Tuesday, ...