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Bloomberg· 2025-09-25 20:20
Poverty in Argentina fell sharply to its lowest level since 2018 as President Javier Milei’s policies brought down inflation from triple-digit territory https://t.co/kTfQwaSwg9 ...
Rising beyond despair | Dr. Ahmad Sani Bala | TEDxBazeUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-24 14:45
[Music] How do you imagine life for a sick child in a forgotten Nigerian village. How do you think families survive illnesses where hospitals are far away, ambulance are fantasies, and then poverty is a daily struggle. Close your eyes for a moment and then picture what it feels like to watch a helpless child die.Not for lack of care, but for lack of access to basic healthcare. Let me take you into that world. Not with numbers or statistics, but with a story.About 10 years ago, I met a boy whose story change ...
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BBC News (World)· 2025-09-21 22:09
My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother https://t.co/9sFJyJGL0K ...
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Elon Musk· 2025-09-19 14:51
RT Alice Smith (@TheAliceSmith)Slavery was the default position - the West led the charge against it.Poverty was the default position - the West figured out how to multiply wealth for everyone.Ignorance was the default position - the West invented the printing press and mass literacy. ...
The Revolution of Nobodies | Vito Fiacco | TEDxUNINA Federico II
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 15:23
Social & Economic Issues - The speaker highlights the vast global wealth inequality, stating that 1% of the population owns 43% of the global wealth, while the poorest 50% owns only 2% [11] - The speech addresses global poverty, noting that 44% of people, or 35 billion, live below the poverty line [11] - The speaker emphasizes the high number of deaths due to hunger, with 24000 people dying every day, mostly children [12] - The speech points out the issue of workplace fatalities, with 2 million people dying daily while trying to earn a living [12] - The speaker mentions the lack of access to healthcare for half the world's population, with three-quarters of those affected being children, and 13 million annual deaths from curable diseases [12] - The speech highlights the high number of children in conflict zones, with 51 million unable to attend school due to war, and over 16000 children killed in recent conflicts [13] Call to Action & Political Engagement - The speaker advocates for community building and collective action to address societal problems [8] - The speech emphasizes the importance of empathy and feeling the pain of others as a crucial characteristic for those involved in politics [6] - The speaker calls for commitment, struggle, and the ability to empathize with injustices [25] - The speech promotes the idea of collective happiness and shared responsibility, especially for the marginalized [15]
Black cities are ‘main targets’ for National Guard deployments: TN Rep. Justin J. Pearson
MSNBC· 2025-09-13 19:19
Memphis, Tennessee is the next target for President Trump's deployments of the National Guard to major American cities. It's the latest continuation of what he claims is a crackdown on rampant crime in America. He made the announcement yesterday on Fox News. >> We're going to Memphis. Memphis is >> that's the next city. >> Deeply troubled. And the mayor is happy. He's a Democrat mayor. The mayor is happy. And the governor, Tennessee, the governor is happy. deeply troubled National Guard and anybody else we ...
Remember your power | Honor Bevington | TEDxCranleigh Abu Dhabi
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:35
Climate Change Impact & Responsibility - The richest 10% of the population are responsible for 50% of all carbon emissions [8] - 805 million people go hungry every day, with 90% living in undeveloped countries, the vast majority being children [7] - Greenhouse gas emissions have increased from a negligible level to over 40 billion tons per year since the industrial revolution, raising the average annual temperature by about 1 degree Celsius [14] Disparities & Privilege - Some individuals have the privilege to prioritize choices, while others in places like the Critter Islands or individuals like Azad in Bangladesh are struggling with basic survival due to climate change [2][3] - Developed nations enjoy luxuries and entertainment while overlooking the struggles of those affected by climate change and poverty [6][7] Call to Action & Solutions - Individuals should educate themselves, donate to organizations like Oxfam or the Planet Impact Fund, and reduce their carbon footprint [11][12] - There is a need for a clean and effective energy source to address climate change [13] - Developed nations should provide developing countries with clean energy solutions to support their industrial development without harming the planet [15]
Economists calculated the cost of Trump's tariffs for Americans. The numbers are staggering
Fastcompany· 2025-09-12 13:01
Core Insights - The new tariff hikes proposed by the Trump administration are projected to increase the number of Americans living in poverty by approximately 650,000 to 875,000 by 2026, which represents 0.2% to 0.3% of the U.S. population, including 150,000 to 375,000 children [3][4] - Tariffs are viewed as indirect taxes that raise prices and reduce the purchasing power of low-income households, leading to a higher incidence of poverty among these groups [3][5] - U.S. consumers have absorbed 22% of tariff costs as of June, with expectations that this will rise to 67% by October, indicating a significant impact on consumer spending power [4][6] Economic Impact - The analysis utilized both the official poverty measure (OPM) and the supplemental poverty measure (SPM) to assess the impact of tariffs on poverty levels [4] - The average effective tariff rate faced by consumers is estimated at 18.6%, the highest level since 1933, which further exacerbates the financial strain on lower-income families [6] Legal Context - The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments regarding the legality of the Trump administration's global tariffs, which may influence future tariff policies and their economic implications [6]
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Elon Musk· 2025-09-10 07:20
RT Lauren Chen (@TheLaurenChen)Poverty does not cause crime.Poverty does not make you stab an innocent bystander multiple times in the neck.There are Asian countries where people live on dollars a day and they are still safer than any American city.Just stop with the excuses. ...
Remember the poor | Honor Bevington | TEDxCranleigh Abu Dhabi
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-04 15:11
[Applause] Look who's here today in this big airond conditioned auditorium with cushioned seats and high-tech equipment. You came here to talk to listen to kids talk about sustainability. Maybe you're here because your kid goes here or maybe you're part of our cranley community and you wanted to show your support.The point is you had the time and the resources to bring yourself here today. You have a car. You don't have to worry about where you're going to sleep.Maybe you're worried about what you might wea ...