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Ed Department finalizes student debt relief rules

Biden's administration makes final push for limited student debt relief before inauguration, impacting eight million borrowers with significant hardships.
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The Typical Family in This American Town Makes $70,000 Less Than the Rest of the State

Economic hardship is prevalent in many American towns despite the country's overall prosperity.

Historic numbers of Canadians using food banks, new report says | CBC News

Food bank usage in Canada has surged, with 1 in 10 Toronto residents relying on them, reflecting a national crisis.

The Poorest Town in Every State in America

Financial hardship in many American communities is worsened by low education levels and rising inflation.

The Typical Family in This American Town Makes $70,000 Less Than the Rest of the State

Economic hardship is prevalent in many American towns despite the country's overall prosperity.

Historic numbers of Canadians using food banks, new report says | CBC News

Food bank usage in Canada has surged, with 1 in 10 Toronto residents relying on them, reflecting a national crisis.

The Poorest Town in Every State in America

Financial hardship in many American communities is worsened by low education levels and rising inflation.
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Opinion | Springsteen Fights Back the Darkness at the Edge of America

Bruce Springsteen's music reflects the complexities of American politics, appealing to diverse audiences while remaining socially and economically conscious.

I can't survive': Malawians hit hard by South Africa's crackdown on illegal migration

Immigrants in South Africa face harsh conditions and bureaucratic challenges, often leading to deportation despite their efforts to support families back home.

Nigerians decry anti-poor' measures in new protests against the government

Nigeria faces unprecedented food inflation leading to widespread hunger and protests demanding government accountability.

Can New York City Street Vendors Survive a Police Crackdown?

Street vendors in NYC face significant challenges due to strict regulations and police crackdowns, affecting their livelihoods and community presence.

Parents are anxious, lonely, overwhelmingly stressed and their crisis affects everyone | Emma Beddington

41% of US parents struggle to function due to overwhelming stress, indicating a critical crisis in parental well-being.

A sense of wonder enveloped my mother and me': Mishal Husain on her eye-opening journey through Uzbekistan in search of an ancestor

Encountering Uzbek man in Samarkand with language transition challenges during the post-Soviet era.

Far right seeks to exploit EU economic woes to win big in EU election

Soaring food costs, economic stagnation, and deteriorating living standards risk fueling support for far-right parties in European elections.
The rise in populist forces is correlated with economic and financial crises, as the far right exploits feelings of impoverishment and pessimism among voters.

Mayor says San Jose is safest Bay Area city not everyone agrees

San Jose mayor claims lowest homicides per capita in 2023 compared to Oakland and San Francisco.
Community leaders argue that other factors, such as traffic fatalities and economic hardship, should be considered when determining safety.

Broke women prefer more feminine facial features over manly men: study

Women experiencing economic hardship are more attracted to feminine-looking men.
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