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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Mental health and poverty remain a struggle for Maui wildfire survivors, new study says

Mental health problems and economic hardship remain widespread among survivors of the Maui wildfire, hindering access to basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare.
Mental health
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Photos: Indonesia's 'Silvermen' Beg for Survival

In Jakarta, the phenomenon of 'manusia silver' illustrates how the inhabitants adapt to economic hardship, with some earning up to 200,000 rupiah on good days.
Arts
#pakistan
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

My childhood just slipped away': Pakistan's monsoon brides'

Catastrophic flooding has led to a rise in child marriages in Pakistan, driven by desperation rather than tradition.
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

My childhood just slipped away': Pakistan's monsoon brides'

Catastrophic flooding has led to a rise in child marriages in Pakistan, driven by desperation rather than tradition.
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Fundraising
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Even for Those With the Money to Pay for Essentials, Cash Is Drying Up in Gaza

The conflict in Gaza has created a severe financial crisis, immobilizing the banking system and forcing people to resort to costly cash brokers.
Fundraising
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Even for Those With the Money to Pay for Essentials, Cash Is Drying Up in Gaza

The conflict in Gaza has created a severe financial crisis, immobilizing the banking system and forcing people to resort to costly cash brokers.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

The people struggling to make ends meet as benefits lag behind soaring rents

When Phoebe Cross lost her job at a charity providing support for single parents, she found herself in the same position as many of the women she had been helping.
UK politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

King asks Moroccans not to kill sheep for Eid al-Adha as drought reduces herds

King Mohammed VI has asked Moroccans to refrain from sheep slaughter for Eid al-Adha due to economic hardship and livestock shortages.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump pits immigrants against other working people. But we have a common enemy | Alejandra Gomez and Greisa Martinez Rosas

Democratic leaders are abandoning bold policies in favor of less ambitious, Republican-like stances, eroding public trust.
A significant portion of the American populace is facing financial instability and increased hardships.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

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.
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