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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
Farmers in Thailand saw their crops wither and mourned the loss of livestock that perished unde…
PTI
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Billionaire wealth rose more in 2 years than in the last 23 years combined
The pandemic created 573 new billionaires at the jet rate speed of — one every 30 hours. Every 33 …
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Pandemic pushes back Asia Pacific's fight against extreme poverty by 2 years: ADB
Had COVID-19 not struck, Asia Pacific could have brought down extreme poverty to a level achievable…
PTI
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Wealth inequality and 'billionaire supremacy' have gotten so bad that at this rate, it will take 230 years to end poverty
Oxfam International said top billionaires have become $3.3 trillion richer since 2020. Meanwhile, 6…
Katie Balevic
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Unlivable cities, refugees, extinct animals: UN climate report warns of drastic changes in coming decades
Up to 3.6 billion people are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including floods, …
Aria Bendix,Morgan McFall-Joh…
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One billionaire was minted every 30 hours during the pandemic. Now, a million people may fall into extreme poverty every 33 hours, Oxfam estimates.
In 2021, China minted 62 new billionaires, including Chris Xu, the founder of online fashion giant …
Katie Boon
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Extreme heat can worsen the side effects of medications used to treat depression and bipolar disorder
Those who take lithium or antidepressants are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat, physicians s…
Katie Hawkinson
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I grew up in poverty. Winning $13,000 in scholarships helped me graduate from college debt-free.
Javier Sarmiento grew up poor, so financial aid covered most of his tuition. He applied for dozens …
Javier Sarmiento
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A Canadian woman with disabilities is pursuing medically assisted death after failing to secure affordable housing
The woman told CTV News that she's pursuing this route because she was unable to find an affordable…
Erin Snodgrass
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Before the killing of Shinzo Abe, Japan's last assassination was in 1960. That killer Otoya Yamaguchi has become a favorite of the American far right.
In 1960, Otoya Yamaguchi assassinated the head of Japan's Socialist Party. Decades later, he is rev…
Charles R. Davis
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Leaked chats show current troops and veterans joined a white supremacist group, offering 'martial arts' and ability to 'clear rooms'
Records show that 18 of 87 people who applied to join Patriot Front said they had current or former…
Abbie Shull
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5 bombshells we hope drop at Tuesday's Jan. 6 committee hearing on extremist groups and the 'mob on the Mall'
Extremism will be center stage at the seventh public hearing. Viewers can expect more on how the Oa…