MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis is once again in the national spotlight for crime. A University of Memphis professor has a simple answer for what's driving the problem: poverty. New federal data show the Mid ...
About 43 million people — or 12.9% of Americans — lived in poverty last year. That’s according to this week’s release of the Census Bureau’s Supplemental Poverty Measure, a more comprehensive measure ...
Holiday poverty is a growing concern that affects many families during the festive season. While the holidays are often associated with joy and celebration, for some, they bring significant financial ...
New data highlights gaps in health insurance, sanitation, and living standards despite progress in reducing income poverty. The Multidimensional Poverty Measure (MPM) seeks to understand poverty ...
A new grant will help the Thumb Community Health Partnership expand poverty education in Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola ...
Poverty in Latin America fell by 2.2 percentage points in 2024 compared to the previous year and now affects 25.5% of the population, the lowest level since comparable data have been available, ECLAC ...
Poverty is often pictured in very obvious ways. We think of empty wallets, unsafe housing, or people who cannot afford basic ...
A new World Bank report reveals Nigeria poverty rose to 63% in 2025, despite lower inflation. Discover why macroeconomic ...