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Here’s how Canadian households can recession-proof finances as economic uncertainty climbs

Canada’s economic policy uncertainty index has climbed back to levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic, a sign that a more volatile period may be taking hold. Income inequality hit a record high last year, and youth unemployment reached 14.6 per cent in September 2025, its highest point since 2010,…

The Conversation

Row over Democrat billionaire saying ‘paying more taxes is not the answer’ amid talks of tackling inequality in California

A viral moment from California’s governor debate has put billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer under fresh scrutiny, after he appeared to dismiss the idea that he should personally pay more tax to tackle inequality.

The Times of India

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists ‘liberating’ food from big stores

A new UK civil resistance group has called for ‘mass shoplifting’ to focus attention on inequality, but recent stunts have led to arrests

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Richest countries in 2026: New measure of wealth pushes France and Germany out of top ten

Measures of “richest countries” can be misleading. A new prosperity index — looking at income, GDP and how wealth translates into quality of life, social cohesion and long-term development — does not place the US, Germany, or France in the top ten.

Euronews

Plastic production ‘out of control’ as UK households throw away 1.6bn pieces every week

Burning plastic can contribute to air pollution and climate change, while waste incinerators often tend to be near more deprived communities, further driving health inequality

The Independent UK

Signs of economic instability emerge in Oakland County, one of Michigan’s wealthiest

Oakland County, home to nearly 1.3 million residents, ranks among Michigan’s wealthiest counties.

The Conversation

Why are straight white men overrepresented in positions of power?

When we wonder why marginalized groups are ‘underrepresented’, we are asking the wrong question

The Guardian - US

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'They Don't Know 15:00 Means 3pm': Shock as Severn Trent Boss Says Apprentices Struggle Telling Time and Basic Maths

A growing number of apprentices lack basic maths skills, raising concerns about workforce readiness, financial understanding, and widening inequality across Britain.

International Business Times UK

Quote of the day by Barack Obama: “Our problems are man-made, therefore they can be solved by man, and man can be as big as we want.”

No matter how much time goes by, some quotes still mean something. This one by Barack Obama is one of them. It seems easy to understand at first. But if you read it carefully, it makes you think about the world and the problems people face every day in a…

The Times of India

‘Power in the hands of people’: union leaders push to revive ailing US labor movement

Organizers unveil new drive to reverse decline in union membership as workers seek to combat growing wealth inequality

The Guardian - US

Tax day is a reminder of America’s unequal tax system. But we can fix it

There is no justification for a regressive system in which the super-rich contribute less than the rest of us

The Guardian - US

Pope Leo sets off on African tour focused on peace and unity

Pope Leo XIV on Monday begins his most ambitious trip since becoming head of the Catholic Church, travelling across four African countries with a focus on peace, inequality and interfaith dialogue.

Radio France Internationale

Economic inequality is straining Australian democracy

MPs need to represent the people better and foster a greater sense of inclusion to safeguard democracy, which is under strain, the Grattan Institute says.

AAP

Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states – these religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing

An increasing number of U.S. states have passed laws that allow health care providers – including doctors, nurses and pharmacists – to refuse to treat patients based on their personal or religious beliefs. While these conscientious objection laws have long existed for issues such as abortion, their effects on LGBTQ+…

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The Guardian view on reversing the two-child benefit limit: a moment to celebrate

Editorial: More is needed to tackle inequality and deprivation in Britain, but the importance of this week’s step must be recognised

The Guardian - AU

World held hostage by reliance on fossil fuels, Christiana Figueres warns – and climate health impacts are ‘mother of all injustices’

Former UN climate chief to co-chair Lancet Commission examining how sea-level rise is reshaping health, wellbeing and inequality

The Conversation

Kenya’s counties get budgets to undo inequality – how it’s helped households

Kenya devolved power and public spending to 47 counties in 2013. This was in line with a global trend in which governments were pushing power and resources down to local levels in the hope that decisions made closer to people would lead to better outcomes.

The Guardian - UK

‘Racist ideology lodges itself amid austerity politics’: newly elected French mayor on tackling far right

Bally Bagayoko, who was targeted by racist abuse after winning Saint-Denis mayorship, vows to tackle inequality to stem deepening divisions

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Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality

Matildas players have been let upset at the lack of prize money on offer at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, and they want future events to match the men's pay.

Euronews

A new way to measure poverty shows the US falling behind Europe

The time needed to get $1 in international dollars is 63 minutes in the US. This is about twice the average in Germany, France and the UK according to an Oxford University researcher. This suggests that average poverty is significantly higher in the US.

AAP

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia's gender equality policies are being closely watched by other nations as experts say the focus must be on changing structures that fuel inequality.

The Conversation

World Water Day: Three steps towards gender equity in water governance

Every March, the United Nations marks World Water Day to raise awareness about water scarcity and inequality. This year’s theme — water and gender — focuses on how women and girls often face the brunt of water inequities.

Fortune

Billionaire Larry Fink says you're wrong to think that AI stealing your job is the big problem—it's really about what it's doing for his class

AI-driven benefits are still contained to a small portion of Americans, a bad sign for the growing wealth gap.

Times Life

Why Are War-Torn Nations Happier Than India? What We’re Missing

It sounds contradictory at first. A country like India, growing rapidly and improving economically, ranks significantly lower in global happiness than nations dealing with conflict and instability. According to the World Happiness Report 2026, India stands around 116th with a life evaluation score of about 4.5, while Israel ranks within…

The Conversation

Claims about genetic superiority ignore the real drivers of human inequality

Political leaders like United States President Donald Trump and business oligarchs like Elon Musk have increasingly suggested that human behaviour and social outcomes are rooted in genetics.

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