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Meet Zhou Qunfei: Once she worked in a glass factory, now she runs a $26 billion company and sits alongside Elon Musk and Tim Cook at China’s state dinner

Zhou Qunfei has one of the most remarkable self-made success stories in the global technology industry. Born into poverty in rural China, she left school as a teenager and worked in factories grinding watch glass to support her family. Decades later, she became the founder of Lens Technology, a company…

The Times of India

She had nothing at 15. At 55, she's China's wealthiest woman sitting at the world's top table with Elon Musk and Tim Cook; here's the story of Zhou Qunfei

China’s richest woman, Zhou Qunfei, once worked factory shifts after leaving school at 15. Today, her billion-dollar tech company supplies Apple, Tesla, and Samsung. Her glass powers iPhones and smart vehicles worldwide. She built Lens Technology from poverty, loss, and survival. Now she sits beside Elon Musk and Tim Cook…

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instability

Quote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic systems, unequal wealth distribution, corruption, and policy failures often create suffering even in resource-rich nations. As global inequality widens and living costs rise, Chomsky’s words continue to spark…

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Hundreds of residents are getting surprise $500 deposits — here's how the program works

Evanston, Illinois has approved a new guaranteed income expansion program delivering automatic $500 monthly payments to 102 low income households. This Evanston guaranteed income cash support initiative uses remaining federal COVID relief funds to extend direct financial aid. The guaranteed income pilot expansion is open to seniors and families with…

The Economic Times

More than 12m face ‘pension poverty’ in Britain — and it could get worse

Increase auto-enrolment pension contributions to ease future crisis, says Scottish Widows

The Independent UK

More than 12 million UK adults at risk of ‘pension poverty’ when they retire, experts warn

The Scottish Widows forecast projects retirement outcomes for people aged 22 to 65 based on their savings, behaviours and income sources

The Independent UK

12.2m UK adults at risk of pension poverty in later life, report estimates

Factors people can control when pension saving can ‘easily be thrown off course’ by external events such as rising bills, Scottish Widows said.

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‘We must keep her name alive’: Cesária Évora, the captivating Cape Verdean who went from restaurant singer to global star

After a lifetime of poverty, Évora found huge success aged 51 with 1992 album Miss Perfumado. As Cape Verdean singers celebrate her morna ballads on stage, those who knew her recall her power, pride and constant smoking

The Guardian - UK

Suburban poverty traps America's senior citizens

Where seniors go broke and no one's watching.

Axios

Families Could Still Qualify for Free Food Programs Worth Up to $300 a Month Without Realizing It

Feeding a growing family is an increasingly expensive challenge in the current national retail environment. Many parents find themselves struggling to afford basic nutritional staples like milk, eggs, and fresh fruit. You might be surprised to learn that several government programs offer significant monthly assistance to middle-income families. These initiatives…

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Southern Poverty Law Center pleads not guilty in federal fraud case

Prosecutors allege SPLC funneled over $3m to sources in extremist groups but legal experts say case is weak

The Guardian - US

Afghanistan’s ‘one-kidney village’ where residents sold organs to survive

On the outskirts of Herat in western Afghanistan, one settlement drew international attention in 2022 after reports emerged that many residents had sold a kidney to survive deepening poverty and hunger. The area became widely known as the “one-kidney village,” a grim reflection of the humanitarian crisis that followed Afghanistan’s…

The Times of India

Southern Poverty Law Center attorneys make first court appearance in fraud case

Lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center are set to appear in federal court in Alabama

The Independent UK

Commissioner vows to end poverty in 25 years as EU unveils first major strategy

“We want to eradicate poverty in the EU in 25 years,” European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu told Euronews in an interview. However, the anti-poverty strategy lacks a dedicated budget and relies mainly on recommendations rather than binding legislation.

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The Mary Sue

John Magaro Talks the Emotional Toll of ‘Omaha’: [INTERVIEW]

John Magaro is a Midwestern man, so he understands the plight of people like his character in Omaha, which premiered at Sundance over a year ago now. It’s a heart-wrenching film about poverty in America’s heartland and the tough decisions that sometimes are made, with Magaro’s quiet performance anchoring the…

The Guardian - US

Trump administration claims food aid fraud but critics say ‘there’s no evidence’

Agriculture secretary claims without evidence Snap recipients included owners of luxury cars

The Independent UK

Climate crisis completely changing fight against global poverty, says Christian Aid chief

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: Christian Aid CEO Patrick Watt tells Nick Ferris how floods, extreme weather, spiralling sovereign debt, and now the war in Iran all pose a threat to the fight against poverty around the world

The Guardian - US

US lawmakers say DoJ rushed Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, citing whistleblower

Democrats accuse Todd Blanche of pressuring prosecutors for charges ‘despite serious concerns’ about case’s strength

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Trump DOJ Hit With Explosive Grand Jury Scandal as SPLC Demands Secret Tapes Over Alleged Misconduct

The Southern Poverty Law Center accuses the DOJ of grand jury misconduct, seeking to unseal transcripts in a controversial wire fraud case, alleging misleading claims and political influence.

International Business Times

War With U.S. And Israel Pushes Millions Of Iranians Toward Unemployment As Economy Tanks

While sanctions and inflation already battered the Iranian economy before the war with the United States and Israel, the conflict has pushed millions of Iranians closer to unemployment and poverty, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Tom Homan Insist on Inviting Pope Leo XIV on ICE Raids: "They Are Talking About Something They Don't Understand"

Tom Homan, President Donald Trump's border czar, wants Pope Francis to see a deportation raid up close. The first invitation, delivered during a Turning Point USA panel, came after the pope condemned the way migrants and refugees are treated, saying people fleeing violence or poverty are often viewed as "worse…

The Conversation

Mopane worm and termite sales relieve poverty in rural South Africa – studies explore the impact

South Africa’s Limpopo province borders Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. It is one of the poorest provinces in the country. This is due to a combination of historical underdevelopment, a high unemployment rate, heavy reliance on government grants and a rural-based economy with limited industrial diversification.

The Independent UK

4 vying to be the next UN chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up

Four candidates vying to lead the United Nations have spent hours being grilled about their views on issues from restoring global peace to ending escalating poverty

Reason

Thought Experiment: It's 2030, and the Newsom Justice Department Indicts a Conservative Group for Paying Antifa Leaders

I blogged Wednesday about the indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center for, among other things, supposedly defrauding donors. The… The post Thought Experiment: It's 2030, and the Newsom Justice Department Indicts a Conservative Group for Paying Antifa Leaders appeared first on Reason.com.

The Times of India

Iran war could push over 32 million people into poverty; UN warns of 'triple shock' for developing nations

A United Nations report warns the Iran war's economic fallout could plunge over 32 million people into poverty globally. Developing nations face the brunt of this crisis, grappling with surging energy and food prices. The conflict reverses development gains, pushing vulnerable populations back into destitution. Urgent global support is needed…

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