Poverty statistics paint a stark picture, but they rarely tell the whole story. In 2024, the official national poverty rate ...

New York, 17 October 2025 – Nearly 8 in 10 people living in multidimensional poverty – 887 million out of 1.1 billion globally – are directly exposed to climate hazards such as extreme heat, flooding, ...

Money is usually seen as a shield against poor health. Higher incomes often mean better education, safer jobs, healthier food, and easier access to medical care. But new research suggests that in the ...