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 ...
Many children navigate daily lives marked by challenges unseen by the casual observer. What might appear as minor quirks or ...
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 ...
The World Bank reports poverty in Nigeria rose to 63% despite easing inflation. Household incomes have not kept pace, ...