Ana LorvickThe wealth of the world’s five richest men more than doubled since 2020verified_publisherCNNCNN — The five wealthiest people on Earth have become a whole lot richer in recent years. Since 2020, these billionaires’ net worth has skyrocketed 114% to a total of $869 billion, after taking inflation into account, according to Oxfam’s annual inequality report, released Sunday. If current trends …
Ana LorvickHomes become 'air fryers' in Phoenix heat, people ration AC due to costAssociated Press - By ISABELLA O’MALLEYTemperatures have peaked at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) the entire month of July in Phoenix. Air conditioning, which made modern Phoenix even possible, is a lifeline. When a cloudless sky combines with outdoor temperatures over 100 F, your house turns into an “air fryer” …
Ana LorvickThe War on Poverty Is Over. Rich People Won.verified_publisherThe Atlantic - By Annie LowreyThe sociologist Matthew Desmond believes that being poor is different in the U.S. than in other rich countries. Why do so many Americans live in poverty? Because so many rich people benefit from it. This is the thesis of the lauded sociologist Matthew Desmond’s new book, Poverty, by America. The best …
Ana LorvickFeeding Britain: Poor people don’t need money-saving tips, they’re already expertsinews.co.uk - Kerry HudsonIn the years leading up to the cost of living crisis, the question of food – what we eat, why and how we afford it – has become increasingly …
Ana Lorvick‘We’re suffering out here’: Jackson residents and officials have been warning about water issues for yearsverified_publisherCNNJackson, Mississippi CNN — James Taylor lugged two 24-count cases of bottled water to his pickup truck as the sun beamed its rays onto the parking lot of Grocery Depot in west Jackson, Mississippi. It was already a scalding 88 degrees around 10 a.m. Taylor was sweating and frustrated. He couldn’t …
