Although living standards have generally improved globally over the past three decades, stark and persistent inequalities ...

But a chart former President Donald Trump shared on social media — comparing a decline in poverty during his presidency with an increase in poverty during President Joe Biden’s — leaves out ...

Poverty affects older adults uniquely due to their vulnerability in declining health and isolation. Lacking adequate income or retirement savings leaves many seniors unable to afford basics like ...

With the World Bank raising its threshold poverty line to $3 a day (daily consumption of less than $3) from the earlier $2.15 ...