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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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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Why Trump is calling Southern Poverty Law Center a ‘Democratic hoax’

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The Independent UK

Trump brands Southern Poverty Law Center ‘one of the greatest political scams in American history’

President Donald Trump blasts civil rights organization after his DOJ charges it with concealing the payment of at least $3 million to informants embedded with domestic extremist groups

The Independent UK

Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing

The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted on April 21, 2026, on federal fraud charges. The Justice Department alleges that the civil rights group known as the SPLC improperly raised millions of dollars to secretly pay leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist and extremist groups for…

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What does disadvantage look like in Australia? New research shows who’s struggling most

The Australian government just released the 2026 report of the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee.

The Conversation

Candace Owens hit with “secret link” allegations after Laura Loomer’s explosive post

Laura Loomer accused Candace Owens of receiving money from the Southern Poverty Law Center, sparking widespread online debate. The claims surfaced as the nonprofit faces allegations of fraud and funding extremist informants. Social media users amplified the accusations without verified proof. Meanwhile, officials, including Kash Patel, outlined serious charges against…

The Times of India

Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights

The Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment is sparking outrage among civil rights leaders

The Independent UK

Richest countries in 2026: New measure of wealth pushes France and Germany out of top ten

Measures of “richest countries” can be misleading. A new prosperity index — looking at income, GDP and how wealth translates into quality of life, social cohesion and long-term development — does not place the US, Germany, or France in the top ten.

Euronews

DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for Secretly Funding Extremists

"The SPLC is manufacturing racism to justify its existence," said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Reason

Southern Poverty Law Center Indictment

You can read it here; here's the opening paragraph plus another paragraph, though the indictment offers considerably more details as… The post Southern Poverty Law Center Indictment appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Why was the Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges?

Charges alleged the center paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups without disclosing payments to donors

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DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center over alleged informant payments

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Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants

The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on federal fraud charges related to its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups

The Independent UK

What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center and why it is being indicted

What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center's history and controversies

The Independent UK

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted over informants as Trump’s DOJ alleges ‘$3 million, decade-long scheme’

The organization claims the investigation is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to go after critics and groups with different views

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The Guardian - US

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges

Todd Blanche announces 11-count indictment over payments to informants in extremist groups including Ku Klux Klan

Fortune

What happens if nothing is done to fix Social Security by 2032?

There would be an immediate and painful effect on retiree households if something isn't done soon.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV lands in Angola, says it is 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump

After visiting Cameroon, Angola is the third leg of Pope Leo XIV's 11-day tour of Africa. People hope for appeals for peace and for him to tackle the economic woes of the oil- and rare-earth-rich nation.

Barchart

Is Wheat a Good Long-Term Investment?

When I saw the picture available to use of a ghost in a wheat field, I knew I had to use it for this piece discussing long-term investments in a market known as Poverty Grass.

Fortune

Pope Leo warned the world is in ‘big trouble’ if Elon Musk becomes the first trillionaire

The top 1% increased their wealth by nearly $34 trillion over the last decade—enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.

Euronews

Philippine president says key suspect in flood defence corruption scandal arrested in Prague

The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in poverty.

The Guardian - UK

Cuts to overseas aid will worsen shocks to global economy, David Miliband says

Exclusive: Former UK foreign secretary says poor and rich countries alike will be hit amid humanitarian crisis sparked by Iran war

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