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fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago
UK politics

Now 30 semi-state chiefs in line for huge pay top-ups after controversy over 430,000 for Housing Tsar

CEO pay increases amidst rising living costs for lower-paid workers reflect a government double standard.
Growth hacking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Musk's companies got billions from the government. Now he's pulling up the ladder behind him | Christopher Marquis

Elon Musk exemplifies 'ladder-pulling' by dismantling support systems that initially aided his success in business.
#labor-market
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
3 months ago

Disruption Machine: How AI Is Reshaping Economies And Empires

The global labor market is experiencing significant disruption due to AI, automation, and offshoring, leading to widespread layoffs and economic disparity.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

These Jobs Are Paying Workers the Biggest Raises Right Now

Rising living costs in the U.S. have outpaced wage growth, harming purchasing power.
Certain jobs, particularly in specialized manual labor, have experienced significant wage gains despite overall imbalances.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
3 months ago

Disruption Machine: How AI Is Reshaping Economies And Empires

The global labor market is experiencing significant disruption due to AI, automation, and offshoring, leading to widespread layoffs and economic disparity.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

These Jobs Are Paying Workers the Biggest Raises Right Now

Rising living costs in the U.S. have outpaced wage growth, harming purchasing power.
Certain jobs, particularly in specialized manual labor, have experienced significant wage gains despite overall imbalances.
more#labor-market
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Demonstrators rally across Spain to protest against housing crisis

Protests have erupted across Spain against rising housing costs amid a tourism boom, highlighting the disconnect between economic growth and affordability.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Cost of Homeownership Now Outpaces Median Incomes in Every State

U.S. households need an average of $118,530 to afford homes amidst rising mortgage rates and increasing prices.
#new-york-city
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Congestion pricing is giving NYC's ultra-wealthy elite a fast lane while normal New Yorker's suffer, CEO warns

Manhattan's congestion pricing benefits the wealthy while imposing costs on average commuters, highlighting economic disparities in urban transit.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Congestion pricing is giving NYC's ultra-wealthy elite a fast lane while normal New Yorker's suffer, CEO warns

Manhattan's congestion pricing benefits the wealthy while imposing costs on average commuters, highlighting economic disparities in urban transit.
more#new-york-city
#wealth-inequality
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Wealth of the World's Billionaires Surged by $10 Billion Per Day in January

Extreme wealth is accelerating, concentrating power among a few billionaires, exacerbating inequality.
There is a pressing need to tax the wealthy to address disparity and fund essential initiatives.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Billionaires growing richer faster than before, says Oxfam DW 01/20/2025

Wealth inequality is sharply increasing, with billionaires shaping economic policies, leading to the forecast of trillionaires emerging within the next decade.
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago
Business

Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class message

Trump's administration is filled with wealthy individuals, posing questions about his populist promises and potential conflicts of interest.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

George Osborne is a walking ad for a wealth tax. Labour should target the inheritocracy | Polly Toynbee

Inherited wealth reinforces social divides and impedes mobility, as demonstrated by ex-Politician George Osborne's financial successes post-retirement.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Wealth of the World's Billionaires Surged by $10 Billion Per Day in January

Extreme wealth is accelerating, concentrating power among a few billionaires, exacerbating inequality.
There is a pressing need to tax the wealthy to address disparity and fund essential initiatives.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Billionaires growing richer faster than before, says Oxfam DW 01/20/2025

Wealth inequality is sharply increasing, with billionaires shaping economic policies, leading to the forecast of trillionaires emerging within the next decade.
Business
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class message

Trump's administration is filled with wealthy individuals, posing questions about his populist promises and potential conflicts of interest.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

George Osborne is a walking ad for a wealth tax. Labour should target the inheritocracy | Polly Toynbee

Inherited wealth reinforces social divides and impedes mobility, as demonstrated by ex-Politician George Osborne's financial successes post-retirement.
more#wealth-inequality
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Surge in the number of homes in Britain valued at 1 million-plus

The Independent emphasizes its commitment to quality journalism without paywalls, highlighting its investigative efforts on pressing issues.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Marketing

"Poppi, You F*cked Up": There's Big Drama Around Poppi Gifts Sent To Influencers During The Super Bowl

Poppi's Super Bowl marketing strategy through influencer partnerships faced criticism for being out of touch with economic realities.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

New Mexico's Nuclear-Weapons Boom

Nuclear education is critical in rural New Mexico, where poverty coexists with advanced nuclear facilities, highlighting the need for responsible management of radiation.
fromDefector
4 months ago
Writing

The Best Things We Read In 2024 | Defector

The stadium represents a modern American public square, driving entertainment culture and highlighting issues of wealth inequality and social change.
Remote teams
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Remote Work Is Increasingly for The Rich

C-Suite executives often promote in-office work standards while enjoying the flexibility of remote work themselves.
The return to office mandates disproportionately affect lower-income workers, highlighting economic disparities in remote work opportunities.
Women
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

50 vintage photos show what life was like for women 100 years ago

The 1920s marked significant social change for women, highlighted by voting rights and new job opportunities, but racial inequalities persisted.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

Inside the tunnel dozens of homeless people live in close to London landmark

The stark disparity between the homeless living near St Paul's Cathedral and the affluent city life around them illustrates the ongoing crisis of homelessness in London.
fromTelecompetitor
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Some Households Gain Connectivity According to Digital Equity Dashboard Refresh

Significant increases in broadband access among economically disadvantaged households have been observed, indicating progress in closing the digital divide.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
France politics

Violent protests erupt in Martinique over high cost of living with 14 injured

Martinique enforces a curfew to manage protests driven by the rising cost of living and dissatisfaction with local economic conditions.
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago
Writing

Other People's Money Can Drive You Mad

Money and love form a complex relationship in Rumaan Alam's 'Entitlement', exploring the nuances of privilege and economic disparity.
Privacy professionals
fromPrism
7 months ago

Gentrifying beyond borders: How Americans displace locals abroad

The trend of U.S. citizens becoming digital nomads reflects broader issues of affordability and privilege amid growing economic pressures in the U.S.
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago
Business

Guess the Poorest Area in Your State

The poorest county in the U.S., Issaquena County, MS, has a median household income of $17,900, significantly lower than the national average.
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago
Arts

What's it like to live in a vacation spot when tourists leave? 'Wait' offers a window

Family members experience contrasting homecomings, revealing economic disparity in Nantucket's less-known reality vs. the luxurious vacationland facade.
Business
fromTruthout
10 months ago

The Most Common Essential Jobs in the US Don't Pay a Living Wage

The top three most common jobs in the US do not offer a living wage, impacting essential workers and highlighting income inequality.
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