Methanol Poisoning Tragedy: Melbourne Teen Holly Bowles Dies After Tainted Drink in Laos Methanol poisoning: In a heartbreaking turn of events, 19-year-old Melbourne teenager Holly Bowles has tragically passed away in a Thai hospital, just nine days after consuming a suspected methanol-tainted drink in Laos. Her devastated father confirmed the news, expressing deep sorrow over…
European Disability Card: Landmark Agreement Reached for EU-Wide Standardization, Unlocking Equal Access to Services Across Europe Lawmakers struck a deal on an EU-wide standardised disability card which will allow people with disabilities to enjoy the same benefits and facilities in public and private services throughout Europe – but it will not come into effect within…
Pension Megafunds: U.K. to Unlock $100 Billion for Economic Growth Through Major Pension Reform Pension Megafunds: LONDON British Treasury Chief Rachel Reeves looks set to unveil ambitious plans later today to consolidate dozens of pension funds into massive “megafunds,” aimed at unlocking tens of billions of pounds for investment. That would look to support the…
Census Takers Launch Intensive Effort to Count Homeless Populations Census takers are stocking up on reflective vests, face masks, bug spray, and flashlights as they head out on nighttime missions in groups of four to count the toughest population to enumerate in the 2020 census: people experiencing homelessness. Census takers will fan out to shelters,…
Social Structure: A Key Factor in Financial Relationships Around the world, people typically use informal financial systems, such as borrowing and lending within a social network. The concept of such an understanding gives a good feel for what goes on locally and contributes to improvement in poverty conditions. East Africa is also host to a…
Affordable Housing Shortages: A Growing Global Crisis Affordable housing shortages in the world has become a great challenge to the whole globe. According to the UN special rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, 1.6 billion people-now one-fifth of the world’s population-who now lack access to decent shelter and essential services, would increase this number…