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UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa

DAKAR, Senegal — More than 40 million people are now struggling to feed themselves across West and Central Africa with that number set to rise to 52 million by the middle of next year, the United Nations food agency said Friday. According to a new report released Friday, the World Food Program said 3.4 million people are currently facing “emergency …

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1 week, 1 day ago

How Myanmar’s junta is suppressing information about a hunger crisis

Hindustan Times

By Poppy McPherson, Devjyot Ghoshal, Steve Stecklow and Ruma Paul How Myanmar’s junta is suppressing information about a hunger crisis COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh, - Myanmar’s ruling junta has suppressed information about a severe food crisis gripping the country by pressuring researchers not to collect data about hunger and aid workers not to publish it, a Reuters investigation has found. “I’ve …

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1 week, 4 days ago

KTR says Allu Arjun’s arrest for Pushpa 2 stampede rulers’ insecurity, actor not ‘directly responsible’

India Today

Following the arrest of Allu Arjun, Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao came to the National Award winning actor’s defence and said it was the “pinnacle of insecurity of the rulers”. pic.twitter.com/S1da96atYa — KTR December 13, 2024 The BRS leader said treating the actor like “a common criminal was uncalled for” and called out Telangana Chief Minister Revanth …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Editorial Roundup: United States

Hindustan Times

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Editorial Roundup: United States Dec. 6 The Washington Post on the Senate and a shrinking window to protect press freedom In 2021, Attorney General Merrick Garland established new, but long-needed, press protections barring federal prosecutors from pursuing journalists’ communication records with confidential sources except in extreme circumstances. Kash Patel, whom …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Band Aid sang ‘feed the world’ 40 years ago – where is hunger still an issue today?

Salon

The 40th-anniversary remake of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? There are many regions of the world where people are still suffering from acute food insecurity, defined as hunger so severe that it poses an immediate threat to people's livelihoods and lives. According to the Global Report on Food Crises, which is produced by the Food Security Information Network …

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Abhishek Bachchan on Dealing With Insecurity, Advice From His Dad, And More

The Quint

Bachchan goes on to talk about dealing with insecurity as an actor, “We don’t have the luxury of security; we grapple with it every second. Your film is successful when someone tells you it’s successful.” Sircar, who has also directed Amitabh Bachchan in the past, speaks of the similarities between the two actors and says, “I go with a script; …

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1 month ago

Canada: Are parents skipping meals to feed their kids amid the cost-of-living crisis?

Firstpost

Canada’s cost-of-living crisis is forcing one in four parents to cut back on their own meals to ensure their children are fed, according to a Salvation Army report. With 58 per cent of families facing food insecurity, food bank visits have surged to over two million in March 2024 alone A bag of potatoes rests on metal crates of donated …

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1 month ago

Afghanistan: Caught between climate change and global indifference

Al Jazeera

The world is facing a climate crisis, and few nations are feeling its impact more acutely than Afghanistan. And yet, despite the increasingly visible impact of climate change on the Afghan people, the country has been excluded from representation under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – the primary mechanism for global climate cooperation – since the Taliban …

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1 month ago

A year-end crisis: Farm Bill set to expire without agreement on key programs and GOP taking charge

Salon

On Monday, Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow, the Democratic chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, unveiled the long-awaited Senate Farm Bill, a sweeping piece of legislation that touches nearly every aspect of the nation’s food and agriculture policy. “Current policies shaping our food system fall short of addressing the systemic barriers BIPOC producers and workers face and enable a handful of …

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1 month ago

Acute food insecurity to hit most people in South Sudan next year, says UN

Al Jazeera

Almost 7.7 million people will be classified as acutely food insecure in the world’s youngest nation as it grapples with floods and war. Almost 60 percent of South Sudan’s population will be acutely food insecure next year, with more than two million children at risk of malnutrition, warns data from a United Nations-backed review. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase …

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1 month, 1 week ago

From the India Today Archives (2013): Why male fixation with virginity is rooted in sexual insecurity

India Today

Is the virginity of their brides as touchy an issue for Indian men now as it was a decade ago? The survey shows that even though men are three times more likely to have premarital sex than women, at least 77 per cent of men still insist on a blushing "virgin bride". Anita Kant, head of obstetrics at the Asian …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Foodbank forecasts 70,000 Victorians may need help with food this Christmas

ABC

Ballarat resident Darryl Weckert had always been too proud to ask for help. Ballarat Foodbank manager Katrina Gibbs said the local pop-up markets will now transition to the food centre in Mitchell Park, where 23 local charity partners can access free fresh, chilled, and frozen food. The Foodbank Hunger Report 2024 found 3.4 million households across Australia were experiencing food …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ben Affleck discusses his biggest ‘insecurity’ in Hollywood: ‘I’m one errant remark away…’

Hindustan Times

Ben Affleck has expressed “insecurity” about his career in Hollywood, where he feels just “one errant remark” could jeopardize everything he has built. The 52-year-old actor, recently separated from Jennifer Lopez, opened up to Deadline, saying, “I think it’s fair to say that talent got taught that if you can’t really believe in the definition of upside success when gross …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Your Instagram feed may fuel body insecurity, develop muscle dysmorphia: Study

Live Mint

Social media is a different world where all sorts of discussions take place. But now a study from the University of South Australia, published in New Media & Society, has examined male body image issues as they too are affected by skewed portrayals of toned abs and biceps on TikTok and Instagram, reported Hindustan Times. According to the study, the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Men beware! Your Instagram feed might be fueling body insecurity, muscle dysmorphia

Hindustan Times

Generally, body image issues stemming from unrealistic beauty standards on social media are primarily discussed in terms of how they affect women. The emphasis on muscular physiques in social media portrayals of men’s bodies triggers insecurity in men consuming this content and leads to muscle dysmorphia, a mental health condition where people obsessively believe their muscles are too small or …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hunger Grips Nigeria as 33 Million Face Food Insecurity

Firstpost

Nigeria's hunger crisis worsens as 33 million people face food insecurity. The country is facing an escalating hunger crisis due to severe economic challenges, including the devaluation of the naira and the removal of a longstanding petrol subsidy. These reforms have fueled inflation and triggered a cost-of-living crisis, leading to widespread unrest and deadly protests in August. The biannual assessment, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Famine Looms in Vulnerable Regions as Conflict and Climate Shocks Aggravate Food Insecurity

Associated Press

Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands of people in vulnerable areas worldwide. The report warns that conflicts, economic instability, and climate shocks are driving alarming levels of acute food insecurity, with immediate, scaled-up intervention needed to prevent further deterioration in these already vulnerable regions.

1 month, 3 weeks ago

The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?

Salon

The risk of famine looms in Gaza. The World Health Organization has repeatedly warned about the consequences of hunger and food insecurity in the region, including the impact on rising infection rates and increased child mortality. Bacterial infection is a leading cause of death for children with severe acute malnutrition. Israel has destroyed around two-thirds of Gaza's water systems, according …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

ABC Gives NSW

ABC

Everyone should have access to food no matter their situation and everyday Australians shouldn't have to go without. ABC Radio is joining with Foodbank in the ABC Gives appeal to help provide food and grocery relief for people in need. I have not been able to afford most things… I feel like I’ve failed as a parent because we are …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

ABC Gives ACT

ABC

Everyone should have access to food no matter their situation and everyday Australians shouldn't have to go without. ABC Radio is joining with Foodbank in the ABC Gives appeal to help provide food and grocery relief for people in need. Why you should help The number of everyday Australians being affected by food insecurity is on the rise: In 2024, …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

ABC WA Gives

ABC

Right now, there are Australian households who are going hungry. ABC Radio is joining with Foodbank in the ABC Gives appeal to help put food on the table of those in need in our community. Without accessing Foodbank, I would be unable to put food on the table or to pay my other utilities.” - Leah, Foodbank service user Online …

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2 months, 1 week ago

More families are taking on debt to pay for groceries

Salon

You've likely been tempted to use Buy Now, Pay Later on a pair of designer sneakers or during a spending flurry during the holidays. "When you couple inadequate SNAP benefits with the rollback of the federal programs like the emergency allotments and expanded child tax credit," says Salaam Bhatti, Esq., who is the SNAP Director at FRAC. "This leads to …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Labour calls on ministers to reverse decision to axe fuel insecurity fund

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Instead of focusing on what it can’t do rather …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fighting hunger in a growing crisis: How City Harvest is responding to New York City’s rising needs

Salon

As the cost of living in New York City continues to rise, so too does the demand for food assistance, with food pantry visits reaching unprecedented levels. With food pantry visits at a record high and the cost of living rising, what specific economic factors are driving the increased demand for food assistance in New York City? This fall, we …

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UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa

How Myanmar’s junta is suppressing information about a hunger crisis

KTR says Allu Arjun’s arrest for Pushpa 2 stampede rulers’ insecurity, actor not ‘directly responsible’

Editorial Roundup: United States

Band Aid sang ‘feed the world’ 40 years ago – where is hunger still an issue today?

Abhishek Bachchan on Dealing With Insecurity, Advice From His Dad, And More

Canada: Are parents skipping meals to feed their kids amid the cost-of-living crisis?

Afghanistan: Caught between climate change and global indifference

A year-end crisis: Farm Bill set to expire without agreement on key programs and GOP taking charge

Acute food insecurity to hit most people in South Sudan next year, says UN

From the India Today Archives (2013): Why male fixation with virginity is rooted in sexual insecurity

Foodbank forecasts 70,000 Victorians may need help with food this Christmas

Ben Affleck discusses his biggest ‘insecurity’ in Hollywood: ‘I’m one errant remark away…’

Your Instagram feed may fuel body insecurity, develop muscle dysmorphia: Study

Men beware! Your Instagram feed might be fueling body insecurity, muscle dysmorphia

Hunger Grips Nigeria as 33 Million Face Food Insecurity

Famine Looms in Vulnerable Regions as Conflict and Climate Shocks Aggravate Food Insecurity

The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?

ABC Gives NSW

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More families are taking on debt to pay for groceries

Labour calls on ministers to reverse decision to axe fuel insecurity fund

Fighting hunger in a growing crisis: How City Harvest is responding to New York City’s rising needs