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Two families in Milwaukee, one black and one white, face economic hardship and the decline of the middle class after losing their factory jobs.
Dayton, Ohio, grapples with persistent poverty and economic decline, as residents face low-wage jobs and the opioid epidemic while striving for revitalization.
Maikhuu, a truck driver on Mongolia's coal mining highway, grapples with the harsh realities of her job and its impact on her family's future and the environment.
165 people were swept away by an avalanche on the Salang road, a vital route connecting northern cities to Kabul, where drivers face constant danger.
Workers at the Meriden factory face the challenge of saving the Triumph Bonneville motorcycle from bankruptcy, testing the viability of co-operative ownership in Britain.
Farm workers in the UK face dire conditions, with many earning below minimum wage and living in poverty, echoing struggles from the past.
Sand divers in Lagos Lagoon engage in grueling nighttime labor, extracting sand essential for the city's construction boom at great personal cost.
Farming in Britain faces significant challenges as small farmers struggle against high land prices, contrasting with the wealth and scale of large agricultural operations.
The coronavirus outbreak in Kenya has devastated vulnerable communities reliant on tourism, leading to severe food shortages and increased hunger.
Tobacco, a vital crop for Malawi's economy, generates 70% of exports yet leaves farmers struggling as child labor rises and profits vanish.
Pastor Benny Hinn's live event in Nigeria highlights the exploitation of desperate individuals seeking miraculous cures, raising ethical concerns about faith-based profiteering.
Residents of Whiteville, North Carolina, unite with wealthy allies to challenge stagnant wages and advocate for a living wage, showcasing the power of grassroots movements.
Mexican migrants, particularly from Oaxaca, faced exploitation and cultural disintegration while seeking better wages in the United States during the Bush era.
Ethiopia faces a paradox where extensive foreign aid has not alleviated poverty, leaving 14 million people at risk of starvation in 2003.
Tundrup faces a pivotal choice between selling his herd and leaving his ancestral lands in the Himalayas for city life or remaining in Karnak with his family.
One in two people in Moldova live below the poverty line, struggling to survive in a country marked by economic hardship and limited opportunities.
The stock market has dropped 21 percent, leaving cities like Dayton struggling to recover from the economic fallout of the 2008 recession.
