Homelessness in Portland, Oregon

In 2023, the battle against homelessness in the Portland, Oregon area cost $531 million, with funds going towards temporary shelter, services, and housing placement. The city bought 100 tiny home pods for homeless individuals. The region has 7,500 people in emergency shelters or on the streets, with more than 13,000 individuals receiving rental support and over 81,000 at risk of homelessness due to low incomes and high housing costs.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his expensive accessories while campaigning

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was seen with a luxury Tumi backpack monogrammed with his initials 'RS' while heading to campaign in Cornwall. Despite wearing expensive items, he faced criticism for potentially taking funds away from poorer areas for his National Service plan.

EU nations agree to provide Ukraine with additional funds for military equipment

European Union nations reached a breakthrough deal to provide Ukraine with billions in additional funds for arms and ammunition coming from frozen Russian central bank assets, with $3.2 billion a year potentially available for Kyiv.

US Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo's admission about funds for Iran

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo admitted that the $6 billion unfrozen for Iran likely went to fund violent activity, despite claims it was for humanitarian needs. This has raised concerns about Iran's support for terrorist proxies in the region.

Ethiopia's Commercial Bank System Glitch

Ethiopia's biggest bank recovers nearly 80% of lost cash due to system glitch that allowed customers to withdraw more money than they had in their accounts. $14 million was withdrawn or transferred, with some individuals yet to return the money.