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This week, we feature articles about a Colombian senator and pre-candidate who is shot and killed, American astronaut James Lovell dies at 97, and more.
The economic crisis continues to affect people around the world. Some are finding that a bachelor’s degree doesn’t guarantee you a job, while others may be struggling to find affordable housing. Meanwhile, climate change is causing food shortages and forcing people to move. Children are especially vulnerable to current events: Over 5.2 million kids died in 2021 from mostly preventable causes, including child labor, malaria, and malnutrition. The COVID-19 pandemic is still impacting the world, with vaccine distribution, hesitancy, and healthcare systems all playing a role in low vaccination rates. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2022 explores these issues at length.