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Global Aid Cuts Threaten Millions of Children Amidst Rising Hunger

Global aid cuts are exacerbating an already dire food security crisis, potentially leading to the deaths of millions of children in the coming years, according to a Fortune report. The year 2026 is proving to be a challenging one for global hunger, with nearly one in 12 people worldwide suffering from hunger and one-third unable to afford a healthy diet.

Steep aid reductions from the United States and other donor countries, coupled with low-income countries struggling with debt, have worsened existing food security crises. These crises stem from factors such as the Russia-Ukraine war disrupting international food supplies and climate change causing farmers to lose tens of billions of dollars, according to Fortune.

Preliminary research indicates that if aid cuts continue at the current pace, 14 million people could die in the coming years, with 4.5 million of them being children, Fortune reported.

In other news, Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to defend the U.S. military operation that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to NPR Politics. Rubio pushed back on claims that the U.S. is at war with Venezuela, stating in prepared remarks, "There is no war against Venezuela, and we did not occupy a country. There are no U.S. troops."

Meanwhile, the price of gold reached a new record, soaring above 5,300, according to Fortune. The increase is attributed to gold outperforming as a safe-haven for investors who are selling assets due to the falling U.S. dollar. The dollar fell 1.3 against a standard index of foreign currencies and is down over 2 year-to-date. President Donald Trump said he was fine with the dollar's weakness, stating, "No, I think it's great... I think the value of the dollar – look at the business we're doing. The dollar's doing great."

LinkedIn announced a new verification system to allow professionals to display verified proficiency with top AI tools directly on their profiles, according to Fortune. This initiative marks a shift toward a skills-first approach, as employers are increasingly prioritizing demonstrated AI skills over traditional resumes.

Finally, Fortune offered tips on how to manage family conversations about money, focusing on the importance of managing the conversation itself, including unspoken expectations, old disappointments, and unhealed emotional wounds.

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