Jan 31st, 2010 · In Haiti, relief organizations are still struggling to get food, water and other aid to earthquake survivors. But some food and other necessities are available on the streets of Port-au-Prince — if survivors can afford it. That has led some aid groups to shift gears and pay people for clean-up work, so they can buy what they need.
Sep 3rd, 2009 · Retailers posted lower sales as shoppers held back on back-to-school purchases and continued to focus on necessities, raising further concern about the upcoming holiday season. Early reports showed 11 retailers missed analyst expectations, while 10 exceeded estimates. Discounters fared better than upscale chains.
Apr 23rd, 2009 · What's a household luxury and what's a necessity? Perspectives are changing. Microwaves are now seen as luxuries, while some newer technologies — including flat-screen TVs — are considered necessities. Paul Taylor, executive vice president of Pew Research Center, discusses the shift.
Mar 6th, 2009 · The Sudanese government has shut down more than a dozen aid groups working in Darfur in the wake of the International Criminal Court's decision to issue an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. As a result, millions of people will go without the basic necessities of life.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Until just a few months ago, farmers in Argentina were thriving like never before. Now, they are facing the pressures of a worsening international economy, as well as drought. Demand for crops is plummeting as costs for fertilizers, herbicides and other necessities have gone up.
Sep 15th, 2008 · Basic necessities are still out of reach for many people in Houston. Few stores were open, and those that were had long lines of customers. One Home Depot that was opened had people swarming for generators and other supplies.
Jun 1st, 2008 · After two quiet hurricane seasons, emergency managers worry the public may be complacent. In Florida, state officials are pushing a message of personal responsibility so the public does not expect deliveries of ice, water and other necessities in case of disaster.
Jan 3rd, 2007 · A blizzard has left parts of Colorado buried under many feet of snow. In some communities, food stores are running out of the basic necessities. And ranchers are worried that livestock will starve and freeze amidst massive snow drifts.