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fromwww.theguardian.com

Sinners was a blast': Christone Kingfish' Ingram, the blues prodigy serving up electrifying riffs in the year's biggest film

Clarksdale's rich blues heritage and native musician Christone Kingfish Ingram are reviving the town's cultural prominence despite deep economic decline.

fromSlate Magazine

How Bankers Effectively Saved (and Warped) New York City.

New York faced severe economic and social decline in the 1970s, marked by population loss and urban decay.

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK construction activity in July falls at steepest rate since Covid

UK construction activity fell sharply in July, reflecting the steepest decline since May 2020 due to collapsing housebuilding and broader economic challenges.

Renovation

Trump tariffs, tiffs tied to NYC tourism drop are 'catastrophically' affecting business

Declining tourism due to political rhetoric significantly harms New York City's tourism businesses, exemplified by the collapse of Spread Love Tours.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Rise in UK unemployment and slowing wage growth add new pressure for interest rate cut

Official figures indicate that Britain's unemployment rate rose to 4.7% in the three months to May, a slight increase from 4.6% in April, while pay growth fell from 5.3% to 5%.

UK news

fromwww.independent.co.uk

US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from Trump

American manufacturing is facing significant job losses and a continuous decline in activity over recent years.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Fall in UK GDP puts focus back on expectations of tax rises in autumn budget

May's GDP fell by 0.1%, indicating potential ongoing economic contraction and challenging conditions ahead.

Concerns about economic fragility and a likely rate cut from the Bank of England are emerging.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Chancellor should be sweating buckets as the economy turns cold - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK GDP unexpectedly fell by 0.1% in May and 0.3% in April, contrary to market growth expectations.

fromwww.theguardian.com

The Guardian view on young people in coastal towns: time to invest in their future | Editorial

Coastal towns in Britain face economic decline, prompting a need for new regeneration strategies to empower young residents.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Big Oakland hotel is seized by lender as Bay Area lodging market fades

Oakland's largest hotel was foreclosed on, indicating severe struggles in the Bay Area lodging market post-coronavirus.

from99% Invisible

Food Deserts - 99% Invisible

Woonsocket is a food desert with only one grocery store and high transportation barriers.

fromwww.npr.org

Why some see the dollar's drop as a sign America is losing its financial might

The U.S. dollar has declined over 10% this year, marking its worst first half since 1973.

London politics

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

From a mini Oxford Street to a shopping ghost town, how has Croydon shopping changed?

Croydon's retail scene has drastically declined due to economic challenges and regeneration delays.

East Bay (California)

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Bay Area hit hard by federal job cuts

The Bay Area experienced significant federal job losses, exacerbating existing economic challenges.

fromBusiness Matters

UK car production slumps to lowest April levels since 1952 amid van factory closure and global trade turmoil

"With automotive manufacturing experiencing its toughest start to the year since 2009, urgent action is needed to boost domestic demand and our international competitiveness," he warned.

UK news

Germany politics

German economy in crisis: When will it bounce back? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is facing a prolonged recession marked by economic stagnation and structural challenges.

Germany politics

German economy: When will it pick up again? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is in recession, facing competitive decline due to high energy costs, bureaucracy, and an ageing workforce.

Germany politics

German economy in crisis: When will it bounce back? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is facing a prolonged recession marked by economic stagnation and structural challenges.

Germany politics

German economy: When will it pick up again? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is in recession, facing competitive decline due to high energy costs, bureaucracy, and an ageing workforce.

fromBusiness Insider

20 vintage photos show what life was like in America's small towns 100 years ago

Small mining towns that thrived in the early 1900s have largely declined into disrepair, with some now transformed into tourist destinations that highlight their historical significance.

Startup companies

fromNew York Post

Tech industry

China's aggressive export strategy has shattered the U.S. glass industry

Closure of Pyrex glass plant ends a 132-year era of employment and community prosperity.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Tech industry

California manufacturing jobs, No. 1 in US, face trade war unknowns

Manufacturing jobs are declining due to unfair trade policies and global competition, with California experiencing the largest losses.

fromNew York Post

China's aggressive export strategy has shattered the U.S. glass industry

Closure of Pyrex glass plant ends a 132-year era of employment and community prosperity.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Tech industry

California manufacturing jobs, No. 1 in US, face trade war unknowns

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European startups

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Dutch startup investments down 59% YoY in Q1 2025, seed rounds gain ground: Quarterly Startup Report - Silicon Canals

Investment in Dutch startups stagnated around â¬460M in Q1 2025, representing a significant decline of 59% from the previous year.

fromwww.nytimes.com

In South Carolina, a Once Thriving Textile Hub Is Baffled by Trump's Tariffs

The textile industry in Upstate South Carolina is seen as obsolete, with little appeal to the younger generation.

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