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#economic-crisis

US Elections

Apathy and economic crisis mark the final stretch of the legislative and gubernatorial election campaign in Venezuela

Trump's immigration policy and ties to Bukele hit Venezuelan opposition and give Maduro a boost

Deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador complicate political dynamics for opposition leaders back home.

Concerns arise over treatment of innocents among deported individuals amidst rising immigration crises.

World news

fromBuzzFeed

People Online Are Sharing How They'd Prepare For A Country's Collapse, And For No Reason At All I'm Reading Every Single Comment

Individuals often make significant sacrifices to escape economic crises, as shown by personal accounts of preparation and action.

US Elections

Apathy and economic crisis mark the final stretch of the legislative and gubernatorial election campaign in Venezuela

Trump's immigration policy and ties to Bukele hit Venezuelan opposition and give Maduro a boost

Deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador complicate political dynamics for opposition leaders back home.

Concerns arise over treatment of innocents among deported individuals amidst rising immigration crises.

World news

fromBuzzFeed

People Online Are Sharing How They'd Prepare For A Country's Collapse, And For No Reason At All I'm Reading Every Single Comment

Individuals often make significant sacrifices to escape economic crises, as shown by personal accounts of preparation and action.

more#venezuela

#food-insecurity

Conflicts in Gaza and Sudan lead to record-breaking hunger: Two million people experiencing catastrophic' situation

The Global Report on Food Crises reveals alarming levels of global food insecurity exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and economic challenges.

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis as rising costs send more families to food banks

Food banks are facing a growing crisis as demand rises among working individuals, exacerbated by funding cuts.

fromLos Angeles Times

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis in U.S. as rising costs send more families to food banks

The Campaign Against Hunger faces a growing crisis as funding cuts from the Trump administration coincide with increased demand for food assistance.

Conflicts in Gaza and Sudan lead to record-breaking hunger: Two million people experiencing catastrophic' situation

The Global Report on Food Crises reveals alarming levels of global food insecurity exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and economic challenges.

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis as rising costs send more families to food banks

Food banks are facing a growing crisis as demand rises among working individuals, exacerbated by funding cuts.

fromLos Angeles Times

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis in U.S. as rising costs send more families to food banks

The Campaign Against Hunger faces a growing crisis as funding cuts from the Trump administration coincide with increased demand for food assistance.

more#food-insecurity

Walters: Democrats seeking governorship strut their stuff for state's unions

California's gubernatorial race is heating up with prominent Democrats vying for the role amid ongoing social and economic crises.

Women

Sri Lanka: How period poverty keeps girls out of school DW 05/14/2025

Many schoolgirls in Sri Lanka miss classes due to period poverty, impacting their education and well-being.

#trade-war

Outdated and unjust': can we reform global capitalism?

Trump's trade war has disrupted global economics, creating a lasting crisis that challenges traditional capitalist structures.

US politics

Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio says Trump trade war has put US 'close to a recession'

Outdated and unjust': can we reform global capitalism?

Trump's trade war has disrupted global economics, creating a lasting crisis that challenges traditional capitalist structures.

US politics

Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio says Trump trade war has put US 'close to a recession'

Kamala Harris Torches Trump's First 100 Days as Wholesale Abandonment' of American Ideals': Clearly Inviting a Recession'

Kamala Harris strongly criticized Trump's economic policies, depicting them as a deliberate attack on American ideals and warning of a looming constitutional crisis.

Kamala Harris bizarrely references viral elephant video in speech attacking Trump's 'vision for America' after first 100 days: 'Google it'

Harris emphasizes unity in the face of division, citing elephants' behavior during an earthquake as a metaphor for collective strength against fear.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Kamala Harris Torches Trump's First 100 Days as Wholesale Abandonment' of American Ideals': Clearly Inviting a Recession'

Kamala Harris strongly criticized Trump's economic policies, depicting them as a deliberate attack on American ideals and warning of a looming constitutional crisis.

Kamala Harris bizarrely references viral elephant video in speech attacking Trump's 'vision for America' after first 100 days: 'Google it'

Harris emphasizes unity in the face of division, citing elephants' behavior during an earthquake as a metaphor for collective strength against fear.

US politics

The Longest 100 Days

fromwww.mediaite.com

US politics

Astonishingly Tone Deaf': Media Fiercely React to Trump Touting Golf Win North Korea Style' After Market Carnage', Missing Solemn Ceremony

Look at Donald Trump and his gang of broligarchs and tell me we don't need a wealth tax | Brian Cox

Donald Trump's presidency highlights the dangerous influence of billionaire power in politics and their disconnection from everyday realities.

fromThe Atlantic

The Longest 100 Days

Trump's presidency has been marked by a significant clash between his ambitions and actual legislative achievements, leading to an uncertain economic outcome.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Astonishingly Tone Deaf': Media Fiercely React to Trump Touting Golf Win North Korea Style' After Market Carnage', Missing Solemn Ceremony

Trump's attendance at a golf tournament over a solemn military ceremony drew criticism for its insensitivity during a tumultuous economic week.

Look at Donald Trump and his gang of broligarchs and tell me we don't need a wealth tax | Brian Cox

Donald Trump's presidency highlights the dangerous influence of billionaire power in politics and their disconnection from everyday realities.

more#donald-trump

UK politics

African diplomats want British government to back bill to speed up debt restructurings

African diplomats urge UK to support debt restructuring bill for struggling countries.

Rising global economic pressures necessitate urgent action on debt crises.

UK politics

fromThe Washington Post

Canada's Carney says he's the man for the moment. Now voters will decide.

Mark Carney's experience in economic crises positions him as a strong candidate in Canadaâs current political landscape.

#housing-affordability

NYC real estate

Miranda Devine: Leftists to blame for much of the US housing crisis - as almost a third of Americans are 'housing-poor'

The 'Let America Build' campaign aims to address housing affordability challenges faced by Americans.

Remodel

fromwww.housingwire.com

HUD secretary to NAHB: Costly regulations will be terminated

The income needed to afford a home has doubled in five years, highlighting a housing affordability crisis.

NYC real estate

Miranda Devine: Leftists to blame for much of the US housing crisis - as almost a third of Americans are 'housing-poor'

Remodel

fromwww.housingwire.com

more#housing-affordability

HUD secretary to NAHB: Costly regulations will be terminated

The income needed to afford a home has doubled in five years, highlighting a housing affordability crisis.

fromwww.esquire.com

'Mountainhead': Everything We Know So Far

Maybe that's why the President is calling. What could he possibly have to say? The film cleverly captures the bewilderment of billionaires facing global crises.

Silicon Valley

Haitians call for reparations from France on 200th anniversary of independence ransom'

France should reimburse Haiti for historical ransom payments to aid its economic recovery.

The financial burden from colonial history significantly impacts Haiti's current socio-economic state.

fromSlate Magazine

The Real Power of This Weekend's Anti-Trump Protests

Mass protests highlight public discontent with government policies and call for personal freedoms amidst ongoing political and economic crises.

#stock-market

from24/7 Wall St.

Cryptocurrency

Market Would Drop By 8,000 In A "Black Monday" Sell Off

fromFast Company

S&P 500 tanks 6% and Dow drops 2,200 points after China matches Trump's tariffs

The S&P 500 faces its worst crisis since COVID-19, driven by escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

from24/7 Wall St.

Cryptocurrency

Market Would Drop By 8,000 In A "Black Monday" Sell Off

fromFast Company

S&P 500 tanks 6% and Dow drops 2,200 points after China matches Trump's tariffs

The S&P 500 faces its worst crisis since COVID-19, driven by escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

more#stock-market

#iran

US news

Iran's currency falls to a record low against the dollar as tensions run high

Women

Women in Iran fight for rights as economic crisis bites DW 03/08/2025

Iran's economic crisis, exacerbated by sanctions, is deeply affecting women, particularly in marginalized communities.

Media industry

Iran boosts budget for state propaganda DW 03/01/2025

IRIB's budget hike juxtaposes an economic crisis in Iran, revealing a loss of trust in state media.

US news

Iran's currency falls to a record low against the dollar as tensions run high

Women

Women in Iran fight for rights as economic crisis bites DW 03/08/2025

Iran's economic crisis, exacerbated by sanctions, is deeply affecting women, particularly in marginalized communities.

Media industry

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Iran boosts budget for state propaganda DW 03/01/2025

IRIB's budget hike juxtaposes an economic crisis in Iran, revealing a loss of trust in state media.

more#iran

Washington DC

How Much Trouble Are DC Restaurants Really In?

44% of full-service casual restaurants in DC may close this year, signaling a severe crisis in the hospitality industry.

Turkey's mass protests target Erdogan's grip on power DW 03/30/2025

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sparked mass protests in Turkey against the Erdogan government, highlighting widespread discontent over political and economic issues.

Turkey: Mass protests target Erdogan's grip on power DW 03/30/2025

Mass protests in Turkey erupted following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, signifying broader discontent against the Erdogan government.

Turkey's mass protests target Erdogan's grip on power DW 03/30/2025

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sparked mass protests in Turkey against the Erdogan government, highlighting widespread discontent over political and economic issues.

Turkey: Mass protests target Erdogan's grip on power DW 03/30/2025

Mass protests in Turkey erupted following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, signifying broader discontent against the Erdogan government.

Fionnan Sheahan: Celtic Tiger bogeyman is giving banks we saved an easy out on housing crisis

Political brawls in the DÃ¡il entertain many, contrasting serious global issues, as seen during Ireland's economic crash.

#lebanon

Left-wing politics

Is Lebanon's new central bank governor another Riad Salameh'?

SF politics

Lebanon, Ravaged by Israel-Hezbollah War, Needs Changes to Unlock Aid

France politics

What's happening with Lebanon's economy and will it recover?

Lebanon's economic crisis is heavily influenced by years of government mismanagement, corruption, and public discontent, exacerbated by recent conflicts.

France politics

Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet

France politics

Newly appointed prime minister Nawaf Salam forms government in Lebanon

Left-wing politics

Is Lebanon's new central bank governor another Riad Salameh'?

Lebanon's new central bank governor may lack the independence needed for necessary reforms amid the ongoing economic crisis.

SF politics

Lebanon, Ravaged by Israel-Hezbollah War, Needs Changes to Unlock Aid

France politics

What's happening with Lebanon's economy and will it recover?

Lebanon's economic crisis is heavily influenced by years of government mismanagement, corruption, and public discontent, exacerbated by recent conflicts.

France politics

Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet

fromwww.independent.co.uk

France politics

Newly appointed prime minister Nawaf Salam forms government in Lebanon

more#lebanon

UK politics

Not appropriate' for Reeves to accept free Sabrina Carpenter tickets, minister says

The acceptance of free concert tickets by ministers has sparked controversy, drawing criticism during a cost of living crisis.

Today in History: March 16, the My Lai massacre in Vietnam

The My Lai massacre occurred on March 16, 1968, resulting in the deaths of up to 500 unarmed villagers.

7 Rules of Doing Business in Turbulent Times | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs must embrace risks and view failure as a learning opportunity for growth.

East Bay food

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Meet Beirut Spice Co., a Bay Area company learning from ancient civilizations to find success

Naseem Raad merges academic insights with entrepreneurship by launching Beirut Spice Co. in response to Lebanon's economic crisis.

Startup companies

fromEntrepreneur

7 Rules of Doing Business in Turbulent Times | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs must embrace risks and view failure as a learning opportunity for growth.

East Bay food

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Meet Beirut Spice Co., a Bay Area company learning from ancient civilizations to find success

Naseem Raad merges academic insights with entrepreneurship by launching Beirut Spice Co. in response to Lebanon's economic crisis.

more#entrepreneurship

#argentina

Soccer (FIFA)

Argentina: Football for the people

Argentina's football faces an ideological battle over privatization versus state support amid economic challenges.

Europe politics

Video. Clashes erupt in Argentina during pensioners' protest

Protests in Buenos Aires highlight widespread discontent with President Milei's austerity measures, particularly regarding pensions and social support.

Soccer (FIFA)

Argentina: Football for the people

Argentina's football faces an ideological battle over privatization versus state support amid economic challenges.

Europe politics

Video. Clashes erupt in Argentina during pensioners' protest

Protests in Buenos Aires highlight widespread discontent with President Milei's austerity measures, particularly regarding pensions and social support.

To Defeat the Far Right, We Must Adopt an Anti-Fascist Economic Policy

Economic turmoil led to a significant electoral victory for right-wing parties in Germany, indicating public discontent with the current government.

Coronavirus

As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage

Syrians face severe daily withdrawal limits impacting their ability to celebrate Ramadan.

Growth hacking

fromwestenberg.

Digital Snake Oil Merchants Are Stealing From The Already Broken

Instagram is amplifying predatory scams promising wealth through AI-generated content, targeting vulnerable users during a financial crisis.

Career

China's youth face growing job crisis

China is facing a youth unemployment crisis with record levels reaching 21.3 percent in 2023, but recent stats downplay the severity.

fromBusiness Insider

Elite investor Ray Dalio warns the US may suffer a financial 'heart attack' if the debt problem isn't tackled

Surging US government debt poses significant risks to the financial system, reminiscent of a heart attack, according to Ray Dalio.

fromThe Local Germany

German family-run machine maker issues SOS to future government

Germany's Mittelstand firms, like Arburg, are struggling significantly due to economic downturns and declining exports, highlighting urgent needs for political intervention.

#germany

How will Germany's new government deal with the challenges ahead?

Germany's next government must navigate a domestic economic crisis, the Ukraine war, and transatlantic relations with the US post-election.

Opinion | Germany Is in Big Trouble

Germany's election season is marred by a dual crisis of immigration debates and a faltering economy.

How will Germany's new government deal with the challenges ahead?

Germany's next government must navigate a domestic economic crisis, the Ukraine war, and transatlantic relations with the US post-election.

Opinion | Germany Is in Big Trouble

Germany's election season is marred by a dual crisis of immigration debates and a faltering economy.

Where Germany Goes From Here

Friedrich Merz faces multiple challenges as he prepares to lead Germany, including economic recession and tensions with the U.S.

from24/7 Wall St.

Billionaire Investor Warns America Could Have 'Economic Heart Attack' If This Is Not Fixed in 3 Years

Ray Dalio warns that failing to reduce the government deficit to 3% of GDP could lead to an economic crisis.

fromAxios

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Trump triggers Europe economic worries, defense problems

Europe faces intertwined economic and security crises stemming from underinvestment and dependency on U.S. support.

Business

Revealed: The shocking number of pubs that closed for good last year

The British pub industry is in crisis, with six pubs closing weekly, impacting jobs and community culture.

Government intervention is urgently needed to support the struggling pub sector facing severe economic pressures.

Miscellaneous

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Consumers in the Balkans boycott supermarkets over rising prices

A multinational boycott in the Balkans against rising grocery prices signifies widespread economic distress and consumer activism.

Chancellor told 'April will mark the end for many' hospitality businesses without VAT relief - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK's nightlife and hospitality sector faces imminent collapse due to rising costs and insufficient relief.

Seventy killed in central Nigeria after fuel tanker flips over and explodes

A tragic incident in Nigeria had taken place after a fuel tanker overturned, leading to an explosion that tragically claimed the lives of 70 individuals at Dikko junction.

Miscellaneous

fromtime.com

How Los Angeles Can Recover from the Wildfires: Together

The L.A. wildfires have revealed fractures in our city's systems that were already under immense pressure. This isn't just one crisis—it's a cascading series of crises.

Miscellaneous

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