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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Tries to Survive Recall Election

The aftermath of the pandemic has severely impacted Oakland, leading to high crime and economic decline.

Indonesia's shrinking middle class casts shadow on economic rise

Nearly 10 million Indonesians have fallen out of the middle class since 2019, severely impacted by COVID-19 and social safety net shortcomings.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Tries to Survive Recall Election

The aftermath of the pandemic has severely impacted Oakland, leading to high crime and economic decline.

Indonesia's shrinking middle class casts shadow on economic rise

Nearly 10 million Indonesians have fallen out of the middle class since 2019, severely impacted by COVID-19 and social safety net shortcomings.
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Some Black Voters Ask, What Have Democrats Done for Us?

Disillusionment among Black voters grows as economic struggles persist, overshadowing political campaigns.

No Place for You in Our Town review uncomfortably up close with Bulgarian football hooligans

The documentary reveals the complexities of football hooliganism, exploring themes of masculinity, racism, and economic despair in Pernik's fan culture.

This Overlooked Michigan County Gets the Political Spotlight Every 4 Years

Saginaw, Michigan, struggles with economic decline yet is politically significant with key electoral influence, highlighting a need for investment and revitalization.

This Small Pennsylvania Town Explains the 2024 Election

Charleroi serves as a microcosm for the key issues of the 2024 election, reflecting the struggles of working-class communities and immigration.

Six weeks in Saginaw: the bellwether county in the bellwether state podcast

Saginaw County's shift in political allegiance highlights the impact of economic decline and the search for renewed prosperity in election outcomes.
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Luxury fortunes lose $58 billion as pandemic era splurge ends

The fortunes of France's billionaires in luxury and cosmetics have sharply declined after pandemic-era highs, facing reduced demand and increasing political pressure for higher taxes.

Exclusive | Has NYC 'lost its fashion luster'? With future of NYFW under 'threat,' here's what to look forward to this week

New York Fashion Week faces challenges due to rising costs, declining local design schools, and increased competition, threatening its status as a fashion capital.

Luxury fortunes lose $58 billion as pandemic era splurge ends

The fortunes of France's billionaires in luxury and cosmetics have sharply declined after pandemic-era highs, facing reduced demand and increasing political pressure for higher taxes.

Exclusive | Has NYC 'lost its fashion luster'? With future of NYFW under 'threat,' here's what to look forward to this week

New York Fashion Week faces challenges due to rising costs, declining local design schools, and increased competition, threatening its status as a fashion capital.
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What's Really Happening in Springfield, Ohio

Springfield, Ohio struggles with economic decline and increased tensions due to a rising Haitian population, exacerbated by political rhetoric and local fears.

Swiss watch exports plunge as Chinese demand dries up

Swiss watch exports plummeted 12.4% in September, chiefly due to a 50% drop in shipments to China, signaling troubles for the luxury market.

Falling home prices are hitting homeowners in these 10 states the hardest - with up to 10% of mortgage balances now topping their property values

Falling home prices can signal economic decline, leading to more underwater mortgages and negative local economic impacts.

Take This Test to See If You're Rich, Poor, or Middle-Class for Your State

The American middle class has shrunk from 61% in 1971 to 50% due to globalization and technological advances.

Opinion | I Grew Up Much Like JD Vance. How Did We End Up So Different?

Mr. Vance should support those in need rather than focus on individualistic bootstrapping narratives.

Twitter's last day in San Francisco

San Francisco is facing a significant decline in tech presence and economic vitality, highlighted by the closure of X's headquarters.

Lack of hospitality: LA hotel sales drop $800M since last year

Los Angeles hotel market trending towards smaller properties as sales and dollar volume plummet in 2023.
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Cumberland's comeback: How remote work is reviving this mountain town

Remote work opportunities have revitalized small towns like Cumberland, once labeled as dying communities, allowing people to reconnect with their roots.

This Is the Most Miserable Place to Live in America

Oglala Lakota County is the worst county in America to live in, reflecting severe poverty and health issues.

Cumberland's comeback: How remote work is reviving this mountain town

Remote work opportunities have revitalized small towns like Cumberland, once labeled as dying communities, allowing people to reconnect with their roots.

This Is the Most Miserable Place to Live in America

Oglala Lakota County is the worst county in America to live in, reflecting severe poverty and health issues.
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To Save His Shrinking City, a Mayor Turns to Koreans Uprooted by Stalin

Small South Korean cities like Jecheon are struggling with rapid aging and declining birthrates, leading to economic decline and depopulation.

Op-Ed: Many federal public union employees remain AWOL

Pre-pandemic vs. post-pandemic impact on Washington D.C. is stark, with many businesses closing and the city feeling deserted.

Robert Habeck: 'We have to be more pragmatic and less bureaucratic'

Germany aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 despite being a major polluter.
Germany's economy faced a decline, with a 0.3% decrease in GDP in 2023.

The Warriors: The 1979 cult hit that shows an ultra-violent NY

The Warriors is a dystopian film set in a version of New York that accurately reflects the city's disarray during the late 1970s.
The film became a cult classic due to its realistic portrayal of New York's economic and social struggles at the time.

Constitutional Crisis Is Really Fashionable - See Also

Fashion choices during economic downturns
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Britain has been in a 15-year economic slump. This is our route out of it | Torsten Bell

Britain is experiencing a phase of relative decline characterized by poor productivity growth and stagnant wages.
The UK is Europe's most unequal large economy, with poorer families 27% worse off than their French and German counterparts.

How 14 years of Conservative government have changed Britain

Britain's Conservatives face significant unpopularity due to economic decline and discontent after 14 years in power.

The big problem facing whoever wins the election

Swindon, a once-thriving town, faces economic struggles with the dismantling of the Honda factory, showcasing long-term impacts of economic decline and political shifts.

10,200: How much worse off Britons are after 14 years of Tory rule

Britons have lost the equivalent of 15 weeks of wages due to slower economic growth under Conservative Party rule since 2010.
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