fromwww.dw.com1 week agoWhy happiness matters for democracy DW 03/20/2025Young Americans face rising living costs and declining well-being, marked by dissatisfaction and political disillusionment.
Seeking a Plan B under President Trump, some make plans to move to other countriesMolly Burke leaves the U.S. for New Zealand due to economic struggles and increasing political fears under Trump.
Home Office urged to scrap long, expensive and racist' visa routeThe 10-year visa route to settlement in the UK disproportionately affects immigrants of color, many of whom work in low-paid jobs.
Migrant women arriving in this western U.S. state are facing an uphill battle for employmentEast Colfax Avenue symbolizes both opportunity and hardship for immigrants, particularly women, seeking work amidst challenging conditions.
Some US businesses close in 'a day without immigrants' amid protestsBusinesses across the US protested against Trump's immigration policies but many workers couldn't participate due to financial necessity.
Cary with her goose Axiuli and her cat Haytoo: James Clifford Kent's best photographCary's life encapsulates the cultural legacy of Cuba juxtaposed with the ongoing economic challenges faced by its citizens.
Seeking a Plan B under President Trump, some make plans to move to other countriesMolly Burke leaves the U.S. for New Zealand due to economic struggles and increasing political fears under Trump.
Home Office urged to scrap long, expensive and racist' visa routeThe 10-year visa route to settlement in the UK disproportionately affects immigrants of color, many of whom work in low-paid jobs.
Migrant women arriving in this western U.S. state are facing an uphill battle for employmentEast Colfax Avenue symbolizes both opportunity and hardship for immigrants, particularly women, seeking work amidst challenging conditions.
Some US businesses close in 'a day without immigrants' amid protestsBusinesses across the US protested against Trump's immigration policies but many workers couldn't participate due to financial necessity.
Cary with her goose Axiuli and her cat Haytoo: James Clifford Kent's best photographCary's life encapsulates the cultural legacy of Cuba juxtaposed with the ongoing economic challenges faced by its citizens.
Recycling in New York, a low-paid job for undocumented immigrants, just got more precariousGraciela Cieza and Robert Romero exemplify the struggles of immigrant-run recycling businesses in New York as profitability wanes amidst stagnant earnings.Immigrant workers and seniors in New York's recycling ecosystem face financial precarity, with many centers closing due to lack of profitability.
Small GTA businesses still struggling to pay CEBA loans nearly 5 years later | CBC NewsSmall businesses in Ontario still struggle to repay CEBA loans, significantly impacting their survival and leading to potential closures.
Recycling in New York, a low-paid job for undocumented immigrants, just got more precariousGraciela Cieza and Robert Romero exemplify the struggles of immigrant-run recycling businesses in New York as profitability wanes amidst stagnant earnings.Immigrant workers and seniors in New York's recycling ecosystem face financial precarity, with many centers closing due to lack of profitability.
Small GTA businesses still struggling to pay CEBA loans nearly 5 years later | CBC NewsSmall businesses in Ontario still struggle to repay CEBA loans, significantly impacting their survival and leading to potential closures.
Low-income Americans are struggling. It could get worse | CNN BusinessThe economic struggles faced by low-income Americans, including housing instability and job insecurity, remain pressing issues despite some easing in inflation.
Why Russia is seeing a rise in demand for second-hand goods DW 02/14/2025Rising interest in second-hand markets in Russia reflects economic struggles and inflation concerns.
Low-income Americans are struggling. It could get worse | CNN BusinessThe economic struggles faced by low-income Americans, including housing instability and job insecurity, remain pressing issues despite some easing in inflation.
Why Russia is seeing a rise in demand for second-hand goods DW 02/14/2025Rising interest in second-hand markets in Russia reflects economic struggles and inflation concerns.
China deals with violence amid revenge against society' attacksChina is facing a surge in violent attacks attributed to social frustrations and personal grievances, raising concerns about a pattern of revenge against society.
A Day in Life of a Chinese Food Delivery WorkerLiu Chunyan's experience highlights the challenging conditions faced by food delivery workers in a contracting Chinese economy.
Is Laos facing a China debt trap? DW 07/23/2024China's loans to Laos for infrastructure development have led to a mountain of debt and economic struggles.
China deals with violence amid revenge against society' attacksChina is facing a surge in violent attacks attributed to social frustrations and personal grievances, raising concerns about a pattern of revenge against society.
A Day in Life of a Chinese Food Delivery WorkerLiu Chunyan's experience highlights the challenging conditions faced by food delivery workers in a contracting Chinese economy.
Is Laos facing a China debt trap? DW 07/23/2024China's loans to Laos for infrastructure development have led to a mountain of debt and economic struggles.
In Thailand, Faraway Vigil for Hostages Ends in Happy TearsPongsak Thanna, a Thai farmhand, was released after 15 months of captivity, bringing relief and joy to his family amid ongoing hardships.
Donald Trump will huff and he'll puff, but if Europe's leaders rise to its defence, their house will stand | Simon TisdallEurope is confronted with serious internal and external challenges that threaten its very existence.
The web is a creative industry and is facing the same decline and shattered economics as film, TV, or publishingThe job market for creative professionals and developers is deteriorating, with many struggling to balance passion projects with financial sustainability.
They Don't Make Comedies Like One of Them Days AnymoreThe new stoner comedy narrative focuses on deeper connections rather than drug use, reflecting changes in societal attitudes towards cannabis.
Drug traffickers, illegal miners and dissidents: The triple alliance devastating the AmazonThe Indigenous coca leaf harvesters face life-threatening dangers in the drug trade, navigating complex economic and social challenges in the Amazon.
Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and UnemploymentThe tragic deaths of three young workers in Naples highlight the harsh economic realities masked by the city's tourism and beauty.
California Economy Feels the Pain of Hollywood Studio TroublesHollywood continues to struggle economically due to production declines and the long-term effects of strikes and the pandemic.
After backing Trump, low-income voters hope he doesn't slash their benefitsVoters in economically struggling New Castle turned to Trump, seeking economic relief and assistance amid rising inflation challenges.
Legal weed entrepreneurs promised a windfall from tribal lands. Then it fell apart. - High Country NewsThe fire destroyed a vital store and cash reserve for the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Nation, highlighting economic struggles and management issues.
The Only Doctor: The struggle for healthcare in the USDr. Kinsell's clinic, vital to a rural community, struggles financially, risking closure despite her dedication without salary for over two decades.
Exclusive | Longtime NYC psychic workers could see problems a mile away: 'It's horrible'The psychic industry in New York City is struggling due to rising rents and economic challenges, prompting many to shift to online services.
The Only Doctor: The struggle for healthcare in the USDr. Kinsell's clinic, vital to a rural community, struggles financially, risking closure despite her dedication without salary for over two decades.
Exclusive | Longtime NYC psychic workers could see problems a mile away: 'It's horrible'The psychic industry in New York City is struggling due to rising rents and economic challenges, prompting many to shift to online services.
Acclaimed Oakland Restaurant Daytrip Is Calling It Quits, Owners Say Costs Are Too HighDaytrip, a celebrated restaurant in Oakland, is closing due to financial struggles stemming from high operating costs and reduced customer turnout.
Yellow Moto Pizzeria Calls It Quits on Valencia StreetThe closure of Yellow Moto Pizzeria reflects broader struggles in the Valencia Street corridor economy, influenced by reduced foot traffic and parking issues.
Acclaimed Oakland Restaurant Daytrip Is Calling It Quits, Owners Say Costs Are Too HighDaytrip, a celebrated restaurant in Oakland, is closing due to financial struggles stemming from high operating costs and reduced customer turnout.
Yellow Moto Pizzeria Calls It Quits on Valencia StreetThe closure of Yellow Moto Pizzeria reflects broader struggles in the Valencia Street corridor economy, influenced by reduced foot traffic and parking issues.
From Sunflowers to Squash: One Detroit Farmer's Push for Food Sovereignty - Modern FarmerUrban farming initiatives in Detroit, like Fennigan's Farms, provide free produce and aim to enhance community health and food sovereignty.
Some Black Voters Ask, What Have Democrats Done for Us?Economic decline for Black residents in Milwaukee highlighted through Jamaal Stokes's personal narrative.
Opinion | Democrats Need Working-Class Voters. Maybe Now They'll Act Like It.Rural working-class disillusionment with Democrats stems from economic struggles and a perception of elites disconnected from their realities.
Some Black Voters Ask, What Have Democrats Done for Us?Economic decline for Black residents in Milwaukee highlighted through Jamaal Stokes's personal narrative.
Opinion | Democrats Need Working-Class Voters. Maybe Now They'll Act Like It.Rural working-class disillusionment with Democrats stems from economic struggles and a perception of elites disconnected from their realities.
'Squid Game' creator reveals he lost his teeth while filming debut seasonCreating 'Squid Game' brings immense personal and professional challenges, including significant physical and emotional stress for Hwang Dong-hyuk.
Brendan O'Connor: Democrats reaping the rewards of righteousness as Donald Trump connects with common manMany Americans felt dismissed by Democrats when told to feel joy despite financial struggles.
Joy Reid Slams Tax Cut' Hungry Pro-Trump Gen X Voters For Abandoning Struggling' Younger Voters: My Generation Did This!'Joy Reid criticizes Generation X voters for not supporting younger voters facing economic struggles, particularly in the recent election.
If Harris wins, it's because of abortion': election tests fallout from Roe reversalEconomic concerns and abortion rights are intertwined for voters like Lemus, who feel that the economy directly impacts their reproductive choices.
How computer-assisted wagering became horse racing's insider trading | Elizabeth BanickiThe thoroughbred horse racing industry in America is fading, highlighting the complex relationships between horses, trainers, and betting systems.
Nevada is in a profound economic rut. Its working-class voters could swing the electionWorking-class voters in Nevada are crucial to the election outcome due to economic struggles and rising living costs.
Sex workers, illegal vendors at NYC 'Market of Sweethearts' urge cops to leave them alone as they rally for more rightsSex workers and vendors protested NYPD raids, arguing for the need for resources and compassion to survive in an expensive city.Participants highlighted the challenges they face due to existing legal and economic systems.
What a Crackdown on Immigration Could Mean for Cheap MilkRosa's morning routine on the dairy farm highlights the physical challenges and economic struggles of the dairy industry in America.
The empty units on Croydon's North End from closed shoe shop to old newsagentMany retail spaces in North End, Croydon, remain empty despite some upcoming openings.
The Millennial Sitcom Is Still Growing UpThe series highlights the challenges of a Millennial navigating adulthood in a stagnant economy, emphasizing economic barriers and fears of intimacy.
The unkindest cut: Mission barber shops, recovering from pandemic, struggle to surviveAbner's Barbershop faces closure due to increased competition and long-term effects of the pandemic, despite a rich history and community presence.
Do not ignore Mali's multifaceted humanitarian catastropheMali is facing a crisis at the intersection of climate change, conflict, economic struggles, and health issues, deeply affecting food security.
Advocates Urge Action as US Food Insecurity Reaches Its Highest Levels in YearsFood insecurity among U.S. households has reached a historic high of 13.5%, highlighting a growing crisis affecting millions.Nearly 9% of households with children faced food insecurity, with many kids experiencing hunger.
Which party is leading on the key issues like health and the economy?Economic struggles are a key focus for the upcoming general election between the Conservative and Labour parties.
California GOP convention: Lara Trump doubles down on election rigging claimsAmerican families face tough choices due to economic struggles.