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A young person looking dejected while filling out an online job application on a computer, symbolizing the difficult modern job search.
The Past

Job searching becomes alienating humiliation ritual for many

This summer, the number of jobs secured by teens is projected to be the lowest since the federal government began tracking it in 1948, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune .

Yara Haddad·June 20, 2026
A split scene showing a vibrant cafe representing the accommodation and food services sector alongside a more subdued cityscape symbolizing broader economic challenges in the Netherlands.
The Culture

Dutch economy shows uneven recovery amid challenges

In the first quarter of 2024, the Netherlands' accommodation and food services sector saw its turnover jump by 2.

Yara Haddad·June 6, 2026
A scenic view of a Croatian city with ongoing construction projects, highlighting economic growth and public investment.
The Culture

Croatia's 2026 economy to grow 2.6%.

Despite a projected moderation in Croatia's economic growth to 2.6% in 2026, the nation is set to inject a record 6.4% of its GDP into public investments that year.

Yara Haddad·June 4, 2026
Young technology professionals looking worried as AI automation replaces their jobs, contributing to a global economic downturn.
The Culture

Young Tech Workers Face AI Job Losses Driving Economic Downturn

In March 2026, Meta linked 16,000 job cuts directly to a $600 billion capital expenditure plan for AI infrastructure, according to Kavout .

Yara Haddad·June 1, 2026