The “going out of business” trend is spreading. What began as a retail-centric downturn has evolved into a broader contraction hitting restaurants, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and regional employers.
Author: admin (Kendrick Williams)
WHEN THE ECONOMY FALLS, JOBS GO WITH IT
Hiring is slowing, wage growth is losing ground to inflation, and layoffs are quietly expanding across more industries.
GAZA/ LEBANON DEATH TOLL
Israel has killed at least 72,737 Palestinians and wounded over 172,500 people since the start of the genocidal war in October 2023.
CARRYING EXTRA WEIGHT CAN LEAD TO A DECLINE IN BRAIN HEALTH LATER IN LIFE
Researchers published a study last week that linked individuals with high BMIs for extended periods of time with an increased risk of memory loss, cognitive impairment, and reduced reasoning skills as they grow older than people who maintain a healthy weight.
MORE COMPLICATIONS ARISE IN THE TRUMP UNIVERSE – RULING THE WORLD IS A TRICKY BUSINESS
The top story last week, at least in terms of shock value, might well be the ongoing saga of the Trump White House ballroom, which started out as a $200 million development off of the building’s East Wing accommodating 300 guests and completely paid for by private donors.
ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS LINKED TO PLASTIC BUILDUP IN BRAINS: STUDY
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to various mental health disorders, and one of the reasons could be that microplastics and nanoplastics commonly found in these food products could easily cross the brain’s protective barrier just hours after being ingested, according to report.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS SUSPICIOUS TRADING ACTIVITY BEFORE TRUMP’S WAR ANNOUNCEMENTS
The U.S. announced last week that it will investigate trades that occurred before major announcements from President Donald Trump about the status of the Iran War and progress in negotiations.
TRUMP: CEASEFIRE STILL IN PLACE, BUT U.S. WILL ‘KNOCK’ IRAN HARDER IF IT DOES NOT ACCEPT PEACE DEAL
President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was still in place, despite a military exchange the previous day, but warned that his forces will intensify strikes on the country if its leadership does not agree to the new peace deal.
NEARLY 85 PERCENT OF GERMANS ARE UNHAPPY WITH WARMONGER MERZ
There has never been a more unpopular German leader than Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to a newly released poll that found just 16 percent of Germans approve of his performance in office.
PUTIN SAYS HE BELIEVES UKRAINE WAR IS COMING TO AN END
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that he believes that the Ukraine War is “coming to an end” amid a three-day ceasefire that was expected to span from 9 to 11 May after a request from President Donald Trump.









