The American auto industry is facing one of its most dramatic shake-ups it has felt in years. Tariffs have now pushed a major auto parts supplier into bankruptcy. This development isn’t just about looking at the numbers on a balance sheet—it’s about real people, communities, and the future of car manufacturing in the U.S. The ripple effects are already being felt across factories and dealerships ...

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In a time where so much of what we buy is produced overseas, it’s hard to know what’s made locally and domestically. The recent global tariff war has highlighted the need to produce more domestically in the U.S. to strengthen the economy and American shoppers are taking note. Would it surprise you to know that the following items are some of the brands that are proud to say they’re “made in the ...

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Imagine walking through your childhood home one last time and realizing that entire categories of objects, things that once shaped daily life, have simply vanished. The Baby Boomer generation witnessed the most dramatic technological shift in human history, but what’s truly unsettling isn’t what they gained; it’s what disappeared so completely that younger generations can’t even imagine their ...

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In June 2025, Johnsonville shut down its Momence, Illinois plant with no warning, just 15 minutes before 274 workers were told they were out of a job. The move sparked outrage, but it wasn’t a mistake or a one-time decision. It marked a turning point in a much larger trend. Across the country, meatpacking plants are disappearing, reshaping entire communities in the process. What’s driving these ...

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Glenn Valley Foods abruptly switched off the lights at its Omaha, Nebraska, beef plant this week—an operation many supermarkets rely on for their steak and burger supply. The shutdown follows a June 10 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sweep that led to 76 arrests and instantly throttled production to barely one‑fifth of normal output. With deliveries stalled, grocery‑store beef ...

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You’ve heard whispers about tourism being “down” this year, but here’s what most people don’t realize: the U.S. is experiencing a major tourism revenue collapse, the largest since the pandemic, and stands alone among major economies in this decline. While social media still buzzes with vacation photos, the numbers tell a brutal story.  The U.S. is projected to lose $12.5 billion in ...

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Rustic Crust — a family staple in the frozen pizza category and a pillar of Pittsfield, New Hampshire's economy — closed its doors in August 2024 after operating for nearly 30 years. As the state's third-largest employer, its shutdown rocked the close-knit community to its foundation. It left supermarket shelves across the country with a noticeable void. A staple of American freezers, the ...

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You’ve probably heard whispers that tourism is “down a bit” in America this year, but the reality is far more dramatic than most are willing to admit. While industry leaders cautiously mention “temporary adjustments” and “market corrections,” the numbers tell a harsher truth: the United States is losing international visitors at an unprecedented rate.  According to the World Travel & ...

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