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Journalists Who Cover Financial Struggles
Alexandra Byers
Alexandra Byers is an award-winning multiplatform journalist based in Kampala, Uganda. Prior to making the move to East Africa she spent two years producing investigative and breaking news with the CBC News Investigative Unit and CBC News Network in Toronto, Canada. She shoots with a Canon 70D and ...
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Yukon's Sourdough Rendezvous: Can it survive another 55 years?
The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous festival in Whitehorse faces significant financial challenges as it marks its 55th year. Executive Director Dave Blottner and the board have had to make tough decisions, including cutting popular events due to budget constraints. Despite raising nearly $1 million last year, the festival ended with a deficit. The festival's operating costs continue to rise, driven by efforts to professionalize the event. The festival's future remains uncertain, but organizers are committed to adapting and ensuring its survival. The broader context of financial struggles faced by festivals across Canada is also highlighted.
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Lyse Comins
Lyse Comins is a freelance journalist and content creator in Durban South Africa. She covers, business, consumer and social rights, breaking news and health as well as business to business communications for clients across South Africa. Her work has been has published in The Mercury, Freight and ...
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10 million South Africans are drowning in debt
The debt counselling process in South Africa is fraught with challenges, as exemplified by a Durban homeowner who has fallen behind on her mortgage payments. The article highlights the financial struggles faced by millions of South Africans.
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Marylou Costa
MaryLou Costa is a journalist based in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom.
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I solo parent triplets and had no choice but to teach them independence. At 3, they know how to load the washing machine and set the table.
Megan Smyth, a single mother of triplets, shares her journey of teaching her children independence due to the challenges of solo parenting. At three years old, her children are already adept at basic chores, which has been crucial for her mental health. Financial constraints are a significant concern, with expenses for the triplets being substantial. Despite the challenges, Megan finds solace in the independence her children have gained and the support from a community of other triplet mothers.
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Ana Dominguez
Ana Dominguez is a journalist based in Madrid, Spain. University College London graduate. PhD in Media Communications. Writer for La Vanguardia, An-Nahar, and others. Specialised in Political, and Current Affairs. Contact for more details.
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David Muro (Scenes of Marriage) admits to living in ruin: 'The phone doesn't ring'
David Venancio Muro, known for his role in the Telecinco series 'Escenas de Matrimonio', is facing severe financial difficulties and personal hardships. Despite a successful career in the past, Muro is now struggling to find work and is responsible for caring for his ailing mother. He has had to sell his property to cover expenses, and his savings are depleting. The situation was discussed on Ana Rosa Quintana's television program, highlighting the stark contrast between his past success and current struggles.
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Katarina Höije
Katarina Höije is an independent journalist based between West Africa and Scandinavia. She has contributed to outlets such as the New York Times, The Guardian, Christian Science Monitor, VICE, CNN and the BBC. She has filed regularly to France24 and RFI and she is a frequent contributor to Voice ...
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NBA’s Africa league struggles to find fans as it faces mounting losses
The NBA's African league, advised by former U.S. President Barack Obama, is facing significant financial losses and struggling to attract fans. Entering its fourth season, the Basketball Africa League is the NBA's only professional league outside the U.S. and its most ambitious international expansion since China. Despite some successes, the league faces challenges due to the popularity of soccer in the region and financial difficulties, including teams struggling to pay players on time. The league's expansion plans are threatened as funds raised in 2021 are depleting.
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Yumi Jeung
Yumi Jeung is a journalist based in Seoul, South Korea. Started her work as a journalist in one of the Korean major newspaper, Hankyoreh(hani.co.kr). Covered education issues as feature stories. In the meantime, she nominated as a representative of Korean young correspondents by Finnish ...
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Citing financial struggles, 54.2% of universities hike fees
Over half of South Korean universities plan to raise tuition fees due to financial difficulties, despite student opposition. The government acknowledges universities' rights to set fees but urges them to consider the impact on students. The Korean Association of Private University Presidents cites long-term fee freezes as a cause of financial strain. The Ministry of Education has set a maximum allowable fee increase and offers support to universities that freeze fees. The ongoing debate highlights broader concerns about university funding and the demographic decline affecting student enrolment.
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Elizabeth Mcsheffrey
Elizabeth McSheffrey is a journalist from Ottawa and an online reporter for Global BC in Vancouver. She specializes in long reads, investigations and the intersection between politics, business and human rights. Over the past decade, Elizabeth has worked across the country and around the world, ...
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‘The lowest point’: B.C. restaurants indebted, bleeding cash, industry advocate says
Up to 2,000 restaurants in British Columbia face potential closure by next spring due to accumulated debt and rising operational costs. The BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association's CEO, Ian Tostenson, describes the situation as the lowest point for the industry, exacerbated by the pandemic and inflation. Restaurants Canada reports that half of food service companies are operating at a loss or just breaking even. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is urging the federal government to extend the repayment deadline for CEBA loans to support struggling small businesses.
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Sally Nicholls
Sally Nicholls is a journalist based in Lyon, France.
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SALT AND SUGAR
Two rival bakeries in Olinda, Brazil, face financial struggles exacerbated by a new supermarket chain, Deals Deals. Lari Ramires, grieving her grandmother's death, contemplates collaborating with Pedro, the son of their rivals, to save their family businesses. The story explores themes of family expectations, grief, and financial distress, set against a backdrop of a developing romance between the two teens.
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Joel Omotto
JOEL OMOTTO is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have 10 years’ experience in print, TV and radio reporting, feature writing and research, combined with a university degree. I can report on location, do live TV and radio links as well as edit and layout newspaper pages, having worked as a sub-...
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Covid-19 pandemic spells doom for injured KPL stars
The article discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on injured players in the Kenyan Premier League (KPL). With the majority of KPL clubs facing financial difficulties, players often go unpaid for months, making it challenging for them to afford medical costs. The pandemic has exacerbated these issues, as players like Gor Mahia's Shafik Batambuze and Philemon Otieno, as well as Posta Rangers' Jockins Atudo and Calvin Odongo, struggle with recovery due to the inability to access physiotherapy and medical care. The lockdown has prevented them from traveling for treatment, and the lack of funds has forced them to choose between basic needs and medical expenses. Some players have had to rely on home-based recovery programs, which carry risks and are not as effective. Dr. Patrick Ngusale, a physiotherapist, has reduced his fees to help players, and the Kenya Footballers Welfare Association is looking to assist with payments. However, the situation remains dire, with some players, like Mathare United's Harun Pamba, sustaining further injuries at home.
Aoife Valentine
I am a freelance journalist based in Dublin, Ireland, who has been published in the Irish Times, the Guardian, the Sunday Independent, the Sunday Business Post, the Irish Daily Mail and Confetti Magazine. Predominantly, I work in features journalism across a variety of areas including news features,...
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‘I asked the bank if they wanted the house back. They said no’
The article presents personal stories of several individuals in Ireland who have faced severe financial difficulties due to the housing crisis. Niall Donovan and his wife bought a house in Swords for €428,000, which is now worth less than €300,000. After losing his job and falling into arrears, Donovan struggled until he returned to full-time employment. Emma Lawlor's initial home purchase fell through, but she later bought a similar property for a much lower price. Maria Murray, who bought a cottage in Rathmines for €600,000, faced financial strain after wage cuts and a separation from her partner. William Ralph, a GP, moved to Australia after financial difficulties with his practice and home in Gorey. Jillian Godsil's house in Wicklow, once valued at €1.65 million, was repossessed and sold for €155,000 after her business and marriage failed. Catherine, an accountant, bought a house for €365,000, now worth about €200,000, and struggled with mortgage payments after losing her job. These stories highlight the ongoing struggles with negative equity, bank negotiations, and the emotional toll of the housing crisis.
Gregory Wakeman
Gregory Wakeman is a journalist based in Los Angeles, United States of America.
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Seattle’s connection to ‘Opportunity Knocks,’ the ‘Ted Lasso’ of reality TV
Opportunity Knocks, a PBS reality show created by Jamie Strayer, is likened to 'Ted Lasso' for its uplifting impact. The show pairs financially struggling families with experts to help them overcome fiscal challenges. It recently won Best Feel Good Show of the Year at the American Reality Television Awards, surpassing popular shows like 'The Voice.' Strayer, inspired by her mother's work in credit unions, aims to demonstrate the positive impact of nonprofit credit unions through the show. Seattle's Lynette and Omar Winters, featured in the second season, significantly improved their financial situation with the show's guidance. Strayer emphasizes the show's goal to inspire hope and reduce the stigma around financial struggles.
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