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Unemployment Surges: 2 Million Americans Struggle to Find Work

10/16/2025

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Unemployment in the United States has risen, affecting nearly 2 million Americans as of August 2025.
Emily Groveman, a 41-year-old former digital marketing professional, has struggled to find work for almost two years.
Labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci says government actions, including a potential shutdown and tariffs, have fueled this long-term unemployment.
Groveman plans to move to a Buddhist temple for free housing in December.

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Unemployment in the United States has risen, affecting nearly 2 million Americans as of August 2025.
Emily Groveman, a 41-year-old former digital marketing professional, has struggled to find work for almost two years.
Labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci says government actions, including a potential shutdown and tariffs, have fueled this long-term unemployment.
Groveman plans to move to a Buddhist temple for free housing in December.