Opinion | Why the Kids Won’t Farm - The New York Times

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Young people aspire to become farmers but are blocked by prohibitive land prices, low wages, and student debt.

The Slum in Gangnam, the Richest Part of Seoul - The New York Times
Hundreds defy eviction in a Gangnam shantytown as Seoul pushes redevelopment, residents fight for a right to own homes in one of the world's most expensive districts.
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The Dream of a Florida Retirement Is Fading for the Middle Class - WSJ
Florida's rising costs of living are pushing out middle-class retirees and attracting wealthy ones, reshaping the state's identity as an affordable retirement haven.
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