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#san-francisco
Portland food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Financial strains force Michelin-starred SF restaurant to close

Osito, a Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco, will close due to high operational costs and financial challenges.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
SF LGBT

Queer SoMa Nightclub Oasis Set to Close After 10 Years, Citing Declining Attendance

Portland food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Financial strains force Michelin-starred SF restaurant to close

Osito, a Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco, will close due to high operational costs and financial challenges.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
SF LGBT

Queer SoMa Nightclub Oasis Set to Close After 10 Years, Citing Declining Attendance

#restaurant-industry
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Food & drink

'I suppose he was kind of the Gordon Ramsay of Dublin': Culinary 'genius' Dylan McGrath feels the heat in business

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Food & drink

'I suppose he was kind of the Gordon Ramsay of Dublin': Culinary 'genius' Dylan McGrath feels the heat in business

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Killarney Brewing and Distilling Company to cease operations

In recent months, huge doubts about the viability of the company have arisen due to increased running costs, global trading uncertainty, and pandemic-related consequences.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

My husband and I moved in with 5 other people to save money while traveling in Europe. It was a disaster.

The desire to save money and explore new places pushed two recent graduates to move to Barcelona, overcoming financial challenges from living in Santa Barbara.
Travel
#kqed
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
San Francisco

KQED will reduce workforce by 15% as fears of funding cuts, recession loom

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
San Francisco

KQED will reduce workforce by 15% as fears of funding cuts, recession loom

fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

Council takes first crack at proposed budget - Austin Monitor

"The draft budget was shaped and influenced by Austin residents who provided input ... which was particularly critical this year given the significant financial challenges that we are facing."
Austin
#higher-education
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto startup

Centennial College cutting more programs, staff after suspending 49 programs earlier this year | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto startup

Centennial College cutting more programs, staff after suspending 49 programs earlier this year | CBC News

fromEuro Weekly News
3 weeks ago

Barca delays stadium rebuild and pushes debt

Barcelona's homecoming won't be as complete as fans had hoped. The stadium will partially reopen on August 10, with ongoing construction leading to higher costs.
FC Barcelona
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

Hospital M&A Has Hit the Brakes - But Activity Could Pick Up in the Second Half of 2025 - MedCity News

Hospital M&A transactions totaled only five in Q1 2025, a significant drop from 20 in Q1 2024 and 15 in Q1 2023, reflecting economic uncertainty.
Healthcare
#ucsf-health
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
California

'Heartless' mass firings at major Bay Area health care network spark pushback

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
California

'Heartless' mass firings at major Bay Area health care network spark pushback

fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

USC athletics eliminates a dozen jobs as it manages new revenue sharing expenses

As USC prepares to share a maximum of $20.5 million with its athletes by 2025, they face significant financial challenges requiring cost-cutting measures and additional revenue streams.
US politics
#retirement
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Retirement

I'm 80 and still working. I've filed for bankruptcy twice and only have $37 in my savings account, but I feel blessed.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Retirement

I'm 80 and still working. I've filed for bankruptcy twice and only have $37 in my savings account, but I feel blessed.

#community-support
#housing-market
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Real estate

90% of Gen Z Homeowners Admit To Underestimating the Cost of Homeownership-and Are Paying the Price for It

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Real estate

90% of Gen Z Homeowners Admit To Underestimating the Cost of Homeownership-and Are Paying the Price for It

#smes
Startup companies
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

UK SMEs eye 4bn NI savings despite looming tax hike

SMEs face significant challenges due to increased National Insurance contributions, impacting recruitment and wages.
Salary sacrifice schemes could alleviate some financial pressures, saving SMEs over £4 billion annually.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

UK SMEs eye 4bn NI savings despite looming tax hike

SMEs face significant challenges due to increased National Insurance contributions, impacting recruitment and wages.
Salary sacrifice schemes could alleviate some financial pressures, saving SMEs over £4 billion annually.
fromYahoo Finance
3 weeks ago

Someone Asked, 'How Hard Would It Actually Be For A Millionaire To Start From 0 Again?' No Access To Old Networks, No LinkedIn, Nothing

The biggest assets are your contact list and your reputation. If I know people, I can ask them for work, get credit, find buyers. Without that, you're just another person.
Wearables
fromEater NY
3 weeks ago

Former Gotham Bar and Grill Building Goes Up for Sale at $6.5 Million

The closure of Gotham Bar and Grill, a New York institution, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by restaurants, especially post-pandemic and due to financial setbacks.
NYC food
#reality-tv
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
LA real estate

Brandi Glanville Is Rushed to the Hospital From Her Rental House After Suffering Major Medical Issue Amid Facial Parasite Battle

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
LA real estate

Brandi Glanville Is Rushed to the Hospital From Her Rental House After Suffering Major Medical Issue Amid Facial Parasite Battle

#merger
#small-business
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Elon Musk's xAI burns through $1 billion a month as costs pile up

Elon Musk's startup xAI is burning through $1 billion a month due to high costs of building advanced AI models, facing slow revenue generation.
Artificial intelligence
#gen-z
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Meet the new CEO of Gucci's parent company, who has a big turnaround job ahead

Kering announced that Luca de Meo, the former CEO of Renault, will be its new chief executive, starting in September, to address recent revenue declines.
Fashion & style
#education
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

On Teacher Appreciation Week, union leaders say teachers are underpaid and under attack

Teacher Appreciation Week highlights gratitude for educators, yet many face ongoing financial challenges and a lack of support.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

On Teacher Appreciation Week, union leaders say teachers are underpaid and under attack

Teacher Appreciation Week highlights gratitude for educators, yet many face ongoing financial challenges and a lack of support.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Barnsley fold women's team amid financial pressure

Barnsley FC's decision to fold their women's team was driven by financial pressures and inadequate facilities as per the FA's standards, aiming to protect overall club viability.
Liverpool FC
#budgeting
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We thought we'd planned for a successful early retirement - but we're picking up side hustles just a few years in

Early retirement can still pose financial challenges despite good planning and savings.
Unexpected expenses and lifestyle changes can impact retirement budgets significantly.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We thought we'd planned for a successful early retirement - but we're picking up side hustles just a few years in

Early retirement can still pose financial challenges despite good planning and savings.
Unexpected expenses and lifestyle changes can impact retirement budgets significantly.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto's largest taxi company warns of shortage of accessible cabs as early as 2026 | CBC News

Driving an accessible taxi in Toronto is rewarding, but not financially sustainable due to high costs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Mateo County reveals $4.9 billion budget as state and fed cuts loom

San Mateo County's proposed budget reflects increased pressures on revenues and expenses, ensuring flexibility amidst uncertainties, while prioritizing children, families, seniors, and mental health support.
San Francisco
#premier-league
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How relegated clubs bouncing back to the Premier League makes the rich richer | Philippe Auclair

All three clubs promoted from the Championship to the Premier League face immediate relegation, reflecting financial difficulties and competitiveness issues.
#leadership-changes
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The sad demise of Fortuna Sittard Women: I hope the players find new clubs'

"We knew from the beginning we had a sponsor for three years; the objective was to find sponsors to help the team stand on its own two feet, but it has been difficult to find, let's say it the easy way, money."
Liverpool FC
#real-estate
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Millions of Americans Blocked From Accessing $731 Billion in Home Equity Thanks to Negative Credit 'Shocks'

Homeowners are increasingly blocked from accessing their home equity due to high interest rates and job instability.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'My First Home Was a $185K Fixer-Upper in Florida-Now It's Bringing in Passive Income'

Younger Americans are increasingly turning to fixer-uppers due to rising homeownership costs and a shortage of affordable homes.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Millions of Americans Blocked From Accessing $731 Billion in Home Equity Thanks to Negative Credit 'Shocks'

Homeowners are increasingly blocked from accessing their home equity due to high interest rates and job instability.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'My First Home Was a $185K Fixer-Upper in Florida-Now It's Bringing in Passive Income'

Younger Americans are increasingly turning to fixer-uppers due to rising homeownership costs and a shortage of affordable homes.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Stevens: Celtics' focus remains on title contention

The Boston Celtics face major offseason decisions after playoff elimination, influenced by Jayson Tatum's injury and financial constraints.
#retail
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Harvard president taking voluntary pay cut amid Trump funding freezes

Alan Garber, Harvard University's president, announced he will voluntarily cut 25 percent of his salary for the fiscal year 2026 due to significant federal funding reductions.
US news
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

SFMoMA lays off 29 employees amid $5m structural deficit

"These are tough decisions, yet they are necessary in setting a sustainable future course for the museum."
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Beloved SF tradition comes to an abrupt end after 2 decades

Sundown Cinema, a beloved outdoor movie series, is ending due to financial struggles faced by SF Parks Alliance.
Event costs and loss of staff have made continuing the series unfeasible.
fromEater SF
2 months ago

An Oakland Mainstay for Potato Kugel and Hummus Is Closing

"I tried to hold on as things were getting a little better at the end of last year, but the epic storm that 2025 has been so far leaves me with empty coffers and little hope for change in the near future."
Portland food
#social-security
#entrepreneurship
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

LA county facing financial turmoil after wildfires and $4bn abuse settlement

Los Angeles County is facing unprecedented financial challenges from wildfires and a historic sexual abuse settlement, necessitating significant budget cuts.
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Houston Landing will shut down by May due to 'financial challenges' - Poynter

"We are proud of the Landing's coverage of Greater Houston and continue to believe deeply in the need for more free, independent journalism in our region."
Non-profit organizations
fromPortlandTribune.com
3 months ago

Slimmed down Waterfront Blues Festival announces lineup and tickets for sale

The 2025 Waterfront Blues Festival has been confirmed for its 38th year, but will now only span two days instead of the usual four, reflecting financial adjustments made after losses in 2024.
Portland food
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

a16z and Benchmark-backed 11x has been claiming customers it doesn't have | TechCrunch

11x is facing significant financial challenges despite initial growth, leading to high turnover and customer dissatisfaction.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I'm 58 and lost my 6-figure job. Over a year of applications later, I still haven't found anything.

Age and salary expectations are significant hurdles for job seekers, particularly in the white-collar sector.
fromPoynter
4 months ago

Buyouts at the Sun-Times shrink the newsroom - and the dream - Poynter

The financially troubled Chicago Sun-Times announced Tuesday that it is shedding 23 newsroom employees through buyouts, more than 20% of staff. Among those departing are some of the paper's best-known journalists.
Marketing tech
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 months ago

Ubisoft Faces Make-or-Break Moment with 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

Ubisoft's financial future hinges on the success of Assassin's Creed Shadows after a challenging year.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Deloitte predicts global revenues in women's sport will reach $2.35bn in 2025

Elite women's sports revenue is projected to exceed $2.35bn by 2025, with significant growth in sectors like women's basketball.
Despite rising revenues, women's football faces financial challenges including low salaries and high operational costs for clubs.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Why childcare providers will be forced to limit funded places and increase prices

The financial struggles of childcare providers in England are pushing them to limit funded places and raise fees as costs rise.
#generation-z
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Is Gen Z in Too Much Debt To Ever Own a Home?

Generation Z carries the heaviest personal debt, which poses challenges for their financial future, especially in homebuying.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Is Gen Z in Too Much Debt To Ever Own a Home?

Generation Z carries the heaviest personal debt, which poses challenges for their financial future, especially in homebuying.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

English councils spending twice as much on Send pupil transport as fixing roads

Councils spend significantly more on transport for special needs students than on road maintenance amidst rising costs and financial strain.
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