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The United States faces mounting economic challenges similar to those that plagued Italy for decades, raising concerns about American economic resilience. Analysts warn that continuing these trends could trigger a prolonged decline in productivity and growth.
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+ Meet the new movie villains: Zuckerberg, Musk and Altman
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