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Is Traveling to the U.S. Still Worth It in 2025?

We analyzed 337 comments from a social media thread discussing traveling to the U.S. The sentiment analysis classified 75% of the comments as negative and 25% as positive, with high confidence scores (0.96 – 0.97). This sentiment classification was meant to depict the tone of the comments, which may or may not directly indicate whether…

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Young Americans Are Not Happy

We analyzed 225 social media comments discussing the unhappiness of young Americans. Using sentiment analysis, about 83% of comments were classified as positive, but the average confidence score for these positive labels was low (around 0.57). This indicates that the model detected mixed emotions. It suggests that while some comments may include hopeful or constructive…

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United States: Bank Closures (2000 – 2025)

Notice a sharp spike in bank closures during the late 2000s, aligning with the global financial crisis. After that peak, the number of closures steadily declined, indicating a gradual recovery and improved regulatory oversight. From the mid-2010s onward, closures remained low and stable, suggesting a more resilient banking sector. A few closures still occurred sporadically,…

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Philippine Tourism: The Rise, the Fall, the Comeback

Tourism in the Philippines followed a steady upward trend from 2009 until it reached a peak in 2019. This growth was sharply interrupted starting in 2020, with a dramatic decline that coincides with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. A modest recovery is evident in 2022, suggesting a gradual reopening and renewed confidence in travel…

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Economic Giants: Looking at the U.S., China, and Russia

From 2010 to 2024, the GDP trajectories of the United States, China, and Russia reveal interesting economic dynamics. China shows a remarkable rise throughout the period, with rapid growth in the early years and a noticeable deceleration after 2021, suggesting a shift toward economic stabilization. Russia, on the other hand, follows a relatively flat trajectory…