Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers
A growing number of Americans are choosing to leave the U.S. for countries abroad, driven by high costs, safety concerns, and a desire for a better quality of life. This shift challenges America’s long-held identity as a nation of immigration and signals a deeper structural change in how
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