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'TRAGIC' and 'FRIGHTENING': Gen Z and Millennials HUSTLE to make ends meet in Trump’s economy

A growing number of Gen Z and Millennials have been taking on extra jobs and even starting their own businesses to cover their expenses. MS NOW's Maya Eaglin traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to speak with a group of young people navigating their careers as rising prices continue to strain Americans' wallets.

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