Economy News 2024: Layoffs, Job Cuts Surge (some quietly), & More

Every few months or so I try keeping us updated on the latest on the economy, whether mass layoffs, store & other business closings, etc. All just to be aware, and prepare if folks need to, not to scare.
Links:
https://deadline.com/2024/09/paramount-global-layoffs-2-1236097329/
https://mondo.com/insights/mass-layoffs-in-2022-whats-next-for-employees/#more-layoffs-2024
https://www.resumetemplates.com/3-in-5-companies-are-likely-to-have-layoffs-in-the-second-half-of-2024/
https://rejournals.com/coresight-research-more-retail-store-closings-than-openings-so-far-in-2024/
https://www.challengergray.com/blog/job-cuts-announced-by-us-based-companies-surge-in-august-2024-hiring-falls-to-lowest-ytd-since-challenger-began-tracking-in-2005/#:~:text=Published%20September%205%2C%202024&text=For%20the%20year%2C%20companies%20have,when%2076%2C456%20layoffs%20were%20recorded.
https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/banking/layoff-anxiety-survey/#:~:text=As%20headlines%20about%20job%20cuts,about%20386%2C000%20jobs%20in%202024.
https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/major-companies-that-announced-mass-layoffs/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/20/tech-layoffs-2024-list/