Some disappearances become national obsessions. Others barely register. We examine the research behind “Missing White Woman Syndrome,” and how race, newsroom priorities and public perception shape which cases stay in the headlines and get all the coverage. Then, we cover why the classic after-school job is steadily disappearing, as automation, economic pressure and increased competition edge teens out of the workforce. Experts explain what’s driving the shift and why it matters beyond just a summer paycheck.