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fromThe Local Germany
6 days ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Germany and the UK signed landmark deals aimed at enhancing defense ties and combating migrant smuggling. These agreements are part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first official visit to the UK.
Germany news
#conservatism
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fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

The Housing Market Was Built for a Baby Boom. What Happens in a Baby Bust?

"GI Joe and Rosie the Riveter got together right after World War II, got married, and births exploded. So we had rapid household formation."
Real estate
#demographics
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Japan records lowest number of births in more than a century, as population fears grow

Japan's birth rate has fallen below 700,000 births for the first time since records began, highlighting a demographic crisis.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Cuba gets older: The island reports its lowest birth rate since the Revolution

Cuba's population has declined to just over 9.7 million due to low birth rates and emigration, signaling significant demographic shifts.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Birthrates Languish in Record Lows, C.D.C. Reports

Birth rates in the U.S. continue to remain alarmingly low, marking a gradual decline since 2007.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Japan records lowest number of births in more than a century, as population fears grow

Japan's birth rate has fallen below 700,000 births for the first time since records began, highlighting a demographic crisis.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Cuba gets older: The island reports its lowest birth rate since the Revolution

Cuba's population has declined to just over 9.7 million due to low birth rates and emigration, signaling significant demographic shifts.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Birthrates Languish in Record Lows, C.D.C. Reports

Birth rates in the U.S. continue to remain alarmingly low, marking a gradual decline since 2007.
more#demographics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges

"It's a resounding no. It's not something I'm interested in or want," Sarah Brewington said. "This life we're building together didn't need this other element in it," agreed her husband.
Parenting
#childcare-costs
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

America's birth rate is falling. Here's how many kids Americans have vs. how many they want.

The US birth rate is at a historic low due to rising costs and delayed parenthood among millennials and Gen Z.
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

America's birth rate is falling. Here's how many kids Americans have vs. how many they want.

The US birth rate is at a historic low due to rising costs and delayed parenthood among millennials and Gen Z.
more#childcare-costs
#family-policies
US politics
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Opinion | Forget 'return to office,' Mr. President. This is the pro-baby way to go.

Flexibility in the workplace can lead to increased family formation and higher birth rates.
Parenting
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump's ideas to encourage a 'baby boom' won't work. Here's what will

The U.S. birth rate decline requires more than just incentives; effective family policies are essential.
US politics
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Opinion | Forget 'return to office,' Mr. President. This is the pro-baby way to go.

Flexibility in the workplace can lead to increased family formation and higher birth rates.
Parenting
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump's ideas to encourage a 'baby boom' won't work. Here's what will

The U.S. birth rate decline requires more than just incentives; effective family policies are essential.
more#family-policies
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Why are people freaking out about the birth rate?

A lot of the way the economy is set up, institutions like Social Security, they were built when we had a growing population.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Why are people freaking out about the birth rate?

In recent years, the declining birth rate has sparked widespread concern among policymakers, prompting discussions about its socio-economic implications and potential long-term effects on society.
Arts
#school-places
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Decline in London school pupil numbers to continue

Declining birth rates in London are causing a decrease in demand for school places.
London Councils report predicts a 3.6% decrease in reception pupils over four years.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Decline in London school pupil numbers to continue

Declining birth rates in London are causing a decrease in demand for school places.
London Councils report predicts a 3.6% decrease in reception pupils over four years.
more#school-places
#pronatalism
fromWIRED
3 months ago
Parenting

Far-Right Influencers Are Hosting a $10K-Per-Person Matchmaking Weekend to Repopulate the Earth

Women
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The World That 'Wages for Housework' Wanted

The 1970s campaign aimed to value women's home labor and advocate for better support systems for mothers.
fromWIRED
3 months ago
Parenting

Far-Right Influencers Are Hosting a $10K-Per-Person Matchmaking Weekend to Repopulate the Earth

more#pronatalism
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Things I'm Going To Do With The $5,000 Trump Gives Me For Having A Baby

The hope is that attaching a cash incentive to bringing human souls into the world would be so tempting that the country's birth rate would rise.
Parenting
#education
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fromianVisits
5 months ago

The London Buzz - 18th February 2025

London's declining birth rate is affecting demand for school places.
Brixton residents face prolonged disruption due to infrastructure issues.
Sadiq Khan confronts criticism over declining office attendance.
A schoolboy's tragic death has prompted an investigation.
London politics
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