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#fertility-rates
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Countries Are Running Out Of People

Several countries may lose over half their populations by the century's end due to aging demographics, low fertility, and migration patterns.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Countries Are Running Out Of People

Several countries may lose over half their populations by the century's end due to aging demographics, low fertility, and migration patterns.
#social-security
#family-size
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 day ago

Armed and Younger: How Emerging Demographics Are Reshaping America's Gun Crime Landscape - Social Media Explorer

"Between 2019 and 2021, the share of traced crime guns originally purchased by individuals aged 18 to 24 rose from 21% to 24%, while those aged 25 to 34 increased from 33% to 35%."
US politics
#fertility
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.nytimes.com
2 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.
#affordability
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Homeownership Falls to Its Lowest Level in 5 Years-and One Age Group Is Hit the Hardest

Homeownership in the U.S. is at its lowest level since pre-pandemic, with 65.1% of Americans owning a home.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Homeownership Falls to Its Lowest Level in 5 Years-and One Age Group Is Hit the Hardest

Homeownership in the U.S. is at its lowest level since pre-pandemic, with 65.1% of Americans owning a home.
#housing-market
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Baby Boomers and Gen X Are Flocking to the Hottest Housing Markets

Older Americans dominate the housing market due to financial advantages, while younger buyers struggle to enter.
The median age of homebuyers has reached a historic high of 56 years in 2024.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
LA real estate

Just One-Third of 30-Year-Olds Own a Home Today-as Adults Delay Major Life Milestones

fromQNS
6 days ago
NYC real estate

Millionaire renters surge in NYC as high earners opt for luxury leases: report - QNS

Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Baby Boomers and Gen X Are Flocking to the Hottest Housing Markets

Older Americans dominate the housing market due to financial advantages, while younger buyers struggle to enter.
The median age of homebuyers has reached a historic high of 56 years in 2024.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
LA real estate

Just One-Third of 30-Year-Olds Own a Home Today-as Adults Delay Major Life Milestones

fromQNS
6 days ago
NYC real estate

Millionaire renters surge in NYC as high earners opt for luxury leases: report - QNS

#san-francisco
fromKqed
6 days ago
San Francisco

SF Supervisor Proposes Overhauling 'Outdated' Housing Code to Allow Shared Living | KQED

fromKqed
6 days ago
San Francisco

SF Supervisor Proposes Overhauling 'Outdated' Housing Code to Allow Shared Living | KQED

fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

The Forgotten Parents: Why Custodial Fathers Struggle to Get Child Support Help - Social Media Explorer

Single fathers raising children full-time often find themselves overlooked by support systems, with public narratives focusing predominantly on mothers, contributing to misunderstanding and under-resourcing.
Relationships
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Revealed: Parts of the country at risk of becoming GP blackspots

The report stresses the necessity for improved succession planning and enhanced incentives for GPs in pressured regions, where demographic changes are leading to doctor shortages.
Canada news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Rise of the 'Club-Sandwich Generation'

The role of great-grandparents, once rare in families, is becoming more common today as longevity increases and more people live to see their great-grandchildren.
Relationships
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Nursing home crisis looms as one in five will be over 65 by 2040

Healthy ageing could reduce the extent of the need for nursing-home beds, along with expanding home-support services.
Public health
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Borough Park history

Electus Litchfield, an architect and builder, bought some vacant land west of New Utrecht Ave. and created a community of cottages he called Blythebourne, for the Scottish words for 'happy home.' He advertised the location of his homes as 'the most accessible, agreeable and improving vicinage on Long Island.'
Brooklyn
#population-growth
California
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These Little-Known California Towns Are Exploding with New Residents

California is experiencing significant population growth, especially in lesser-known towns rather than just major urban areas.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California population growth: State just 9K residents short of record high

California's population increased by 108,000 last year, indicating an end to the recent decline due to the pandemic.
California
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These Little-Known California Towns Are Exploding with New Residents

California is experiencing significant population growth, especially in lesser-known towns rather than just major urban areas.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California population growth: State just 9K residents short of record high

California's population increased by 108,000 last year, indicating an end to the recent decline due to the pandemic.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

London population on course to hit 10 million over the next decade, in part due to migration

The increase will be largely driven by international migration, with the East End borough of Tower Hamlets set for an astonishing 20.4 per cent rise in residents.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Nearly one in four can't afford a holiday this year, survey finds

Close to one in four said they will not be able to afford a holiday this year, according to the June Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index.
UK news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Sexual orientation question to appear on census for first time in 2026 | CBC News

Next year's long-form census will for the first time include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity, crucial for understanding demographics in Canada.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Staten Island Borough President Primary Election Results

The election results reflect shifting voter preferences, demonstrating the impact of demographic changes and political messaging on outcomes in crucial swing regions.
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Women are getting wealthier - and they don't invest the same way as men

Women are much more risk-aware. I would like to call it much more realistic in their own ability to invest.
Women in technology
fromMashable
3 weeks ago

Americans now use social media as their primary news source, research shows

The study indicates a significant shift, with 54% of Americans now using social media as their primary news source, surpassing traditional TV for the first time.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Opinion: Strengthening Saratoga, one volunteer at a time

Many local organizations tell me they're facing challenges in attracting a consistent flow of new volunteers, highlighting the broader issue of sustaining civic engagement across generations.
Online Community Development
#immigration
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

These five charts explain immigration in the Bay Area and California

California has a significantly higher percentage of immigrants compared to the national average, making it a diverse state.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

These five charts explain immigration in the Bay Area and California

California has a significantly higher percentage of immigrants compared to the national average, making it a diverse state.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

What Analyses of the 2024 Election Are Getting Wrong

Democratic post-election analyses may overlook the broader social dynamics impacting voter behavior.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago
US politics

Americans Souring on the Trump Administration

Trump's second administration is marked by controversies leading to declining public approval ratings.
#population-decline
#religion
#education
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | NYC students score far below state, national averages on SAT, marking some of the lowest score in years

New York City students scored the lowest SAT averages in seven years, with significant gaps in performance between various demographics.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | NYC students score far below state, national averages on SAT, marking some of the lowest score in years

New York City students scored the lowest SAT averages in seven years, with significant gaps in performance between various demographics.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Someone's Suicide Risk May Be Related to Where They Live

States with high male populations, particularly white men, have increased suicide rates.
Gun ownership and lax gun laws correlate with elevated suicide rates.
Rural areas experience suicide rates significantly higher than urban areas.
#birth-rate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women

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.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Vietnam ends its longstanding 2-child policy

Vietnam has ended its two-child policy to address declining birth rates, allowing families to decide on the number of children they want.
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.
#family-planning
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Making America pregnant again: the pro-natalist movement podcast

The pro-natalist movement is gaining traction in the US, aligning with conservative political views, despite not reflecting widespread public demand for children.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Making America pregnant again: the pro-natalist movement podcast

The pro-natalist movement is gaining traction in the US, aligning with conservative political views, despite not reflecting widespread public demand for children.
#politics
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

To UnderstandGlobal Migration, You Have to See It First

Global migration is at a record high, impacting politics and economies.
Inconsistent data on migration complicates understanding its true scope.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What Trump's fixation on 'white genocide' in South Africa tells us about the U.S.

Trump's meeting with South Africa's president reveals the troubling mainstream acceptance of the 'white genocide' conspiracy theory.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

The most Californian baby names of 2024, according to the popularity list

California's baby names often predict national trends, with significant differences in rankings compared to the nationwide list.
World politics
fromFuturism
1 month ago

There May Be Several More Billion Humans on Earth Than We Thought

Researchers suggest that the Earth's population could be greatly underestimated, affecting perspectives on resource management and sustainability.
#republican-party
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

States Where Trump Has the Highest Approval Among Hispanic Voters

The Hispanic demographic's political influence significantly shaped the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, marking a historic shift in voting patterns.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Retirement in Europe: How long will we have to work? DW 05/28/2025

In some countries, people continue to work even longer than they are legally required to.
Germany politics
#education-policy
#california-education
#aging-population
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

J Walker Smith: the marketing futurist who says we're heading for a world with no kids

Brands must adapt to a declining birthrate and the rise of AI-driven consumer behavior.
#economy
Madrid food
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 month ago

Inside Spain: Rise of the foreign autonomo and the fight against tourismphobia

Foreign self-employed workers are crucial to Spain's economy, with their numbers significantly rising despite challenges.
Spain's population growth is primarily due to an influx of foreigners, highlighting a demographic shift.
Madrid food
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 month ago

Inside Spain: Rise of the foreign autonomo and the fight against tourismphobia

Foreign self-employed workers are crucial to Spain's economy, with their numbers significantly rising despite challenges.
Spain's population growth is primarily due to an influx of foreigners, highlighting a demographic shift.
Podcast
fromEMARKETER
2 months ago

Spotify listenership towers over competitors

Spotify is the dominant audio app in hours spent by US listeners compared to its competitors.
Age demographics influence audio platform preferences, particularly among the over-55 group.
Apple Podcasts retains a stronghold on podcast downloads in the US.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hollowing out': New Zealand grapples with an uncertain future as record numbers leave

Rising living costs and economic concerns drive New Zealand families, like the Bakers, to relocate abroad, particularly to Australia.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Property insurers must prepare for aging population

For every 100 working-age people, there will be 26 seniors to support by 2050, highlighting the growing demographic imbalances impacting many sectors.
NYC real estate
#family-policies
#parenting
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

There's a Better Way for Trump to Boost the Birth Rate

Society should embrace diverse family structures instead of promoting narrow definitions of parenthood.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Flight Attendant Reveals How Airlines Pick the In-flight Snacks-and How You Can Weigh In

United Airlines' food and beverage teams consider customer feedback, popularity, and dietary needs to select snacks, reflecting trends in different age demographics.
SF food
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

How Financial Inclusion and Health Can Move More People into the Middle Class - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM MASTERCARD

...more than 4 billion people -qualifies as middle class, meaning they live on incomes ranging from $12 to $120 a day. This represents a diverse economic group made up of people with vastly different lived experiences.
Digital life
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Take a Guess: Have Americans Bought More or Less Than 150 Million Guns Since 1986?

Gun ownership in the U.S. is diverse, with significant ownership among various demographics, expected to rise due to growing personal safety concerns.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Generation Alpha: What Is It? Is It Real?

Generation Alpha is characterized by unique qualities, distinguishing it from previous generations.
The understanding of generational differences is increasingly seen as questionable.
London
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

The 53 London neighbourhoods 'gentrifying' the fastest in 2025 - full list

Gentrification in London raises average salaries but also house prices, risking displacement for existing residents.
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