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#elon-musk
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

They say they want Americans to have more babies. What's beneath the surface?

Elon Musk warns that low birth rates could lead to the disappearance of civilization.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk's four-year-old son blended in perfectly in the Oval Office with all the other bogeymen | Catherine Bennett

Musk's advocacy for reversing declining birthrates is overshadowed by the potential public backlash from showcasing his son at a presidential event.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

American women, give birth': Musk's pronatalism makes inroads into the Trump administration

The debate over declining birth rates fuels a pronatalist movement gaining traction among U.S. leaders and Silicon Valley, emphasizing a controversial push to increase population.
fromFortune
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk is secretly buying properties reportedly so his children and their mothers can all live together

Elon Musk's real estate purchases demonstrate a desire to create a family compound for personal and existential reasons.
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago
Social justice

The World Doesn't Need More Elon Musk Babies

Elon Musk's obsession with fertility and pronatalism reflects a wider cultural trend that emphasizes high birth rates as a response to societal fears.
fromDecider
1 week ago
Parenting

Jimmy Kimmel calls Elon Musk "Sex Luthor" after report reveals he may have more than 14 kids: "He may have given birth to them, too"

Jimmy Kimmel humorously critiques Elon Musk's desire to father an increasing number of children, dubbing him 'Sex Luthor'.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

They say they want Americans to have more babies. What's beneath the surface?

Elon Musk warns that low birth rates could lead to the disappearance of civilization.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk's four-year-old son blended in perfectly in the Oval Office with all the other bogeymen | Catherine Bennett

Musk's advocacy for reversing declining birthrates is overshadowed by the potential public backlash from showcasing his son at a presidential event.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

American women, give birth': Musk's pronatalism makes inroads into the Trump administration

The debate over declining birth rates fuels a pronatalist movement gaining traction among U.S. leaders and Silicon Valley, emphasizing a controversial push to increase population.
fromFortune
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk is secretly buying properties reportedly so his children and their mothers can all live together

Elon Musk's real estate purchases demonstrate a desire to create a family compound for personal and existential reasons.
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago
Social justice

The World Doesn't Need More Elon Musk Babies

Elon Musk's obsession with fertility and pronatalism reflects a wider cultural trend that emphasizes high birth rates as a response to societal fears.
fromDecider
1 week ago
Parenting

Jimmy Kimmel calls Elon Musk "Sex Luthor" after report reveals he may have more than 14 kids: "He may have given birth to them, too"

Jimmy Kimmel humorously critiques Elon Musk's desire to father an increasing number of children, dubbing him 'Sex Luthor'.
more#elon-musk
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago
London politics

Two more schools to close amid birth-rate decline

Two primary schools in Islington will close due to declining pupil numbers and financial viability, reflecting wider trends in urban education.
#trump-administration
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Parenting

What is America's pro-natalism movement really about? | Moira Donegan

Malcolm and Simone Collins advocate for pro-natalism with eugenicist ideas, aiming to influence American birth rates.
They promote their agenda while attracting media attention and political influence.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Parenting

Trump mulls $5K 'baby bonus' for moms in bid to reverse declining birth rates: report

The Trump administration is exploring various incentives to increase marriage and birth rates among Americans.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
US Elections

The Coming Democratic Baby Bust

Political polarization during Trump's presidency influenced birth rates, with Democrats seeing a decline while Republicans experienced an increase.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

The View's Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sunny Hostin Brawl Over Whether Trump's Baby Bonus Plan Is Racially Motivated

Alyssa Farah Griffin questions the motives behind Trump's proposed financial assistance for new mothers amid concerns of racial implications in birth rate increases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Parenting

What is America's pro-natalism movement really about? | Moira Donegan

Malcolm and Simone Collins advocate for pro-natalism with eugenicist ideas, aiming to influence American birth rates.
They promote their agenda while attracting media attention and political influence.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Parenting

Trump mulls $5K 'baby bonus' for moms in bid to reverse declining birth rates: report

The Trump administration is exploring various incentives to increase marriage and birth rates among Americans.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
US Elections

The Coming Democratic Baby Bust

Political polarization during Trump's presidency influenced birth rates, with Democrats seeing a decline while Republicans experienced an increase.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

The View's Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sunny Hostin Brawl Over Whether Trump's Baby Bonus Plan Is Racially Motivated

Alyssa Farah Griffin questions the motives behind Trump's proposed financial assistance for new mothers amid concerns of racial implications in birth rate increases.
more#trump-administration
Women
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

More babies born to women over 40 than teens for first time in US history

Teen pregnancies in the US are declining, with more births occurring among women over 40 than among teenagers.
#population-trends
NYC parents
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

New study confirms Elon Musk's worst fear about life in the US

A growing number of Americans, especially young adults, are choosing to remain childless, signalling potential societal implications.
fromMail Online
10 months ago
Business

US cities having the most - and least - sex. Where does yours rank?

Americans in the Midwest, particularly Indianapolis, are experiencing a baby boom despite national birth rate declines.
NYC parents
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

New study confirms Elon Musk's worst fear about life in the US

A growing number of Americans, especially young adults, are choosing to remain childless, signalling potential societal implications.
fromMail Online
10 months ago
Business

US cities having the most - and least - sex. Where does yours rank?

Americans in the Midwest, particularly Indianapolis, are experiencing a baby boom despite national birth rate declines.
more#population-trends
#global-trends
OMG science
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

The world is running out of children as birthrates are collapsing across the globe

Global birth rates are collapsing, indicating a demographic crisis that could lead to more deaths than births in several countries.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Digital life

Screen time blamed for cross-cultural drop in birth rates

Americans are having fewer babies, partly due to technological distractions and changing relationship dynamics.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

The world is running out of children as birthrates are collapsing across the globe

Global birth rates are collapsing, indicating a demographic crisis that could lead to more deaths than births in several countries.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Digital life

Screen time blamed for cross-cultural drop in birth rates

Americans are having fewer babies, partly due to technological distractions and changing relationship dynamics.
more#global-trends
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Between lack of access and limited resources: Hispanic women bear the brunt of state abortion bans

Distance to abortion clinics has increased significantly for American women since the Supreme Court's decision, affecting birth rates, especially among Hispanic women.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

'Patients' needs must be met after closure of maternity ward'

The North Central London Integrated Care Board will close the maternity and neonatal unit at Hampstead due to declining birth rates and staffing issues.
#demographics
History
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Charted history of the baby boom

The baby boom's origins are complex, starting earlier than 1946 and influenced by various historical factors.
Parenting
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Look at a Very Silicon Valley Approach to Repopulation

The pronatalism movement in Silicon Valley advocates for increasing birth rates as a solution to societal concerns.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

New York state's population could drop by 2 million people come 2050, shocking study finds

New York's population could decline by over 2 million by 2050 due to lower birth rates and an aging population.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Fertility rate for England and Wales plummets to lowest level since 1930s

The fertility rate in England and Wales has hit a record low of 1.44 children per woman, influencing demographic trends.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Do you want kids? It's finally OK to simply say no

The UK is experiencing a demographic shift with more deaths than births, sparking concern about potential population collapse.
History
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Charted history of the baby boom

The baby boom's origins are complex, starting earlier than 1946 and influenced by various historical factors.
Parenting
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Look at a Very Silicon Valley Approach to Repopulation

The pronatalism movement in Silicon Valley advocates for increasing birth rates as a solution to societal concerns.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

New York state's population could drop by 2 million people come 2050, shocking study finds

New York's population could decline by over 2 million by 2050 due to lower birth rates and an aging population.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Fertility rate for England and Wales plummets to lowest level since 1930s

The fertility rate in England and Wales has hit a record low of 1.44 children per woman, influencing demographic trends.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Women

Do you want kids? It's finally OK to simply say no

The UK is experiencing a demographic shift with more deaths than births, sparking concern about potential population collapse.
more#demographics
#marriage-rates
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Chinese Company to Single Workers: Get Married or Get Out

Companies in China are pressuring employees to marry and have children to combat declining birth rates.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Business

2 maps show the highest marriage and birth rates are in red states. They could get more funding for infrastructure under Trump.

Red states with higher birth and marriage rates may benefit from increased federal transportation funding under the new administration.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Chinese Company to Single Workers: Get Married or Get Out

Companies in China are pressuring employees to marry and have children to combat declining birth rates.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Business

2 maps show the highest marriage and birth rates are in red states. They could get more funding for infrastructure under Trump.

Red states with higher birth and marriage rates may benefit from increased federal transportation funding under the new administration.
more#marriage-rates
#south-korea
Parenting
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

South Korea's birthrate rebounds, but is it sustainable? DW 03/03/2025

South Korea saw a 3.6% increase in newborns in 2024, reversing nearly a decade of declining birth rates.
Parenting
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

South Korea's birthrate rebounds, but is it sustainable? DW 03/03/2025

South Korea saw a 3.6% increase in newborns in 2024, reversing nearly a decade of declining birth rates.
more#south-korea
#economics
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How cheaper mortgages gave us the baby boomers - and what it means for today's baby bust

Easier access to mortgages positively correlated with increased birth rates in the US during the baby boom.
fromHarvard Gazette
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

U.S. fertility rates tumbling. Some women, however, give birth to five, or more. Why? - Harvard Gazette

Catherine Pakaluk's book explores the rise of large families amid declining global birth rates.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How cheaper mortgages gave us the baby boomers - and what it means for today's baby bust

Easier access to mortgages positively correlated with increased birth rates in the US during the baby boom.
fromHarvard Gazette
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

U.S. fertility rates tumbling. Some women, however, give birth to five, or more. Why? - Harvard Gazette

Catherine Pakaluk's book explores the rise of large families amid declining global birth rates.
more#economics
#pronatalism
fromFortune
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Elon Musk and others urging people to have more kids are calling for a Ponzi scheme, experts say

Pronatalism highlights concerns over declining birth rates, but experts argue it may not be the best solution for economic and social challenges.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Elon Musk and others urging people to have more kids are calling for a Ponzi scheme, experts say

Pronatalism highlights concerns over declining birth rates, but experts argue it may not be the best solution for economic and social challenges.
more#pronatalism
#population-growth
UK news
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 months ago

Full-year figures reveal Sweden had positive net migration in 2024

In 2024, Sweden saw a net increase in population primarily due to immigration, despite declining birth rates.
fromwww.thelocal.se
8 months ago
OMG science

Sweden reports lowest population growth since turn of millennium

In 2024, Sweden's population growth is at its lowest in years due to high emigration rates, despite declining birth rates.
UK news
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 months ago

Full-year figures reveal Sweden had positive net migration in 2024

In 2024, Sweden saw a net increase in population primarily due to immigration, despite declining birth rates.
fromwww.thelocal.se
8 months ago
OMG science

Sweden reports lowest population growth since turn of millennium

In 2024, Sweden's population growth is at its lowest in years due to high emigration rates, despite declining birth rates.
more#population-growth
Medicine
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Infant Mortality and Births Increased In Most States With Abortion Bans, Studies Find

Abortion bans have led to increased infant mortality and birth rates in many states, significantly affecting disadvantaged communities.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Digital life

Couples are more likely to have baby boys than girls when they have sex at this time of the month

Couples cannot guarantee conceiving a boy, but various factors, including timing of intercourse and historical patterns, influence chances.
#china
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its economy

China's population has declined for three consecutive years, highlighting significant demographic challenges including an aging population and a shortage of workers.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

China's Population Continues to DecreaseFalling for a Third Consecutive Year

China's population decline poses significant demographic challenges, particularly regarding aging and a shrinking workforce.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its economy

China's population has declined for three consecutive years, highlighting significant demographic challenges including an aging population and a shortage of workers.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

China's Population Continues to DecreaseFalling for a Third Consecutive Year

China's population decline poses significant demographic challenges, particularly regarding aging and a shrinking workforce.
more#china
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Meet the Countries That Are Running Out of Adults

The world is facing a crisis of depopulation, primarily driven by declining birth rates in wealthier nations.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Parenting

We're only having one kid - I don't have enough 'room to love another child'

Alexandra Garrett expresses her decision to only have one child due to health concerns and an emotional bond she feels with her daughter.
fromAxios
7 months ago
Parenting

Why the conservative push to increase the birth rate looks doomed

Decreasing birth rates pose significant future economic challenges, including labor shortages and the care of an aging population.
fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago
Business

The Real Reason People Aren't Having Kids

Government subsidies and family policies may not be the solution to low birth rates.
Medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust

Rural hospitals in the US face closures due to declining birth rates, affecting access to prenatal care and birthing services.
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