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fromwww.thelocal.com
4 days ago

In Numbers: How the populations of European countries have changed

The EU population grew by almost 1.1 million in 2024, reaching an estimated 450.4 million residents on January 1st 2025, according to Eurostat.
Miscellaneous
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

These 10 Middle Eastern Nations Add Over 100,000 Military Age Recruits Every Year

Iran's population advantage significantly enhances its military recruitment capabilities compared to Israel.
#population-growth
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Highest suicide rates among older men in the U.S.

Older men aged 75 and above have a significantly higher suicide rate, necessitating targeted public health efforts.
#fertility-rate
fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

American fertility rate hits all-time low

The U.S. fertility rate reached an all-time low of less than 1.6 kids per woman in 2024.
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.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Young men in UK more likely than women to live with parents

Data from the Office for National Statistics indicated that 33.7% of men aged 20-34 in the UK lived with their parents in 2024, compared to 22.1% of women.
UK news
Video games
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Older adults now make up a third of U.S. gamers

Older adults now represent nearly one-third of U.S. gamers, with 57 million Americans aged 50 and older playing regularly.
#billionaires
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Business

The South American City Where The Average Billionaire Is 31 Years Old, And Other Cities With The Youngest Ultra Wealthy

from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Business

The South American City Where The Average Billionaire Is 31 Years Old, And Other Cities With The Youngest Ultra Wealthy

#germany
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

As crime surges in Bali, locals are wondering: are the tourists coming here getting worse?'

Tourism demographics in Bali post-pandemic include more budget travelers, affecting local infrastructure and contributing to rising crime rates.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

Angels, witches, crystals and black cats: How supernatural beliefs vary across different groups in the US

Education, income, and demographics significantly influence beliefs in supernatural phenomena among Americans.
#austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Austin

Austin growth is slowing, increasingly driven by international migration, as Hispanic and Black residents leave - Austin Monitor

fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Austin

Austin's growth is slowing, increasingly driven by international migration, as Hispanic and Black residents leave - Austin Monitor

fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Austin

Austin growth is slowing, increasingly driven by international migration, as Hispanic and Black residents leave - Austin Monitor

fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Austin

Austin's growth is slowing, increasingly driven by international migration, as Hispanic and Black residents leave - Austin Monitor

fromNatural Health News
2 weeks ago

Ultraprocessed Foods Dominate the US Diet and Drive Chronic Disease

Ultraprocessed foods are designed to be cost-efficient, convenient, and addictive, leading to health risks that many consumers are unaware of.
Alternative medicine
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

A Strange Time to Be Trans

The 'transgender tipping point' of 2014, where trans visibility surged, now appears to be reversing with increased restrictions and bans on gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Grok Says White, Asian, and Jewish Are the 'Good Races'

Grok 4 indicated race-based demographics as indicators of being a good scientist, suggesting a correlation with success in science.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

France's death rate at 'historically low' level

"The immediate downward trend is largely due to the drop in mortality caused by COVID-19 - accounting for 60 percent of the decrease, according to a joint study by the Direction de la recherche, des études, de l'évaluation et des statistiques (DREES) and others."
France news
#population-decline
#fertility-rates
#social-security
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

Why Frenchwomen want fewer babies

In 2024, the average 'ideal number of children' per family in France is 2.3, decreasing from 2.7 in 1998, indicating a shift in family size preferences.
France news
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks 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
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Survey: Down payment concerns delay homeownership for many

Despite a strong interest in home-buying, 27% of U.S. adults plan to buy a home in the next year, but face affordability challenges and misconceptions about down payments.
Real estate
NYC real estate
fromQNS
3 weeks ago

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

New York metro area saw a 157% increase in millionaire renters from 2019 to 2023.
#san-francisco
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

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

fromKqed
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

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

#aging-population
Relationships
fromSocial Media Explorer
4 weeks ago

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

Custodial fathers in the U.S. face challenges and are often overlooked by support systems designed for parents.
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

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

A 60% increase in long-term care beds and home-support hours is necessary to meet the needs of the growing older population by 2040.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Borough Park history

Blythebourne significantly contributed to the development of Borough Park, a prominent neighborhood in Brooklyn.
UK news
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

One child in every classroom in the UK now born via IVF, new data shows

IVF births in the UK have increased significantly, with 1 in 32 births being IVF in 2023.
Same-sex couples and single patients are increasingly choosing IVF.
There is a concerning disparity in IVF birth rates among different ethnic groups.
NHS funding for IVF treatments has decreased significantly.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

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

London's population is projected to reach 10 million by the mid-2030s, primarily due to international migration.
Tower Hamlets is expected to experience the fastest growth, significantly affecting its demographic landscape.
#immigration
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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
1 month ago

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

Canadian census to include sexual orientation question for the first time in 2026.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Staten Island Borough President Primary Election Results

Voter preferences are shifting due to demographic changes and political messaging, affecting outcomes in swing regions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

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

Women's share of retail financial assets in the US and EU will rise to 40-45% by 2030, driven by higher earnings and changing demographics.
fromMashable
1 month ago

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

Social media has overtaken TV as the primary news source for Americans, with 54% now relying on it for news.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Opinion: Strengthening Saratoga, one volunteer at a time

Volunteerism is critical to Saratoga's identity but faces challenges like declining local journalism and demographic shifts affecting civic engagement.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Charlie Kirk Shredded For Series of Shock Race-Baiting Posts

Former Republican Congressman Justin Amash responded to Kirk's tweet, clarifying that Rockford, Michigan, where the video was filmed, actually voted for Biden and Harris in the past elections.
Right-wing politics
US Elections
fromThe Nation
1 month 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.
1 month ago

Americans Souring on the Trump Administration

Trump's second administration is marked by controversies leading to declining public approval ratings.
#religion
#education
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

The 54 schools in Islington with empty spaces that could be under threat

Islington's state schools face closures due to declining birth rates and capacity issues.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months 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
2 months 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.
#housing-market
fromPlanetizen
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Renters Now Outnumber Homeowners in Over 200 US Suburbs

Renter households have grown in suburbs, outpacing homeowners, marking a key shift in suburban housing dynamics.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Boston real estate

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.
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.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

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

States with a higher percentage of gun owners and weak gun laws have the highest suicide rates, particularly among rural populations where access to firearms is prevalent.
Mental health
#vietnam
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.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

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

Researchers indicate a serious undercount of Earth's population, suggesting as many as several billion more people might exist than UN estimates confirm.
World politics
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.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.it
2 months ago

Inside Italy: What citizenship rule changes could mean for population decline

Italy is tightening citizenship rules despite facing a significant population decline, raising concerns about its future demographic and economic sustainability.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Should California's college systems be merged into one university?

California should merge its public higher education systems into a single mega-university to improve college access and completion.
#california-education
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months 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.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months 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.
#california
California
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months 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.thelocal.es
2 months ago

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

Spain's population has soared by 75,865 to a record high of 49,153,849, driven largely by an influx of foreign self-employed workers.
Madrid food
fromEMARKETER
2 months ago
Podcast

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.
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.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Conservative Catholics Take Stage in Rome, Looking to Shape the Church

The event at Palazzo Brancaccio highlighted concerns about low birth rates and family policies among European nobles and American politicians.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Badenoch says more children, not immigration, will help with ageing population

Kemi Badenoch advocates for increased birth rates over immigration to address the challenges of an ageing population.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

The Bay Area added 2,500 residents in 2024. Which cities grew the most?

Belmont and Burlingame are the fastest growing cities in the Bay Area in 2024.
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.
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