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Elon Musk Warns Declining Birth Rates Could Threaten Entire Civilisations With Permanent Extinction

Elon Musk has warned that persistently low birth rates could threaten countries and cultures, citing fertility rates in Italy and Japan while demographic experts note projections remain uncertain.

International Business Times UK · 33m ago

Final CDC Data Put U.S. Fertility Rate at Record Low 53.2 as Teen Birth Rate Drops 7%

Final 2025 CDC data show a record-low U.S. fertility rate of 53.2 and a 7% drop in teen births. What the numbers mean for maternity care access.

Medical Daily · Oct 26

Over 7 in 10 American Gen Zs Say It's A Bad Time To Have Kids. Fertility in the U.S. Keeps Falling.

A new survey finds similarly negative views among millennials as the Census Bureau projects deaths will outnumber births by 2038 under one of its scenarios.

International Business Times · Oct 23

Trump wants to tie transportation funds to birth rates

Proposals seeking to reward areas that have above-average fertility scores by granting more money for their infrastructure projects branded ‘bizarre and dystopian’

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Jetstar staff to waive extra baggage and seat fees as industrial action escalates – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 21

Intergenerational Report says AI will be ‘a defining influence’ on Australia’s economy over next 40 years

Artificial intelligence (AI) will be “a defining influence” on Australia’s economy over the next 40 years, according to the Intergenerational Report (IGR) released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Monday. Australia is also expected to experience lower growth, a decline in the birth rate and unending budget deficits.

The Conversation · Sep 21

'The very existence of LGBTQI people is seen as obscene', Turkish activist says

Turkish police on Sunday swooped into gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said. Turkey's LGBTQ community has frequently been targeted by the government, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan labelling…

France 24 · Sep 14

Fewer People Are Having Kids, And Turns Out The Cause May Be In Your Pocket

You love it more than your soulmate. It spends most of the day in your pocket, begging to be used. You touch it dozens—sometimes even hundreds—of times each day. You can’t stop thinking about it even while your significant other is vying for your attention and telling you about your…

Bored Panda · Aug 31

Italy population to shrink by nearly 4 million by 2050 as ageing accelerates: Report

Italy's population is projected to significantly decrease by 2050. Birth rates remain low, while the elderly population is expected to grow. This demographic shift will create new economic and welfare system challenges. Southern regions anticipate the most substantial population losses across the country. Immigration has previously helped stabilize the population…

The Times of India · Aug 31

World's second-richest country is offering Rs 50 lakh to every parent: Here's who is eligible and why

Singapore is rolling out a new child-support package worth up to S$70,000 (around Rs 50 lakh) for eligible Singaporean children, with support spread from birth until age 17. The package includes cash payments, Child Credits, savings account grants and education support, as the country tries to address its record-low birth…

The Economic Times · Aug 26