Annual births fall to another record low in Japan as its population emergency deepens
The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899. The government data released Wednesday showed a 16th straight year of decline and it's faster than had been expected.
Amazon's new AI-powered vision tech tells drivers which packages to deliver | TechCrunch
Amazon announced on Wednesday the upcoming addition of new AI-powered package retrieval technology to its electric vehicle fleet. The vision-based tech is
Costa Rica and El Silencio: A Story of Economic Development for Students (Marks & Miskec)
Costa Rica’s decision to eliminate its military and channel funds into environmental protection and public services has aided in its success. GDP per capita has grown, extreme poverty has been almo…
US life expectancy falls to lowest levels since 1996 due to COVID, drug overdoses: CDC
Two new CDC studies published Thursday found life expectancy fell to 76.4 years in 2021, the lowest recorded since 1996 -- mostly due to COVID and drug overdose deaths.
The Mystery of the Declining U.S. Birth Rate | Econofact
The U.S. birth rate has fallen by 20% since 2007. If sustained, this could impact economic growth, productivity, and social insurance programs down the line.
United Van Lines 45th Annual National Movers Study tracks customers' migration patterns over the past year. See the study, interactive map and press kit.