Japan now has more than 107,000 residents aged 100 or older, a milestone that masks a demographic crisis its own leaders have called a "quiet emergency." Japan's health ministry announced that the country is home to 107,677 centenarians, the highest total in the world and the first time the count has crossed six figures. The […] The post Japan tops 100,000 centenarians — while its birth rate hits a record low appeared first on American Almanac .
Japan now has more than 107,000 residents aged 100 or older, a milestone that masks a demographic crisis its own leaders have called a "quiet emergency." Japan's health ministry announced that the country is home to 107,677 centenarians, the highest total in the world and the first time the count has crossed six figures. The figures, BBC News reported , were released ahead of Japan's annual "Respect for the Aged" public holiday. Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno said he was "delighted that so many people are living long, healthy and active lives." He credited advances in medicine and technology. But in the same breath, Ueno warned of the challenge of maintaining a sustainable social security system, a diplomatic way of saying the money may…Open
AI:The era of the state-controlled education monopoly is facing a massive revolt as enrollment numbers plummet across Virginia and Maryland. While leftist pundits and establishment academics love to blame declining birth rates for shrinking school populations, they are desperately ignoring the most significant driver: a staggering 51 percent surge in homeschooling. Parents are no longer willing to outsource their children's souls to failing, ideologically driven bureaucracies that prioritize radical social engineering over basic literacy and traditional values. This exodus isn't just a statistical fluctuation; it is a direct survival response from families fleeing the crumbling stability and declining standards of the public school system in…Open
Katie Miller, wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, posted public support for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's announcement that she is freezing her eggs, a rare moment of agreement between two political figures with a history of sharp conflict. Ocasio-Cortez, 36, shared a series of Instagram videos on Saturday showing herself injecting fertility drugs […] The post Katie Miller backs AOC's egg-freezing decision, says 'we need more babies' appeared first on American Almanac .
Katie Miller, wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, posted public support for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's announcement that she is freezing her eggs, a rare moment of agreement between two political figures with a history of sharp conflict. Ocasio-Cortez, 36, shared a series of Instagram videos on Saturday showing herself injecting fertility drugs and explaining her decision to freeze her eggs. She said she had spent years considering and saving for the procedure. By Sunday, Katie Miller, 34 and a mother of four, had posted on X praising the congresswoman's choice, a move that cut against months of public friction between the two camps. The Daily Mail reported on Katie Miller's post, which read in full: "Good for her…Open
Royce and Professor Penn confront the Republican establishment’s response to Mike Lindell’s immigration proposal, arguing that the controversy exposes the party’s lack of commitment to mass deportations. Royce challenges Minnesota Republicans and the Trump administration to stop offering excuses and resume removing illegal immigrants. The hosts connect America’s immigration crisis to the collapse of the family, abortion politics, declining birth rates, and a broader loss of national identity. Professor proposes redirecting failing government programs toward married families and American children, while Royce warns that China’s strong national identity gives it an advantage in the coming AI race. They also explore replacing…
The number of children living in major cities in the United States has fallen by six percent, with Californian cities experiencing the steepest declines.
A new report has revealed a significant decline in child populations across major cities in the United States, with cities in California experiencing some of the steepest losses. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: According to data published by The Wall Street Journal, the number of children living in major U.S. cities has dropped six percent over the past decade. Out of the 25 cities with the largest child population declines, six of them are in California. San Jose has lost 20 percent of its population under 18 and 34 percent of children under five years old. San Diego has lost 14 percent of its children, Fresno lost five percent, Sacramento lost four percent, and San Francisco has lost three percent. The study includes cities…Open
