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Money not infertility, UN report says: Why birth rates are plummeting
‘Lack of choice, not desire’ is reason for global fertility crisis, UN says in a global report.
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Today on The Stream, we explore the rising Gen Z trend of embracing minimalism and reducing consumption.
How do Germans remember – or forget – their colonial history and role in the Berlin Conference that carved up Africa?
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The rise reflects an increase in marriages after the COVID pandemic as well as government policies taking effect.
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This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up ‘ownership’ of the continent.
A century ago, Germany, France and Britain claimed Cameroon at different times. The scars are seen in conflicts today.
We examine how negative global perceptions of the African continent affect its economies and the lives of its people.
Today on The Stream: Has the line between accountability and censorship blurred with the rise of cancel culture?
From Colombia to India, here is how Trump’s deportation targets are reacting to ICE arrests and deportation flights.
Is the intersection of technology and psychology possible through the use of AI in human relationships?
China’s population continues to fall for third straight year due to declining birthrate and amid concerns for economy.
