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population growth

California's Population: A Slow but Steady Comeback

December 20, 2025

California is seeing a small but steady rise in population for the third year in a row. The increase is tiny, just 0. 05%, but it's a step forward after the big drop during the pandemic. People are still leaving the state, though. More Californians moved out than moved in from other states. The onl

finance

Plainfield: Illinois' Fastest-Growing Suburb

December 3, 2025

Plainfield, a suburb in the Chicago area, is the fastest-growing city in Illinois. This is according to a recent study. The study looked at cities with populations between 25, 000 and 500, 000. It used data from the U. S. Census Bureau from 2015 and 2023. Researchers calculated the population and i

crime

Coeur d'Alene: A Safer Place to Live

April 26, 2025

Coeur d'Alene has seen a drop in serious crimes over the past year. The city recorded 637 major crimes in 2024. These crimes include things like severe assaults, robberies, arson, rape, and murder. This is a 12% drop from the previous year. This trend has been going on for a decade. In 2014, there w

health

Ethiopia's Fertility Puzzle: Why Birth Rates Aren't Dropping

March 23, 2025

In Ethiopia, the desire to have children is a big deal. It's one of the main factors driving the country's population growth. Over the past ten years, efforts to slow down this growth and reduce the average number of children per woman haven't worked as planned. The population is still growing at a

business

China's Battle with Birth Rates

March 11, 2025

China is facing a serious problem. Its birth rates are dropping fast. This means fewer babies are being born each year. The country's leaders are worried. They see this as a big threat to their economy. The reason is simple. Fewer young people means fewer workers. This could slow down China's econom

environment

Keeping Cool and Warm with Smart Tech: The Future of Energy-Efficient Thermal Management

February 18, 2025

There's no denying it—our world is getting hotter, and not just because of global warming. With more people on the planet, we're using more energy to stay comfortable. This means more heating and cooling, which isn't great for the environment. Traditional systems for managing temperature use a lot o

politics

Birth Decline: Putin's Russia Faces a Serious Problem

February 10, 2025

The baby count in Russia plunged to alarming lows under Putin's presidency. The Russian government now faces a stark issue: the country's birth rate hit its lowest point since 2000. This drop is a big concern for Russia's future. Experts say Russia needs more babies to keep its population ste

politics

Texas: Big Population Boom Ahead by 2030

January 3, 2025

Texas is gearing up for a significant population increase by 2030, according to a new study. The University of Virginia predicts the state will add over 3 million people, reaching a total of 32. 5 million. This puts Texas right behind Florida as the second most populous state in the U. S. Why does t

business

California Catching Up: Population Bounces Back in 2024

December 20, 2024

In 2024, California added more residents than it had in years, finally making progress towards its pre-pandemic population high. The state's population grew by about 233, 000 residents, bringing the total to just under 39. 5 million. Experts see this as a positive sign after a period of decline, kno

business

U. S. Population Boom: Migration Matters Most

December 20, 2024

Hey there! Did you know that the U. S. population just hit 340 million? That's the fastest growth we've seen in decades. And guess what's driving this increase? Yep, you got it—international migration. Over 2. 8 million people moved to the U. S. between 2023 and 2024, making up a whopping 84% of the