States with high taxes like New York and California are losing billions as Florida and others benefit from large population shifts.
Florida’s Growth Amid Migration Trends Florida is seeing a significant influx of residents, translating to a gain of $20.6 billion in annual adjusted gross income from 2022 to 2023. In contrast, states like New York and California, which have high tax rates, are still experiencing substantial losses even after the pandemic. California faced the largest […]
LA and SD experience significant population declines as immigration decreases and residents leave.
Population Decline in Southern California Southern California is grappling with noticeable population shifts, as recent federal estimates show a decline in the Los Angeles and San Diego metropolitan areas. The region, historically buoyed by a continuous influx of new residents, is now facing a significant change. Immigration rates have dropped sharply, and this reduction can […]
NYT faces backlash online for minimizing the notorious ‘population bomb’ false alarm
On Friday, the ecologist known for some of history’s most controversial global forecasts passed away, but the New York Times chose to highlight his anti-population claims. Paul Ehrlich gained fame through his 1968 bestseller, The Population Bomb, where he warned of impending mass starvation due to overpopulation and resource depletion. But, well, his predictions… they […]
Stocks expected to gain from AI and an older population, according to Jefferies. They also offer dividends.
AI’s Role in Senior Housing Sector Growth The senior housing industry is currently making strides with the integration of artificial intelligence, and some companies are emerging as frontrunners, according to Jeffries. The combination of productivity boosts and cost efficiencies from AI is coinciding with favorable trends tied to an aging population. People are living longer, […]
DHS: 8% of Nicaragua’s population entered the US illegally during Biden’s term
Department of Homeland Security Reports on Illegal Immigration The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has pinpointed the primary foreign nations whose citizens have entered the United States illegally, stating that most of these arrivals took place from February 2021 to January 2025. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data, Nicaragua, Cuba, Haiti, and […]
US population growth reaches its lowest rate since the COVID pandemic due to a decline in migration.
U.S. Population Growth Slows The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that the country’s population growth rate is experiencing its slowest increase since the pandemic, largely due to a drop in immigration. In 2023, there was a temporary post-pandemic growth rate of 0.8%, which rose to 1.0% in 2024. However, this rate is expected to decline […]
Homelessness Official Karen Bass Overlooks City’s Large Unsheltered Population
Los Angeles Mayor’s Absence Amid Homeless Count Los Angeles, California — Democratic Mayor Karen Bass, who has made a commitment to address homelessness, was not present on Tuesday as the city initiated its countywide count of unsheltered homeless individuals. Continuums of Care (CoC), a major regional planning entity, has started gathering point-in-time (PIT) data, where […]
San Antonio Introduces Needle-Disposal Kiosks Amid 23 Percent Increase in Homeless Population Over Five Years
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The City of San Antonio has partnered with Corazon Ministries to initiate a pilot program for collecting sharps, which includes placing drug needle disposal kiosks in the downtown area. The city is currently second in Texas for the number of individuals experiencing homelessness, following Dallas. This new pilot initiative was shared […]
The population drop: The fertility challenge that catches everyone off guard
As younger men leave left-leaning ideologies for conservative viewpoints, while younger women seem to be moving more toward liberal ones, the U.S. appears to be approaching a significant societal divide. This widening gap could pose risks not just for marriage and family dynamics but also for the overall population growth. “This situation has reached a […]
New tax on contraceptives in China starts due to worries over a significant population decrease
China’s Tax Changes on Contraceptives and Childcare Services Starting January 1, China will impose a 13% value-added tax on contraceptives while exempting childcare services. Officials claim this initiative is part of a larger strategy to increase birth rates as the nation grapples with a declining population. These tax reforms will end exemptions that have been […]