The Congressional Budget Office forecasts that US deaths will surpass births by 2033, driven by a below replacement fertility rate of 1.6 births per woman. Combined with reduced immigration, the population outlook raises alarms for economic and demographic stability.
Austin, Texas giant troll sculpture "Malin’s Fountain" burns down in Pease Park as artist Thomas Dambo says he is “heartbroken” after the mysterious fire destroyed the beloved wooden landmark....