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Plunging US Birth Rate Leaves Too Many Colleges with Too Few Kids

Article URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-college-enrollment-cliff/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46654728 Points: 20 # Comments: 7...

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She was a first-generation college grad. Now, she has $55,000 in student loans and is postponing having kids.

Eryn Bostwick, 37, is delaying having kids because of her student loan debt. Courtesy of Eryn Bostwick Eryn Bostwick, 37, is postponing having kids due to her student-loan debt. As a first-generation ...

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Lawyers allege DHS is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees

Four attorneys told ABC News they have been denied access to their clients at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, where they are being held....

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'Most Iranians realise that any US military action puts a further target on their backs'

Iran's top judge hinted at fast trials and executions for those who were detained in nationwide protests against the country's theocracy, Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi welcomes Scott Lucas, Professor of A...

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Iran: The protests, the blackout and the narrative war

Internal revolt and external pressure collide in Iran. Plus, Cory Doctorow on the AI hype machine....

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I escaped a cult and was homeless and desperate. Chris Martin gave me a piano, and I became a successful musician.

Jean-Philippe Riopy at his piano Courtesy of Greg Williams At 18, Jean-Philippe Rio-Py escaped a brutal cult that wrecked his childhood. He suffered hardship in his 20s and early 30s, but was determin...

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One thing that might get workers to embrace AI? The 4-day workweek.

Working fewer days might help create buy-in among workers for adopting AI, authors of a book on the four-day workweek suggest. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Adopting a four-day workweek could boost employ...

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The $1 trillion reason Elon Musk ended Tesla FSD purchases

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Reuters Tesla shifts its full self-driving service to a subscription-only model. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company will end outright purchases of FSD in February. The lesson: Yo...

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Armed Robbers Steal $100,000 of Pokémon Card Merchandise, Hold Customers at Gunpoint

A Pokémon card store in Manhatten has become the latest target for thieves looking to steal merchandise featuring the lucrative pocket monsters — and this time, customers were held at gunpoint. Speaki...

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The Alexander brothers head to trial this week on sex-trafficking charges. Here's what's at stake.

Brothers Oren Alexander, Tal Alexander and Alon Alexander were arrested on sex trafficking charges in 2024. J Grassi/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images The Alexander brothers will stand trial on federa...

1dBusiness InsidercrimeImpact

Uber and DoorDash delivery workers missed $550 million worth of tips in New York City, a city report estimates

Changes to how customers tip on Uber Eats and DoorDash have led to lower earnings for gig workers, according to a report from New York City. Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images Uber Eats and DoorDas...

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Sen. Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon. Legal experts say veterans' rights are at stake.

Sen. Mark Kelly said his lawsuit is about fighting back on the Pentagon's crackdown on speech. Heather Diehl/Getty Images Senator Mark Kelly sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Pentagon's spe...

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I quit finance at 54 to go full-time with my matchmaking side hustle. I love having a career where being older is an asset.

Cassindy Chao now works as a full-time matchmaker. Courtesy of Cassindy Chao Cassindy Chao worked in finance, including at JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, but felt she never thrived. She started matchmak...

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I quit my job at Microsoft to be a more present mother. I'm not worried about finding a new job — I have a plan.

Kruthika Jayatheertha Kruthika Jayatheertha Kruthika Jayatheertha left her Microsoft job to take an extended career break after maternity leave. She believes being present during her child's early yea...

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I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

Barbara Ford, 83, works in the medical field. Laura Thompson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Ford, an 83-year-old registered nurse and patient advocate for a healt...

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'Thank You All': Rockstar Games Looks to Have Granted a Terminally Ill Fan's Wish to Play GTA 6

Rockstar Games has reportedly granted the wish of a terminally-ill fan whose family member asked if they could play Grand Theft Auto 6 ahead of its November launch date. The unnamed fan was contacted ...

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Meet the people who think posting on social media is good for them

Steve Zeringue, Mfonsio Andrew, and Campbell Morrison don't subscribe to the "get offline" mentality. Steve Zeringue; Mfonsio Andrew; Campbell Morrison. Forget dumbphones and digital detoxes; ...

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I started drinking at 14, and it became a dangerous habit for more than 55 years. I'm finally sober at 70.

From left: Barbara Face pictured as a teenager when she first started drinking, at the height of her alcoholism, and sober, as she is today. Courtesy of Barbara Face Barbara Face began drinking at 14 ...

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America's homebuilding is powered by immigrant workers. Here are the places that rely on them the most.

The cities building the most homes rely more heavily on immigrant labor. Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times The cities that build and remodel the most homes rely the most heavily on immigrant worker...

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How 'Heated Rivalry' fans took over the internet

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie play hockey rivals who fall in love on HBO's "Heated Rivalry". Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max " Heated Rivalry" is a breakout hit on HBO Max about a gay hock...

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Plunging US Birth Rate Leaves Too Many Colleges with Too Few Kids

She was a first-generation college grad. Now, she has $55,000 in student loans and is postponing having kids.

Lawyers allege DHS is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees

'Most Iranians realise that any US military action puts a further target on their backs'

Iran: The protests, the blackout and the narrative war

I escaped a cult and was homeless and desperate. Chris Martin gave me a piano, and I became a successful musician.

One thing that might get workers to embrace AI? The 4-day workweek.

The $1 trillion reason Elon Musk ended Tesla FSD purchases

Armed Robbers Steal $100,000 of Pokémon Card Merchandise, Hold Customers at Gunpoint

The Alexander brothers head to trial this week on sex-trafficking charges. Here's what's at stake.

Uber and DoorDash delivery workers missed $550 million worth of tips in New York City, a city report estimates

Sen. Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon. Legal experts say veterans' rights are at stake.

I quit finance at 54 to go full-time with my matchmaking side hustle. I love having a career where being older is an asset.

I quit my job at Microsoft to be a more present mother. I'm not worried about finding a new job &mdash; I have a plan.

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day &mdash; I want to be productive.

'Thank You All': Rockstar Games Looks to Have Granted a Terminally Ill Fan's Wish to Play GTA 6

Meet the people who think posting on social media is good for them

I started drinking at 14, and it became a dangerous habit for more than 55 years. I'm finally sober at 70.

America's homebuilding is powered by immigrant workers. Here are the places that rely on them the most.

How 'Heated Rivalry' fans took over the internet

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Plunging US Birth Rate Leaves Too Many Colleges with Too Few Kids

She was a first-generation college grad. Now, she has $55,000 in student loans and is postponing having kids.

Lawyers allege DHS is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees

'Most Iranians realise that any US military action puts a further target on their backs'

Iran: The protests, the blackout and the narrative war

I escaped a cult and was homeless and desperate. Chris Martin gave me a piano, and I became a successful musician.

One thing that might get workers to embrace AI? The 4-day workweek.

The $1 trillion reason Elon Musk ended Tesla FSD purchases

Armed Robbers Steal $100,000 of Pokémon Card Merchandise, Hold Customers at Gunpoint

The Alexander brothers head to trial this week on sex-trafficking charges. Here's what's at stake.

Uber and DoorDash delivery workers missed $550 million worth of tips in New York City, a city report estimates

Sen. Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon. Legal experts say veterans' rights are at stake.

I quit finance at 54 to go full-time with my matchmaking side hustle. I love having a career where being older is an asset.

I quit my job at Microsoft to be a more present mother. I'm not worried about finding a new job &mdash; I have a plan.

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day &mdash; I want to be productive.

'Thank You All': Rockstar Games Looks to Have Granted a Terminally Ill Fan's Wish to Play GTA 6

Meet the people who think posting on social media is good for them

I started drinking at 14, and it became a dangerous habit for more than 55 years. I'm finally sober at 70.

America's homebuilding is powered by immigrant workers. Here are the places that rely on them the most.

How 'Heated Rivalry' fans took over the internet

I quit my job at Microsoft to be a more present mother. I'm not worried about finding a new job — I have a plan.

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

I quit my job at Microsoft to be a more present mother. I'm not worried about finding a new job — I have a plan.

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.