Population Growth Declines In Rich And Poor Countries
United Nations report from Worldwatch Institute notes falling birth rates and hunger deaths slow global growth, reversing decades of acceleration. China and the United States drive declines while Eastern Europe and parts of Asia show slower increases. Family planning, abortion access, and policy shifts push smaller family sizes amid food shortages in poorer nations.
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Court ruling could ease money pressure on church colleges
New York AP reports that Supreme Court rulings allow state funds for secular purposes at church affiliated colleges, easing financial strain on many Protestant and Catholic schools. Leaders say it shields diversity in American higher education, though some Southern Baptists oppose state aid.
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