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Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommends Warner Bros shareholders vote for Paramount deal

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommends Warner Bros shareholders vote for Paramount deal

April 10 (Reuters) - Independent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis recommended Warner Bros Discovery shareholders to vote in favor of the company's $110 billion deal to combine with Paramount Skydance. 
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Kennedy to launch public health podcast ahead of US midterm elections

Kennedy to launch public health podcast ahead of US midterm elections

By Mariam Sunny April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday he will launch a podcast to discuss public health issues and hold conversations with doctors and scientists, calling it a step toward greater transparency at the nation's top health agency.
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U.S. Faces Decline in Birth Rates with 710,000 Fewer Babies Born Last Year

U.S. Faces Decline in Birth Rates with 710,000 Fewer Babies Born Last Year

The United States has experienced a significant decline in birth rates, with 710,000 fewer babies born last year compared to 2007. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the general fertility rate has dropped by 23% since 2007. Experts attribute this decline to various factors, including economic conditions, cultural influences, and improved access to education and contraception. The trend is raising concerns about the potential impact on the nation's labor force and demographic composition. While fertility rates among women in their 30s and 40s are rising, they are not enough to offset the decrease among younger women.
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U.S. Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2025, Raising Economic Concerns

U.S. Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2025, Raising Economic Concerns

The fertility rate in the United States reached a record low in 2025, with about 3.6 million births, according to the CDC. This represents a 1% decrease from 2024 and a nearly 20% decline over two decades. The Trump administration's pronatalist policies have not reversed the trend. Experts suggest that the decline is influenced by women having better control over their reproductive lives and delaying childbirth. The trend is part of a broader social change, with people marrying later and prioritizing financial security before starting families.
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Elon Musk's xAI sues Colorado over state's new AI law

Elon Musk's xAI sues Colorado over state's new AI law

April 9 (Reuters) - xAI filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block Colorado from enforcing a new law regulating artificial intelligence systems, escalating a fight over whether oversight should be handled by states or by Washington. The lawsuit, filed in U.S.
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Tesla's lower-cost EV plan seen boosting volume, risking margins

Tesla's lower-cost EV plan seen boosting volume, risking margins

By Akash Sriram April 9 (Reuters) - Tesla investors said the company's plan to develop a smaller, lower-cost EV, which was reported exclusively by Reuters, might boost volumes and address slowing demand, but at the cost of already strained margins.
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Meta unveils first AI model from costly superintelligence team

Meta unveils first AI model from costly superintelligence team

April 8 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms on Wednesday unveiled Muse Spark, the first artificial intelligence model from a costly team it assembled last year to catch up with rivals in the AI race. U.S. tech giants are under pressure to prove their massive AI outlays will pay off.
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Kennedy broadens vaccine advisory panel's role to focus on risks

Kennedy broadens vaccine advisory panel's role to focus on risks

By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday issued a new charter for a CDC vaccine advisory committee that expands the role of the panel to include a focus on vaccine risks and supposed gaps in vaccine safety evidence.
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Patients scramble to find estrogen patches as shortage worsens after US FDA champions use

Patients scramble to find estrogen patches as shortage worsens after US FDA champions use

By Mrinalika Roy and Sriparna Roy April 9 (Reuters) - A surge in demand since last year for estrogen patches to ease menopause symptoms has strained supplies and led to shortages, sparking a scramble for medicines that industry sources say could last up to three years.
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Caterpillar CFO Andrew Bonfield to retire, names company veteran as successor

Caterpillar CFO Andrew Bonfield to retire, names company veteran as successor

April 8 (Reuters) - Caterpillar said on Wednesday that finance chief Andrew Bonfield will retire in October, and named company veteran Kyle Epley as his successor.
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Fitch cuts FS KKR Capital rating to junk territory as asset quality weakens

Fitch cuts FS KKR Capital rating to junk territory as asset quality weakens

April 9 (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings on Thursday downgraded its rating on a private credit fund jointly run by Future Standard and KKR to junk territory, citing continued deterioration in its asset quality.
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US Fertility Rate Hits Record Low Amid Changing Social Dynamics

US Fertility Rate Hits Record Low Amid Changing Social Dynamics

The US fertility rate reached a record low in 2025, with only 3.6 million births, according to CDC data. This decline reflects broader social changes, including women delaying childbirth and shifts in partnership patterns. The Trump administration's pronatalist policies have not reversed the trend. Experts suggest that understanding the complex factors influencing family planning decisions is crucial before attempting to address the declining fertility rate.