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Everyone wants more babies—except for women of childbearing age

7 months 1 week ago
The Wall Street Journal reports that fertility rates are down and countries around the world are desperately trying to bribe young adults to have more babies: Imagine if having children came with more than $150,000 in cheap loans, a subsidized minivan and a lifetime exemption from income taxes.... These are among the benefits—along with cheap ...continue reading "Everyone wants more babies—except for women of childbearing age"
Kevin Drum

New Aldi store to open in St. Louis County

7 months 1 week ago
A new location of discount grocery chain Aldi is opening in Florissant this week. The grocery store, at 240 Howdershell Road, will host its grand opening Thursday with an 8:45 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony. Customers will be allowed to enter the store immediately following the ceremony, officials said. Aldi offers bakery items, meats and seafood, fresh produce, cheese and wine, along with seasonal food and home goods, often under its house brands. A spokesperson said the company is giving the…
Jonathan Fong