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world1 day ago•6 min saved

War drains birthrates in Ukraine and Russia, signaling long-term economic strain

Four years of Russia's invasion have driven Ukraine’s fertility rate to about 1.00 births per woman in 2025, with some estimates as low as 0.8–0.9. Russia’s fertility rate has fallen to around 1.37 in 2025 despite incentives to boost births, and the combined demographic squeeze—due to war, displacement and insecurity—could depress future labor supply and growth for both countries, even after peace, with migration likely to continue.

via CNBC|

#birth-rate #demographics #migration

economy6 days ago•6 min saved

Can NYC’s Higher Taxes Truly Tax the Rich Without Driving Them Away?

New York City faces a tax policy clash as Mayor Mamdani pushes for higher income and corporate taxes to close a budget gap, while Gov. Hochul resists and a 9.5% property tax option is floated. Analysts differ: some say higher rates won’t cause abrupt migration but could erode NYC’s competitive footing over time, while others argue high taxes are common in strong regional economies. The piece outlines NYC/state tax burdens, the top-earner tax contributions, and the mixed evidence on whether taxes influence where high earners and businesses locate.

via THE CITY - NYC News|

#corporate-tax #economy #income-tax

world9 days ago•34 min saved

Lunar New Year travel surge tests China's transport system in record exodus

Hundreds of millions of people will travel across China during the 40-day Lunar New Year period, with officials forecasting a record 9.5 billion domestic trips as rail and air travel swell and visa-free access for visitors from 45+ countries broadens international tourism.

via Reuters|

#china #chunyun #lunar-new-year

world-news16 days ago•58 min saved

Nicaragua blocks gateway used by Cuban migrants aiming for the United States

Nicaragua’s government has blocked a key transit route used by Cuban migrants seeking to reach the United States, underscoring ongoing regional migration challenges and shifting routes through Central America.

via AP News|

#asylum #cuba #migration

world16 days ago•1 min saved

Dozens Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libyan Coast

UN migration agency IOM says 53 people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized north of Zuwara, Libya, with only two survivors rescued; survivors included Nigerian women who lost family. The boat departed Al-Zawiya around 11pm on Feb 5 and capsized about six hours later as trafficking networks exploit the central Mediterranean route, prompting calls for stronger international cooperation and safer, regular migration pathways.

via The Guardian|

#iom #libya #mediterranean-sea

business18 days ago•5 min saved

Florida's Domestic Migration Slows as Costs Rise

Florida still draws newcomers, but net domestic migration has slowed due to rising home prices and insurance costs, pushing some longtime residents to relocate while international and wealthier buyers keep inflows.

via Business Insider|

#business #florida #housing-costs

world21 days ago•5 min saved

Greece’s deadly sea collision prompts questions over official narrative

A speedboat carrying 15 Afghan and Moroccan migrants collided with a Greek coastguard vessel near Chios, killing 15 and injuring 24; Greece blames smugglers, but past cases show official accounts can be questioned, with calls for independent evidence such as video or phone records amid ongoing probes and human-rights concerns.

via BBC|

#coastguard #greece #investigations

technology26 days ago•3 min saved

Aluminium Migration: Google Says Not All Chromebooks Will Get the Android OS Upgrade

Google confirms ChromeOS’ shift to an Android-based stack (Aluminium). The move won’t be universal: older or budget Chromebooks may be unable to migrate and will stay on the current ChromeOS until Auto Update Expiration, while many newer mid-to-high-end devices are expected to receive the upgrade. Google emphasizes honoring the 10-year support promise and is working on a migration path, but no device list has been released yet.

via Chrome Unboxed|

#aluminium #android-stack #chromebook

world28 days ago•3 min saved

Turkey weighs buffer zone on Iran’s side to curb refugee influx amid Tehran crisis

Turkish officials reportedly discussed establishing a buffer zone on Iran’s side to prevent another refugee surge if Iran’s government collapses, signaling readiness to go beyond normal measures; Ankara has already strengthened its border with towers, a wall, and ditches, while Iran’s protests and regional tensions continue to affect security and migration dynamics.

via middleeasteye.net|

#border-security #iran #migration

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Deported migrants return to a cartel-dominated Mexico

Returning migrants find their hometowns transformed by armed cartels that control streets, extort businesses, and even run fuel networks; the risk of kidnapping or violence remains high, reintegration programs are seen as insufficient, and some deportees fear returning to the U.S. or facing further displacement.

via Los Angeles Times|

#cartels #deportation #displacement

science1 month ago•4 min saved

Tiny Arctic Dinosaur Babies Rewrite Migration Rules

Fossils of newborn and near-hatchling dinosaurs from Alaska’s Prince Creek Formation suggest some species nested and raised young in the Arctic year-round, challenging the long-held view that dinosaurs migrated south for winter; the finds span several groups, imply long incubation periods, and indicate locally adapted communities in extreme seasons (reported in Current Biology).

via The Daily Galaxy|

#arctic #dinosaurs #fossils

world1 month ago•3 min saved

The Venezuelan diaspora: who hosts the exodus

Nearly 8 million Venezuelans live abroad—about a quarter of the population—making the diaspora one of the world’s largest, with the majority in Latin America and the Caribbean. The biggest host countries are Colombia (2.8M), Peru (1.7M), and the United States (about 988k), followed by Brazil, Chile, Spain and others. The UNHCR notes a global diaspora of roughly 7.9–8 million as of early 2026. Protections vary by country: Colombia offers a 10‑year residency under a Temporary Protection Statute, while the US revoked its Venezuelan TPS in 2025, leaving many in uncertain status. Despite hardship, Venezuela’s passport remains relatively strong, enabling broad travel through regional and global agreements.

via Al Jazeera|

#diaspora #migration #temporary-protection-statute

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Android Fans Wish Google Would Copy This iOS Feature

The article highlights the significant difference in ease of data transfer between iOS and Android, praising Apple's seamless iPhone-to-iPhone migration process and criticizing Android's complex and imperfect migration and backup system, urging Google to improve Android's data transfer experience to match Apple's simplicity.

via Android Authority|

#android #backup #google

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Tragic Road Accident in Ethiopia Kills 22 Migrants

At least 22 migrants died and 65 were injured when a lorry overturned in Ethiopia's Afar region, highlighting the dangers of perilous migration routes from the Horn of Africa to the Middle East, often driven by human trafficking and false promises.

via BBC|

#accident #ethiopia #human-trafficking

economy1 month ago•2 min saved

Americans Flee High-Tax States for Growth Cities in 2025

The U-Haul Growth Index reveals Americans are moving away from high-tax states like California and New York towards low-tax states such as Texas and Florida, with a strong correlation between lower personal income tax rates and higher migration. The index also highlights that most top-performing states have Right-to-Work laws, while the bottom states do not, emphasizing the impact of tax and labor policies on migration patterns.

via Americans for Tax Reform|

#economy #migration #right-to-work