White House Considers $5,000 Baby Bonus to Combat Declining U.S. Birth Rates
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The Biden administration is exploring a $5,000 'baby bonus' incentive to address historically low U.S. birth rates, despite mixed results from similar programs abroad. Evidence from countries like Australia and Hungary suggests financial incentives alone may not significantly impact birth rates given modern parenting costs and changing societal attitudes.
Literacy Crisis: OECD Study Reveals Alarming Decline in Adult Reading Skills
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A concerning OECD report reveals that 20% of adults in developed nations possess reading skills equivalent to primary school level, with literacy rates declining over the past decade. The findings raise urgent questions about educational effectiveness and workforce capabilities in our increasingly text-based digital world.