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Forget the Golden Age. Based on today’s trends, we’re set for the Silver Age. The general fertility rate is at a new low, according to data released Thursday from the Centers for Disease Control and ...

America’s fertility rate has hit a new record low of 1.57 in 2025, well below replacement rate. It’s been on this steep downward trajectory since 2007.

Age of consent laws vary by state, typically ranging from 16 to 18, with some close-in-age exceptions for teens ...