| | This issue has been sponsored by: | ARMSLIST | | | | Sex at Work? Russia is Encouraging This to Boost Birth Rates | Russian President Vladimir Putin has initiated a controversial policy encouraging Russians to engage in sexual activities during work breaks to boost the country's declining birth rate, which currently stands at 1.5 children per woman, below the replacement rate of 2.1. | This directive comes amidst a broader population crisis exacerbated by the ongoing war with Ukraine, leading to an exodus of over a million, mostly young Russians, and contributing to the lowest birth rate in 25 years for the first half of 2024. | In response to the demographic challenges, the Russian government has not only suggested using lunch and coffee breaks for procreation but has also implemented financial incentives, tax breaks, and restricted access to abortions. Additionally, women in Moscow aged 18 to 40 are being encouraged to undergo free fertility checks, and regions like Chelyabinsk are offering financial rewards for childbirth. This push reflects a desperate measure to increase the population and future workforce amidst criticism and skepticism regarding the feasibility and ethics of such policies. | | Advertisement | | *|MC:SUBJECT|**|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* | | |
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Latest NYT/Siena has Trump 5 ahead in AZ, 4 ahead in GA. Panic in the Harris camp should flush her out for risky public interactions like - ahem - press conferences and town halls where the full glory of her unformed mind will be on show. | |  | | | 10:31 AM • Sep 23, 2024 | | | | | | 2.68K Likes 679 Retweets | 168 Replies |
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| | 5 Crazy Facts: | The Appalachian Mountains are among the oldest mountain ranges in the world. The U.S. consumes more ice cream than any other country. The Missouri River is the longest river in North America, stretching for over 2,300 miles. Devils Lake in North Dakota has no natural outlet, causing water levels to rise and flood nearby areas. The Cuyahoga River in Ohio famously caught fire multiple times due to industrial pollution, inspiring environmental reforms.
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