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According to a report published earlier this year by the Congressional Budget Office, America’s population is predicted to have roughly 8 million fewer residents by 2055.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

While there are about 1,000 fewer mortgage deals on the market than before the war, there are still thousands to choose from, and lenders are offering bigger loans than previously to new buyers.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

They generate fewer new cells, begin to favor certain types such as myeloid cells over lymphoid cells, and are less capable of supporting a strong immune response.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

“The irony is that steadily rising education attainment, notably enjoyed by young Latina mothers, leads to bearing fewer children.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

She let this sink in before adding, “But there are fewer than forty employees at Fenix, which makes you wonder: How many different pieces of office furniture do you think they’re planning to buy?”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti