Matt discusses a Scientific Reports study linking political beliefs to birth rates in the U.S., noting that conservative individuals maintain historical birth rates while left-leaning individuals have fewer children, contributing to fertility declines. Matt argues that political attitudes, influenced by social upbringing and genetics, are stable traits passed down to children. They observe that many liberal friends have no children, contrasting with fewer conservative friends in similar situations. Matt suggests that liberal ideologies, particularly feminism, prioritize career over family, leading to lower birth rates among left-wing individuals, which could pose a demographic challenge for the left in the future.
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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