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The global economic system developed in an era of rapid population growth. With aging populations and people deciding to have smaller families, economists are raising concerns about future prosperity.

When Eric Schwartz was 15, his mother died. The first day back at school after the loss was difficult, but one teacher's kindness changed his experience of the day and the rest of his life.

Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves through economies.

Social media can push us to the dark side, with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just 3 minutes a day is on par with meditation for boosting mood and reducing stress.

The U.S. has amassed a large military buildup in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues its campaign against what it says are "narco-terrorists" operating in international waters.

The U.S. has amassed a large military buildup in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues its campaign against what it says are "narco-terrorists" operating in international waters.

The U.S. has amassed a large military buildup in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues its campaign against what it says are "narco-terrorists" operating in international waters.

NPR's Michel Martin asks former Biden and Obama administration official Juan Gonzalez about the Trump administration's increasingly aggressive stance toward Venezuela.

NPR's Michel Martin asks former Biden and Obama administration official Juan Gonzalez about the Trump administration's increasingly aggressive stance toward Venezuela.

NPR's Michel Martin asks former Biden and Obama administration official Juan Gonzalez about the Trump administration's increasingly aggressive stance toward Venezuela.