Topic: Births

White Babies Are Now Less Than Half of All U.S. Births

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White Americans have officially passed a major — though not unexpected — milestone as they now represent less than half of all births in the United States. 

By Dino Grandoni

Jan 12, 2012

Stat of the Day

More Android Devices Activated Every Day Than Babies Born

At the Consumer Electronics Show today, we've learned this somewhat astonishing stat -- even by Google's standards.

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By Dino Grandoni

Oct 31, 2011

Stat of the Day

Birth Rate Spookily Drops 11.3% on Halloween

Expecting mothers apparently have watch The Omen a few too many times.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Sep 16, 2011

Nobody Wants Ginger Children

The world's largest sperm bank is turning red headed donors away

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By Adam Martin

Aug 22, 2011

A Job Studs Terkel Missed: Placenta Preparer

New York explores the trend of eating placentas, and the people paid to prepare them

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Jul 29, 2011

The Case Against Facebook's 'I'm Expecting!' Option

The social network's newest addition just doesn't feel right

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By Ray Gustini

May 6, 2011

The Thrilling Finale of the NYU Hawk Cam: Baby Hawks

A return to the New York Times hawk cam now that things are getting exciting

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