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Pope Francis urges Italians to have more babies instead of buying cuddly pets to save the nation from financial collapse
THE POPE has given some frank advice to Italians in his pursuit to remedy the country’s low birth rates.
The Catholic leader has asked residents to have more babies instead of buying pets to reverse an economic disaster.
He’s urged Italians to up the birth rate to avoid economic disaster[/caption]
He’s not pleased with the current birth rates[/caption]
He said: “Let us not resign ourselves to sterile dullness and pessimism. Let us not believe that history is already marked, that nothing can be done to reverse the trend.”
He called the choice of many young Italians to buy pets instead of having children “selfish and egotistical”.
Italy recorded only 392,598 births last year – a record low, compared to a high level of deaths, reaching over 700,000.
Blasting couples who have pets instead of children, Francis called for resources to be dedicated to helping couples grow their families, saying it was necessary to plant the future with hope.
The Pope also said that young people today “live in a social climate in which starting a family is turning into a Titanic effort”.
He said: “We need to prepare fertile ground for a new spring to blossom and leave this demographic winter behind us.
“Reviving the birth rate means repairing the forms of social exclusion that are affecting young people and their future.”
The government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is backing a campaign to encourage at least 500,000 births annually by 2033.
If the goal isn’t met, experts say the economy could collapse as retirees draw on their pensions in the coming years.
Meloni said: “We live in an era in which speaking about the birth rate, of maternity, of family has become even more difficult, sometimes it seems almost a revolutionary act.
“We want it no longer to be scandalous to say that we are all born of a man and a woman, that it is not taboo to say that the birth rate is not for sale, that the uterus cannot be rented and children are not over-the-counter products that you can choose and then perhaps return.”
Italy’s population was rising until 2014, when it began reversing after a large older population began to die.
If Italy’s birth rate continues to decline at a drastic rate, the country’s gross domestic product could drop by 18%.
The Pope recently left the hospital after issues with his breathing, and joked that he was “still alive”.
The Roman Catholic leader, 86, was at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for three nights due to a bronchitis infection.
He was seen waving to well-wishers before telling reporters: “I wasn’t frightened, I’m still alive.”
The Pope has had several health problems in the past.
He had part of his lung removed when he was younger due to a respiratory infection.
Because of this, it is known that he often speaks in a whisper.
In 2021 he had intestinal surgery, as his large intestine had narrowed.
He has also suffered from a long-term knee condition, which has affected his mobility.
“General States of Birth” was held in Rome yesterday[/caption]
They held a joint conference to address the issue[/caption]
Eject! Eject! It’s the single word that can save you at 500mph
Apple Watch Fall Detection Features Save Two Lives
In Minnesota, Apple Watch user Michael Brodkorb was hit by a vehicle that then fled the scene. His Apple Watch detected the impact using Fall Detection and dialed 911 after he was unable to respond. “I was just shocked,” he said. “I mean, just the sheer force of what it’s like to get hit by a vehicle.”
Along with calling 911, the Fall Detection feature alerted his wife and children inside the house, so he was able to get immediate help. He ended up with injuries to his ribs and tailbone. “It absolutely is a life-saving tool,” Brodkorb said. Police did find the driver, a 17-year-old boy, but it is not yet clear if he will be charged.
During his recovery, Brodkorb sent an email to Apple CEO Tim Cook, who wished him a speedy recovery.
In Cincinnati, 83-year-old William Fryer was walking on the Ohio River Trail when his knees gave out. No one was around, but his Apple Watch detected the fall, called emergency services, and alerted his daughter.
Cincinnati police were able to locate him and paramedics transported him to the hospital. X-rays ultimately showed that he had a large blood clot that caused his fall, but the blood clot symptoms had been atypical as they had not been noticed. Fryer had the clot removed, and said that he was grateful his Apple Watch had been able to summon help.
The Fall Detection feature on the Apple Watch can be enabled by opening up the Apple Watch iPhone app, going to Emergency SOS, and toggling on the Fall Detection option. Fall Detection is enabled by default for Apple Watch owners over 55, but younger Apple Watch users can also turn it on.
This article, “Apple Watch Fall Detection Features Save Two Lives” first appeared on MacRumors.com
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Best Deals At Best Buy This Week: Save On Games, Laptops, Accessories, And More
Tears of the Kingdom might be on everyone’s mind this week, but frugal shoppers looking for their next great gaming deal should take a few minutes to check out Best Buy’s catalog of discounted products. From gaming laptops and TVs to keyboards and more, there are a lot of enticing price cuts at Best Buy this week.
Games are the star of the show, with The Callisto Protocol down to just $32 (usually $50), FIFA 23 listed for $30 (usually $50), and Like a Dragon: Ishin on sale for $40 (down from $60). Better yet, you can preorder Final Fantasy XVI or Street Fighter 6 to get a free steelbook. We’re not sure how long those bonuses will stick around–so be sure to cash in on them if you’re interested in either game.
If you’re looking to upgrade your PC gaming rig, consider checking out the Corsair K100 Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard, which is just $200 (down from $250). This is one of the better prices we’ve seen for the premium keyboard in a while, and its linear switches are built with just a 1mm actuation depth–making it a great option for twitch shooters or other fast-paced titles. You’ll also find the highly reviewed Logitech G502 Lightspeed Mouse down to just $107, which offers an ergonomic design and responsive performance that’s a perfect fit for gaming.
Rounding out the deals is an assortment of TV, laptop, and accessory price cuts. One of the best deals is for the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 (RTX 3050 Ti), which is seeing a $300 price cut and comes with an RTX 3050 Ti. It’s not the most powerful GPU in the RTX lineup, but considering the laptop is just $600, it’s a great option for shoppers on a budget that don’t need to run games at their highest settings.
You’ll find a list of our favorite Best Buy deals below.
Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 (RTX 3050 Ti)
$600 ($900)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14-Inch Gaming Laptop (RX 6700S)
$1000 ($1650)
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (RTX 3060)
$1000 ($1600)
Acer Nitro 5 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (RTX 3050)
$750 ($950)
The Callisto Protocol
$32 ($50)
Sony PlayStation 5 + God of War Ragnarok Bundle
$510 ($560)
Xbox Series S + Jedi: Survivor Bundle
$335 ($370)
FIFA 23
$30 ($50)
Final Fantasy XVI + Steelbook (preorder)
$60+
Like a Dragon: Ishin
$40 ($60)
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: Cosmic Edition
$35 ($60)
Mario Tennis Aces
$43 ($60)
Marvel’s Midnight Suns: Enhanced Edition
$35 ($70)
NBA 2K23
$20 ($40)
New Tales From The Borderlands
$20 ($50)
EA Sports PGA Tour
$50 ($70)
Saints Row + Free Keychain
$29 ($40)
Sonic Frontiers
$40 ($60)
Street Fighter 6 + Steelbook (preorder)
$60+
Arcade1Up Class of 81’ Deluxe Arcade Cabinet
$450 ($500)
PowerA Fusion Pro 2 Wired Controller
$70 ($90)
Samsung Odyssey 27-Inch Gaming Monitor
$280 ($400)
Corsair K100 Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard
$200 ($250)
Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse
$107 ($150)
Samsung 55-Inch Class Q80B QLED Smart TV
$950 ($1100)
LG 55-Inch Class 80 Series QNED Smart TV
$700 ($800)
Sony 65-Inch Class Bravia XR A80K Smart TV
$1800 ($2000)
Samsung 65-Inch Class QN95B Neo QLED 4K Smart TV
$1600 ($2600)
Samsung 50-Inch Class The Frame QLED Smart Tizen TV
$1000 ($1300)