Rate of babies born preterm in US climbs to 10.5%, March of Dimes report says
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August 18, 2026
The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes. On Tuesday, the organization released its annual “report card” on maternal and infant health, which involves a newly…
Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Washington, DC — Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back after the banking crisis fueled recession fears. Retail sales, which are adjusted for seasonality but not for inflation, fell by 1% in March from the prior month, the…