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Irish Post
8 hours ago
- General
- Irish Post
Northern Ireland's population to peak in 2033
NORTHERN Ireland's population is expected to reach its highest point in 2033, hitting nearly 1.95 million, before it starts to gradually decline, according to a recent report by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). The study emphasises a low birth rate as the main contributing factor. The projections show that by 2031, the number of deaths will surpass births, marking a demographic shift that is only going to continue. Any future population growth is likely to rely entirely on migration, which is becoming a particularly thorny issue across the whole of Europe. However, the report assumes migration will continue at its current pace, resulting in an overall population increase of only 1.1% between 2022 and 2047, which is significantly lower than growth rates seen elsewhere in mainland Britain. Another worrying detail in the report is the rapid ageing of Northern Ireland's population. By the middle of 2027, pensioners are projected to outnumber children for the first time. The working-age population, which includes those between 16 and 64 years old, is projected to begin shrinking by 2028. By 2047, more than a quarter of the population will be aged 65 or older, compared with about one in six today. Northern Ireland is predicted to have the largest drop in its child population and the largest increase in pensioners compared to Britain. These projections are based on current trends and assumptions. Changes in government policies, specifically on migration, could alter future demographic changes. Ireland's population has long been shaped by the migration of its people. Historical upheavals such as the Great Famine in the mid-1800s, led to mass starvation and the emigration of millions. Ulster was particularly affected. Between 1845-1851 the population fell by 340,000, a nearly 16% drop, with the worst losses in the counties of Cavan, Fermanagh and Monaghan. Since then, Ireland has seen changes in population both within and outside its borders but still hasn't returned to its pre-Famine peak of 8.5 million in 1845. See More: Great Irish Famine, Irish Population, NISRA, Northern Ireland
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Nurses are drowning while Braun ignores Indiana's health care crisis
I went up to the ICU to check on a patient and I saw Sarah, a seasoned nurse I've worked with for years, juggling six critical patients. Her eyes were tired, her steps hurried, but she still managed a reassuring smile for a frightened family. Between checking IV lines and updating charts, she whispered to me, 'I'm drowning, but I can't let anyone see it.' That moment hit me hard. Sarah's dedication keeps our hospital running, but the strain of understaffing is breaking her and countless nurses like her across Indiana. A mother waits hours in an ER for her child's care. A patient faces delays for surgery. Nurses, the backbone of our health care system, are stretched to the limit. They manage unsafe patient loads, earn modest wages and live with the fear that one missed sign or delayed response could cost a life. Many are afraid to speak up, silenced by the risk of retaliation. This is a test of Indiana's political, institutional and moral priorities. Gov. Mike Braun and hospital leaders need to restore trust among our nurses. Sarah's experience reflects a statewide crisis. The numbers paint a grim picture. Indiana hospitals face a 15% nurse vacancy rate and must train 1,300 additional nurses annually through 2031 just to keep up. Meanwhile, burnout is accelerating. A 2024 survey found that 15% of Indiana nurses plan to leave the profession, citing pay and workload as top concerns. During Nurses Week 2025, frontline caregivers shared stories of chronic understaffing, mental fatigue and a health care culture that treats exhaustion as routine. The pandemic did not cause this. It revealed how fragile the system already was. Leadership has failed to meet the moment. Braun's 2025 budget allocated nothing to address this issue. Instead, it prioritized tax cuts and tighter Medicaid eligibility. It's unclear if policymakers even recognize the crisis for what it is. If they do, they are certainly not treating it like one. Braun's signing of House Bill 1004, which requires nonprofit hospitals to reduce pricing by 2029 or risk losing tax-exempt status, was a modest step on pricing but does nothing for workforce stability. No mandate for better pay. No investment in training. No plan for retention. At the same time, the legislature has capped nursing program capacity, bottlenecking the pipeline. Hospital boards continue approving massive executive salaries. IU Health's CEO earned millions while frontline nurses juggle impossible workloads with stagnant pay. IU Health holds $8.5 billion in assets and is building a $4.3 billion campus, yet its staff face critical shortages. A 2023 study directly linked inadequate nurse staffing to higher mortality rates, longer hospital stays and millions in preventable costs. This amounts to institutional neglect. We in Indiana are already paying the price in patient outcomes and a deteriorating standard of care. Strategic investment is essential to safeguard care and retain talent. Even those who voted for Braun likely expect their hospital to be staffed and safe. Indiana's leaders must listen to the people who keep the system running and act accordingly. Here is how Indiana can begin to change things: Tie Medicaid funding to safe, patient-centered staffing and fair compensation. Hospitals receiving public funds should commit to care models grounded in safety, not cost cutting. That means fair pay for nurses with regular cost-of-living increases and staffing models that reflect patient needs. Keeping nurses in the profession protects both patients and the system. Cap executive bonuses at nonprofit hospitals that fail to support their workforce. Systems like IU Health, Community Health and Ascension must lead by aligning leadership rewards with staff and patient outcomes; not just financial performance. Invest in nursing education and retention. Raise faculty pay. Expand loan forgiveness. Fully fund a nurse residency program to grow the workforce and retain new graduates in high-need areas. Protect nurses who speak out. Enact strong whistleblower protections so nurses can report unsafe conditions without risking their careers. These actions are necessary, evidence-based and fiscally responsible. Better staffing means fewer errors and healthier communities. When nurses are supported, patients thrive and the entire system becomes more stable. We all have a stake in this issue. Hold hospital systems accountable, not just for the buildings they construct, but also for the people who work inside them. We cannot afford to keep building hospitals while ignoring the people who make health care possible. Braun and hospital leaders must protect the workforce now. Without nurses there is no health care. And without action, there soon won't be enough left to care. Dr. Raja Ramaswamy is an Indianapolis-based physician and the author of "You Are the New Prescription." This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana nursing shortage ignored in Mike Braun's budget | Opinion
Indianapolis Star
9 hours ago
- Health
- Indianapolis Star
Nurses are drowning while Braun ignores Indiana's health care crisis
I went up to the ICU to check on a patient and I saw Sarah, a seasoned nurse I've worked with for years, juggling six critical patients. Her eyes were tired, her steps hurried, but she still managed a reassuring smile for a frightened family. Between checking IV lines and updating charts, she whispered to me, 'I'm drowning, but I can't let anyone see it.' That moment hit me hard. Sarah's dedication keeps our hospital running, but the strain of understaffing is breaking her and countless nurses like her across Indiana. A mother waits hours in an ER for her child's care. A patient faces delays for surgery. Nurses, the backbone of our health care system, are stretched to the limit. They manage unsafe patient loads, earn modest wages and live with the fear that one missed sign or delayed response could cost a life. Many are afraid to speak up, silenced by the risk of retaliation. This is a test of Indiana's political, institutional and moral priorities. Gov. Mike Braun and hospital leaders need to restore trust among our nurses. Sarah's experience reflects a statewide crisis. The numbers paint a grim picture. Indiana hospitals face a 15% nurse vacancy rate and must train 1,300 additional nurses annually through 2031 just to keep up. Meanwhile, burnout is accelerating. A 2024 survey found that 15% of Indiana nurses plan to leave the profession, citing pay and workload as top concerns. During Nurses Week 2025, frontline caregivers shared stories of chronic understaffing, mental fatigue and a health care culture that treats exhaustion as routine. The pandemic did not cause this. It revealed how fragile the system already was. Leadership has failed to meet the moment. Braun's 2025 budget allocated nothing to address this issue. Instead, it prioritized tax cuts and tighter Medicaid eligibility. It's unclear if policymakers even recognize the crisis for what it is. If they do, they are certainly not treating it like one. Braun's signing of House Bill 1004, which requires nonprofit hospitals to reduce pricing by 2029 or risk losing tax-exempt status, was a modest step on pricing but does nothing for workforce stability. No mandate for better pay. No investment in training. No plan for retention. At the same time, the legislature has capped nursing program capacity, bottlenecking the pipeline. Hospital boards continue approving massive executive salaries. IU Health's CEO earned millions while frontline nurses juggle impossible workloads with stagnant pay. IU Health holds $8.5 billion in assets and is building a $4.3 billion campus, yet its staff face critical shortages. A 2023 study directly linked inadequate nurse staffing to higher mortality rates, longer hospital stays and millions in preventable costs. This amounts to institutional neglect. We in Indiana are already paying the price in patient outcomes and a deteriorating standard of care. Strategic investment is essential to safeguard care and retain talent. Even those who voted for Braun likely expect their hospital to be staffed and safe. Indiana's leaders must listen to the people who keep the system running and act accordingly. Here is how Indiana can begin to change things: These actions are necessary, evidence-based and fiscally responsible. Better staffing means fewer errors and healthier communities. When nurses are supported, patients thrive and the entire system becomes more stable. We all have a stake in this issue. Hold hospital systems accountable, not just for the buildings they construct, but also for the people who work inside them. We cannot afford to keep building hospitals while ignoring the people who make health care possible. Braun and hospital leaders must protect the workforce now. Without nurses there is no health care. And without action, there soon won't be enough left to care.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Semiconductor Revenues to Top $700 Billion Next Year
Following a robust 2024 rebound, the semiconductor market is set for another solid year. WSTS forecasts global chip sales to rise 11% in 2025 to about $700.9 billion. Logic and memory chipsthink AI accelerators, cloud servers and new gadgetsare the main drivers. Sensors and analog parts will grow too, just more modestly. What's fueling this? Companies can't get enough AI chips, and cloud spending remains high. Data centers need high-performance processors and DRAM, while device makers keep releasing smarter phones and PCs. Demand is running ahead of supply. Regionally, North America and Asia-Pacific lead with 18% and 9.8% growth. The U.S. and China are investing heavily in design and fabs. Europe and Japan grow more slowly, driven by EV upgrades and industrial IoT projects. Looking to 2026, WSTS sees another 8.5% increase to about $760.7 billion, thanks to 5G rollout, edge computing and new AI use cases. For chipmakers and ETFs like SMH, this suggests more margin and earnings upside. Watch CapEx plans from TSMC, Intel and Samsung to see if supply tightness eases or persists into next year. It's important to note that the VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) had a rough start to 2025, falling nearly 25% by mid-April. But things turned around in May, with SMH rallying hard to cut its year-to-date loss to just -5.1% as of June 3. That said, it's still trailing behind the QQQ, which is up 5.2%, and the SPY, up 1.8%. The rebound suggests growing optimism around semiconductorslikely tied to AI momentum and improving earnings sentiment. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
HPE top Q2 estimates, Q3 revenue forecasts. Stock gets lift.
In its fiscal second quarter release, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) beat consensus estimates on its net revenue ($7.63 billion vs. expectations of $7.46 billion) and adjusted earnings per share ($0.38 vs. expectations of $0.33). HPE shares are getting a lift in Tuesday's extended hours trading. Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton dive into the hardware and software developer's earnings print and its third quarter revenue and full-year profit figures. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime here. Hewlett Packard Enterprise just out right now with their latest earnings results. Let's dive right into those numbers. Shares rising here, uh, Q2 adjusted EPS clocking in at 38 cents, street was at 33 cents. Revenue 7.63 billion and I said pencilled in 7.46 billion. Uh, looking ahead, it looks like we're looking for Q3 net revenue 8.2 to 8.5 billion. Street was at 8.19 billion. Um, and it looks like we're they're now calling for adjusted full year EPS, the range they're giving here is 178 to 190. They had seen 170 to 190. This stock, which had had, um, a tough first start to 2025, you know, it was down about 20% heading into this print, but we're tacking on about 3% here in the after hours trading. Yeah, and the, um, CEO, Antonio Neri, uh, speaking in the in the statement here, talking about the dynamic macro environment here, um, and the CFO Marie Myers, uh, talking about server intelligent edge hybrid cloud all performing well and not only performing well, but improving margin performance over the course of the quarter here. So that definitely helping matter, um, matters as well. It sounds like the company says the impact of tariffs will be less than it had previously anticipated. Um, and so that's also helping matters and those shares are getting a boost of about 3% in the after hours as the, um, on the result of all of this. Yeah, it's it's always another what this generally gives investors is another good look into sort of the broader health and resilience of AI infrastructure investment. So it's always interesting to hear what Mr. Neri has to say about that and good news, Julie Hyman. We're going to hear from CEO, HP CEO, that is Antonio Neri, that is tomorrow in the 3:00 p.m. hour. So stay tuned. Yes. Can't wait for that. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
