Por Emma Tucker, CNN

Bruce Springsteen, megaestrella del rock, lanzó el miércoles una canción en protesta por la operación federal de inmigración en Minneapolis titulada “Streets of Minneapolis”, dedicándola a los residentes de la ciudad y en memoria de Alex Pretti y Renee Good, quienes fueron muertos a tiros por agentes federales este mes.

“Escribí esta canción el sábado, la grabé ayer y la lancé hoy (miércoles) para ustedes en respuesta al terror estatal que se está imponiendo en la ciudad de Minneapolis”, escribió Springsteen, quien previamente ha criticado las políticas de la administración Trump y la represión federal contra la inmigración, en un comunicado en Facebook. “Está dedicada a la gente de Minneapolis, a nuestros inocentes vecinos inmigrantes y en memoria de Alex Pretti y Renee Good”.

En la canción, Springsteen canta: “Una ciudad en llamas luchó contra el fuego y el hielo (ICE) bajo las botas de un ocupante. El Ejército privado del rey Trump del DHS, con armas ceñidas a sus abrigos, vino a Minneapolis a hacer cumplir la ley… o eso dicen ellos”.

“Los ciudadanos defendieron la justicia, sus voces resonando en la noche”, canta. “Y había huellas ensangrentadas donde la misericordia debió estar. Y dos muertos quedaron a morir en calles cubiertas de nieve, Alex Pretti y Renee Good”.

Springsteen continúa: “Defenderemos esta tierra y al extranjero entre nosotros. Aquí en nuestro hogar, mataron y vagaron en el invierno del 26. Recordaremos los nombres de quienes murieron en las calles de Minneapolis… Los bravucones federales de Trump lo golpearon en la cara y el pecho. Luego escuchamos los disparos y Alex Pretti yacía muerto en la nieve. Dijeron que fue en defensa propia, solo no creas en lo que tus ojos ven”.

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The need for lasting, effective mental health support is growing. For example, Gen Z is far more likely (27%) than millennials (15%) and Gen X (13%) to report their mental health as fair or poor. This increased demand is fueling an increased interest in scaling care with AI-powered mental health solutions.

But with this potential comes risks, as many healthcare leaders have pointed out.

With AI-powered tools playing an increasingly larger role in all aspects of daily life, including mental health, Spring Health shares what works and what doesn’t to help you ensure your organization and your employees are supported in a scalable way.

What is an AI-powered mental health solution?

An AI-powered mental health solution can be defined as any solution that relies on AI as part of its support and care delivery.

This might look like mental health chatbots, provider matching, real-time analytics, transcribing, and care planning.

So how can you tell what’s helpful and what’s just hype when it comes to AI-powered mental health solutions? Read on for a breakdown.

What helps?

1. Clinically validated care

Nearly half (48.7%) of U.S. adults have used Large Language Model (LLM)s for psychological support in the last year. But are these LLMs really suited to provide mental health support? Here are some questions to consider as you evaluate these tools:

• Are they built to handle both low-acuity and high-acuity needs?
• Are they constructed to identify risk and escalate to appropriate resources like psychiatrists when the risk is high?
• Are they built with clinical input and oversight?
• Are they built upon standards to ensure safety and ethical use?

For many LLMs, the answer is no.

AI-augmented mental health solutions should be implementing AI that’s built to be ethical, inclusive, appropriate, and clinically impactful.

2. Private, secure data retention

Privacy remains a primary concern for most people engaging in mental health care. In a recent American Medical Association (AMA) survey, nearly 75% of Americans said they are concerned about the privacy of their personal health data. When AI-powered capability is introduced into a mental health solution, it’s important that these models run in HIPAA-compliant, secure environments where no third-party data is retained.

3. Transparent design and usage

In the same AMA survey, only 20% of those surveyed said they knew the scope of companies and individuals with access to their data. Transparency into data access and AI touchpoints is a really important component in building trust

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Across the United States, the population is getting older, but not at the same pace everywhere. While every state is experiencing some degree of demographic aging, recent data shows that growth among older adults is happening especially quickly in certain parts of the country. In those places, the shift is already influencing everyday aspects of community life, from housing availability to transportation needs and local services.

QMedic takes a look at where older adult populations are growing fastest to help paint a clearer picture of how communities are changing and what that change may mean for residents of all ages.

Older adult populations are growing faster than the population as a whole

Population estimates from the Census Bureau show that adults age 65 and older are the fastest-growing age group in the country. Over the past decade, growth among this age group has outpaced overall population growth by a wide margin.

This shift reflects several long-term forces coming together at once: People are living longer, large generations are reaching retirement age, and birth rates among younger age groups have slowed. While these dynamics are national in scope, their effects are felt most clearly at the state and local levels.

The states where the 65+ population is growing fastest

Based on recent Census population estimates, the states below rank among those with the fastest growth in residents age 65 and older over the past several years. Growth reflects a combination of migration, aging in place, and changes in the overall population mix.

Top states by growth in adults age 65+

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(Ranked by percentage growth over the past decade)

Migration plays a role, but aging in place matters just as much

Migration data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that many older adults move across state lines later in life, often after retirement. Climate, housing costs, tax policies, and proximity to family all influence these decisions, which helps explain why some states consistently attract older residents.

At the same time, migration tells only part of the story. In many states, growth in the older adult population is driven primarily by residents who have lived there for decades and are simply growing older. In places where younger residents are leaving for education or work, this effect can be even more pronounced, reshaping a state’s age profile without large numbers of new arrivals.

Community impacts extend well beyond health care

As the number of older residents grows, communities begin to feel the effects in subtle but lasting ways. Housing dem

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If you are choosing between a cheaper resale home that is farther out of the city and a pricier new-construction home closer to work and other amenities, which option is more affordable? Spoiler alert: The lower sticker price isn’t always the least expensive over time.

While house hunters often dial in on list price and mortgage rates to determine a potential home’s affordability, those costs are only one part of the equation, NewHomeSource reports. Transportation is usually a household’s second-biggest monthly cost after housing, but house hunters rarely include these costs when choosing a home.

“Consumers are often surprised when they learn the cost per mile for driving. Most people think of it in terms of a monthly car payment or a tank of gas, but when you look at the true cost of driving, that includes things like depreciation on the vehicle and maintenance, the cost is much higher than most expect,” says Greg Brannon, Director of Automotive Engineering with the American Automobile Association (AAA).

Meanwhile, commutes are getting longer, and more cars are on the road thanks to suburban sprawl and solo commuters. According to Census data, the mean one-way travel time for commuters in 2024 was 27.2 minutes, slightly higher than the year prior. The number of workers with a one-way commute that exceeded 60 minutes climbed as well.

Today’s affordability challenges sharpen focus on the “location, location, location” mantra of housing, which is part of the reason new construction homes are gaining traction with affordability-minded buyers. New build master-planned communities often benefit from prime locations. Developments are increasingly being developed near major employers, transit hubs, and key commuter routes, with essential daily-use amenities close to home.

Less travel time for daily necessities equals lower overall costs. Homeowners can save a significant amount of money just by living closer to where their lives happen.

Include Transportation Costs to Measure True Affordability

Housing affordability is typically measured by the 30% rule: monthly housing costs should not exceed 30% of a household’s gross income. Housing costs usually include mortgage payments, property taxes, HOA fees (if applicable), home insurance, and sometimes utilities.

Using that metric, approximately 55% of U.S. neighborhoods are considered affordable, according to the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), a not-for-profit group that studies the relationship between housing, transportation, urban infrastructure, and affordability, among other initiatives. However, when you combine housing costs with transportation costs, the number of ne

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Getting approved for a higher credit card limit is exciting. When you’re given access to a high spending limit, it’s tempting to take advantage of that access. If your creditor thinks you can handle it, why not use the fund you’ve been cleared to access?

Unfortunately, just because you can spend more, doesn’t mean you should. In fact, that mentality could be keeping you stuck in debt.

Accredited Debt Relief breaks down how credit card limits are set, risks, benefits and how to manage them wisely.

Quick Insights

• If you carry a credit card balance, higher limits can make it easier to overspend and harder to track what you owe — which can slow your progress and keep you stuck in debt.
• The healthiest approach is to manage your credit limit intentionally — using utilization, not the full limit, as your spending guide and always have a plan to pay balances down.
• A higher credit limit can support your credit score only when spending stays the same, since lower credit utilization tends to be viewed more favorably by lenders.

How Do Credit Card Companies Set Limits?

A few key factors decide the limit your credit card company sets. They want to ensure you can afford your monthly payments and consider:

• Your income: Higher income usually means higher limits.
• Your credit score: Strong credit signals you’re responsible with money.
• Your existing debt: If you already have high balances, credit card companies might be more cautious.
• Your history with the company: A history of on-time payments builds trust.

These days, many lenders also use algorithms to decide limits. If your spending goes up and you keep paying on time, your limit raises automatically — and that could become a problem.

Risks of a Higher Credit Limit

Research by WVU shows that people who carry a credit card balance month to month tend to spend more when their credit limit increases — because they are treating the limit as income.

For example, you might be used to a $2,000 limit and naturally slow your spending once you hit $1,600. When that limit is increased to $5,000, that mental spending cap also rises. The money feels available, so it gets used.

Over time, this leads to larger minimum payments and much longer payoff timelines — making it harder, not easier, to get ahead.

Benefits of a Higher Credit Limit

A higher credit limit can help your credit score on paper by lowering your credit utilization — as long as your spending doesn’t increase. With more available credit and the same balances, your utilization ratio drops, which lenders view favorably. Most experts recommend staying under 30% — Read more