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America is short millions of homes.The shortage touches almost every aspect of Americans' lives and livelihoods and hits the economy at large, Axios' Emily Peck writes. The lack of affordable housing means some are shut out from that first rung on the ladder to building wealth. And for others, the more immediate threat of homelessness is never too far off. According to the most recent estimates from Freddie Mac, the country is short about 3.8 million units of housing, both for rent and for sale.

The median age of Americans hit a record high of nearly 39 in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2000, the median age was 35, and in 1980 it was 30 -- meaning half of Americans were older, half younger. These findings add to the evidence that like many European and Asian countries, the United States is graying, reducing the workforce, and stressing economic and social programs. Low birth rates are the primary reason for the rising median age.

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Judd Legum Popular Information - The US murder rate is down an astonishing 12% year-to-date, based on 90 cities that have released data. If the trend holds it will be the single largest annual decline in the murder rate ever recorded.

 

A new study suggests regular aspirin use in older adults may pose a serious risk of anemia, adding to existing research that challenges the long-established recommendation to use aspirin as a preventative therapy for dangerous cardiac events. The results come just a year after a national independent task force updated formal recommendations in April 2022 cautioning those over the age of 60 against beginning a daily aspirin regimen.

Study shows California accounts for nearly one-third of homeless Americans.