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“Children still outnumber older adults in the United States, despite a decline in births this decade,” Lauren Bowers, chief of the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Branch, said in a statement about the findings. “However, the gap is narrowing as baby boomers continue to age into their retirement years. In fact, the number of states and counties where older adults outnumber children is on the rise, especially in sparsely populated areas.”

Customers who may be eligible can expect to receive email and/or written notifications over the summer.

AT&T, which admitted no wrongdoing, expects final approval by the end of the year, with settlement payments likely to commence in early 2026.

For now, a final approval hearing is scheduled for December 3, 2025.

On average, older adults get $6 per day in SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps (among other names, depending on the state). Advocates say SNAP provides modest support that goes a long way to support basic nutritional needs and promote better health outcomes. Cuts to these benefits could leave older adults without access to the food they need.  

If water remains trapped in your ear for a couple of days, it’s time to see a health professional. Symptoms of swimmer’s ear can include pain, swollen glands in the neck, redness or swelling of the ear, difficulty hearing, liquid draining from the ear and fever.