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  ❤️  Donate Thursday, May 7, 2026 🌦️  Mostly clear after the morning rain passes, with a high around 65. Good Morning Boston, As a first-time mom, I've been using AI chatbots, like Claude and ChatGPT, more than I ever expected. From making schedules, to tips on how to not freak out over baby-led weaning, to questions in the early weeks about whether my anxiety was "normal" or postpartum depression (don't worry; I just needed sleep), I've turned to AI many times, for my many worries. While reading  a new story out today by WBUR's Lynn Jolicoeur , I realized the bots weren't just giving me information. They've been a tool in managing my anxiety. And I'm not alone in turning to AI to process my emotions. Lynn reports 16% of adults said they turned to AI tools and chatbots in the past year for their mental health. It's making therapists and mental health clinicians think about the benefits and downsides of this new technology within their work. F...

  ❤️  Donate Tuesday, May 5, 2026 ☀️  Sunny, with a high near 81. Good Morning Boston, Get ready for a  warm and windy  Cinco de Mayo. While I'd welcome a coastal breeze to cool off today's 80-degree temps, the projected 45 mph gusts feel a bit much. The scoop on scootery:   For those in the Boston area, electric bikes and scooters are a growing part of everyday life — whether you're commuting on one and watching them whoosh by on the sidewalk. However,  outdated rules  that lump everything from pedal-assist e-bikes to gas-powered mopeds into the same category have made it hard for government officials to keep up, amid concerns about safety and "reckless behavior." So, Gov. Maura Healey is proposing new categories. The governor filed a bill yesterday that would create speed "tiers" with specific rules based on how fast micromobility devices can go. Here's a look at the rules for each tier and who it affects: Tier 0 — 0-20 mph:  Normal bikes, ...