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U.S. Homelessness Surges 18.1% in 2024
A new federal report reveals an 18.1% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, exceeding 770,000 individuals, primarily due to unaffordable housing, natural disasters like the Maui wildfire, and a rise in migration to major cities; this increase follows a 12% rise in 2023.
U.S. Homelessness Surges 18.1% in 2024
A new federal report reveals an 18.1% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, exceeding 770,000 individuals, primarily due to unaffordable housing, natural disasters like the Maui wildfire, and a rise in migration to major cities; this increase follows a 12% rise in 2023.
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48% Bias Score
Pregnant Homeless Woman Ticketed While in Labor in Louisville
A Louisville, Kentucky police officer ticketed a homeless pregnant woman for unlawful camping while she was in labor and waiting for an ambulance on September 27, 2024; she later gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
Pregnant Homeless Woman Ticketed While in Labor in Louisville
A Louisville, Kentucky police officer ticketed a homeless pregnant woman for unlawful camping while she was in labor and waiting for an ambulance on September 27, 2024; she later gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
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60% Bias Score
Unsafe Housing: UK Council Pays for Family's Dilapidated Temporary Home
Fauzia's family lives in a west London house with raw sewage and maggots; Enfield Council pays \$2,543 monthly for this property, highlighting a wider crisis of 123,000 households in temporary accommodation in England, impacting 160,000 children and costing councils \$1 billion last year.
Unsafe Housing: UK Council Pays for Family's Dilapidated Temporary Home
Fauzia's family lives in a west London house with raw sewage and maggots; Enfield Council pays \$2,543 monthly for this property, highlighting a wider crisis of 123,000 households in temporary accommodation in England, impacting 160,000 children and costing councils \$1 billion last year.
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36% Bias Score
Dresden Churches Offer Unique Homeless Shelter Program
Seven Dresden churches provide nightly shelter for the homeless from November to March, offering 25 beds, meals, and amenities at each location, accommodating 30-40 people nightly and supported by 250 volunteers.
Dresden Churches Offer Unique Homeless Shelter Program
Seven Dresden churches provide nightly shelter for the homeless from November to March, offering 25 beds, meals, and amenities at each location, accommodating 30-40 people nightly and supported by 250 volunteers.
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40% Bias Score
Detroit Nonprofits Combat Rising Homelessness Amidst Freezing Temperatures
In Detroit, Covenant House Michigan is aiding the city's over 6,000 homeless individuals by providing shelter and support during freezing temperatures, as seen in their recent assistance to a pregnant teen.
Detroit Nonprofits Combat Rising Homelessness Amidst Freezing Temperatures
In Detroit, Covenant House Michigan is aiding the city's over 6,000 homeless individuals by providing shelter and support during freezing temperatures, as seen in their recent assistance to a pregnant teen.
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44% Bias Score
Sacramento's New Mayor Prioritizes Combating Homelessness Crisis
Newly inaugurated Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty vows to tackle the city's homelessness crisis through immediate spending audits, stricter enforcement of anti-camping laws, and collaboration with the county to expand shelter and mental health services, despite concerns over sufficient capacity.
Sacramento's New Mayor Prioritizes Combating Homelessness Crisis
Newly inaugurated Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty vows to tackle the city's homelessness crisis through immediate spending audits, stricter enforcement of anti-camping laws, and collaboration with the county to expand shelter and mental health services, despite concerns over sufficient capacity.
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36% Bias Score
England's Housing Crisis: 354,000 Homeless, Children Worst Affected
England faces a severe housing crisis with 354,000 officially homeless, impacting primary school children most severely; London shows one in 24 pupils in temporary housing, highlighting failed Conservative policies, though recent council funding and the Renters' Reform Bill offer some hope.
England's Housing Crisis: 354,000 Homeless, Children Worst Affected
England faces a severe housing crisis with 354,000 officially homeless, impacting primary school children most severely; London shows one in 24 pupils in temporary housing, highlighting failed Conservative policies, though recent council funding and the Renters' Reform Bill offer some hope.
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48% Bias Score
£1 Billion UK Funding to Tackle Record Homelessness in England
The UK government announced a nearly £1 billion cash injection for English councils to tackle record homelessness levels, impacting over 123,100 households and 160,000 children in temporary accommodation, with the funding focusing on prevention and access to permanent social housing.
£1 Billion UK Funding to Tackle Record Homelessness in England
The UK government announced a nearly £1 billion cash injection for English councils to tackle record homelessness levels, impacting over 123,100 households and 160,000 children in temporary accommodation, with the funding focusing on prevention and access to permanent social housing.
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52% Bias Score
UK Prioritizes Veterans for Social Housing
The UK government will prioritize veterans and their families for social housing, waiving local connection rules and disregarding injury compensation in means testing, aiming to address veteran homelessness following a £3.5 million investment in support services.
UK Prioritizes Veterans for Social Housing
The UK government will prioritize veterans and their families for social housing, waiving local connection rules and disregarding injury compensation in means testing, aiming to address veteran homelessness following a £3.5 million investment in support services.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Study: Discrimination Increases Homelessness Risk for Queer Individuals
A Berlin study reveals a strong correlation between discrimination and homelessness among queer individuals, highlighting insufficient support services and the need for queer-sensitive aid, increased housing, and staff training.
Berlin Study: Discrimination Increases Homelessness Risk for Queer Individuals
A Berlin study reveals a strong correlation between discrimination and homelessness among queer individuals, highlighting insufficient support services and the need for queer-sensitive aid, increased housing, and staff training.
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24% Bias Score
Ontario Unveils Plan to Clear Homeless Encampments with Stricter Laws and Increased Funding
Ontario introduces legislation increasing penalties for trespassing and banning public drug use to clear homeless encampments, while investing $75.5 million in shelters and housing, aiming to resolve conflicts with court rulings that prevent evictions without adequate alternatives.
Ontario Unveils Plan to Clear Homeless Encampments with Stricter Laws and Increased Funding
Ontario introduces legislation increasing penalties for trespassing and banning public drug use to clear homeless encampments, while investing $75.5 million in shelters and housing, aiming to resolve conflicts with court rulings that prevent evictions without adequate alternatives.
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52% Bias Score
"NY Jury Acquits Marine in Subway Death of Mentally Ill Man"
"A Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny, a former Marine, of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a mentally ill man, on a New York City subway train last year; the incident sparked public debate about self-defense, mental health services, and homelessness in the city."
"NY Jury Acquits Marine in Subway Death of Mentally Ill Man"
"A Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny, a former Marine, of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a mentally ill man, on a New York City subway train last year; the incident sparked public debate about self-defense, mental health services, and homelessness in the city."
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40% Bias Score
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