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FEMA to End Temporary Housing for Some Hurricane Helene Victims
FEMA is ending temporary housing assistance for some Western North Carolina families left homeless by Hurricane Helene, citing reasons such as habitable homes, declined inspections, or lack of contact. The deadline is January 14th, but those still in need can contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA or visit ...
FEMA to End Temporary Housing for Some Hurricane Helene Victims
FEMA is ending temporary housing assistance for some Western North Carolina families left homeless by Hurricane Helene, citing reasons such as habitable homes, declined inspections, or lack of contact. The deadline is January 14th, but those still in need can contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA or visit ...
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48% Bias Score
Ontario's Homelessness Crisis: 80,000+ Experiencing Homelessness, Urgent Investment Needed
A new report reveals over 80,000 Ontarians experienced homelessness in 2023, a 25% increase in two years, prompting calls for \$11 billion in housing investment over 10 years and an additional \$2 billion for encampment resolution.
Ontario's Homelessness Crisis: 80,000+ Experiencing Homelessness, Urgent Investment Needed
A new report reveals over 80,000 Ontarians experienced homelessness in 2023, a 25% increase in two years, prompting calls for \$11 billion in housing investment over 10 years and an additional \$2 billion for encampment resolution.
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36% Bias Score
Homeless Woman Charged After Leaving Newborn Outside in Quebec
A homeless woman in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, gave birth on a street and briefly left her newborn outside in the cold on January 1st; the baby survived, and the mother faces charges, prompting calls for improved support services for vulnerable pregnant women.
Homeless Woman Charged After Leaving Newborn Outside in Quebec
A homeless woman in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, gave birth on a street and briefly left her newborn outside in the cold on January 1st; the baby survived, and the mother faces charges, prompting calls for improved support services for vulnerable pregnant women.
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24% Bias Score
Undocumented Immigrant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in NYC Subway Arson
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented Guatemalan immigrant, allegedly set fire to and killed 57-year-old Debrina Kawam while she slept on an F train at Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn; he pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges.
Undocumented Immigrant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in NYC Subway Arson
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented Guatemalan immigrant, allegedly set fire to and killed 57-year-old Debrina Kawam while she slept on an F train at Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn; he pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Homeless Seniors Driven by Inflation and Housing Crisis
The number of homeless seniors in the U.S. is tripling between 2019 and 2030 due to inflation, rising rents, and lack of affordable housing; this is exemplified by Kim Hilton, a 68-year-old diabetic in Montana who lost his legs due to prolonged homelessness.
Surge in Homeless Seniors Driven by Inflation and Housing Crisis
The number of homeless seniors in the U.S. is tripling between 2019 and 2030 due to inflation, rising rents, and lack of affordable housing; this is exemplified by Kim Hilton, a 68-year-old diabetic in Montana who lost his legs due to prolonged homelessness.
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24% Bias Score
Millions Spent Relocating Homeless Families From London
English councils spent over \£5.2 million since 2020 on companies relocating homeless families, predominantly from London and the South East, to cheaper areas in the Midlands and North, raising concerns about "social cleansing" and lack of support in recipient areas.
Millions Spent Relocating Homeless Families From London
English councils spent over \£5.2 million since 2020 on companies relocating homeless families, predominantly from London and the South East, to cheaper areas in the Midlands and North, raising concerns about "social cleansing" and lack of support in recipient areas.
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60% Bias Score
D.C. Winter Storm Exposes Growing Homelessness Crisis
A recent winter storm in Washington, D.C., brought temperatures down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, impacting the city's over 5,600 homeless residents, many of whom sought refuge in shelters such as the Central Union Mission; nationwide, homelessness increased by 18% last year.
D.C. Winter Storm Exposes Growing Homelessness Crisis
A recent winter storm in Washington, D.C., brought temperatures down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, impacting the city's over 5,600 homeless residents, many of whom sought refuge in shelters such as the Central Union Mission; nationwide, homelessness increased by 18% last year.
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48% Bias Score
US Homelessness Hits Record High, with Stark Differences Between Blue and Red States
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported a record high of over 770,000 homeless individuals in 2023, with an 18% increase in 2023 and a 36% increase since 2019; progressive blue states experienced the largest increases, while red states saw comparatively lower growth despite...
US Homelessness Hits Record High, with Stark Differences Between Blue and Red States
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported a record high of over 770,000 homeless individuals in 2023, with an 18% increase in 2023 and a 36% increase since 2019; progressive blue states experienced the largest increases, while red states saw comparatively lower growth despite...
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76% Bias Score
Blackpool Woman Found Dead in Restaurant Toilet After Three Days
Sabrina Lyttle, 47, a Blackpool woman with a history of drug and alcohol addiction, was found dead in the locked disabled toilet of the Gurkha Buffet Restaurant after three days; the restaurant's statement claims cleaning protocols were followed, but the family questions this, prompting a council in...
Blackpool Woman Found Dead in Restaurant Toilet After Three Days
Sabrina Lyttle, 47, a Blackpool woman with a history of drug and alcohol addiction, was found dead in the locked disabled toilet of the Gurkha Buffet Restaurant after three days; the restaurant's statement claims cleaning protocols were followed, but the family questions this, prompting a council in...
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44% Bias Score
UK Councils Activate Emergency Shelters Amidst Rising Homelessness and Freezing Temperatures
Amidst freezing temperatures (-8.6C recorded in Aboyne) and amber weather warnings across the UK, councils activated Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (Swep) to provide emergency shelter for rough sleepers, despite rising homelessness (9,079 in September 2024) and associated deaths (1,474 in 2023),...
UK Councils Activate Emergency Shelters Amidst Rising Homelessness and Freezing Temperatures
Amidst freezing temperatures (-8.6C recorded in Aboyne) and amber weather warnings across the UK, councils activated Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (Swep) to provide emergency shelter for rough sleepers, despite rising homelessness (9,079 in September 2024) and associated deaths (1,474 in 2023),...
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48% Bias Score
San Francisco Mayor-Elect Vows to Clean Up City Streets
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, following a campaign focused on addressing homelessness, crime, and drug overdoses, promised to "clean up the streets" and plans to declare a state of emergency regarding the fentanyl crisis, increase police staffing, and bring city employees back to in-person...
San Francisco Mayor-Elect Vows to Clean Up City Streets
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, following a campaign focused on addressing homelessness, crime, and drug overdoses, promised to "clean up the streets" and plans to declare a state of emergency regarding the fentanyl crisis, increase police staffing, and bring city employees back to in-person...
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40% Bias Score
Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Murder After Setting Fire to Woman on NYC Subway
On December 22, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented immigrant, allegedly set fire to Debrina Kawam, 57, while she slept on a Brooklyn subway; Kawam died, and Zapeta-Calil faces murder and arson charges.
Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Murder After Setting Fire to Woman on NYC Subway
On December 22, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented immigrant, allegedly set fire to Debrina Kawam, 57, while she slept on a Brooklyn subway; Kawam died, and Zapeta-Calil faces murder and arson charges.
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32% Bias Score
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