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California Voters Approve Stricter Penalties for Theft and Drug Possession
California voters ousted progressive District Attorney George Gascón and overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain thefts and drug possession, reversing aspects of Proposition 47 to address rising crime and homelessness, effective December 18th.
California Voters Approve Stricter Penalties for Theft and Drug Possession
California voters ousted progressive District Attorney George Gascón and overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain thefts and drug possession, reversing aspects of Proposition 47 to address rising crime and homelessness, effective December 18th.
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52% Bias Score
Homeless Woman Burned Alive on NYC Subway; Identity Unknown
On Sunday, a Guatemalan man, Sebastián Zapeta, set a homeless woman on fire on a Brooklyn F train; five days later, her identity is still unknown, prompting outrage and questions about bystander apathy and police response.
Homeless Woman Burned Alive on NYC Subway; Identity Unknown
On Sunday, a Guatemalan man, Sebastián Zapeta, set a homeless woman on fire on a Brooklyn F train; five days later, her identity is still unknown, prompting outrage and questions about bystander apathy and police response.
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48% Bias Score
US Homelessness Soars to Record High of Over 770,000 in 2024
The number of homeless people in the US soared to a record high of over 770,000 in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, driven by factors including a lack of affordable housing, increased migration, and natural disasters, according to a HUD report.
US Homelessness Soars to Record High of Over 770,000 in 2024
The number of homeless people in the US soared to a record high of over 770,000 in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, driven by factors including a lack of affordable housing, increased migration, and natural disasters, according to a HUD report.
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28% Bias Score
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
NYC Subway Arson Murder Suspect to Appear in Court
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, is charged with murder and arson for allegedly setting fire to a sleeping woman on a Brooklyn subway train early Sunday, resulting in her death from thermal injuries and smoke inhalation; a court hearing is scheduled for Fr...
NYC Subway Arson Murder Suspect to Appear in Court
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, is charged with murder and arson for allegedly setting fire to a sleeping woman on a Brooklyn subway train early Sunday, resulting in her death from thermal injuries and smoke inhalation; a court hearing is scheduled for Fr...
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64% Bias Score
U.S. Homelessness Surges 18.1% in 2024
The U.S. saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness in 2024, reaching over 770,000 people, largely due to unaffordable housing, natural disasters, and a migrant surge; family homelessness rose nearly 40%, while veteran homelessness dropped 8%.
U.S. Homelessness Surges 18.1% in 2024
The U.S. saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness in 2024, reaching over 770,000 people, largely due to unaffordable housing, natural disasters, and a migrant surge; family homelessness rose nearly 40%, while veteran homelessness dropped 8%.
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36% Bias Score
US Homelessness Hits Record High in 2024
A January 2024 US Department of Housing and Urban Development report revealed a record 771,480 people experiencing homelessness, an 18% increase from 2023, with the largest increase among families with children; factors include affordable housing shortages, inflation, and the end of pandemic aid.
US Homelessness Hits Record High in 2024
A January 2024 US Department of Housing and Urban Development report revealed a record 771,480 people experiencing homelessness, an 18% increase from 2023, with the largest increase among families with children; factors include affordable housing shortages, inflation, and the end of pandemic aid.
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28% 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
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