US Homelessness Soars 18%, Reaching Record High
The US homeless population increased by more than 18% to over 770,000 in 2024, driven by high housing costs, natural disasters, and migration, with family homelessness rising 39% and child homelessness increasing significantly, although some cities saw declines due to targeted programs.
US Homelessness Soars 18%, Reaching Record High
The US homeless population increased by more than 18% to over 770,000 in 2024, driven by high housing costs, natural disasters, and migration, with family homelessness rising 39% and child homelessness increasing significantly, although some cities saw declines due to targeted programs.
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Record High Homelessness in US: 770,000 Experiencing Homelessness in January 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual report reveals a record 770,000 people experiencing homelessness in January 2024, up 18% from the previous year due to factors including the end of pandemic aid, increased housing costs, and a rise in asylum seekers.
Record High Homelessness in US: 770,000 Experiencing Homelessness in January 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual report reveals a record 770,000 people experiencing homelessness in January 2024, up 18% from the previous year due to factors including the end of pandemic aid, increased housing costs, and a rise in asylum seekers.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024
The 2024 HUD report reveals a significant 18% increase in U.S. homelessness, reaching over 770,000 individuals, primarily due to a rise in asylum seekers, insufficient affordable housing, and natural disasters; however, veteran homelessness saw an 8% decrease.
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024
The 2024 HUD report reveals a significant 18% increase in U.S. homelessness, reaching over 770,000 individuals, primarily due to a rise in asylum seekers, insufficient affordable housing, and natural disasters; however, veteran homelessness saw an 8% decrease.
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60% Bias Score
Record High US Homelessness in 2024: 771,480 Individuals Affected"
A US government report revealed a record 771,480 people were experiencing homelessness in January 2024, an 18% increase largely due to inflation, high housing costs, and the end of pandemic-era rental assistance programs, disproportionately impacting Black and Latino/Hispanic communities and childre...
Record High US Homelessness in 2024: 771,480 Individuals Affected"
A US government report revealed a record 771,480 people were experiencing homelessness in January 2024, an 18% increase largely due to inflation, high housing costs, and the end of pandemic-era rental assistance programs, disproportionately impacting Black and Latino/Hispanic communities and childre...
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36% 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
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
Record High US Homelessness in 2024: 18% Increase Driven by Systemic Issues
A record 771,480 people experienced homelessness in the US in January 2024, an 18% increase year-over-year, primarily due to affordable housing shortages, inflation, and the end of pandemic aid; this disproportionately impacted families and Black Americans.
Record High US Homelessness in 2024: 18% Increase Driven by Systemic Issues
A record 771,480 people experienced homelessness in the US in January 2024, an 18% increase year-over-year, primarily due to affordable housing shortages, inflation, and the end of pandemic aid; this disproportionately impacted families and Black Americans.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amidst Housing Crisis and Natural Disasters
A new report reveals an 18% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, impacting over 771,000 people, with families experiencing the largest surge (39%), while veterans saw an 8% decrease; the rise is linked to the affordable housing crisis, inflation, natural disasters, and immigration.
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amidst Housing Crisis and Natural Disasters
A new report reveals an 18% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, impacting over 771,000 people, with families experiencing the largest surge (39%), while veterans saw an 8% decrease; the rise is linked to the affordable housing crisis, inflation, natural disasters, and immigration.
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24% Bias Score
US Homelessness Reaches Record High in 2024
The number of homeless people in the US reached a record high of over 770,000 in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, driven by factors such as the worsening affordable housing crisis, the end of pandemic aid, the influx of asylum seekers, and natural disasters.
US Homelessness Reaches Record High in 2024
The number of homeless people in the US reached a record high of over 770,000 in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, driven by factors such as the worsening affordable housing crisis, the end of pandemic aid, the influx of asylum seekers, and natural disasters.
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48% 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
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
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