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Albuquerque Deploys National Guard to Combat Juvenile Crime and Drug Abuse
Albuquerque is deploying the National Guard to assist police in combating rising juvenile crime and drug abuse, particularly fentanyl, following a recent operation yielding 116 felony and 38 misdemeanor arrests; the Guard will secure crime scenes, freeing up police.
Albuquerque Deploys National Guard to Combat Juvenile Crime and Drug Abuse
Albuquerque is deploying the National Guard to assist police in combating rising juvenile crime and drug abuse, particularly fentanyl, following a recent operation yielding 116 felony and 38 misdemeanor arrests; the Guard will secure crime scenes, freeing up police.
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36% Bias Score
Belfast Opens First Women-Only Emergency Housing Facility
Belfast opened Northern Ireland's first women-only temporary crisis accommodation facility, addressing a more than threefold increase in women sleeping rough in five years (from 17 in 2019/20 to 65 in 2024/25); the facility, funded by the Housing Executive, currently houses 10 women, with plans to e...
Belfast Opens First Women-Only Emergency Housing Facility
Belfast opened Northern Ireland's first women-only temporary crisis accommodation facility, addressing a more than threefold increase in women sleeping rough in five years (from 17 in 2019/20 to 65 in 2024/25); the facility, funded by the Housing Executive, currently houses 10 women, with plans to e...
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36% Bias Score
England Housing Benefit Freeze Exacerbates Homelessness Crisis
A freeze on housing benefit rates in England until 2026 will affect 5.7 million low-income households, as only 2.5% of private rented homes were affordable for housing benefit recipients last year, compared to 12% in 2021-22, leading to increased homelessness and rent arrears.
England Housing Benefit Freeze Exacerbates Homelessness Crisis
A freeze on housing benefit rates in England until 2026 will affect 5.7 million low-income households, as only 2.5% of private rented homes were affordable for housing benefit recipients last year, compared to 12% in 2021-22, leading to increased homelessness and rent arrears.
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44% Bias Score
France's Court of Auditors Calls for Improved Support for Young Adults Leaving Child Welfare System
France's Court of Auditors highlights stark disparities in post-ASE care for young adults, with nearly half of homeless 18-25 year-olds being former ASE recipients, urging improved support and minimum standards to prevent dire situations.
France's Court of Auditors Calls for Improved Support for Young Adults Leaving Child Welfare System
France's Court of Auditors highlights stark disparities in post-ASE care for young adults, with nearly half of homeless 18-25 year-olds being former ASE recipients, urging improved support and minimum standards to prevent dire situations.
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24% Bias Score
Enfield Council Leaves 115 Homeless Families Without Support
In 2024, Enfield Council in London ended its legal duty to support 115 families facing homelessness who refused relocation outside the borough, a decision driven by rising costs of temporary housing and a stricter approach to relocation.
Enfield Council Leaves 115 Homeless Families Without Support
In 2024, Enfield Council in London ended its legal duty to support 115 families facing homelessness who refused relocation outside the borough, a decision driven by rising costs of temporary housing and a stricter approach to relocation.
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52% Bias Score
Fremantle uses plants to deter homeless, faces criticism
The City of Fremantle used potted lemon trees to deter rough sleepers from the doorway of a former Hungry Jacks on the Cappuccino Strip, sparking criticism for employing 'hostile architecture' while neglecting the root causes of homelessness.
Fremantle uses plants to deter homeless, faces criticism
The City of Fremantle used potted lemon trees to deter rough sleepers from the doorway of a former Hungry Jacks on the Cappuccino Strip, sparking criticism for employing 'hostile architecture' while neglecting the root causes of homelessness.
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44% Bias Score
Bradford Church's Sleeping Pod Aids Homelessness
A solar-powered sleeping pod at St. Stephen's Church in Bradford, England, provides temporary housing for vetted homeless individuals, with 20 people using it over the past four years, most finding permanent housing after their stay.
Bradford Church's Sleeping Pod Aids Homelessness
A solar-powered sleeping pod at St. Stephen's Church in Bradford, England, provides temporary housing for vetted homeless individuals, with 20 people using it over the past four years, most finding permanent housing after their stay.
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56% Bias Score
Sydney Renters Face Record Highs Amidst Housing Crisis
Sydney's rental market hit record highs in March 2024, with weekly asking rents for houses averaging $775 and units at $725, leading to a 0.9% vacancy rate and increased financial strain on renters, potentially influencing the upcoming federal election.
Sydney Renters Face Record Highs Amidst Housing Crisis
Sydney's rental market hit record highs in March 2024, with weekly asking rents for houses averaging $775 and units at $725, leading to a 0.9% vacancy rate and increased financial strain on renters, potentially influencing the upcoming federal election.
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48% Bias Score
Berlin Greens Propose €16 Million Plan to Fight Homelessness
Berlin's Green Party proposes 10 measures, costing €16 million in 2026, to combat homelessness by 2030, focusing on expanding existing support structures like Housing First and creating "Safe Places," despite concerns about insufficient housing policies and budget cuts.
Berlin Greens Propose €16 Million Plan to Fight Homelessness
Berlin's Green Party proposes 10 measures, costing €16 million in 2026, to combat homelessness by 2030, focusing on expanding existing support structures like Housing First and creating "Safe Places," despite concerns about insufficient housing policies and budget cuts.
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40% Bias Score
Glastonbury's Van Dweller Crisis: Community Tensions and Delayed Regulated Site
Glastonbury, UK, grapples with approximately 300 van dwellers in unauthorized encampments, causing community tension due to anti-social behavior and lack of council tax contributions; a planned regulated site faces delays.
Glastonbury's Van Dweller Crisis: Community Tensions and Delayed Regulated Site
Glastonbury, UK, grapples with approximately 300 van dwellers in unauthorized encampments, causing community tension due to anti-social behavior and lack of council tax contributions; a planned regulated site faces delays.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Cuts Funding to Fair Housing Nonprofits
The Trump administration cut $30 million in federal funding to 66 fair-housing nonprofits, jeopardizing their ability to enforce anti-discrimination laws and potentially exacerbating the housing crisis; this follows a record high in fair housing complaints and comes at a time of increasing homelessn...
Trump Administration Cuts Funding to Fair Housing Nonprofits
The Trump administration cut $30 million in federal funding to 66 fair-housing nonprofits, jeopardizing their ability to enforce anti-discrimination laws and potentially exacerbating the housing crisis; this follows a record high in fair housing complaints and comes at a time of increasing homelessn...
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52% Bias Score
Brisbane to Clear Homeless Encampments
Brisbane City Council will give rough sleepers 24 hours to vacate parks, removing tents to prevent further encampments, following claims that most people refused prior accommodation offers; the move has sparked criticism.
Brisbane to Clear Homeless Encampments
Brisbane City Council will give rough sleepers 24 hours to vacate parks, removing tents to prevent further encampments, following claims that most people refused prior accommodation offers; the move has sparked criticism.
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68% Bias Score
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