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US November 30, 2023

Aging Americans grapple with homelessness and health care desperation, report shows

A report from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies shows that the U.S. is unprepared to meet the housing and care needs of its growing elderly population.

Media November 30, 2023

'Terrifying encounter' with a machete-wielding homeless man pushed woman to flee California for Florida

The Los Angeles Times cited examples of Americans who moved from California to Florida and vise-versa, noting many have moved for economic and cultural reasons.

VIDEO November 29, 2023

'The Five': Chicago mayor blames Republicans for city's failures

'The Five' co-hosts react to Chicago being overrun with migrants and the city's crime problem as the mayor plays the blame game.

Digital Originals November 29, 2023

CRISIS IN NEW YORK: 94-year-old vet struggles to move on after nursing home evicts him, replaced by migrants

Months after Frank Tammaro was kicked out of his home in a Staten Island senior home, the 94-year-old veteran learned the building hed been turned into a migrant shelter.

Homeless Crisis November 28, 2023

California to pay millions to clear homeless camps; state senator says residents being gaslighted

California Gavin Newsom announced a $300 million-dollar effort this week to remove homeless encampments across the state amid a housing crisis.

Oregon November 28, 2023

Advocates call for focus on housing solutions as encampment sweeps escalate across the US

The increasing issue of encampment sweeps in U.S. cities is drawing criticism from advocates. Cities are intensifying efforts to clear tent encampments due to safety concerns.

OPINION November 28, 2023

California's homelessness crisis: The irony, the hypocrisy and Newsom's appalling lack of leadership

You can look no further than the mayhem on the streets of Santa Monica or Venice to know Gov. Newsom and California’s response to the homeless crisis has been a disaster.

North Carolina November 26, 2023

North Carolina shooting leaves 4 dead at homeless camp in suspected murder-suicide

Sampson County, North Carolina sheriff's office deputies responded to shots fired at a homeless encampment and found four people dead from gunfire wounds.

Massachusetts November 24, 2023

Massachusetts initiates $5 million grant program to provide temporary housing for homeless families

Massachusetts has launched a $5 million grant program to address the housing needs of homeless families, reaching a state-imposed limit of 7,500 families in emergency shelters.

Media November 24, 2023

Business owner says he's 'done' with San Francisco, claims government cares more about injection sites

A San Francisco business owner lamented the current state of his beloved city, as various factors have spiraled out of control since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Maine November 21, 2023

Maine city council rejects proposal to allow winter homeless encampments

The Portland City Council has rejected a proposal to permit homeless encampments through the winter with a vote of 3-6 despite a large homeless population.