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Young Gaza city residents return to their homes in ruins
NBC News· 2025-09-17 15:54
Today I'm going to tell you our house has been bombed. I was shocked. This is our house right now. This is our house >> and I'm shocked because I lost my words.>> Israel has bombed the home that is very dear to me. Um all of our childhoods, all of our memories is built into the walls of this home. Um we used to even draw on the walls and my mom would allow it.Why. because we were children when we were innocent. And she wanted these memories to be engraved in this house.And now look at it. It is it is all gr ...
'DISTURBING': MSNBC hosts DESTROY Fox anchor for shocking call to KILL homeless people
MSNBC· 2025-09-15 18:21
One of Fox News's biggest names is now apologizing after he made a shocking comment about killing homeless people. Brian Kilme and the other hosts of Fox and Friends were talking on Wednesday about the murder of 23-year-old Ireina Zerutka in North Carolina and how to stop those kinds of crimes when he said this. >> Either you take the resources that we're going to give you and or you decide that you're going to be locked up in jail.That's the way it has to be now. or uh involuntary lethal injection or somet ...
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LBank.com· 2025-09-15 05:49
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Nightly News Full Broadcast (September 1st)
NBC News· 2025-09-02 02:01
On this Labor Day, the race to get back. Millions scrambling to head home before the work week starts with extreme weather making a mess for some. Now, the new flooding in Texas.At least two people swept away in San Antonio. Out west, high heat. Plus, old issues creating new problems at major airport hubs.The deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. Hundreds killed. Inside, the desperate rush to rescue more in the mountains.Remote and risky protests across the country this Labor Day taking on the White House. All ...
Homelessness rising for American seniors
NBC News· 2025-09-02 00:17
Homelessness Among Seniors - The report highlights the growing issue of homelessness among Americans over 65, with over 42,000 experiencing homelessness last year [3] - Researchers estimate that the number of homeless seniors could exceed 100,000 by 2030 [3] - The report emphasizes the lack of affordable housing and the inadequacy of average social security checks in keeping pace with inflation as contributing factors [3] Challenges Faced by Homeless Seniors - Homeless seniors face significant challenges, including vulnerability to dehydration and heat-related illnesses [3][4] - Memory impairment is a common issue among aging individuals, making it difficult for them to access available support and resources [4] - The story of Vernon Wedge, a 73-year-old former security guard, illustrates the struggles of seniors experiencing homelessness [1][2][6] Support and Resources - The report acknowledges the existence of a safety net but suggests that it is insufficient to meet the growing needs of homeless seniors [5] - There is a need for more housing resources specifically tailored for seniors [5] - Senior-only homeless shelters are emerging across the country to address the increasing demand [5]
The number of homeless Americans over 65 is expected to more than double in the next five years.
NBC News· 2025-08-29 14:15
Was this the first place you spent a night after being evicted. >> Yes. >> How did you sleep.I see chairs here. What did you do. >> Uh, probably something like this.>> Not very comfortable. >> No, that's why it was like an hour or two at a time. In 2021, at 69 years old, Vernon Wedge became homeless for the first time.After losing his eyesight, then his job, then his savings. Vernon was evicted from the Scottsdale, Arizona apartment he shared with his adult son, Grant, and their dog, Rosco. >> This is the a ...
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BBC News (World)· 2025-08-22 23:22
Trump's plan for DC homeless is giving San Francisco deja vu https://t.co/Lu0sLHLVAY ...
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-08-19 01:04
San Francisco officials point to cleaner streets as evidence that its more active approach to homelessness is working. Some say the tactics are making conditions worse. https://t.co/EPxx87Q8y3 ...
How Do We Solve Homelessness in America? - David Friedberg
All-In Podcast· 2025-08-18 16:00
Homelessness Policy & Solutions - The discussion revolves around the issue of homelessness, particularly concerning individuals addicted to drugs like fentanyl, and whether they should be allowed to live on the streets [1][2] - A proposed solution involves creating treatment centers and mental health facilities, funded by taxpayer dollars, to provide care for those in need and remove them from the streets [4][5] - An alternative approach suggests moving homeless individuals to designated campgrounds if they refuse treatment or mental institutions, especially in cases where their presence disrupts public spaces and threatens safety [9] Legal & Political Considerations - The legality of interventions, such as the National Guard's involvement in addressing homelessness in DC, is acknowledged, even by political figures who may denounce the approach as authoritarian [12][13] - There's a political calculation that cleaning up DC will be popular with residents, suggesting that opposing such measures could be a political trap for Democrats [13][14] - The effectiveness of current policing is questioned, citing the promotion of a DEI officer to chief of police and concerns about the department's functionality [16][17] Community Impact & Safety - Permissive policies towards allowing people to camp on sidewalks have negatively impacted downtown areas, leading to initiatives to relocate homeless populations [9] - The presence of homeless individuals camping outside national monuments is considered the worst possible situation, highlighting concerns about safety and public order [10] - There's an assumption that a significant majority (80-90%) of families living in DC would support measures to end homelessness, even if it involves the National Guard [15][16]