Homelessness in the US Surges to 18.1%, Affecting Over 770,000 People

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Homelessness in the US has reached an 18.1% increase, with over 770,000 people affected. The rise is mostly due to a lack of affordable housing, natural disasters, and a surge of migrants. Family homelessness has seen a nearly 40% rise, with more than 150,000 children experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2024. However, homelessness among veterans continues to trend downwards.

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Q: Who was the victim of the tragic subway fire in New York?
A: Debrina Kawam, a 57-year-old woman from New Jersey.

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Photo: Princess Diana and Prince William visiting The Passage in 1993.

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