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New York City's Street-Homeless Spending Surges as Unsheltered Population Rises, Prompting Calls for Targeted Use of Resources and Faster Permanent HousingšŸ”„69

3/16/2026•Politics > Social Issues

  • •Spending tripled from \$102 million in 2019 to \$368 million in 2025.
  • •The unsheltered homeless population rose 26% from 3,588 in 2019 to 4,505 in 2025.
  • •The per-person spending equals the city’s median household income of \$81,228.
  • •Costs exceeded the \$42,000 the city spends per public school student.
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American Athletes Sparks Mixed Emotions Over Flag-Wearing Amid U.S. Unrest Ahead of Milan-Cortina GamesšŸ”„79

2/7/2026•Politics > Social Issues

  • •The controversy began during a February 6 press conference in Milan-Cortina, Italy.
  • •Freestyle skiers Chris Lillis and Hunter Hess expressed conflicted feelings about representing the United States.
  • •Lillis said he felt ā€œheartbrokenā€ over events in the U.S., referencing ICE operations and protests.
  • •He emphasized respect for human rights and hoped the Games would reflect positive American values.