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How Diana's trips to homeless shelters changed Prince William
Prince William sets out the personal motivation behind Homewards, his project to tackle homelessness.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Zelensky, With Limited Options, Seeks a Path Forward for Ukraine
A muted response to Ukraine’s “victory plan” and steep challenges on the battlefield leave Kyiv searching for a Plan B.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Rocket attack forces Antony Blinken to seek cover in Israeli air raid shelter
A Hezbollah rocket briefly forced Secretary of State Antony Blinken to go to an Israel air raid shelter in the city of Tel Aviv, an administration official said.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Shots fired at Atlanta Four Seasons Hotel building; suspect in custody
A police officer and a suspected shooter were injured Tuesday after gunfire erupted at a Midtown Atlanta building occupied by a Four Seasons hotel and residences, authorities said.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Historic Jersey Shore amusement park closes after generations of family thrills
A beloved boardwalk amusement park at the Jersey shore is shutting downEntertainment - ABC News - October 13 -
Reba McEntire finds a new on-screen family in NBC's 'Happy's Place'
Reba McEntire finds herself behind the bar in her latest return to network TV, making a series that’s a nicely calibrated cocktail of drama and comedyEntertainment - ABC News - October 18 -
Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home
A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel needs to pursue an “enduring strategic success” in Gaza after its tactical victories against HamasWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
While LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the critics
LeBron James and his 20-year-son, Bronny, are about to become the first father and son to play on the same NBA teamSports - ABC News - October 17 -
Families seek to clear names of men who refused to fight for former Dutch colony
Conscientious objectors refused to take part in military campaign against Indonesian independence in 1940s. Families of 20 men who were jailed for refusing to fight to preserve the former Dutch ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparations
Fifty years ago, Philadelphia prison officials ended a medical testing program that had allowed a University of Pennsylvania researcher to conduct human testing on incarcerated people, many of them ...Health - ABC News - October 23 -
Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy
A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.Business - Inc. - October 19 -
Massachusetts’s High School Exit Exam, the MCAS, Is On the Ballot
A ballot measure would do away with the requirement that high schoolers pass a test to graduate. Opponents say it could water down academics for struggling students.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 and the Value of Standardized Tests
A ballot initiative targets tests rather than fixing problems in the system.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Massachusetts judge rules Meta must face state's social media lawsuit
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled Meta must face a state lawsuit, alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed features harmful to young online users. Suffolk County Superior ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Parents of Massachusetts high schooler disciplined for using AI sue school
The parents of a high school senior in Massachusetts argued in federal court in Boston that their son was unfairly punished for using artificial intelligence while researching a history project, ...Tech - ABC News - October 22 -
William addresses his privilege in helping homeless
Prince William says he wants to make use of his public platform to campaign against homelessness.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Housing homeless people in glamping pods branded 'desperate'
The Housing Executive says it places people in the pods outside Belfast only as a last resort.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
How Los Angeles Is Trying to Keep Homeless People Off the Streets
The city relies on an army of case managers to help homeless people stay in motels and on the path toward finding an apartment.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Before Taylor Swift show in New Orleans, a homeless encampment is forced to move
Louisiana officials have begun moving a homeless encampment near the Superdome in New Orleans, days before three weekend concerts by Taylor SwiftEntertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
Twice homeless millionaire tops UK black power list
The now multimillionaire began his career in a call centre after failing to become a professional footballer.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
In L.A., Street Psychiatrists Offer the Homeless a Radical Step Forward
The crisis of homelessness is pushing American psychiatry to places it has not gone before — like sidewalk injections of antipsychotics.Health - The New York Times - October 22 -
Prince William: ‘I’ll show people how to prevent homelessness’
Heir to the throne responds to criticism about his Homewards programme in two-part ITV documentary. Prince William has said criticism about his privileged lifestyle and many residences drives him ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
I am on edge, says woman made homeless aged 75
Susan Curtis, from Romford, finds herself feeling trapped by London's housing crisis.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Babcock Ranch in Florida Offered Shelter During Hurricane Milton
On the west coast of Florida, a town built to weather hurricanes hosted more than 2,000 people during Hurricane Milton. Could communities like this help shape Florida’s future?World - The New York Times - October 15 -
Dozens killed in Israeli airstrike on school used as shelter in Gaza City
Death toll of at least 28 reportedly includes doctors and children at site IDF said was used by Islamic Jihad members . Middle East crisis: live updates At least 28 people have been killed in ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Groups That Run N.Y.C. Shelters Are Riddled With Problems, Report Finds
An extensive review by New York City’s Department of Investigation identified hundreds of issues, including financial mismanagement, nepotism and conflicts of interest.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Chicago to begin shutting down separate migrant shelter system
The city of Chicago will overhaul its migrant response strategy, including by closing its “landing zone” and migrant-only shelters, as it responds to a decline in the number of people arriving to ...Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
At least 17 people killed in Israeli strike on school turned shelter in Nuseirat
Deaths in central Gaza come as Al Jazeera accuses Israel of targeting its journalists working in the war zone. Middle East crisis – live updates At least 17 people, nearly all women and ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
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Fire at upstate New York animal shelter kills all of its dogs
The cause of the fire that killed dozens of animals at the No Dogs Left Behind shelter in Canton, New York is under investigation.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts
Record dry conditions in South America have led to wildfires, power cuts and water rationing. The world’s largest river system, the Amazon, which sustains some 30 million people across eight ...World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Kelly keeps place in England squad
England's Euro 2022 final match-winner Chloe Kelly is included in the Lionesses squad for the friendlies with Germany and South Africa.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits
Warnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
UK banks deserve a place in the sun
Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest ratesWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago