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PoliticsCanada's budget allocates $11.2bn to end homelessness in a decade
Canada's federal budget includes a significant allocation of $11.2 billion over four years to combat homelessness, with the stated aim of ending it within a decade. The budget also focuses on affordability and national sovereignty.
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Politics · United StatesLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Faces Re-election Challenge
Los Angeles voters are deciding between incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman. Key issues include public safety and homelessness, with differing approaches from both candidates. The election outcome has implications for the city's hosting of the 2028 Olympic Games.
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Politics · United StatesMontreal police suspend two officers over misconduct allegations
Two Montreal police officers have been suspended and are under internal investigation following allegations of misconduct. One officer is accused of urinating on a person experiencing homelessness, while another allegedly posed for photos mocking a suspect.
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Conflict & Security · European Union13-year-old boy accused of setting fire to homeless man in Sanremo
A 13-year-old boy is under investigation for allegedly setting fire to a homeless man sleeping in the old port of Sanremo. The victim was hospitalized for two days with burns to his legs.
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HealthNHS offers free flu jabs to homeless people for first time
The NHS is providing free flu vaccinations to people experiencing homelessness for the first time. The initiative uses pop-up clinics and mobile vans to reach vulnerable individuals, with political leaders calling it a duty to protect those on the streets.
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Politics · United StatesLA Mayor Rivals Bass and Raman to Meet in Forum
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman are scheduled to appear at a forum sponsored by the Jewish Federation Los Angeles. The event comes as the city grapples with homelessness and job losses in Hollywood, with mail ballots due to be sent soon.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom signs law forcing Sacramento region to coordinate homelessness response
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring Sacramento city and county, along with smaller cities, to form a joint powers authority for homelessness response. The move aims to address uncoordinated services, but faces opposition from county officials who threaten legal action.
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