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New York PostLos Angeles leaders missed their July 1 deadline to begin taking control of hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars managed by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. The delay follows a city directive and consultant hiring plan that have both stalled. New York Post reporte…
news.sky.comPrince William will speak Tuesday at the Homewards programme anniversary, stating that homelessness results from systemic issues that systems can also fix. The five-year initiative launched in 2023 has directed funding and resources to six UK pilot locations.
EuronewsSixty-one French departments stayed under red alert on Friday as high temperatures persisted. A partial easing of alerts is set for Saturday in 13 central and southwestern departments.
CalMattersCalMatters reported that the Trump administration is again seeking to redirect federal homelessness money toward temporary shelters requiring sobriety. A federal judge blocked a similar effort last year. Advocacy groups filed a new court challenge this week.
New York PostThe Department of Housing and Urban Development suspended more than $200 million in federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority on June 11 while it investigates fraud, mismanagement, and waste. The action follows years of audits and complaints about the agency'…
Washington ExaminerThe Department of Housing and Urban Development cut off federal money to the LA Homeless Services Authority on June 11 over repeated false statements and weak financial controls. The agency had received nearly $1 billion since 2021.
nypost.comSpencer Pratt posted a video on June 12, 2026, claiming he possesses recordings of one Los Angeles mayoral candidate that could prompt a resignation. The post followed a federal decision to suspend funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
Fox NewsThe suspension bars LAHSA from new federal grants while the HUD Office of Inspector General investigates. The agency has received nearly $1 billion in federal funds since 2021.
The FederalistThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development notified the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority on or about June 11, 2026, that it will no longer receive federal funds. HUD Secretary Scott Turner signed the termination letter.
newsroom.ucla.eduCity authorities are examining reports that homeless individuals on Skid Row received payments to register and vote. The probe centers on whether false registrations occurred during a recent mayoral contest.
nypost.comTikTok videos posted Tuesday feature Los Angeles homeless residents stating they received payment for voting for Mayor Karen Bass and councilwoman Nithya Raman. The California Post obtained copies of the videos after they appeared on the account LaneNeedsSpencerPratt.
The HillLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face a city council member in the November runoff after neither secured a majority in the primary. The contest centers on homelessness, policing, and local enforcement issues.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFederal officials announced a new approach to homelessness programs after declaring the prior Housing First model a failure. The reform introduces accountability requirements for funding recipients.
kpbs.orgCalifornia recorded 181,934 unhoused people in 2025, a decrease of almost 3% from the prior year. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development report also showed a national decline for the first time since 2016.
america.cgtn.comResidents placed tents and belongings directly in front of a city council member's residence. The action followed the council member's prior statement that homelessness near schools was not a concern.
winnipegfreepress.comSeattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a plan to add 1,000 new shelter beds by the end of the year. The announcement coincided with the resignation of her senior advisor on homelessness.
680news.comA judge ruled that a regional government cannot clear an encampment without offering residents another site or a tenting protocol. The decision has drawn criticism from provincial officials who say they may appeal or use other measures.
Yellowknife city council voted Wednesday to prohibit camping on municipal property and direct encampment residents toward territorial land. The decision follows a motion passed last year directing staff to draft new bylaws addressing encampments and related conduct.
eonline.comCity officials and councillors in Prince George have stated there is no evidence that Vancouver is transporting unhoused people to the community ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Similar rumours have circulated in other Canadian cities without documented proof.
Los Angeles TimesTwo readers wrote letters to the Los Angeles Times expressing support for a May 19 guest commentary about Skid Row. The letters urge acknowledgment of suffering and encourage volunteer and donor efforts.
New York PostLos Angeles approved its nearly $15 billion city budget Thursday in a 12-1 vote. The plan now heads to Mayor Karen Bass for signature and preserves police hiring targets while deferring some fire department requests.
nypost.comThe Los Angeles Police Department posted video showing a large homeless encampment overrun by rats near homes. Officers cited blocked sidewalks and health hazards as reasons for enforcement.
api.foxsports.comA Los Angeles Times columnist responded to mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt's description of city conditions. The column cited recent declines in homicides, burglaries, and unsheltered homelessness.
kpbs.orgCalifornia provides monthly cash assistance and food stamps to some unhoused individuals. One recipient reported receiving $620 in cash plus food benefits after relocating to San Francisco.
foxnews.comLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appeared on CNN Tuesday night. The interview addressed her 2023 statement on ending street homelessness by 2026.
New York PostLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed questions about her earlier pledge to end street homelessness by the end of her first term. She cited bureaucratic barriers and pointed to a recent decrease in the number of people living on the streets.
Fox NewsLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that dental care for unhoused meth users is already covered by California's Medi-Cal program. She made the comments during an interview after facing criticism for remarks at a mayoral candidate forum.
Fox NewsLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass suggested during a candidate forum that the city provide dental care to unhoused meth users. The proposal drew criticism from conservatives who said it failed to address root causes of homelessness and addiction.
New York PostFormer Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said California Democrats cannot attribute the state's homelessness and affordability problems to President Trump. He stated that the issues developed under Democratic leadership.
The HillA Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Thursday featured an exchange between a Democratic senator from New York and the HUD secretary over the department's efforts to address homelessness. The secretary cited record funding levels paired with the highest recorded homeles…
CalMattersThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has yet to release its annual point-in-time homelessness count compiling 2025 data as of May 13, 2026. The delay is the longest on record, surpassing disruptions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. California released its own pr…
The GuardianAn international student, a young mother and a newborn baby died in separate homelessness-related incidents in recent weeks as of May 2026. An analysis shows 14 rough sleepers die each year on average in public parks or countryside areas. The head of an advocacy group called for…
thehindu.comShoplifting offenses in England and Wales rose to 530,643 from March 2024 to March 2025, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. Research highlights that some habitual shoplifters engage in the activity to resell goods and fund dependencies, often stemming from backgrounds…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA report on the 2025 Metro Vancouver homeless count, specific to Vancouver, is scheduled for presentation to city council on Tuesday. The count shows Vancouver's homeless population at 2,715, up 12% from 2023, accounting for more than half of the regional total of 5,232. The repo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNew York City officials announced plans in March to move the main homeless intake center from the Bellevue Shelter in Midtown to a site in the East Village. The relocation involves two facilities with a combined 234 beds for short-term stays. Residents expressed concerns about th…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNova Scotia's colon cancer screening program now allows tests to be sent to Mobile Outreach Street Health in Halifax for people without fixed addresses. The program sends tests by mail to individuals aged 50 to 75 with health cards. Health workers note that access remains limited…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNew York City authorities removed a homeless encampment in Astoria, Queens, where a couple had been living. The site was in a neighborhood previously associated with Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member. The cleanup addressed accumulated trash and debris at the locati…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTyrah Adams, a homeless woman, died after being struck by a garbage truck claw while sleeping in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 12. Her family has hired an attorney to investigate the incident. The Louisville Metro Police Department reported details of the event.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA Los Angeles program providing interim housing to homeless individuals has housed 5,800 people since its launch in December 2022, but 40 percent have returned to the streets, according to a Los Angeles Times report. Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the need to analyze reasons for dep…