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Boston food
fromwww.boston.com
2 days ago

N.H. man gets up to 34 years for sexually assaulting unhoused women at Mass. and Cass

A man was sentenced to 28 to 34 years for sexually assaulting three homeless women, demonstrating the urgent issues surrounding homelessness and crime.
#housing
Renovation
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

This government program made indoor air cleaner and saved Americans money. Now Trump wants to kill it

The Trump administration's attempts to cut funding for vital housing retrofit programs threaten the health and safety of millions of vulnerable Americans.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

These landlords promised to house dozens of once homeless New Yorkers. Now they're evicting them.

Supportive housing providers are issuing eviction warrants for nearly 300 vulnerable tenants this year, indicating systemic failures in tenant support.
Renovation
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

This government program made indoor air cleaner and saved Americans money. Now Trump wants to kill it

The Trump administration's attempts to cut funding for vital housing retrofit programs threaten the health and safety of millions of vulnerable Americans.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

These landlords promised to house dozens of once homeless New Yorkers. Now they're evicting them.

Supportive housing providers are issuing eviction warrants for nearly 300 vulnerable tenants this year, indicating systemic failures in tenant support.
more#housing
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tearful officer tells court I'm not trigger happy', after tasering amputee, 92

Police officer defends Taser use against a 92-year-old amputee in care home, claiming it was necessary for protection.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

I'm a Brooklyn ER Doctor And Lives Are on The Line

Proposed cuts to Medicaid threaten lives and destabilize essential healthcare services for millions, especially vulnerable populations.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Nearly 26,000 undocumented immigrant children without legal representation due to latest Trump cuts

Undocumented immigrant children face potential lack of legal representation due to cuts by the Trump administration, significantly impacting vulnerable youth at immigration hearings.
NYC LGBT
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Protecting New York's Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

The Trump administration's policies have severely affected vulnerable immigrants' ability to access social services, leading to increased isolation and risk.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Nearly 26,000 undocumented immigrant children without legal representation due to latest Trump cuts

Undocumented immigrant children face potential lack of legal representation due to cuts by the Trump administration, significantly impacting vulnerable youth at immigration hearings.
NYC LGBT
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Protecting New York's Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

The Trump administration's policies have severely affected vulnerable immigrants' ability to access social services, leading to increased isolation and risk.
more#immigration
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Silicon Valley leaders in uproar over Office of Education mass layoffs - San Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley residents and lawmakers are protesting significant layoffs by SCCOE affecting vulnerable children's educational programs.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Bishop Brennan urges Brooklyn's Catholics to help defeat medical suicide bill

Bishop Robert Brennan expressed serious concerns about the implications of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, warning it could devalue life and influence insurance coverage decisions.
NYC politics
#budget-cuts
more#budget-cuts
#government-policy
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer

Supported housing in England faces a crisis due to funding cuts, with many providers shutting down and a significant shortfall in available services.
Digital life
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

My landline is my lifeline': Switch to digital phones prompts concern

The transition from landlines to digital systems poses risks for vulnerable individuals who rely on traditional phone services.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer

Supported housing in England faces a crisis due to funding cuts, with many providers shutting down and a significant shortfall in available services.
Digital life
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

My landline is my lifeline': Switch to digital phones prompts concern

The transition from landlines to digital systems poses risks for vulnerable individuals who rely on traditional phone services.
more#government-policy
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Supreme court ruling on sex divides opinion | Letters

The importance of addressing male violence in the debate surrounding gender recognition and single-sex spaces is paramount.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

'Last-resort' agency for older NYers faces lawmaker scrutiny after Gothamist reporting

New York City's Adult Protective Services is rejecting a growing number of vulnerability assistance referrals, causing concern among lawmakers.
#human-centered-design
more#human-centered-design
Wearables
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

How a new wearable sensor can track your health - without even touching your skin

A contactless wearable device by Northwestern can monitor health through skin-emitted gases, enhancing clinical care for vulnerable populations.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Social Security website keeps crashing, as DOGE demands cuts to IT staff

Elon Musk's team is pushing for severe cuts at the Social Security agency, exacerbating website access issues for vulnerable populations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The poor don't need Reeves's austerity. And neither does Britain | William Keegan

Rachel Reeves' fiscal rules may harm vulnerable communities by prioritizing tax increases and spending cuts during economic stagnation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Migrants unlawfully housed at UK's flagship asylum site Wethersfield, court rules

The High Court ruled that the UK government unlawfully housed asylum seekers at a prison-like site, highlighting serious oversight in accommodations for vulnerable individuals.
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman at risk of abuse not rehoused for 14 months

Miss X's vulnerability was not addressed promptly by Waltham Forest, which delayed her move to safe accommodation despite recognizing her situation as a priority.
London politics
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

The "Greatest" show on Earth: A review of Trump's first 50 days

Trump's early presidency is marked by chaos, deception, and negligence towards American citizens in need.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Vibrant and spirited' grandmother, 43, found dead inside burning clothing donation bin in upstate NY

Michelle McFarren, a spirited grandmother, tragically died in a clothing donation bin fire, highlighting community vulnerabilities.
Her vibrant personality and love for life touched many, as described by family and friends.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Judge slams children's care home's 'criminality' in using 'altered' garda vetting and fake background checks of staff

Ideal Care Services faced severe legal consequences for using altered background checks for staff, highlighting a breach of trust in child care.
#assisted-dying
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

MP attempts to gag criticism of assisted dying committee after Down Syndrome vote

Concerns over protecting vulnerable populations surfaced after a controversial amendment on assisted dying was voted down.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

MP attempts to gag criticism of assisted dying committee after Down Syndrome vote

Concerns over protecting vulnerable populations surfaced after a controversial amendment on assisted dying was voted down.
more#assisted-dying
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Leading Senate Democrats demand halt to HUD cuts

HUD faces alarming staffing cuts of up to 50%, jeopardizing vital support for vulnerable populations and delaying essential community development projects.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

'Survivors left without support': Domestic abuse workers to strike over proposed job cuts

Domestic abuse workers in Tower Hamlets are striking indefinitely against proposed job cuts that they claim threaten vital support for victims and survivors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Kilauea on Hawaii's Big Island, one of world's most active volcanoes, erupts

At around 2am local time, increased earthquake activity was observed at Kilauea, and the first signs of lava emerging appeared shortly thereafter, highlighting the volcano's active status.
Science
#hiv
Medicine
fromTruthout
6 months ago

Climate Crisis Is Impeding Access to HIV Treatment in High Risk Regions

Half of people with HIV in the U.S. live in areas vulnerable to extreme weather disasters.
Medicine
fromTruthout
6 months ago

Climate Crisis Is Impeding Access to HIV Treatment in High Risk Regions

Half of people with HIV in the U.S. live in areas vulnerable to extreme weather disasters.
more#hiv
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Soleiman Faqiri's brother says there's been no accountability for his homicide in jail | CBC News

Yusuf Faqiri expressed frustration, stating, "When they keep ignoring coroner's inquests recommendations when more and more deaths happen, it says to us that the system needs to change." The failure to act on the jury's 57 recommendations underscores systemic issues within Ontario's correctional facilities and the pressing need for reform to protect vulnerable individuals in custody.
Toronto
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

More than one in 10 suffer financial abuse - and culprit is known to victim in most cases, poll says

Financial abuse often perpetrated by people known to the victim, mainly affecting older individuals and those with vulnerabilities.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Cannabis could help people cut down or stop opioid use, research shows

Cannabis may assist in reducing opioid use, supported qualitatively by USC research on drug user experiences.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

How to Sleep Better in the Heat

Lower ambient temperatures help signal the body to rest, and excessive heat in the bedroom can lead to difficulty falling asleep, disrupted sleep, and less restorative rest.
Wellness
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