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Real user trials of Google Veo 2 AI video generation are wildMoreover, the persistent ceasefire violations and escalations of hostilities in eastern Ukraine have eroded trust between the conflicting parties, making it increasingly difficult to find common ground for meaningful negotiations. The sporadic outbreaks of violence have underscored the fragility of any potential ceasefire agreements and highlighted the challenges of enforcing compliance with such arrangements.
As we prepare to welcome the arrival of winter in the south, let us remember to cherish the moments of togetherness and warmth that the season brings. Whether it's gathering with loved ones around a crackling fire or simply taking a moment to appreciate the tranquility of a snowy landscape, let us embrace the beauty and wonder of winter in all its splendor.CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy and the New York Red Bulls have been Major League Soccer mainstays since the league's inaugural season in 1996, signing glamorous players and regularly competing for championships through years of success and setbacks in a league that's perpetually improving and expanding. Yet just a year ago, both of these clubs appeared to be a very long way from the stage they'll share Saturday in the MLS Cup Final . The Galaxy were one of MLS’ worst teams after a season of internal turmoil and public fan dissent, while the Red Bulls were merely a steady mediocrity seeking yet another coach to chart a new direction. A year later, these MLS founders are meeting in the league's first Cup final between teams from North America's two biggest markets. “Two original clubs being able to put themselves in this situation, I think it’s great,” Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said. “To see two clubs that have been at it as long as this league has been around be here, I think it’s a special moment. Couldn’t be two more different and contrasting styles as well, which could make for an interesting game, and I would imagine a high-intensity game.” Everything changed in 2024 after a dismal decade for the Galaxy , who are favored to cap their transformation by winning their team's record sixth MLS championship with a roster that's dramatically different from its past few groups — albeit with one massive injury absence in the final. The transformation of the Red Bulls happened only in the postseason, when a team that hadn't won a playoff game since 2017 suddenly turned into world-beaters under rookie coach Sandro Schwarz. New York struggled through the final three months of league play with only two wins before posting road playoff victories over defending champ Columbus , archrival New York City FC and conference finalist Orlando to storm into the Cup final. “We know about the history (of our club), and we know tomorrow will define what that could mean,” Schwarz said Friday. “To feel the pressure for tomorrow, it’s necessary, because it’s a final, and without pressure it’s not possible to bring the best quality on the field.” The Red Bulls have never won an MLS Cup, only reaching the championship match once before. What's more, they've somehow never won a Cup in any tournament, although they’ve collected three Supporters’ Shields for MLS' best regular-season record. The Galaxy’s trophy case is large and loaded, and those five MLS Cups are on the top shelf. But not much of that team success happened in the past decade for the club that famously brought David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard and many other international stars to Hollywood. In fact, this season has ended a grim era for the Galaxy, who haven't lost all year at their frequently renamed home stadium — which was the site of protests and boycotts just a year ago. The club's fans were tired of LA's steady underachievement and ineptitude in the front office run by team president Chris Klein, who was fired in May 2023. One year ago Thursday, the Galaxy hired Will Kuntz, a longtime Los Angeles FC executive who engineered his new club's roster transformation, most dramatically by landing new designated players Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil — two international talents that LAFC also had in its sights. “I give Will and the group up there a ton of credit,” Vanney said. “It’s one thing to have players you like, and it’s a whole other thing to get them here and get them to connect with your group.” Pec and Paintsil combined for 32 goals and 27 assists while boosting the incumbent talents of striker Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig, the gifted Barcelona product who runs the offense from the midfield. The Galaxy clicked in the postseason, scoring a jaw-dropping 16 goals in four matches. Puig has been the Galaxy's most important player all season, but he won't be in the MLS Cup Final after tearing a knee ligament late in last week's conference final victory over Seattle . The loss of Puig — who somehow kept playing on his injured knee, and even delivered the game-winning pass to Joveljic — makes the Galaxy even more difficult to anticipate. “He played a lot in the regular season, so it was not so easy to analyze all these games now without him,” Schwarz said. “But the main focus is to analyze what we need to do, because it’s not clear now how they’re playing without him.” The Galaxy could give some of Puig's responsibilities to Marco Reus, the longtime Dortmund standout who joined LA in August. Reus is nursing a hamstring injury, but Vanney expects him to play. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/soccerAptose Biosciences Inc. Announces Closing of $8 Million Public OfferingIn a surprising development, Jabrill Peppers has been reinstated to the NFL and will be allowed to return to the Patriots this week. On Monday, the NFL announced that the league was removing Peppers Commissioner Exempt List. The Patriots safety was placed on that list after being arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation or suffocation, possession of a Class B drug (cocaine), and assault and battery on a family or household member. Last week, it was announced that the trial for Peppers was set for January 2025. Those charges were why Peppers was placed on the exempt list on Oct. 9. That made it so the captain couldn’t practice, play or attend games. Now, the NFL announced Pepper is “eligible to participate in all team activities, including playing in games.” The NFL statement read: “In accordance with the Personal Conduct Policy, the league initiated a preliminary investigation into an incident from early October. That review will remain ongoing and is not affected by this change in Peppers’ roster status."
Robert Kraft needs to take a long, hard look at his football teamThe practice of using AI to write police reports has come under attack from the American Civil Liberties Union — and its new paper on the issue could end up influencing competition among suppliers of technology to law enforcement. The report is a fusillade against Axon, which makes body cameras and other products, along with software for AI-powered police reports. has faced controversy before about its products. In 2022, most of its AI Ethics Board resigned over the company’s plan to put . But the nearly century-old civil rights organization goes beyond criticism of that one company and says that police departments should avoid using artificial intelligence in most instances when crafting police reports. Many officers consider that task as among the most time-consuming chores they have, providing an opening to sellers of government technology. The need to be legally and factually precise — to create writing that will withstand scrutiny in court — adds pressure to the process. Not only that, but writing doesn’t come naturally to all police officers. That’s why gov tech companies such as have developed products designed to make that part of policing more efficient, using as a prompt and automation tool for police reports. The ACLU report, “ ” takes direct aim at Axon to make the case that AI can be sloppy and biased when used to guide the report-writing process. The ACLU bases its argument around several common criticisms of AI found in all industries: potential unreliability and bias, a lack of transparency around AI learning models and inputs, and the absence of privacy protections. In its paper, the ACLU anchored those concerns in the group’s analysis of Axon’s . The product takes audio files from body cameras, runs them through OpenAI’s GPT-4 large language model and produces what the ACLU report calls a “first-person narrative for the officer in the typical format of a police report.” Described by Axon as a “force multiplier” because, the company says, officers can spend up to 40 percent of their time on reports, Draft One prompts officers to insert specific details such as speed limits and driver’s license status to complete the famously dry narratives. As the ACLU analysis notes, Draft One also includes what amounts to a safety valve: The random insertion of “silly sentences” — say, a mention of a flying squirrel — into the reports to ensure that officers fix it. The idea is to make sure police officers are really reading and checking the veracity of these AI-generated reports. The ACLU, citing a comment from Axon leadership, is skeptical that all police departments would use that safeguard. The group also worries that and “absorb the racism, sexism and other biases” picked up by AI as it takes in vast amounts of data from the digital world. Data from body cameras also could provide less-than-complete data, depending on the sensitivity and placement of the microphone and other factors, the ACLU says. And since corporate use of AI training models are not subject to Freedom of Information requests, the civil rights group worries about the ability of defendants to fully challenge one of the tools involved in their prosecutions. The ACLU did not respond to a request for comment about the report. Earlier this year, Draft One underwent trials in Colorado and Louisiana and is now widely available in the U.S., an Axon spokesperson tells via email. Police in Maine and California also are interested in buying the product, a type of purchase that often requires a long lead time and substantial civic debate. For police in Fort Collins, Colo., the tool resulted in a 67 percent reduction in the time spent on report writing, which in turn frees up officers for more street duty, the spokesperson said, adding that “success stories” about the product “mostly center on how much quicker officers can complete their paperwork while maintaining quality.” The Axon spokesperson did not directly dispute any facts from the ACLU report but painted a picture of a solid, safe and supervised product. “Critical safeguards require every report to be edited, reviewed and approved by a human officer, ensuring accuracy and accountability of the information,” the spokesperson said, adding that the company asks ethical and other experts to provide feedback and testing. The spokesperson emphasized that Draft One requires officers to “review, edit and sign off on [the] accuracy” of their reports, and that use of the software leaves a digital audit trail. As well, use of the tool for now is “restricted” to minor incidents that do not include felonies and arrests, so that client agencies can get “comfortable with the tool before expanding to more complex cases.” The company’s double-blind study of the tool showed that Draft One produced equal or better reports than those written 100 percent by officers, at least when judged by such factors as completeness, neutrality, objectivity, terminology and coherence. The study included 24 experts from law enforcement and court systems. Axon’s own research also found “no statistically significant racial bias toward a particular race,” the spokesperson said. “As we look to the future, we believe that the responsible innovation of real-time operations, drones and robotics and artificial intelligence will enable public safety to observe, communicate and act like they have never done before, ultimately protecting more lives in more places,” the spokesperson said. The ACLU report comes at a sensitive, trying time for public safety. Law enforcement still faces staffing challenges and distrust from citizens over racism, brutality and associated issues in the aftermath of the . Meanwhile, Nashville recently rejected a police-backed using Axon tech, the latest example of and against relatively . No matter what happens, AI in policing — and report writing — seems unlikely to fade. One example of that comes from Missoula, Mont., where officials recently moved forward with a . "I'm pretty cautious about AI and how that might look, but we will consider it," said Missoula Police Chief Mike Colyer, according to the report. The ACLU report has the potential to shape how gov tech suppliers try to stand out in the crowded public safety tech space, where and AI is making its way to even . For instance, , an Axon competitor, all but welcomed the ACLU’s findings, even though Truleo uses AI for reports, too. CEO and co-founder Anthony Tassone says his company’s offers more safeguards than Draft One. Officers use Truleo to dictate a narrative of an incident — something they can do while driving — and the company’s technology then uses AI to “enhance” that information and come back with “suggestions.” Officers then make edits and finish the report on their own. Truleo had already positioned itself as the “ethical” alternative to Axon, and Tassone repeated that point during an interview with conducted after the release of the ACLU report. In his view, a “weapons manufacturer” — Axon sells Tasers — should not be in the business of AI-generated reports, as that can lead to conflicts of interests in the case of mishaps or fatalities. The AI could help an officer or department to basically clean up a report in favor of law enforcement. Another pitch used by Truleo is that Axon’s AI goes too far, and that body-cam transcripts can be severely unreliable. “They are asking AI to make determinations,” he said, adding that Truleo has opened its AI to “random studies” and privacy checks. “You can’t ask AI to properly attribute criminality to people. That’s an officer’s job.” The ACLU report recommends that no police department use AI to “replace the creation of a record of the officer’s subjective experience.” But the report did leave wiggle room that would seem to offer a company such as Truleo a boost during client sales meetings and city council debates about law enforcement purchases. The ACLU said that “safer and more limited” uses of AI could help with the “dull chore” of writing police reports. “For example, officers could make an audio recorded verbal narrative of what took place ... and computers could transcribe those accounts and perhaps perform some light cleanup and formatting to create an editable first draft,” the report states, adding that “like most people, [police] probably find it faster and easier to speak than to write.”
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy and the New York Red Bulls have been Major League Soccer mainstays since the league's inaugural season in 1996, signing glamorous players and regularly competing for championships through years of success and setbacks in a league that's perpetually improving and expanding. Yet just a year ago, both of these clubs appeared to be a very long way from the stage they'll share Saturday in the MLS Cup Final . The Galaxy were one of MLS’ worst teams after a season of internal turmoil and public fan dissent, while the Red Bulls were merely a steady mediocrity seeking yet another coach to chart a new direction. A year later, these MLS founders are meeting in the league's first Cup final between teams from North America's two biggest markets. “Two original clubs being able to put themselves in this situation, I think it’s great,” Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said. “To see two clubs that have been at it as long as this league has been around be here, I think it’s a special moment. Couldn’t be two more different and contrasting styles as well, which could make for an interesting game, and I would imagine a high-intensity game.” Everything changed in 2024 after a dismal decade for the Galaxy , who are favored to cap their transformation by winning their team's record sixth MLS championship with a roster that's dramatically different from its past few groups — albeit with one massive injury absence in the final. The transformation of the Red Bulls happened only in the postseason, when a team that hadn't won a playoff game since 2017 suddenly turned into world-beaters under rookie coach Sandro Schwarz. New York struggled through the final three months of league play with only two wins before posting road playoff victories over defending champ Columbus , archrival New York City FC and conference finalist Orlando to storm into the Cup final. “We know about the history (of our club), and we know tomorrow will define what that could mean,” Schwarz said Friday. “To feel the pressure for tomorrow, it’s necessary, because it’s a final, and without pressure it’s not possible to bring the best quality on the field.” The Red Bulls have never won an MLS Cup, only reaching the championship match once before. What's more, they've somehow never won a Cup in any tournament, although they’ve collected three Supporters’ Shields for MLS' best regular-season record. The Galaxy’s trophy case is large and loaded, and those five MLS Cups are on the top shelf. But not much of that team success happened in the past decade for the club that famously brought David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard and many other international stars to Hollywood. In fact, this season has ended a grim era for the Galaxy, who haven't lost all year at their frequently renamed home stadium — which was the site of protests and boycotts just a year ago. The club's fans were tired of LA's steady underachievement and ineptitude in the front office run by team president Chris Klein, who was fired in May 2023. One year ago Thursday, the Galaxy hired Will Kuntz, a longtime Los Angeles FC executive who engineered his new club's roster transformation, most dramatically by landing new designated players Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil — two international talents that LAFC also had in its sights. “I give Will and the group up there a ton of credit,” Vanney said. “It’s one thing to have players you like, and it’s a whole other thing to get them here and get them to connect with your group.” Pec and Paintsil combined for 32 goals and 27 assists while boosting the incumbent talents of striker Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig, the gifted Barcelona product who runs the offense from the midfield. The Galaxy clicked in the postseason, scoring a jaw-dropping 16 goals in four matches. Puig has been the Galaxy's most important player all season, but he won't be in the MLS Cup Final after tearing a knee ligament late in last week's conference final victory over Seattle . The loss of Puig — who somehow kept playing on his injured knee, and even delivered the game-winning pass to Joveljic — makes the Galaxy even more difficult to anticipate. “He played a lot in the regular season, so it was not so easy to analyze all these games now without him,” Schwarz said. “But the main focus is to analyze what we need to do, because it’s not clear now how they’re playing without him.” The Galaxy could give some of Puig's responsibilities to Marco Reus, the longtime Dortmund standout who joined LA in August. Reus is nursing a hamstring injury, but Vanney expects him to play. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/soccer Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more.Title: "The Sun: Manchester United Opts Against Appointing a Sporting Director, Ashworth Emerges as Arsenal Target"BOZEMAN, Mont. – Aurora, a self-driving trucking company, is making waves in Bozeman with its innovative technology and job creation. The company uses LIDAR, a tool that employs lasers and photonics to create a 3-D picture of the environment. Montana State University and Gallatin College have developed programs to educate students in photonics, preparing them for real-world applications. Some students have already secured positions with Aurora. Mayor Terry Cunningham of Bozeman emphasized the local impact, saying, "The genius folks who are creating those sparks and those innovations get to stay here in the place that they love, because of the innovations that they created. But also, for folks like Aurora who are creating businesses from that technology." Aurora has already introduced 70 tech jobs to the Bozeman area, with more on the horizon. Governor Greg Gianforte, who has a background in high tech, highlighted the state's role in fostering industry growth. "We've been reducing regulations. We've been reducing the tax burden. We've been making IT investments in education. And this really creates an environment where entrepreneurs can succeed in the private sector," he said. The new Aurora Bozeman location will function as a LIDAR testing and research facility, further contributing to the area's technological advancement.
The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country, federal officials said Friday. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said federally required tallies taken across the country in January found more than 770,000 people were counted as homeless — a number that misses some people and does not include those staying with friends or family because they don't have a place of their own. That increase comes on top of a 12% increase in 2023, which HUD blamed on soaring rents and the end of COVID-19 pandemic assistance. The 2023 increase also was driven by people experiencing homelessness for the first time. The numbers overall represent 23 of every 10,000 people in the U.S., with Black people being overrepresented among the homeless population. People are also reading... A man walks past a homeless encampment Oct. 25, 2023, in downtown Los Angeles. "No American should face homelessness, and the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring every family has access to the affordable, safe, and quality housing they deserve," HUD Agency Head Adrianne Todman said in a statement, adding that the focus should remain on "evidence-based efforts to prevent and end homelessness." Among the most concerning trends was a nearly 40% rise in family homelessness — one of the areas that was most affected by the arrival of migrants in big cities. Family homelessness more than doubled in 13 communities impacted by migrants including Denver, Chicago and New York City, according to HUD, while it rose less than 8% in the remaining 373 communities. Almost 150,000 children experienced homelessness on a single night in 2024, reflecting a 33% jump from last year. Disasters also played a part in the rise in the count, especially last year's catastrophic Maui wildfire, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. More than 5,200 people were in emergency shelters in Hawaii on the night of the count. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents assist state police as they order people living in a homeless encampment to move to a different designated location during a sweep ahead of a Taylor Swift concert in New Orleans. "Increased homelessness is the tragic, yet predictable, consequence of underinvesting in the resources and protections that help people find and maintain safe, affordable housing," Renee Willis, incoming interim CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, said in a statement. "As advocates, researchers, and people with lived experience have warned, the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase as more people struggle to afford sky-high housing costs." Robert Marbut Jr., the former executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness from 2019 to 2021, called the nearly 33% increase in homelessness over the past four years "disgraceful" and said the federal government needs to abandon efforts to prioritize permanent housing. "We need to focus on treatment of substance use and mental illness, and bring back program requirements, like job training," Marbut said in an email. The numbers also come as increasing numbers of communities are taking a hard line against homelessness. People living in a homeless encampment pick up belongings Oct. 23 after Louisiana State Police ordered them to move to a different designated location during a sweep ahead of a Taylor Swift concert in New Orleans. Angered by often dangerous and dirty tent camps, communities — especially in Western states — have enforced bans on camping. That follows a 6-3 ruling this summer by the Supreme Court that found outdoor sleeping bans don’t violate the Eighth Amendment. Homeless advocates argued that punishing people who need a place to sleep would criminalize homelessness. There was some positive news in the count, as homelessness among veterans continued to trend downward. Homelessness among veterans dropped 8% to 32,882 in 2024. It was an even larger decrease for unsheltered veterans, declining 11% to 13,851 in 2024. "The reduction in veteran homelessness offers us a clear roadmap for addressing homelessness on a larger scale," Ann Oliva, CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, said in a statement. "With bipartisan support, adequate funding, and smart policy solutions, we can replicate this success and reduce homelessness nationwide. Federal investments are critical in tackling the country's housing affordability crisis and ensuring that every American has access to safe, stable housing." Several large cities had success bringing down their homeless numbers. Dallas, which worked to overhaul its homeless system, saw a 16% drop in its numbers between 2022 to 2024. Los Angeles, which increased housing for the homeless, saw a drop of 5% in unsheltered homelessness since 2023. A rat sniffs the hand of a sleeping man experiencing homelessness Dec. 18 in downtown Los Angeles. California, the most populous state in the U.S., continued to have the nation's largest homeless population, followed by New York, Washington, Florida and Massachusetts. The sharp increase in the homeless population over the past two years contrasts with success the U.S. had for more than a decade. Going back to the first 2007 survey, the U.S. made steady progress for about a decade in reducing the homeless population as the government focused particularly on increasing investments to get veterans into housing. The number of homeless people dropped from about 637,000 in 2010 to about 554,000 in 2017. The numbers ticked up to about 580,000 in the 2020 count and held relatively steady over the next two years as Congress responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with emergency rental assistance, stimulus payments, aid to states and local governments and a temporary eviction moratorium. Emergency housing resources for older Americans in need Emergency housing resources for older Americans in need Homelessness is intertwined with the cost of living, and the high cost of living is hitting older adults fairly hard. A Westat survey for the Department of Health and Human Services found that older adults are the fastest-growing cohort of the homeless population. Emergency housing for seniors can keep that number from climbing higher. Caring.com details how to access it. The number of homeless seniors isn't based solely on people remaining homeless as they age; it also includes those whose first experience with homelessness came after they turned 50. In 2023, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported that 1 in 5 homeless people were over the age of 55. For seniors and other older adults, fixed incomes make it hard to battle the ever-increasing cost of expenses. Endhomelessness.org cites that 2.35 million older adults are paying over half of their limited income to rent. Based on Caring.com's July 2024 survey of seniors in the workforce , that's exactly why 1 in 15 retired seniors worry about losing their homes. Shelter use in homeless people older than 51 has gone up over 10% from 2007 to 2017, according to the HUD. But luckily, so has the number of shelters. Between 2022 and 2023, the HUD reports that emergency shelters added 28,760 more beds in emergency shelters, though this is a reduction in the amount of beds available during the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic. What Is Emergency Housing? Emergency homeless assistance, or emergency housing, is a temporary solution. It's designed to provide shelter while those facing housing instability figure out their next step. Emergency housing for homeless seniors gives someone the immediate ability to remain housed and safely sheltered. Local nonprofits are often involved in placing people experiencing homelessness or housing instability into emergency shelters. Low-income seniors, seniors who are low on funds and might not make rent, or seniors who need to leave their homes for other reasons can use emergency housing. How To Find Emergency Housing For Seniors Many cities have their own emergency housing programs. There are also nationwide programs that provide emergency housing for seniors. The internet is the fastest tool for locating local emergency housing. Libraries have free internet access, for those who might not have a computer or Wi-Fi to begin their search. The list below leads to websites that include phone numbers for emergency homeless assistance. Senior Programs for Emergency Housing Crisis Hotline 2-1-1 Seniors in need of immediate assistance and resources should call 2-1-1 or contact the United Way online . The 2-1-1 crisis hotline partners with United Way, which is committed to helping homeless seniors find local shelters or access transitional housing. The service can also connect seniors with other resources, including food, mental health support, or funding for health care expenses. Calling 2-1-1 is often required as a prerequisite before trying to get into a shelter or obtaining other assistance. Because 2-1-1 is for people in crisis, there are no eligibility requirements. However, some programs seniors may access through 2-1-1 do have eligibility requirements. Seniors can simply dial 2-1-1 from nearly anywhere in the U.S. to be put in touch with the programs and resources they need. Housing Choice Voucher Program Designed specifically for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families, the Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federal program offering low-income housing options and rent assistance. These vouchers are available through your local public housing agency (PHA). This program enables and encourages participants to choose their own housing. Housing options don't need to be a part of subsidized housing projects, but there are limits on unit size. Typically, participants must pay 30% of their monthly adjusted income towards their rent, and the voucher program pays the remainder. Applicant income and family size help the PHA determine eligibility. Citizenship and eligible immigration status also play a factor. The family's income cannot exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area where they're applying to live. Of the vouchers, 75% must go to people whose income is at or less than 30% of their area's median income. Contact your local public housing agency . Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program The Section 202 program helps expand the supply of affordable housing with supportive services for seniors. This program gives low-income seniors options that allow them to live independently, with support for cooking, cleaning, transportation, etc. This program is open to any very low-income household that has at least one person 62 years old or older. Applicants must submit an application in response to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) posted on Grants.gov . U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing Voucher (HUD-VASH) The HUD-VASH program was created as emergency homeless assistance for veterans. Its goal is to give homeless veterans access to permanent housing through public housing authorities. Veterans receive rental assistance through the HUD Housing Choice Voucher program and additional case management services through the VA. By December 2023, the HUD had allocated nearly 112,000 vouchers to help house veterans nationwide. To help veterans achieve stability and remain housed, VA case managers may connect veterans with support services such as health care, mental health treatment, and substance use counseling. If you or your loved one is a low-income senior with eligible military service, you may apply. Your local VA can tell you if your service qualifies you for HUD-VASH. Senior veterans may apply online or call (877) 424-3838. Emergency Housing Resources by State Click here to learn more about the emergency housing options for seniors available in your state. The Bottom Line Low-income seniors who aren't in assisted living or independent living communities might find themselves facing housing instability. Emergency housing for seniors can help you or your loved one seek shelter. Crisis hotlines and public housing agencies can offer support. Senior Emergency Housing FAQ Finding emergency housing for seniors depends heavily on your area. The first step is to call the Crisis Hotline at 2-1-1. Finding a shelter takes less time than applying and getting approved for low-income housing voucher programs. The 2-1-1 hotline can direct you to local resources and locators. Yes and no. The duration depends on the type of housing. Shelters have limits that vary. Some shelters allow people to stay for up to six months, though that can vary based on demand. Seniors can remain in Section 202 supportive housing as long as they meet age and income requirements. Yes. Many counties have financial emergency programs that help seniors handle home repairs or short-term financial crises like utility shutoff. These programs allow the senior to focus their funds on their rent or mortgage. This story was produced by Caring.com and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! 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Clicks Keyboard case, Nomad Slim 65W charger and ShiftCam SnapStand Max While the iPhone remains my choice for a travel phone, its functionality can be expanded with a few accessories—either by utilizing its MagSafe capabilities or by adding physical buttons. There are three iPhone accessories that have stood out in 2024 for me, first with the iPhone 15 Pro and now the iPhone 16 Pro. And here’s what you need to know about them. Clicks Keyboard Case Clicks Keyboard case for the iPhone 16 Pro I used the first-generation Clicks Keyboard case for the iPhone 15 Pro but couldn’t get used to it. It lacked several essential features, which have been addressed by the second-generation product. It stilll took me a while to have my thumbs and muscle memory get used to it, but having a full screen at your disposal is worth it. From a better exterior feel for easy fitting inside a pocket to having the Type-C port available for data transfer, Clicks addressed most of my complaints with the new product. The Clicks Keyboard for the iPhone 16 Pro is easier to type on, thanks to a new button design. The keys are now tilted to offer a more precise typing experience, which took me some time to adjust to, as I was also busy exploring the Clicks Mode to maximize its potential. Clicks Mode can feel tedious when customizing settings in Shortcuts, but it’s worth the effort. For instance, I’ve set up shortcuts for specific contacts and apps, allowing me to access them without touching the screen. While it resets the built-in shortcuts, I insist on using this mode to make the most of your purchase. Dark Web Facial ID Farm Warning—Hackers Build Identity Fraud Database In Whiplash Maneuver, Court Rules Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirements Are On Hold Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Friday, December 27 Cost: $139 for the iPhone 16 Pro Nomad Slim 65W Charger Nomad Slim 65W dual port charger This Nomad power adapter is a must-have if you travel often and want to keep your luggage light. I love the slim form factor. It uses GaN technology to keep the size in check, whilethe plug folds into the body, making it easy to toss into the slimmest of pockets—all without compromising on the feature set. You get 65W fast charging and dual USB-C PD ports. When using both ports, the blue-colored one delivers 45W, while the other outputs 20W. It’s perfect for an iPhone and MacBook Air combo. It’s been part of my last nine trips, and I haven’t packed any other power adapter—just two of these. At the time of writing, the white variant of the Nomad Slim 65W Power Adapter is available at 20% off. Cost: $50 ShiftCam SnapStand Max ShiftCam SnapStand Max If you’re a creator, this might interest you. The ShiftCam SnapStand Max is a MagSafe-compatible stand that extends up to 180cm in height while folding down to a compact 28cm form factor. It combines the ease of a selfie stick with the stability of a tripod without being bulky and can tilt up to 200 degrees for a variety of angles. The SnapStand Max also comes with a built-in Bluetooth remote for hands-free recording. You can fix the stand’s position, get into your desired frame, and start recording without needing to return to the tripod. This stand pairs can be paired with other Snap accessories from the company, like SnapLight for an even better vlogging experience. If you want a smaller option, there’s also the SnapStand Mini, but the Max delivers unparalleled convenience on the go. Cost: $79 These iPhone accessories made my 2024 travels easier than ever. While I’ve only used the ShiftCam SnapStand Max for two months, the Clicks Keyboard has been a reliable companion, and the Nomad power adapter has stayed in my bag the longest. I’m still searching for a MagSafe power bank that charges my iPhone efficiently without wasting energy as heat—maybe my chase will end at CES 2025!Renowned actor Yang Shize recently made headlines by cleverly addressing rumors surrounding his love life in a unique and poetic way. During a press conference promoting his latest film, Yang surprised everyone by reciting a hidden message in the form of an acrostic poem, confirming that he is currently single and not involved in any romantic relationship.Tevogen Bio CEO Reflects on Public Support, Reaffirms Preserving Shareholder Value Remains His Priority, and Reinforces Options Including a Potential Share Buyback to Support Company Value
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The case has reignited the debate over the use of force by law enforcement and military personnel in policing and crowd control situations. Critics argue that the acquittal sends a dangerous message that violence against protesters will go unpunished, further eroding trust between the public and those tasked with maintaining law and order.Mary Jenkins, of Winchester, passed away on June 11, 2024, after an eight-year battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 27, 1947, in Revere, Mass., to Elizabeth (Fournier) and James Cooper. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Jenkins. She is survived by her son, Phillip, and his wife, Janice, of Peabody, Mass.; her daughter, Lisa, and her husband, Moe, of Old Hickory, Tenn.; her daughter, Angela, of Florida; and her grandchildren: Jocelyn and her husband, Andrew; Jenna and her husband, Nic; Phillip, Jr.; Colton and partner Krystal; Tyler and his wife, Ashlei; Nicole and her partner, Al; and Cassie Emmonds. Additionally, she is survived by her great-grandchildren, Sophia, Odin, Audri, Chrissy and Mariana. She loved her family with all her being. She took care of her granddaughter, Cassie, from since Cassie was a toddler, and her granddaughter, Nicole, for most of her childhood. She enjoyed watching butterflies every summer and spending any chance she got watching her great-grandchildren play sports. Mary was a beloved member of Center Church in Winchester, where she made Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior. A celebration of Mary’s life was held on Oct. 19, 2024 at Center Church.