NYC moves to deny singles shelter if alternatives exist
NYC homelessness officials propose interviewing single shelter applicants to verify they have exhausted other options before providing beds, a shift critics fear will leave vulnerable, often mentally ill or addicted individuals, on the streets. The plan mirrors family rules but faces legal challenges and court scrutiny amid rising demand and constrained budgets.
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Thomas Harris
Manhattan
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Massachusetts
Rescued cat Daniel fuels shelter fund drive in Greendale
In Greendale Wisconsin the Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center relies on Daniel a polydactyl orange and white tabby with 26 toes to raise money for relocation. Donors contribute 26 or 1 per toe aiming to reach 120000 by December 23 with about 80000 raised since October 24 Daniel inspires operations and remains shelter mascot despite nearly breaking a world record.
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Make Chicago a state plan stirs Illinois debate
Downstate Illinois lawmakers Bill Mitchell and Adam Brown propose carving Chicago and Cook County into a 51st state to end the north south political divide. They argue removal could mimic Indiana governance, while critics warn of economic collapse as Cook County supplies a large share of tax revenue and state output.
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Welfare shooting tragedy ends in Laredo standoff
In a poor Texas county, Rachelle Grimmer and her two children faced hunger and neglect before a seven hour standoff at a welfare office ended with a mother and her children fatally shot and Ramie Grimmer dying after a San Antonio hospital treatment. The children's father, Dale Grimmer, had previously pursued custody actions.
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Sister marks year since dancer's death in Las Vegas
Celeste Narvaez plans a Las Vegas domestic violence center visit on Monday to honor her sister Debora Flores Narvaez a 31 year old dancer from the Luxor show Fantasy The sisters death anniversary follows prosecutors charges that her ex boyfriend Jason Griffith strangled her then sawed off her legs and attempted to hide the body in concrete tubs Griffith was a performer in the Beatles show Love at The Mirage Show officials will donate part of Monday night ticket sales to the shelter.
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FDA urges stronger Yaz label on clot risks
An FDA advisory panel voted 21-5 that Yaz Yasmin and related drospirenone drugs carry higher blood clot risks than older pills and labeling must include clearer warnings. The panel split 15-11 on whether they remain a beneficial birth control option, signaling cautious support for continued use with stronger cautions.
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New York’s Hospital For
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