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How Israel saved a hostage rescue mission that nearly failed
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How Israel saved a hostage rescue mission that nearly failed

Live Mint  

The two Israeli commando teams had just pulled off a historic rescue mission, freeing four hostages from homes where they were held captive in central Gaza. A shootout that started Saturday in one of the homes expanded into a full-on gunbattle on the packed streets of Nuseirat between the commandos and responding Israeli forces and militants, the Israeli military said. …

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Hundreds of children live on Skid Row. Can L.A. do more for them?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hundreds of children live on Skid Row. Can L.A. do more for them?

LA Times  

In the mornings, just past 7:30, dozens of children on Skid Row start making their way to school in the June gray. A migrant children play in front of their family’s tent along Towne Avenue in Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles on May 11, 2024. A migrant child plays with his toys in front of his family’s tent along …

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As L.A. County sees an increase in homeless families, agencies are struggling to help
7 months, 2 weeks ago

As L.A. County sees an increase in homeless families, agencies are struggling to help

LA Times  

Migrant families are increasingly setting up tents on Los Angeles’ Skid Row, part of a larger problem of families living without housing in L.A. County. But for us too, because we’re here to meet their needs.” Across L.A. County, there has been a 45% increase in the number of families in the homeless system compared to last year, officials say. …

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Can homeless people be fined for sleeping outside? A rural Oregon city asks the US Supreme Court
8 months, 1 week ago

Can homeless people be fined for sleeping outside? A rural Oregon city asks the US Supreme Court

Associated Press  

GRANTS PASS, Oregon — A pickleball game in this leafy Oregon community was suddenly interrupted one rainy weekend morning by the arrival of an ambulance. Homeless outreach volunteers help Max Hartfelt clean and move his tent as he lies inside on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Grants Pass, Ore. “I certainly wish this wasn’t what my town was known for,” …

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L.A. hotels hire migrants from Skid Row homeless shelter to replace striking workers. Gascón investigates
1 year, 2 months ago

L.A. hotels hire migrants from Skid Row homeless shelter to replace striking workers. Gascón investigates

LA Times  

State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, left, confers with Norelis Vargas, right, from Venezuela, along with Angelica Salas, center, executive director of Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles, after a news conference Monday to address the allegation that hotels are using staffing agencies to hire homeless migrants as replacement workers for strikers. “The people outside, it was their job, and …

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Mission Raniganj: Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra's new song 'Keemti' out now
1 year, 2 months ago

Mission Raniganj: Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra's new song 'Keemti' out now

Firstpost  

Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue also marks the debut of Jackky Bhagnani’s Jjust Music in the OST world Following the roaring success of the energetic bhangra anthem, Jalsa 2.0, and soul-stirring track Jeeyenge Pooja Entertainment and Jjust Music are now ready to captivate audiences with the romantic melody Keemti from their highly-anticipated rescue thriller ‘Mission Raniganj’. Keemti is a …

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‘You don’t want to live anymore.’ California’s seniors living in poverty struggle without retirement savings
2 years, 2 months ago

‘You don’t want to live anymore.’ California’s seniors living in poverty struggle without retirement savings

LA Times  

Unhoused senior Linda Fett, 61, sits in her room that Supportive Services has provided for her at the Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row. Fett now receives about $220 a month from the county’s general relief program, with $150 going into the Union Rescue Mission’s Gateway Project, which provides short-term housing for those on the verge of homelessness. “They may …

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Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Rescue mission under way at Azovstal as hundreds evacuated
2 years, 7 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Rescue mission under way at Azovstal as hundreds evacuated

The Hindu  

More than 260 Ukrainian fighters, including some who are badly wounded, were evacuated Monday from a steel plant in the ruined city of Mariupol and taken to areas under Russia’s control, the Ukrainian military said. Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday it was working to evacuate all remaining troops from their last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, ceding control …

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He’s no Dr. Drew, but Andy Bales could shake up L.A.’s homeless advocacy establishment
3 years, 1 month ago

He’s no Dr. Drew, but Andy Bales could shake up L.A.’s homeless advocacy establishment

LA Times  

Andy Bales, head of Union Rescue Mission, has been appointed by 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger to the LAHSA Commission. Andy Bales, president and chief executive of the Union Rescue Mission on skid row, who for years has denounced Los Angeles homelessness policy. Bales criticizes the prevailing strategy known as “housing first,” which seeks to remove barriers such as sobriety …

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Column: On Wednesday, his leg was amputated. On Thursday, he was back at work with the homeless
3 years, 9 months ago

Column: On Wednesday, his leg was amputated. On Thursday, he was back at work with the homeless

LA Times  

Andy Bales, chief executive of the Union Rescue Mission, attends a ceremony at Angeles House on Thursday, a day after his second leg was amputated. Andy Bales, chief executive of the Union Rescue Mission on skid row, have come to accept that there are certain things you can’t tell him. “He’s just go, go, go, go, go, all the time,” …

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L.A. homeless sites ‘overwhelmed’ by COVID-19: ‘These are the toughest times’
3 years, 11 months ago

L.A. homeless sites ‘overwhelmed’ by COVID-19: ‘These are the toughest times’

LA Times  

A tent at Union Rescue Mission became an impromptu triage center as Housing for Health struggled to respond to a sudden surge in the spread of COVID-19 cases through the homeless shelter system. “We moved our men inside to 2nd floor and handed over keys last Sunday.” The tent at Union Rescue Mission became an impromptu triage center as Housing …

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