On December 28th, a report released by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on December 27th showed that the number of homeless people in the United States increased by 18.1% year-on-year in 2024, the largest increase in recent years. According to statistics conducted nationwide, over 770000 people have been classified as homeless, including nearly 150000 children, an increase of 33% year-on-year. The report points out that the lack of affordable housing, natural disasters, and a surge in immigration are the main reasons for the increase in homelessness. In addition, natural disasters such as the 2023 Hawaii Maui wildfire have also led to a significant increase in the homeless population. (CCTV News)
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