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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

What does hot weather do to the body?

As the weather gets hotter, it is harder for the body to keep its core temperature down. The body opens more blood vessels near the skin to lose heat.
Health
SF politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Bay Area Afghans, Allies Decry Trump's End of TPS: 'They're Terrified' | KQED

Thousands of Afghan families are still awaiting U.S. resettlement promises while facing potential expulsion under the Trump administration.
Public health
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Heat health alert for London upgraded to amber as risk to life increases

The UKHSA raised the alert level due to serious health risks from high temperatures affecting vulnerable groups and health services.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Voucher confusion leaves Brooklyn family on the brink of homelessness * Brooklyn Paper

Many New Yorkers are on the brink of homelessness but cannot access vital housing support due to lack of shelter history.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Deadly heatwaves are the new reality we need to transform the UK's cities and towns to survive them | Hannah Martin

Extreme heat poses significant risks to vulnerable populations in the UK, exacerbated by climate change and inadequate infrastructure.
US politics
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Over 14 million people could die from Trump administration cuts to U.S. foreign aid, study finds

Dismantling US foreign aid may lead to 14 million deaths by 2030, primarily affecting vulnerable populations.
fromeuronews
4 weeks ago

Video. Canals and cooling mists offer relief in sweltering Paris

As Paris baked under soaring temperatures on Monday, tourists and residents flocked to shaded spots and canal banks to escape the punishing heat.
France news
fromMission Local
1 month ago

S.F. plans to move mentally ill adults draws protest

The move is a devastating decision for our most vulnerable citizens, who have found a safe haven here. They deserve security in a transitional phase, not upheaval.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Extreme heat led to 42 emergency room visits in Toronto, public health agency says | CBC News

Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop stated, "Everything from elevator rescues to emergency medical responses to fires, to vehicle extrications and water rescues - it has been an extremely busy three days."
Public health
Data science
fromNature
1 month ago

We need to predict the people disasters will hit, not just the places

Local authorities need to identify at-risk populations in disaster areas to save lives effectively.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man with cerebral palsy detained for 10 months by Home Office despite health warning

The Independent highlights urgent immigration detention issues, particularly concerning vulnerable migrants' wellbeing amid unsafe conditions.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Over 65s issued weather warning and urged to stay indoors over next two days

Heat warning issued for UK due to expected 30C temperatures, especially affecting vulnerable populations.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Heat-health alert and thunderstorms warnings issued for London as temperatures to soar

Heat-health alert issued in London as temperatures forecast to reach 30C, highlighting risks for vulnerable populations.
fromwww.boston.com
1 month 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
fromGothamist
2 months ago
NYC real estate

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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months 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 months 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.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Socially vulnerable Americans bear the brunt of disaster displacement

Disasters exacerbate existing vulnerabilities, showing that social circumstances and available resources lead to differing experiences of the same event.
Online Community Development
#immigration
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 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
2 months 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
5 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.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months 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
2 months 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
fromMission Local
3 months ago

S.F. supervisors, nonprofits sound alarm on Mayor Lurie's cuts to free civil legal aid

It is my opinion that we should protect the most vulnerable, especially at this time, given the sweeping federal cuts to nonprofits.
NYC politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months 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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Watchdog raises concern over DWP plan to deduct benefit overpayments

The new laws allowing direct deductions from benefit overpayments may disproportionately affect the poorest individuals.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 months 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.
Online Community Development
fromMedium
4 months ago

Navigating User Research with Sensitive Populations

A $25 gift card effectively engaged participants in sensitive discussions about eviction reform, emphasizing the importance of appreciation in vulnerable populations.
Wearables
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
#social-security
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months 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.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months 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
4 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.
fromMedium
4 months ago

Navigating User Research with Sensitive Populations

Appreciation and human-centered solutions are crucial when working with vulnerable populations, especially in sensitive research contexts.
Digital life
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 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.independent.co.uk
4 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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 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.
fromNew York Post
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 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
7 months ago

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

Kilauea is erupting, presenting immediate hazards from volcanic smog, rapid lava flow, and potential long-term eruptions affecting local environments and communities.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
7 months ago

Top Ten EFF Digital Security Resources for People Concerned About the Incoming Trump Administration

In the wake of the 2024 election, strengthening digital privacy and security is crucial, especially for vulnerable populations facing increased risks.
Privacy professionals
#hiv
Medicine
fromTruthout
8 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
8 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Large parts of adult social care market in England face collapse, thinktank warns

The social care market in England is at risk of collapse due to increased taxes and wages, threatening care for vulnerable individuals.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

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

The family of Soleiman Faqiri continues to seek justice and accountability following his death, with the province ignoring a coroner's jury recommendations.
Seven years after Faqiri's death deemed a homicide, no changes have been implemented in provincial jails to protect vulnerable inmates.
fromIrish Independent
8 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
11 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.
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