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U.S. homelessness crisis surges to record levels alongside rising rents and immigration

The article from MSN discusses the escalating homelessness crisis in the United States, which has reached record levels, driven by a combination of rising rents and increased immigration. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, homelessness has surged by 12% to its highest level since tracking began in 2007, with over 653,000 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2023. This increase is attributed to several factors including the end of emergency rental assistance programs, soaring rental costs, and a significant influx of immigrants, particularly in cities like New York and Chicago. These cities are struggling to accommodate the new arrivals, exacerbating the strain on already limited housing resources. The article highlights the dire situation in Los Angeles, where the homeless population has grown by 9% in the last year, and notes that the lack of affordable housing, alongside economic pressures, continues to push more people into homelessness.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-nz/politics/government/u-s-homelessness-crisis-surges-to-record-levels-alongside-rising-rents-and-immigration/ar-AA1wArxz ]