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Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the unhoused so they’re not left behind
Charitable organizations and advocates for the unhoused have developed electronic payment methods that enable donations from smartphones.

Biden on ending hunger in U.S.: “I know we can do this”
President Joe Biden said Wednesday his administration's goal of ending hunger in the U.S. by the end of the decade was ambitious but doable, if only the nation would work...

New online dashboard helps flyers with delays, cancellations
Amid months of mass flight cancellations and delays, the Department of Transportation has launched a customer service dashboard to help vacationers ahead of the travel-heavy Labor Day weekend.

Steve Bannon convicted of contempt for defying 1/6 subpoena
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was convicted on Friday of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6...

Man suspected of stalking, killing homeless people arrested
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man suspected of stalking and shooting homeless people asleep on the streets of New York City and Washington was arrested early Tuesday. Police said at least...

March for Life, nation’s largest abortion protest, could be last under Roe
Anti-abortion protesters began to gather Friday in the nation's capital with spirits high and a sense that the country has reached a pivotal moment that could lead to a sweeping...

Both sides planning for new state-by-state abortion fight
As the Supreme Court court weighs the future of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, a resurgent anti-abortion movement is looking to press its advantage in state-by-state battles while...

Thousands of military families struggle with food insecurity
It’s a hidden crisis that has existed for years inside one of the most well-funded institutions on the planet and has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. As many as...

Fewer in U.S. turn to food banks, but millions still in need
Hunger and food insecurity across the United States have dropped measurably over the past six months, but the need remains far above pre-pandemic levels. And specialists in hunger issues warn...

CDC extends eviction moratorium a month, says it¶¶Ňőap last time
The Biden administration has extended the nationwide ban on evictions for a month to help tenants who are unable to make rent payments during the coronavirus pandemic, but it said...