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Funding anxiety has taken hold of advocates for people experiencing homelessness
Funding anxiety has taken hold of advocates for people experiencing homelessness

Yahoo

timea day ago

  • Politics
  • Yahoo

Funding anxiety has taken hold of advocates for people experiencing homelessness

Ann Oliva addresses conferees during the National Alliance to End Homelessness annual convention in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Greg Childress) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Anna Oliva, the executive director of the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH), has never seen advocates for people experiencing homelessness as concerned about the future as they've been the last six months. The 30-year veteran in the fight to end homelessness told NC Newsline that advocates and others are worried about the current political landscape that has left federal funding for programs for the unhoused fraught with uncertainty. 'Primarily, I would say folks are scared,' Oliva said Monday. 'They're scared — when I say folks, I mean service providers, our leadership, our homeless services leadership, people who are in the system — they don't know what's going to happen.' Oliva made her comments during an interview with NC Newsline shortly after the NAEH kicked off its annual convention in Washington. More than 2,000 advocates, service providers, nonprofit leaders and people with lived experienced have gathered in the nation's capital to discuss policies and strategies to end homelessness. 'All of this uncertainty is making what are really hard jobs even harder,' Oliva said. 'And it's making the lives of people who are tenants in these programs uncertain in a way that I think is pretty damaging.' The uncertainty couldn't have come at a worse time. Homelessness in America increased by 18% in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR). The report found 770,000 Americans — an 18% increase over the previous year — experiencing homelessness on a January night in 2024. It was the largest number recorded since HUD began conducting the counts in 2005. According to HUD, the number of people experiencing homelessness increased in every category — except for veterans — measured during the department's annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. The count is a snapshot of the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing and unsheltered on a single night. 'I would say that right now folks are, they're nervous about the direction that the country is going and how they might try and figure out how to make up a [funding] gap, right?' Oliva said. 'If there is a gap, if there is a cut that's made from the federal government, if the federal government no longer funds the Continuum of Care (CoC) program, what does that mean for them?' The CoC to which Oliva referred is a community-based planning process and system aimed at ending homeless by coordinating efforts among various stakeholders to provide housing and services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness. The system is largely funded by HUD. The NAEH has lobbied against budget cut it believes would negatively impact programs to prevent and end homelessness. It has urged Congress to reject cuts to Homeless Assistance Grants and other safety net resources. The Alliance estimates that cuts to the program would eliminate funding for more than 166,000 units of Permanent Supportive Housing, which is a critical intervention for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. President Trump's FY 2026 budget proposal calls for $532 million in cuts to the federal government's Homeless Assistance Grants account, the NAEH said in a recent statement. The conference in Washington is taking place against the backdrop of a Senate debate over President Donald Trump's so-called 'one big, beautiful bill.' The bill stirred controversy in North Carolina over the weekend when U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted against it, arguing that it would cause more than 660,000 North Carolinians to lose health care. [The Senate approved the measure in a 51-50 vote late Tuesday morning.] Trump threatened to run a candidate against Tillis in next year's GOP primary and Tillis abruptly announced that he would not seek reelection. 'What do I tell 663,000 people in two years or three years, when President Trump breaks his promise by pushing them off of Medicaid because the funding's not there anymore, guys?' Tillis said in a floor speech. Nationally, estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show that the legislation being debated in the Senate would leave nearly 12 million people without health care coverage by 2034. The bill slashes $1.1 trillion from Medicaid, Medicare and Obamacare over that period. More than $1 trillion of those cuts coming from Medicaid. Oliva said if the budget legislation passes, the advocates and service providers for people experiencing homelessness will have a new set of problems with which to contend. 'We're very concerned about how many people are one medical bill away from losing their housing, how many people need those services in order to maintain their housing over time, how many people will be priced out of the rental market if they have to pay medical bills above their rent,' Oliva said 'There's all sorts of questions that we have about what the impact of that would be in communities.' Oliva said the impact of Medicaid cuts would be widespread. 'All of these social services and policies are connected, and could have a pretty significant impact on the number of people experiencing homelessness in communities nationwide, red communities and blue communities alike, rural communities, suburban communities,' Oliva said. 'Rural and suburban communities rely much more heavily on federal dollars than urban communities do, and they're going to be deeply impacted by these potential changes should they pass.'

The 9 Saddest Restaurant Closings to Know in Las Vegas
The 9 Saddest Restaurant Closings to Know in Las Vegas

Eater

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Eater

The 9 Saddest Restaurant Closings to Know in Las Vegas

The dining landscape in Las Vegas is ever-changing. At the halfway point of 2025, Las Vegas has bid goodbye to Strip restaurants with celebrity names and neighborhood haunts with 24-hour dining. Below are restaurants that closed within the last month or so, as well as restaurants that have already announced their final days of service. This is a curated list of Las Vegas's most notable restaurant and bar closures. See a closing we missed? Then drop us a line. Count's Vamp'd Rock Bar & Grill wasn't just a music venue — it was a cornerstone of Vegas's off-Strip nightlife for more than 16 years. Created by Danny 'Count' Koker of Counting Cars, Pawn Stars, and Saturday Fright at the Movie fame, Vamp'd offered a mix of live music, hearty bar fare, and grit, welcoming everyone from local tribute bands to members of Black Sabbath and Pantera. With its custom-built stage, expansive bar, and fully permitted live music zoning, it was both a neighborhood haunt and a destination music venue. Koker is passing the torch, listing the property for a cool $4.3 million. The club itself played its final set and closed on Saturday, June 28. Social Station Kitchen & Cocktails opened in May 2024 as a stylish neighborhood hangout in Henderson, offering playful bites like Reuben eggrolls and crispy pork ribs, alongside creative cocktails and espresso martinis. The 2,500-square-foot space featured a patio, a 10-seat bar, and a dinner menu with dishes like mozzarella risotto and campanelle bolognese. Despite backing from the team behind Emmitt's at Fashion Show Mall, the restaurant shuttered in April — less than one year after its debut. The closure caught some diners off guard, as online reservations remained active even after the restaurant had closed, prompting confused guests to find the doors locked upon arrival. EDO Tapas & Wine, an acclaimed Chinatown tasting-menu spot, announced it will close after seven acclaimed years. Known for playful and creative plates — bluefin tuna tarts, patatas bravas, caviar-filled eggshells — it earned a devoted following for its intimate 35-seat format and inventive prix-fixe menus. The closure makes way for the team's new restaurant, Braseria, opening this fall at the Collective near the Las Vegas Convention Center. The upcoming French-Catalan brasserie promises a roomier space, shared plates, tableside service, dramatic décor, and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar. EDO Tapas & Wine will close in September. Spiedini Fiamma Italian Bistro brought a coastal Italian vibe to the Rampart Casino and JW Marriott, with flame elements, koi ponds, and a 1,400-square-foot wraparound patio. Led by chef Paula Smagacz, the menu offered refined takes on Italian staples — lobster ravioli, saffron mussels, and housemade pizzas from an open kitchen beneath a hand-painted mural. The space was rich in texture and color, with light marble counters, stacked stone accents, and blue velvet banquettes. Spiedini Fiamma closed in May to make way for newcomer Ai Pazzi. After nearly a decade, Alain Ducasse's French Riviera-inspired restaurant Rivea closed on the 64th floor of the W Las Vegas. The closure, first announced in May, ended more than 20 years of Ducasse-led dining in the rooftop space, which began with the Michelin-starred Mix when the building was still the Hotel. Rivea opened in 2015 following the rebrand to Delano, known for elegant French dishes and sweeping Strip views. While neighboring Skyfall Lounge remains open, MGM Resorts says a new restaurant in the Rivea space is in the works. Rivea served its final dinner on Sunday, June 22. Electra Cocktail Club at the Venetian Resort temporarily closed on Sunday, June 29 to undergo a renovation that will include a new design, a reimagined cocktail menu, and a calendar of themed events. The Wynn's premier steakhouse, SW Steakhouse, is temporarily closed for interior updates until August 7. CliQue Bar & Lounge, the stylish cocktail lounge at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, has temporarily closed its doors for a full remodel, scheduled to reopen in the fall. The X Pot is offering a limited-time unlimited wagyu and live seafood hotpot experience starting at $119 per person before it temporarily closes for renovations in August. See More: Vegas Restaurant Closings

'One of the best horror films' is finally coming to Amazon Prime next week
'One of the best horror films' is finally coming to Amazon Prime next week

Metro

time20-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Metro

'One of the best horror films' is finally coming to Amazon Prime next week

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A 'must see' horror movie is finally coming to streaming on Amazon Prime Video in just a few days. Nosferatu was released last year, with Bill Skarsgård leading a star-studded cast alongside Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Director Robert Eggers put his own stamp on the Dracula-inspired Gothic tale, following a young woman tortured by a psychic connection to an evil vampire. The scare-fest made a huge splash when it hit the big screen a few months ago, and was branded 'chilling', 'hauntingly beautiful' and 'downright evil' by cinemagoers. It raked more than $181million at the global box office and earned four Oscar nominations for best cinematography, best costume design, best production design and best hair and makeup styling. The film will now be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video from June 27, just in case fans missed it in cinemas, or want another excuse to be terrified. Nosferatu currently commands an impressive critics Rotten Tomatoes score of 84%, compared to an audience ranking of 73%. Jonathan M praised: 'The new Nosferatu was fantastic – beautifully dark atmosphere and amazing performances all around. It stayed true to the spirit of the classic while adding some fresh twists that kept things interesting. 'A couple of scenes felt slightly long, but overall, it's one of the best horror films I've seen lately.' Tyler F said: 'A horror absolute must see. You cannot unsee this movie. It's one of those ones that sticks with you.' 'The best Dracula-related film ever made. Proper Gothic treatment of the film. Eggers has created a masterpiece that will continue to inspire future generations,' Darko J agreed. Ronald M commented: 'A horror movie that focuses more on psychological and atmospheric creepiness than gore and jump scares. A very enjoyable reimagining of the almost-lost classic and a welcome deviation from the usual Dracula story. 'Excellent make-up effects on Count Olaf, and even better sound design that makes the bloodsucking sound so visceral and violent.' Jacob M added: 'This film is underrated. The gradual introduction of Count Orlok. The attention shifted between characters. It's captivating. Darkness at its finest. A masterpiece.' The official synopsis simply reads: 'Robert Eggers' Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.' However, unpacking his experience on set, Nicholas – who played Thomas Hutter – revealed that the scares weren't just saved for the screen, as he had a terrifying moment on set with his animal co-stars. In a recent interview with Empire magazine, he was questioned on whether he was 'actually freaked out' during filming, and recalled the 'rules' he was given when meeting the Czech Shepherds playing the 'wolves'. 'They were Czech Shepherds, so they weren't wolves but part-wolf. When we met them with the animal handlers, they were like, 'Oh, they're just like dogs,'' he said. 'When we got to set, there was a moment before that scene where I'm running on the spot, trying to get my heart rate up. 'The wolves – it sent them crazy. They'd been told to chase me and then they saw me getting myself fired up, and they were barking, being held back on these leashes. I was like, 'Whoa! Whoooooaaa.' More Trending 'And there was one time doing that shot where I was running – they'd be like, 'Okay, three-two-one, action,' and I would go on three, and [the wolves] would be released on one – and there was one time where I slipped, trying to get out of the window. 'I was like, 'Well, I know these wolves have been released, and I know they're chasing me, but I never asked, like… 'What are they trained to do if they do get to me? What's the end goal here, what if I don't make it out the window??'' 'I remember after that take, [David] being like, 'You pulled a weird face, we can't use that.' That was real! That was a moment of real panic!' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Clarkson's Farm star worried about being 'out of a job' after major decision MORE: 'I'm the 6ft 8in Alpha in 28 Years Later that's haunting your dreams' MORE: Netflix fans devour 'unrelenting' horror movie as sequel hits cinemas

Patty Sheehan dishes on how she slayed the beast that is Oakmont in 1992
Patty Sheehan dishes on how she slayed the beast that is Oakmont in 1992

USA Today

time11-06-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Patty Sheehan dishes on how she slayed the beast that is Oakmont in 1992

Patty Sheehan dishes on how she slayed the beast that is Oakmont in 1992 OAKMONT, Pa. — Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, and Johnny Miller are all part of the legendary players who won at Oakmont Country Club. Count fellow World Golf Hall of Fame member Patty Sheehan among that exclusive club. After falling short in heartbreaking fashion multiple times at the U.S. Women's Open, including squandering a 12-stroke lead in 1990, Sheehan defeated another Hall of Famer, Juli Inkster, in an 18-hole playoff at Oakmont in 1992 to win the title she so desperately wanted. "It certainly was something that I'd always wanted to do is to win the U.S. Open, and it was always so difficult because it's the hardest golf course we play all year long," she told Golfweek. Inkster agrees with Scottie Scheffler's assessment of Oakmont as one of the toughest courses she's ever played. Tough, she said, but fair. "You know, you had to hit the ball in the right spots," said Inkster. "It's kind of a golf course where – usually you play to the front of the greens because then you have uphill chips. At Oakmont, you want to play from the pin beyond, because the back -- you're chipping back uphill. So I always thought it was kind of reverse of what we always played." Here's more from Sheehan on how she slayed the beast that is Oakmont. GWK: How did you solve the riddle that is Oakmont? PS: I'm not typically a very straight driver of the ball. I don't think I had the best short game, but I worked on it very hard a lot at home, and I would try to find the most difficult shots around the golf course and try to hit them. Tried to feel a little more comfortable with my short game, and it started getting better. It really was amazing how much better it got. Honestly, that's probably one of the reasons why I won at Oakmont because I was not hitting – it didn't seem like I was hitting a lot of greens in regulation and having easy pars. That just doesn't happen at Oakmont. So it came in handy. GWK: Did you have any other secret weapon that week? PS: When I got to Oakmont on that Monday of tournament week, my caddie, Carl Leib, had already been there for like two weeks trying to figure out the golf course and watching members play. He really did his homework. It was one of those weeks where we had a lot of rain. A lot of rain at Oakmont makes it just miserable because you've got thick rough and now they can't get in there and mow it. It was getting harder day by day. He's like, 'OK, this is the deal. It's supposed to rain here this week, and we're going to hit a lot of 3-woods off the tees, try to stay in the fairway and try to hit as many greens as we can. This is a beast of a golf course.' So he really had it mapped out for me, and I was really impressed with his homework. It was a combination of working pretty hard on my short game for years and then getting Carl as my caddie and him doing all of his pregame work. It all came together that week. GWK: What did it mean to you to win the U.S. Women's Open that week? PS: I was pretty happy because two years before that, I lost the Open. I shouldn't have lost it, but I did. I got hypoglycemic on Sunday, and we were playing 36 holes in Atlanta. July is never fun. It's hot and humid and horrible. So I got pretty sick that Sunday. At one point, I was up by 12 shots, and I ended up losing. So it hurt quite a bit, and I learned a lot from that. So coming back a couple years later and being able to get it under my belt was probably the biggest turning point in getting to the Hall of Fame. I think the Hall of Fame is probably the pinnacle of my career, but winning the U.S. Open was definitely one of those turning points for me. I felt like after I got an Open under my belt that I could probably get into the Hall of Fame because at that point I'd had quite a few tournament wins. GWK: What did you learn about yourself that week? PS: I learned that I needed to pay attention to my nutrition. For some reason, I didn't pay much attention to my nutrition throughout my career until that point, and I know that I lost many tournaments because I was not eating properly or drinking enough on the golf course. I cleaned up my act quite a bit and started realizing that, oh, yeah, I can get through 18 holes without crashing at 13 or 14 or 15, which is basically what I would do almost every round. I never really gave it much thought. I just thought, well, shoot, I just need to work out more, I need to get in better shape. That wasn't it at all. I was in pretty good shape. Just didn't have the fuel on board to get through 18 holes.

Porsche unveils road-legal hypercar 50 years after original won world titles – but there's a catch
Porsche unveils road-legal hypercar 50 years after original won world titles – but there's a catch

Scottish Sun

time08-06-2025

  • Automotive
  • Scottish Sun

Porsche unveils road-legal hypercar 50 years after original won world titles – but there's a catch

The new motor features significant changes from the original race-winner CARN'T BELIEVE IT Porsche unveils road-legal hypercar 50 years after original won world titles – but there's a catch Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PORSCHE has shocked the motoring world by unveiling a new road legal hypercar. What's more is that it's spun off the a motor that's won multiple endurance racing world titles - but there's a catch. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Porsche has revealed a new road legal hypercar Credit: PA 2 It's based on a trailblazing motor that won multiple endurance racing titles Credit: PA The Porsche 963 RSP is unlike anything you can currently purchase - because only one has been made. It's a version of the manufacturers WEC and ISMA championship winning machine. And it's been built to mark 50 years since Count Rossi drove the trailblazing Porsche 917 from Zuffenhausen to Paris. Like that all-conquering motor, this one's been made road legal. Porsche's North American boss Timo Resch said: "How could we reimagine the 917's story in today's time? "The 917 from the story was every inch a race car – albeit one driven on the road – and we took the same approach with the 963 RSP. "It uses beautiful materials of the best quality available, but is still every bit a race car underneath." The 963 features significant changes over the car on which its based. In terms of the engine, the carmaker had to allow the 4.5-litre, twin-turbo V8 hybrid to run on regular unleaded rather than race fuel. While not an easy undertaking, the 918 Spyder-derived V8, e-motor and battery combo delivers a whopping 671bhp. Inside Taycan Turbo GT Porsche that can hit 200mph as SunSport's Isabelle Barker is taken for a spin by Formula E safety car driver The road height was also adjusted to make it suitable for general roads and the dampers softened. The control unit was reprogrammed too to allow for the headlights and taillights to operate closer to those of a motor on the road. But its the interior that departs most from the original race car. In the entirely bespoke cabin, you'll find soft tan leather with a single piece driver's seat clad with additional cushioning and a fixed headrest. You'll find a special panel next to the driver that stores the steering wheel as well as a helmet and car aficionados will spot the nods to the 917. The biggest tribute comes in the form of the exterior colour that's the same 'Martini Silver' as Count Rossi's 917. This one's been painted too, a unique challenge because of the carbon fibre and Kevlar bodywork. The bodywork also had to be modified to cover the wheel arches, headlights and tail lights added as well as closed-off banking plates on the rear wing and mounting points for the license plates. An enamel Porsche badge can be found on the nose and proper wet road tyres wrapped around 18 inch racing wheels. ONE-OF-A-KIND 'SPECIAL' MOTOR The 963 RSP gets its name from the involvement of American auto racing team owner Roger Searle Penske on the project. Resch explained he called on Penske for "support" in the car's construction, with the racing expert ensuring the classic race car's character was not changed for the new model. The Porsche boss said that as Penske's involvement increased, the company realised he would be the perfect, and only, customer for the car. So while it was never intended to be a fully road-legal 963, Porsche received an exemption from the EPA in the US as it understood "how special" the car is. Despite this, it is not a fully road-registered car - and it needed special dispensation to run in France at the Le Mans 24hr weekend. For now, the car is expected to remain one-of-a-kind, with a Porsche spokesperson telling Top Gear that wide-scale selling would "change the character" of the iconic motor.

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