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A retired physics professor in Canada's Yukon territory faced the possibility of losing his hand to frostbite, prompting doctors to take an unusual interest in his condition. A new drug shows promise in averting the ravages of frostbite, offering hope to mountaineers, tundra explorers, and the unhoused who are at risk of extreme cold exposure.
Homeless individuals in California have been found living in furnished caves underneath the Tuolumne River, raising concerns about their safety and highlighting the ongoing crisis of homelessness in the state. Efforts to clean up the area have removed approximately 7,600 pounds of trash, but the risk of collapsing caves, contamination, and displacement of belongings into the river persist. With California having the highest rate of homelessness in the United States, the issue is exacerbated by homeless sweeps pushing people into hard-to-access areas, prompting them to seek shelter in hidden spaces and underground.
Volunteers from the local Knights of Columbus in Saco organized a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, serving a meal to about 900 people, including the unhoused. The event, which has grown over the past 24 years, saw hundreds of volunteers of all ages come together to provide meals for those in need. In addition to serving meals at the Most Holy Trinity Church, the volunteers also delivered food to asylum seekers and unhoused individuals living in a homeless encampment in Biddeford. The organizers expressed their commitment to adapting and helping their community, no matter the circumstances.
Massachusetts has reached its limit of 7,500 families in its emergency assistance system, causing new migrant families and unhoused individuals to be placed on a waitlist for shelter placements. The state, which has a right-to-shelter law, is facing financial and space constraints. The Healey administration will prioritize high-risk pregnancies, families with medical needs, and those at risk of domestic violence. The National Guard is assisting over 1,500 families in hotels and motels. The state is partnering with United Way to create short-term overnight sites, but details are unclear. The Legislature has released a spending bill that includes $250 million for the emergency shelter system, but with conditions. The Hynes Convention Center is being considered as a potential overflow site.
The suspect in the assault of former San Francisco fire commissioner, Stephen Carmignani, has been released from custody due to Carmignani's inability to testify in court after being severely injured in the attack. The suspect, Garrett Doty, is charged with three felonies and is ordered to stay away from Carmignani and the entire block of Magnolia Street. The DA's office has not dropped the charges against Doty and a preliminary hearing has been set for May 23. The case has taken a new turn with the revelation of a video showing a man pepper-spraying sleeping unhoused individuals, which the public defender's office claims may be Carmignani. Doty's attorney claims he acted in self-defense and that Carmignani instigated the altercation.