OpenAI worker’s AI tool unintentionally transferred $442K to a homeless person
Lobster Wild AI Agent Sends Tokens by Mistake Lobster Wild, an AI assistant developed by an OpenAI employee, has reportedly “accidentally” transferred tokens worth $441,780 to a user who requested 4 Solana tokens (around $310) for his uncle’s tetanus treatment. Nik Pash, a member of OpenAI’s Codex team specializing in agent programs, created Lobster Wild […]
Florida teacher, 49, charged with living with homeless student and reportedly getting him very drunk
A teacher is facing serious allegations after reportedly bringing a homeless student, who viewed her as a mother figure, into her home in Florida. Authorities say Mackenzie MacLean, 49, abused the 18-year-old student multiple times over two months beginning in March 2024. Arrest records reveal she was taken into custody on Tuesday. After establishing a […]
Mayor Zohran Mamdani in NYC continues the removal of homeless camps.
New York City to Resume Clearing Homeless Camps Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced on Wednesday that New York City will restart the removal of homeless camps after a pause in the policy that lasted several weeks. The clearing initiative was put on hold in January, with Mamdani stating it wasn’t effective in securing housing for homeless […]
Mamdani acknowledges that NYC requires cleanups for the homeless, but insists it will be different this time.
Mayor Acknowledges Need for Homeless Camp Clearances Mayor Zoran Mamdani admitted on Wednesday that New York City needs to address the issue of homeless camps, pledging that his administration would achieve “better results.” During a briefing in Harlem, Mamdani expressed his belief that the current policies from the Adams administration have fallen short, citing insufficient […]
LA’s progressive councilmembers oppose homeless encampment removals
Efforts to Address Homeless Encampments in Fire-Prone Areas It seems the situation is getting critical. On Tuesday, three council members in Los Angeles, who lean left, pushed for initiatives aimed at removing homeless encampments from the hillside areas that are particularly vulnerable to wildfires. They voted to prevent local authorities from clearing these encampments from […]
Mamdani resumes clearing homeless camps in response to criticism following cold weather fatalities.
Mayor Zoran Mamdani has decided to restart sweeps of homeless encampments, backtracking on a campaign promise after criticism arose regarding his lack of action during the recent severe cold weather, as reported by the Post. Mr. Hitzoner is expected to begin this practice again as soon as Wednesday. This method was previously employed by his […]
Many students and their families forced out of New York City homeless shelter
Evictions from Queens Homeless Shelter Spark Outrage Recently, twenty low-income families with 37 school-aged children were evicted from a homeless shelter in Queens, despite Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s earnest calls to halt the process. The eviction at Long Island City’s City View Inn began last week after families were taken by surprise, learning that the shelter […]
Mamdani insensitively overlooks cold-related deaths following alterations to homeless removal policies.
Mayor’s Policies Face Criticism Amid Cold-Weather Deaths The administration of Mayor Zoran Mamdani in New York City is under scrutiny following a series of cold-related fatalities. Critics argue that recent changes to policies regarding the removal of homeless individuals from the streets have put lives at risk. Instead of facilitating access to warming centers during […]
Homeless camp causes disturbance at Cambodian Buddhist temple in Fresno
A homeless encampment is causing concern at a Cambodian Buddhist temple in Fresno, with discarded drug paraphernalia alarming worshippers. The Cambodian Buddhist Society of Fresno, facing increasing homelessness in the area—reportedly about 5,000 individuals—reluctantly adjusted to having these new neighbors during the winter months. An official from the temple expressed that while there have been […]
Residents of the Upper East Side oppose the planned homeless shelter.
Residents of New York City’s Upper East Side expressed significant frustration during a public meeting on Monday, protesting a proposed homeless shelter that they believe benefits developers more than the local community. The shelter, which is set to open around April, is a conversion of a previous men’s facility and will accommodate approximately 250 women. […]