crises

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But people often confuse the homelessness crisis and the behavioral health system crisis because these two crises converge—a dearth of affordable housing, and a lack of residential and inpatient treatment options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

King Harald, 89, and Queen Sonja, 88, have been largely shielded from the crises affecting the royal family.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And this is not the first Ebola outbreak the world has seen; there are many individuals and organizations who have responded to Ebola crises before and who, through trial and error, largely understand what works.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

During economic crises, the regime would crack the door open to small businesses like shoe-repair places and tourist services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Of course, since I am a Jew profoundly rooted in my people’s memory and tradition, my first response is to Jewish fears, Jewish needs, Jewish crises.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel