A 40-year-old man named Beniamin Bucur was arrested in Oregon for living in a crawl space of a condominium complex for an extended period. He faces charges of first-degree burglary and unlawful possession of methamphetamine after authorities found him inside the space, which he had furnished with various electronics; his bail is set at $75,000.
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Most think personal choices drive poverty: AP-NORC poll
Most U.S. adults believe personal choices significantly drive poverty and homelessness, with 68% noting an increase in poverty over the past 25 years, despite data showing a decrease in the poverty rate. The poll reveals support for removing homeless encampments, but highlights divisions on root causes, with 60% attributing poverty primarily to personal choices and nearly half citing unfair systems. Want More Context? 🔎
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