America's cities are facing a homelessness crisis not seen in decades. Major cities throughout the country are taking extreme measures to combat the growing mess. Shelters across the U.S. have reported surges in people looking for help, with wait lists doubling or tripling in recent months. Due to the sheer demand, people are choosing to live in encampments, which have popped up in parks and public spaces from coast to coast, occupying land from Portland to Washington D.C.

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The cities projected to grow the fastest in 2023 might not be where you think. The results of a recent study were somewhat unexpected in the wake of post-pandemic population booms in places like Phoenix and Austin, Texas. Inflation seems to be driving a new trend as home prices increased an average of 2.9% year-over-year, making metro areas with lower living costs of living more attractive to first- and last-time buyers. 

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If you ever have that creepy feeling that someone is spying on you, look no farther than your cell phone. An explosion of new apps has created privacy concerns for unwitting users who click on terms of service agreements with barely a glance. The next time you receive a prompt on your device asking for permission to use your microphone or camera, remember that not all apps are as legit as they seem.

FIVE APPS THAT MAY BE SPYING ON YOU AND HOW TO END IT

What is considered the first mobile app? Name the phone and the year.

Monday's answer: The first inflatable was a bounce house created by John Scurlock in 1959 in Shreveport, La. The largest inflatable built to date is Goliath, a 32-foot tall, 16,000-square-foot touring bounce house.