Islamic Center marks somber Eid al-Adha following shooting that claimed three lives

CNN Newsource on May 28, 2026

By Ryan Hill

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    SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Eid al-Adha is a day of celebration in the Islamic faith and falls on the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca.

“Today, for many Muslims all over the world, is a day of celebration. We call it Eid al-Adha, which is the day of sacrifice,” Imam Taha Hassane of the Islamic Center of San Diego said.

Plenty of people attended daily prayer on the Muslim holy day at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

But the rows of flowers, signs and police presence at the mosque are hard to miss, given what happened a week ago to Imam Taha Hassane and his community.

“This day of celebration is different than all the days of celebration that we have observed in the past,” Hassane said.

Hassane told ABC 10News it’s also a day of sorrow following such a tragic loss.

“Myself and my community members still carry in their minds and hearts what happened here and the memories of our brothers who were murdered right here in this place,” Hassane said.

Last Monday, two gunmen rushed into the Islamic Center, shooting and killing three men, a security guard, and two community members, at the mosque. They’re hailed as heroes for stopping the gunmen from getting further access to the center and the school, which was filled with children.

“Our community is coming back stronger than before. And the number of worshippers that we have seen after the attack is more than before. So, we are seeing more people coming to worship, and this is part of the resilience of my community,” Hassane said.

This community and the rest of San Diego are learning more about the shooters and whether what happened could have been prevented.

Hassane told ABC 10News that while he doesn’t want to talk about the shooters, he says it’s up to lawmakers to take what happened here as a lesson.

“Try to step in and take actions that can prevent such crimes, such attacks from happening in the future, not only in a mosque, but at any house of worship, at any educational institutions, schools wherever,” Hassane said.

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SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack

CNN Newsource on May 28, 2026

By Karina Vargas

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    SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The San Diego Police Officers Association says last week’s deadly shooting at the Islamic Center highlighted a critical staffing problem inside the department, with officers stretched too thin and response times suffering as a result.

The union says Northern Division was staffed with only seven patrol officers the day of the shooting, even though the minimum staffing level should be 14.

Lt. Jared Wilson, president of the SDPOA, said the problem has been building for more than a year.

“The staffing shortages on the San Diego Police Department have gotten extremely worse over the last year. Under Chief Wahl, he cut $12 million in patrol overtime last year. We told him that that was gonna skyrocket our response times. We have less officers in the street. Calls are holding longer. That means our community is unsafe. Our officers are unsafe, and they’re burnt out.”

Wilson said half-staffed patrol divisions are leaving calls unanswered for dangerous stretches of time.

“When we’re half-staffing our patrol divisions, and we’re leaving calls holding like the call that preceded this at the mother’s house, that’s not acceptable, and it’s putting our community in danger. It’s putting our officers in danger, and it’s really a disservice when we cannot get there in time,” he added.

The city’s timeline reveals there was more than an hour delay between the initial runaway juvenile call and officers beginning to search for the suspects. Wilson said that kind of delay has become routine.

“We’re at the point where simple runaway juvenile calls, even if they have a report of two kids who are potentially armed in camouflage. Leaving their mom’s house in the morning, it was priority 2; the runaway juvenile call was entered, and it took over one hour for a dispatch. Those calls are, on average, in the city of San Diego, holding for over two hours,” said Wilson.

The association said it is not questioning how officers responded once gunfire erupted, saying they moved quickly. The union’s criticism is directed at department leadership.

“The patrol officers in San Diego are not being given the backup they need to help protect our community,” Wilson said.

In a statement, the San Diego Police Department acknowledged staffing challenges, saying that, like many law enforcement agencies nationwide, they have spoken openly about those challenges. The department added that it will be reviewing whether staffing levels played a role in the shooting.

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Man killed in LMPD standoff may have been ‘hunting’ homeless people

CNN Newsource on May 28, 2026

By Alex Suckow

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    LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — WARNING: The contents of this article are disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.

Louisville Metro police released grisly new details about a man who may have been “hunting” homeless people before he was killed by officers.

Michael Hristov, 21, was killed by police earlier this month at his home on W. Whitney Avenue, just south of Churchill Downs, where he lived with his mother.

According to LMPD, he brutally murdered a homeless person and injured another in December of last year.

On Wednesday, police released gruesome details about the condition in which the victim, Michael Howard, was found, as well as what they know about Hristov’s past.

Police said Hristov had a history of torturing animals, as well as idolizing serial killers and mass shooters. He also made quotes about a desire to “hunt homeless people.”

Howard, the man he’s accused of killing, was found on the side of Interstate 65. Some of his toes and another body part were cut off, and there were “various symbols” carved in his body.

Police said Hristov also stabbed another homeless person around the same time, but that person survived.

LMPD said a Reddit post helped different departments connect some dots. Someone had posted days prior to the stabbings that said, “possible serial killer in Louisville.”

Ultimately, investigators were able to connect that post to Hristov’s IP address. In other words, it appears he made that post himself.

Another important connector for police: Hristov’s scooter and tactical gear. Police recognized them from a time he crashed and it resembled what was seen near a stabbing scene. They said the video from that crash was important, a reminder that every little detail matters.

On Wednesday, LMPD also released police camera footage of the day they tried to serve his arrest warrant, and ultimately, fatally shot him.

At one point, you see a police drone go into the home, and Hristov takes aim and fires at it.

Hristov also made his own 911 call when police were surrounding him.

“I am not here to shoot at SWAT officers, I am here to be shot by them,” he tells the 911 operator.

He told her he had one gun and 150 rounds of ammunition.

LMPD said they had surveillance on his home for weeks prior to serving the warrant. The day they served the warrant, the police waited until his mother left.

Police say they may have saved more homeless people by solving this case and they say it’s possible Hristov committed other crimes against them that may not have been reported.

They are encouraging people to speak up.

“This is scary to know that there are people in our community, or there was somebody in our community, that was walking around daily with us and and had these intense… ideas you know, if you looked at him and saw him riding the scooter…you wouldn’t think that he was out to commit murder or to attack homeless individuals,” Deputy Chief Emily McKinley said.

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Pennsylvania families want more testing after tank farm gas leak: “I just want to be able to sleep at night”

CNN Newsource on May 28, 2026

By Joe Holden

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    DELAWARE COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Carriage Lane in Aston Township, Delaware County, is lined with single-family homes. It’s quiet and tight-knit.

“We’ve been here since 2003,” Ashley Hoy said. “We all grew up together. We stick together like family.”

The homes and the many families like the Hoys and Kathy Culp’s came years after the Chelsea Tank Farm across the street.

It’s the Bethel Township neighborhood on the other side of the tanks that’s received most of the attention.

Earlier this month, gasoline vapors were detected in two homes. Both Hoy and Culp want help for their neighborhood.

“Just come back and tell us that our neighborhood is fine,” Culp said.

“I’m just asking for testing to be done,” Hoy said. “I’m not asking for the whole road to be tested, this whole community, I’m one house, one house. [It] doesn’t have to be ours.”

Hoy believes testing should happen due to their close proximity to the tank that leaked more than 300,000 gallons of gasoline underground.

CBS News Philadelphia has followed the environmental catastrophe that is the subject of state and federal investigations. Sources say they expect the federal agency overseeing the tank farm to issue a report in the near future about what went wrong. Nothing criminal is suspected, according to multiple law enforcement sources. The leak was discovered in mid-December — an estimated 9,000 gallons of gas leaked. It’s believed it started and remained undetected since August.

For Culp, testing would be a better start toward getting some relief.

“If one house gets tested, comes back negative, we’re all going to be like, OK, you know what, we’re OK, we’re good,” she said.

A spokesperson for MIPC LLC provided CBS News Philadelphia with information showing the Carriage Lane area is in what they consider a safe zone that’s not impacted by the gasoline leak. Sources said testing would likely be invasive.

Of the many monitors around the company’s property, none has shown petroleum-related contamination, according to MIPC.

In a statement, MIPC said:

We’ve been in communication with residents living to the north of tank 708, and we certainly acknowledge and understand their concerns. After nearly five months of work, the data and evidence from over 100 monitoring points have shown, and the PA Department of Environmental Protection agrees with the following:

There is no impact to residents who live beyond the Eastern, Southern, or Northern perimeters of our property The gasoline is located along the western border of our fenceline, and offsite on a handful of properties in that area at this time “The response I get from the company is that we are in the safe zone. I’m not sure if we’re in the same zone,” Hoy said.

Meanwhile, the company says mitigation systems were installed in the homes where gasoline vapors were detected and those families have returned.

The cleanup of the gasoline continues in the areas affected.

Ashley Hoy says she’ll continue her persistence.

“I don’t believe I’m asking for too much at all,” she said. “I just want to be able to sleep at night knowing that my family is safe.”

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Metro Atlanta short-term rental hosts hopeful for Men’s World Cup boom to bookings

CNN Newsource on May 28, 2026

By Leondra Head

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    ATLANTA, Georgia (WUPA) — It’s about two weeks away from the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, and there has been high demand for short-term rentals across Atlanta.

Airbnb says the World Cup is turning out to be its biggest event.

Atlanta is hosting eight Men’s World Cup matches this summer at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Some local Airbnb hosts are banking on big bucks during the matches.

“It’s been going extremely well. We are probably about 85% booked to capacity,” Airbnb host Tarshema Harris said.

She said large groups are booking her Airbnbs in Atlanta and Marietta.

“We’re doing three, three separate full entity houses,” Harris said.

She said the demand has made her list the units higher than they usually cost in June and July.

“It’s $400 a night for the entire house. Normally, we do about $175 a night,” Harris said. In total, Harris said she expects to bring in around $37,000 in a short period of time.

“What we’re already forecasting on the books in just a short window for FIFA would normally take us six to eight months to bring in that revenue,” she said.

In Atlanta, about three miles from the stadium, Myles Maxey recently listed his three-bedroom home on Airbnb.

“We listed it for $1,500 a night,” Maxey said.

He hopes to get his first booking soon.

“I think that when we get into the round of 32 or the semifinal, we’re going to start to see a lot more action in Atlanta as people get excited for their home team,” Maxey said. “If we could rent out this house for 10 of the 30 days, I think that would be great. For 10 days, it would be $15,000. That would help the mortgage.”

Airbnb is offering a $750 incentive to new hosts in the 11 host cities to meet the surging demand.

Hosts must have their first guest by July 31 to be eligible.

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Apalachee High School shooting: Colt Gray returning to court for hearing after father’s conviction

CNN Newsource on May 28, 2026

By Dan Raby

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    WINDER, Georgia (WUPA) — Colt Gray, the suspected gunman in the shooting at Apalachee High School that left four dead and nine others injured, is scheduled to return to court on Thursday morning for a status hearing.

The hearing comes months after a jury found Colt’s father, Colin Gray, guilty on 27 counts, including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to children in connection with the shooting at the Barrow County school.

Investigators claim the then-14-year-old carefully planned the Sept. 4, 2024, shooting, boarding his school bus with a semiautomatic, assault-style rifle in his book bag. He left his second-period class and emerged from a bathroom with the gun and shot people in a classroom and hallways, investigators say.

Gray surrendered to school resource officers within minutes after a report of shots fired went out, and was taken into custody, where he has remained ever since.

The last hearing in the case was in December, where Gray’s attorney told the judge they were waiting on the results of a medical evaluation to determine whether they would file additional motions.

The teen is facing a total of 55 counts, including malice murder, aggravated battery, and aggravated assault. He faces up to 30 years in prison for the second-degree murder charges and up to 180 years in total.

Colt Gray has previously pleaded not guilty to all charges. In late 2025, Gray’s attorneys indicated he was negotiating a plea deal. It is unclear if those talks are still ongoing.

Colin Gray’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 28 and 29. A judge has banned media outlets from recording or broadcasting any of the victim testimony during the hearings.

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Hawaiʻi students showcase a new vision for education

CNN Newsource on May 27, 2026

By Reid Fowler

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    HONOLULU (KITV) — A growing movement in education is challenging the traditional classroom model by placing less focus on memorization and more emphasis on leadership, entrepreneurship, and real-world experience.

Recently, several Hawaiʻi student-athletes helped showcase that vision on a national stage through the Elite Performance Prep Academy — a program designed to prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

For generations, success in school often followed the same path: study hard, pass tests, graduate, and figure out the real world later. But educators behind the academy say that model no longer reflects the fast-changing world students are entering today.

Tasha Su‘a, CEO and Founder of Elite Performance Prep Academy, says the goal is to help students become confident leaders and contributors in every part of life.

The program combines academics with entrepreneurship, financial literacy, leadership development, and communication skills. Students are encouraged to start real businesses while still in middle and high school, gaining hands-on experience in areas like branding, digital media, and clothing resale.

Organizers say the focus goes far beyond simply creating young business owners. They believe students must also learn how to think critically, solve problems, and adapt to a future shaped by technology, artificial intelligence, and rapidly changing careers.

The academy uses a more project-based learning environment, where students are encouraged to ask questions, think creatively, and work through real-world challenges.

Supporters say that message is especially meaningful in Hawaiʻi, where many young people often feel they need to leave the islands in order to succeed. Programs like Elite Performance Prep Academy aim to show students they can create opportunities for themselves right here at home.

Earlier this month, three Hawaiʻi student-athletes traveled to Las Vegas during National Small Business Week to compete in a national Shark Tank-style business competition alongside young entrepreneurs from across the country.

Organizers say experiences like that are part of a larger national movement focused on redefining what education — and success — can look like for the next generation.

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Lung cancer journey leads to undeniable bond between patient and nurse practitioner

CNN Newsource on May 27, 2026

By Marcella Baietto

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    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Michelle Lipchock went from being told she had just two years to live to now living every day to the fullest.

“It’s hard to explain to some people, but I love my cancer,” 52-year-old Lipchock said. “It’s just an experience that has caused me to wake up and to realize what life gives us and that we get one. We get one body, one mind, one soul and what are we going to do with it?”

Lipchock, who lives in Washington Township with her family, was diagnosed with lung cancer at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual visits, solo treatment sessions and masked meetups became her new normal.

“I had two young children at the time, 13 and 18, who were in very pivotal moments in their lives, seeing a mom who is dying of cancer,” Lipchock said.

However, through the devastating news, a friendship blossomed.

Lindsay Dougherty, a nurse practitioner at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center Perelman, soon became her rock.

“She’s my support,” Lipchock said. “She’s my educator.”

“I will never forget that moment, we’re talking about treating their cancer, you really just meet them, stripped down, vulnerable, raw,” Dougherty said. “And that is beautiful and Michelle is an example of the most beautiful part of humanity in my opinion.”

She had Lipchock undergo an immunotherapy option that’s not usually used for her cancer type. That decision was life-changing.

“It’s one of those miracle things,” Dougherty said.

Lipchock also turned to yoga and meditation and found her community.

“I actually feel, ironically, the most healthy I have felt in my entire life,” Lipchock said.

She hopes this year’s LUNG FORCE Walk can help support others with similar journeys. Money raised at the 12th annual event at the Philadelphia Zoo on May 30 will go toward lung cancer research and advocacy efforts.

“At Penn, I had the beautiful opportunity to be part of research studies,” Lipchock said. “That’s what this walk is about. With all this new research and the care that I’ve received, I’m actually able to say I’m still here and I’m surviving cancer.”

Six years have passed since she was given just 24-months to live. As she continues to live with cancer, she’s exceeding expectations every day.

“I just had a scan a few weeks ago and one of my tumors shrunk,” Lipchock said. “Cancer has helped me discover myself.”

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18-year-old driver chases NASCAR dream after high school graduation

CNN Newsource on May 27, 2026

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    NEW BALTIMORE, Michigan (WXYZ) — Keegan Sobilo is not spending his senior year worrying about prom or college applications. The 18-year-old from New Baltimore is chasing a NASCAR dream that has already cost his family six figures — and shows no signs of slowing down.

With high school graduation this month, Sobilo is taking a gap year to pursue NASCAR full time and expand his race team, Keegan Sobilo Racing.

“When we first talked, we were starting out in the CRA Pro Series, and now we’re heading into our third season and continue to build on our legacy at the short track grassroots racing level,” Sobilo said.

A two-time national champion, Sobilo has dominated tracks across the Midwest for a decade. He recently received approval to compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

“It’s a brand-new chassis with basically a whole new body,” Sobilo said of his latest car.

The pursuit comes at a steep cost. His grandmother, Theresa Sobilo, said the financial pressure on the family is mounting.

“Both parents are. They’re exhausting their incomes and it’s getting very, very hard,” Theresa Sobilo said.

His father, Roman Sobilo, has leaned on his classic car restoration business to help fund Keegan’s racing career.

“Which is ironic. My passion is what pays so he could pursue his passion. It almost seems like it’s God’s will,” Roman Sobilo said.

His mother, Hillary Sobilo, remains firmly in his corner.

“I want him to make it to NASCAR if that’s what’s going to make him happy,” Hillary Sobilo said.

Beyond the track, Keegan Sobilo continues to support Team Neju, a nonprofit organization for children battling cancer.

“It’s a very important thing to me because I’m very blessed to be able to do what I do. So I want to try and support those in tough times to encourage them that they can still achieve their dreams, right, no matter what you’re going through,” Keegan Sobilo said.

Keegan Sobilo Racing is currently seeking funded drivers and track crew members for the 2026 season, as well as sponsors.

To be part of the Keegan Sobilo Racing journey, visit keegansobiloracing.com.

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A new specialty license plate will help pay off school lunch debt across Utah

CNN Newsource on May 27, 2026

By John Franchi

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    KEARNS, Utah (KSTU) — A new Utah license plate could soon help feed students across the state. The Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation is working with the DMV to launch a specialty plate by July 1, with proceeds going toward paying off student lunch debt.

DJ Bracken, founder of the Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation, said the idea came from a friend. “My friend David Moody had a clever idea. What if we made a license plate that feeds kids in Utah, one that pays off lunch debt,” Bracken said.

Bracken founded the nonprofit after FOX 13’s initial reporting on Utah’s growing school lunch debt problem in 2023. He said the issue is one that doesn’t make sense to him.

“We provide everything else at school, the buses that get them there, the building, the desks, but I guess they don’t need food to learn, right? It just doesn’t make any sense,” Bracken said.

A sample of the proposed plate is available on the Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation’s website. Bracken said the timeline is on track. “We’re planning on launching that. We’re working with the DMV to submit it July 1st, and it’ll be ready,” Bracken said.

The license plate is one of several solutions that have emerged since FOX 13’s first report on lunch debt in Utah. At a recent event, a 5th-grade student at Entheos Academy in Kearns took his own initiative to raise money to pay off his school’s outstanding lunch debt.

Liam Whitney said the effort was not easy. “Difficult,” Liam said when asked if the fundraising was hard. “Like making the fliers and stuff.”

When asked how many fliers he made, Liam said he made “probably a gajillion.”

Bracken said he hopes the growing momentum leads to a permanent solution. “I love that we got to do this, but I don’t want to do it again next year. I want to be able to show up and say there’s no school lunch debt,” Bracken said.

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