Man arrested after allegedly driving SUV at LGBTQIA+ running club members

CNN Newsource on November 26, 2025

By Emma Romano

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    WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPTV) — A 43-year-old man was arrested Monday night after police say he drove a sport-utility vehicle at members of a local LGBTQIA+ running club in West Palm Beach, made multiple attempts to strike them and then fled the scene.

The West Palm Beach Police Department responded about 8:20 p.m. to a park along the 1300 block of Parker Avenue after members of the running club reported that a driver in a Ford Bronco accelerated toward the group.

Witnesses told officers the driver made a second attempt to hit runners, then drove recklessly across sidewalks, through grass and up an embankment before leaving eastbound on Okeechobee Boulevard, according to the department.

Officers issued a lookout for the described vehicle and shortly afterward observed a person matching the suspect’s description pull into a parking garage in the 700 block of North Dixie Highway and remove the vehicle’s license plate.

Police say they took the driver, identified as Ihab Mustafa El Mahmoud, into custody in the garage without incident.

Investigators say El Mahmoud became upset after a perceived comment by a male member of the running club, which led to his agitation and the alleged actions.

The department has charged El Mahmoud with two counts of aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony and one count of reckless driving. Prosecutors are reviewing the case for possible enhancement under Florida’s hate crime statute.

The West Palm Beach Police Department provided the information in a statement on the incident. It did not immediately release further details about injuries or the status of the investigation. The case remains under investigation and charges are pending.

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Residents say they’re living in “deplorable conditions” at West Side Chicago Housing Authority complex

CNN Newsource on November 26, 2025

By Jermont Terry

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    CHICAGO (WBBM) — Neighbors on Chicago’s West Side said they are frustrated with the conditions inside their Chicago Housing Authority complex, describing the conditions as “deplorable.”

They’ve been fighting housing officials over the issues they’ve been dealing with, from bad plumbing to visible mold, and urging CHA to take action and take them seriously for years.

“I like my place, but it’s just not livable for me,” Javan Clayton said.

Residents of Harrison Courts Apartments are looking for their units to get fixed from what they say are ongoing problems.

“I want to be moved up out here until CHA fix they buildings and I can move back in it,” Clayton said.

Clayton moved into the CHA units on the West Side just over a year ago.

“When I moved in, they painted it up. But as the months was going down, everything was falling apart, and the mold around the bathroom, the tub … windows,” she said

she claims he mold had quickly revealed itself.

“When you look at the buildings and the brick, it looks real nice on the outside.”

Yet Rev. Robin Hood said the conditions on the inside lack basic repairs. He and residents said it goes beyond mold to rats, roaches, and leaking roofs in the majority of 122 units in the seven-story buildings.

“It’s not right, they have to fix this, you can’t allow people to live like this,” Hood said.

Back in May, CHA announced it had plans to place these units up for sale. Harrison Court falls under a special contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and it places restrictions on how cha can use federal housing dollars for repairs and redevelopment. Essentially, CHA said it had limited funds available to fix up the place, but residents are asking what happens until the property is sold.

“CHA, if they sold this property, it will be two to three years. Nobody is crazy who’s going to buy a building like this in these conditions,” Hood said.

“That leaves me stuck in this raggedy apartment still,” Clayton said.

Rev. Hood said residents are falling ill constantly from the deplorable conditions. This week, he’s calling on CHA leaders and Mayor Brandon Johnson to finally step up.

“If we have to get them lawyers, we gonna get them lawyers. If we have to sue and protest for weeks, I don’t mind doing it because this is unacceptable,” Hood said.

CHA said it will listen to the concerns of its residents.

Full statement from the Chicago Housing Authority “We want to assure residents that we are listening to their concerns. This summer we released the first resident survey in recent memory so that we can better understand what’s working and what’s not working for our residents. We will be reviewing the results of this survey soon, as well as discussing with resident leadership. We have also increased staffing in our Property and Asset Management Team to provide better oversight of our third-party property managers.”

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Community illuminates terminally ill man’s birthday with Christmas magic: ‘Overwhelmed with love’

CNN Newsource on November 26, 2025

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    HANOVER COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — Christmas came early to a Mechanicsville couple Saturday as the community answered a wife’s call to spread holiday cheer for her husband’s birthday celebration while he battles stage 4 terminal cancer.

George and Renee Bond welcomed neighbors and strangers to their Fullview Avenue home for a Christmas lights extravaganza in George’s honor.

The couple, who are both 69, met nearly four decades ago when music brought them together.

“We started out as friends, then we started singing a few songs together,” George, who was known as “Jammin George” for his guitar playing, said earlier this week.

The pair formed a band and blended their families, spending the next 37 years making memories together.

“She’s my living angel,” George said.

Unfortunately, a stage 4 terminal cancer diagnosis disrupted the future the music partners had planned.

“My husband has stage 4 terminal cancer,” Renee said. “As aggressive as this has been, I feel like we’ll be lucky to have him through Christmas.”

Despite the uncertainty, Renee was determined to ensure George’s remaining time would be filled with joy. When he became too sick for planned outings, she invited the community to bring Christmas lights to fill their backyard for his birthday celebration on Saturday.

“Since he wanted to show y’all the lights, let’s show him the lights,” Renee said.

The celebration brought together dozens of community members who decorated the couple’s fence, tree line and every available space with twinkling lights.

“To have all these people coming together shows me their love for me… It’s beautiful,” George said.

Saturday’s celebration started at 3 p.m. and was open to anyone seeking love and laughter under the lights.

“We just want you to come and share the love, it’s not about what you bring and to give him a birthday present is just you showing up,” Renee said.

“I want his children to have this memory instead of a grief memory,” Renee said.

Anchored in their faith, the couple plans to share their final days together finishing their beautiful ballad.

“I know when I get on the other side, it’s going to be another party going on,” George said.

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Woman, grandchildren found safe after spending night lost in Caesars Head State Park

CNN Newsource on November 26, 2025

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    GREENVILLE COUNTY, South Carolina (WLOS) — Three children and one adult who were lost overnight in Caesars Head State Park in South Carolina have been safely located, officials confirmed.

The four hikers will be evaluated by EMS before being reunited with their families. It is still unclear how well-prepared they were for the hike or what conditions they faced overnight, officials said.

Shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office announced via social media that the four hikers, who are a grandmother and three grandchildren, were found safe on the Bill Kimball Trail with no major injuries.

“I know she was talking and very coherent about where she was and what happened, and they didn’t make me aware of any medical issues,” said Sheriff Hobart Lewis about Tonda Michelin, the three children’s grandmother.

Sheriff Lewis said the hikers were found in very rugged terrain, from which they had to be helicoptered out.

“It’s rough. There are some trails there, some for more experienced hikers than others. Hurricane Helene turned over a bunch of trees that were down there and covered a lot of those trails up. So, there’s some signs that are gone,” he added.

Officials with the Cedar Mountain Fire Department, which covers that area, said they often respond to that area for lost hikers.

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North Texas mom left waiting in agonizing labor, viral TikTok sparks investigation into hospital response

CNN Newsource on November 26, 2025

By Amelia Mugavero

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    TEXAS (KTVT) — A late-night hospital visit for a North Texas mother in labor has sparked questions about patient care after a TikTok video showed a nurse asking the woman to complete paperwork while she cried out in pain.

The video, posted by the patient’s mother, has been viewed tens of millions of times. It shows the woman visibly struggling as she leans over her wheelchair in the waiting room at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite.

The family says the woman was left without medical attention for more than 30 minutes. According to her mother, she delivered her son just 12 minutes after the recording was taken.

In another video, the woman’s mother said her daughter was scheduled to be induced earlier that day but was told the hospital would call her when a bed became available. She said no one followed up.

“The silence of that registered nurse was louder than that woman’s cry.” DeAnna Vonbartheld, president of the Texas Doula Association, called the response from hospital staff concerning.

“Unfortunately, the silence of that registered nurse was louder than that woman’s cry,” Vonbartheld said in an interview. She added that labor is considered an emergency medical condition and that a patient showing signs of active labor should be evaluated immediately.

Vonbartheld also noted broader concerns about maternal health disparities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.

She said the woman in the video could have faced life-threatening consequences had the delay continued.

Family retains law firms The family has retained two law firms: the Houston-based Dunk Law Firm and the Chicago-based firm Romanucci & Blandin, which previously represented the families of Botham Jean and George Floyd.

State Rep. Rhetta Bowers, who has spoken with hospital leadership and Mesquite city officials, said the incident has led other community members to share similar concerns about their experiences at the hospital.

“It looked like she was given the cold shoulder,” Bowers said. “Soon after the video went viral, people began coming up to me with their own stories.”

Dallas Regional Medical Center said it is investigating the incident but has not confirmed whether the nurse involved is still employed.

The family has asked for privacy as they consider next steps.

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Man to spend Thanksgiving night homeless to raise awareness

CNN Newsource on November 26, 2025

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    TOWSON, Maryland (WMAR) — A Rodgers Forge man will spend Thanksgiving night on the streets without shelter to draw attention to homelessness in the community.

Robert Williams has been helping homeless individuals in Towson since 2014 through his organization CALM Outreach, which stands for Compassion, Aid, Love and Mercy. On Thanksgiving, he’s taking his advocacy a step further by experiencing homelessness firsthand.

Williams will be on the streets overnight without a tent or sleeping bag. While he has done this before, this marks the first time he’ll spend Thanksgiving night homeless.

“Well, Thanksgiving, twofold because of it being a national homelessness awareness month, and still promote the outreach as well so I can continue to get product in the house and have it readily available before the winter turns much colder,” Williams said.

Williams started his outreach work during the winter of 2014 when a polar vortex hit the area. Since then, he has been caring for people on Towson streets at night through donations from neighbors and friends.

“The first thing is compassion, and then you’re obviously bringing aid to them and showing them love from your heart and just being merciful upon them and listening to what they have to say,” Williams said.

Williams has transformed his dining room into a mini warehouse stocked with winter accessories, blankets and backpacks filled with cold weather essentials including sleeping bags, emergency blankets, knit hats, gloves and hand warmers.

“The last time I was out there, I was heading home when I found the gentleman. And I called up a neighbor and I said, could you grab some stuff for me at the house and everything and he did and he came up and we helped the gentleman out,” Williams said.

Williams is also preparing for Giving Tuesday on December 2. He has started a GoFundMe to raise money to buy items for a day center in Towson where unhoused people gather.

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‘We were in amazement:’ Crowd gathers to watch coyote stuck on hotel ledge

CNN Newsource on November 26, 2025

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    FORT MYERS, Florida (WFTX) — William Humes walked outside the Luminary Hotel for a cup of coffee. Instead, he found a coyote two stories above the ground.

“We turned and we looked, “Humes said. “And we were in amazement, as a matter of fact.”

So was Fort Myers Police Lieutenant Dominic Zammit.

“I mean, we’ve had bears in trees and stuff like that,” Zammit said. “But never a coyote on the side of a building.”

At first glance, the animal looked like a large dog. Brown fur. Fluffy tail. But it was no household pet on the small strip of concrete. Somehow, a coyote walked onto the second-floor ledge of the hotel parking lot.

Fort Myers Police taped off the building’s Bay Street entrance at Bay Street as officers tried wrangle the animal. Police showed up after someone saw the coyote on side of the building, Zammit said.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) also responded to the hotel with a biologist, Zammit said. At least one FWC officer was at the scene with a kennel and catch pole.

As morning turned into afternoon, the crowd grew. Downtown officer workers, tourists, and reporters gawked at the frightened animal as it stood almost frozen.

After a multi-hour standoff, the animal got tired of the attention – and the hot sun. It hopped over the railing and ran back into the garage, prompting excited cheers from the crowd.

Zammit said the coyote escaped out of the hotel and was last seen headed towards McGregor Boulevard.

“They [officers] were unable to capture it, it was super fast,” Zammit said, chuckling.

Within minutes, the crowd disappeared.

“We just had an extra activity going on today,” Humes said.

Christina Anaya teaches biology at Florida Gulf Coast University. Anaya told FOX 4 it’s not uncommon for foxes and coyotes to live in urban and suburban areas. Trash cans, dumpsters, and even small pets provide ample opportunity for food, Anaya said.

“Humans tend to carry around a lot of trash with them,” Anaya said. “So we make food readily available. So for those that do move into urban areas, there isn’t really a reason to leave, because they got everything they need.”

Anaya said coyotes generally do a good job at staying hidden. It’s possible the coyote in Fort Myers went to the hotel garage for shelter, Anaya said, and was startled onto the ledge by cars.

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How he turned leftover tiramisu into community building

CNN Newsource on November 26, 2025

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    RICHMOND, Virginia (WTVR) — When he posted on TikTok that he was giving away leftover brownie tiramisu from his birthday about a month ago, Alex Na expected three or four people to show up. What he found was blossoming friendships that have since grown into community potlucks benefiting local businesses and organizations.

“That was the seed that was kind of like, ‘Oh, people want community. People want to find a sense of belonging,’” Na said. “Especially someone like me who moved here recently and I just don’t know anybody. It was a cool way to meet new people.”

The third official free tiramisu drop was held this past Sunday at Basically Halal on North Arch Road. Hundreds of people showed up and various local bakers brought their own specialty creations to share with the community.

With these growing events, local businesses have helped to cover Na’s tiramisu ingredient costs, and half of the donations received are benefiting local organizations like RVA Community Fridges.

“This is just like a way to give back to the community and support local charities and non-profits in Richmond,” said Na.

To volunteer, donate, or stay updated on future drops, you can find all that information in Na’s TikTok bio: lebronthecat01.

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How a toilet paper roll ‘corset’ saved a kitten’s life

CNN Newsource on November 26, 2025

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    VIRGINIA BEACH (WTKR) — A tiny kitten’s life was saved thanks to a unique tool created at the Virginia Beach SPCA.

Aoife arrived at the Virginia Beach SPCA after both of her littermates died — she was in critical condition. Along with suffering through calicivirus and a severe eye infection, Aoife had to undergo radiography due to her serious difficulty breathing. This revealed she had a rare and troubling condition: flat-chested kitten syndrome.

This condition — often fatal — occurs when the kitten’s ribs form in a manner that restricts normal breathing. Often times, it gives the adolescent feline a “box-like chest.”

Thankfully, the Virginia Beach SPCA team thought outside the box — or rather, inside the toilet paper roll. A “corset” was created to help reshape Aoife’s malleable ribcage as she continues to develop.

Aoife is now recovering through daily therapy under the care of the Virginia Beach SPCA veterinary team, and her foster, Jess.

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U.S. Coast Guard finds 4 missing boaters alive after their boat capsized

CNN Newsource on November 26, 2025

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    CLEARWATER, Florida (WFTS) — The U.S. Coast Guard successfully located four missing boaters who failed to return from a fishing trip on Monday.

Officials said the missing boat capsized about 26 miles offshore, and all four occupants are alive.

The City of Clearwater said the four missing boaters, from Polk County, left from the Seminole Street Boat Ramp at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 24 in a 25-foot green-and-white catamaran called “Money Well Wasted.”

The missing boaters have been identified as 70-year-old Dennis Woods, 90-year-old Clarence Woods, 42-year-old Cris Harding Sr., and 18-year-old Cris Harding Jr.

According to family members, the group usually returns at around 4 p.m., but when they hadn’t returned, relatives contacted the police just before 8:30 p.m. on Monday.

Clearwater police said the boaters reported the boat began taking on water and overturned between noon and 1 p.m. on Nov. 24.

In a video shared by Clearwater Police, boater Dennis Woods described the ordeal.

“The water filled up the one side of the catamaran, and then it made the back of the motor boat go down low, and water started coming over the back of it,” Woods explained.

Woods shared how it all happened so fast, with afternoon soon turning to evening.

“The night was real tough because the waves picked up, and we was having to like try to get up on top of the rigging of it, and with a 90 year old, I spent almost all night holding him up, and then he fell several times,” Woods said.

Woods also shared why there’s more than one reason to celebrate their rescue.

“That’s a great feeling there, especially since my birthday was yesterday,” said Woods. “It was a good birthday now that I’m back on land.”

Officials said the four boaters were taken to Morton Plant Hospital for treatment, after they were brought ashore by Coast Guard boat to the Coast Guard station at Sand Key shortly after 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.

“I think their first words were thank you to all of us,” said Savannah O’Dell with US Coast Guard Station Sand Key.

O’Dell was part of the crew that rescued the boaters. She shared what they saw and more about their quick action.

“They were cold. They had hypothermia for sure. They were shivering,” said O’Dell. “Being out in the water that long, all of that water sucks out the warmth out of your body. I think the older man had some lacerations. My guys on the back deck, they bandaged him up, got him some water, put a lot of warm stuff on him.”

Tampa Bay 28 also spoke with family, outside the emergency room where the boaters were being treated.

“It’s a miracle, I mean for them to be out there, yeah it’s a miracle,” said Teresa Rucker.

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