Police: Man shouted ‘I don’t care who your daddy is’ before attacking Rick Ross’ son

CNN Newsource on October 21, 2026

By Madilyn Destefano

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    DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (WESH) — Rick Ross’ son, identified in documents as William Roberts III, was allegedly attacked outside Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach on Oct. 11, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

Don Roberts III, 20, was arrested after police said he pistol-whipped the victim.

Although the two men have similar names, documents identify them as two different individuals.

William Roberts III was standing outside near the college campus with a woman when Don Roberts III arrived in a vehicle, DBPD said.

According to officers, Don Roberts III got out of the car and shouted, “I don’t care who your daddy is, I’ll kill you right here,” to William Roberts III.

The victim told police he believed this was regarding Don Roberts III having a previous romantic relationship with the woman he was standing with, the arrest affidavit said.

He is charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon without the intent to kill.

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‘It’s a great find’: Lost silent film found in Japan comes back home to New Hampshire

CNN Newsource on October 21, 2026

By Mike Moses

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    NEWPORT, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A lost silent film made more than one century ago with deep New Hampshire roots has turned up in Japan.

A local film archivist is bringing the piece of history back to the community and hoping more lost films are still out there.

“Van-ar-chy” was shot in the Sunapee area and made by Billy B. Van, a Newport resident and pioneer in the silent film industry.

“He was helping to define what movies were in the production of these early features that he made,” said John Tariot, a film archivist.

“Van-ar-chy” is on the list of lost Van films that Tariot had been trying to track down until a Japanese film student found it while researching a project.

“Somebody, we believe, brought it with them to Japan. And there it sat, unknown, unloved, unfound,” Tariot said. “It’s a great find. It means the world to me to be able to return this to the residents of the area — give something back to the community.”

Van was well known around town, and he could often be seen in the Newport Opera House speaking out during town meetings.

“Folks would actually come to the town meetings just to see Billy B. Van orate,” said Dean Stetson, of the Newport Historical Society.

Van was also a farmer and entrepreneur who created products like soap and shampoo, but it’s his films that are now giving people a new look at the town’s past.

“This particular film, ‘Van-ar-chy,’ does have a number of scenes that were shot and are still quite familiar in our community,” Stetson said.

As Tariot prepares to share “Van-ar-chy” during a special screening next month, the discovery is also encouraging him to keep searching for more lost films.

“So the hunt will continue after this. This is not the end by any means,” Teriot said.

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10 foot tides possible this El Niño season along San Mateo Co. coast, prompts emergency declaration

CNN Newsource on October 21, 2026

By Luz Pena

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    PACIFICA, California (KGO) — San Mateo County officials are preparing for potentially severe coastal impacts from El Niño as the county moves forward with an emergency declaration and Pacifica begins emergency stabilization work on its damaged Municipal Pier.

County officials say the combination of projected king tides and a severe El Niño storm could bring water levels higher than any previously recorded along the San Mateo County coastline.

“This year, we are projecting those king tides to be about 7 feet. But if a storm comes, if one of the El Nino storms hits and it’s a severe one, those tide levels could rise to 10 feet. Well in San Mateo County we have never seen above 8 and a half so it would be an unprecedented impact to our coastline,” Ray Mueller, a San Mateo County supervisor, said.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted on an El Niño emergency declaration ahead of storms projected to affect the region in late November, December and January.

“It allows us to go ahead and activate antigouging laws. It streamlines and allows us to move rapidly and go ahead and preposition resources for these storms,” Mueller said.

Mueller said the county has already begun activating contracts so contractors can be quickly deployed to clear debris from streams, waterways and culverts.

“During the 2023 storms, we saw happen is that a lot of those areas became jammed up with debris and fallen trees,” Mueller said.

In Pacifica, attention is focused on the Municipal Pier, which has been closed since June after extensive structural damage and cracks threatened its integrity. Residents living nearby are monitoring conditions as large waves are expected during the coming storm season.

“When the king tides come maybe these properties may be a little disastrous, but we will see in the Wintertime how big it really gets because there have been some big swells the last several years,” Pacifica resident Glenn Greggains said.

The city of Pacifica said emergency stabilization work at the pier is set to begin this week.

“A large crane, along with associated equipment, is scheduled to begin mobilization on October 21, 2026, to support the project’s emergency pier stabilization activities,” the city said in a statement.

Pacifica resident Lisa Schertler said she has already noticed work aimed at reinforcing sections of the waterfront.

“As you walk along the walk they have gone in and have had to fill in concrete to help support the boulders all the way down,” Schertler said.

Asked whether she is prepared for the coming conditions, Schertler said, “I got my boots because I’m not taking her for a walk in that water.”

The city said the emergency stabilization work will take multiple days as officials work to reinforce the pier ahead of the anticipated storms.

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The wait is over! A first look inside Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Primate Forest

CNN Newsource on October 21, 2026

By Mike Holden

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    CLEVELAND, Ohio (WEWS) — The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s newly renovated Primate Forest officially opens to the public Thursday, October 22, at noon, marking the completion of a major overhaul of the former beloved Rain Forest exhibit.

The multimillion-dollar project began in September 2024 and is the largest capital improvement project in the zoo’s history.

The transformation brings new animal habitats, immersive technology, interactive educational exhibits, upgraded dining and retail options, and new indoor play areas to the popular attraction.

The experience begins inside the CrossCountry Mortgage Forest Home, where projection mapping surrounds visitors with sights and sounds inspired by forest ecosystems. Guests can also explore the interactive Mother Tree, which highlights the connections between trees and the broader forest environment.

Animal welfare and conservation are central to the new experience. Visitors will see familiar favorites, including langurs, orangutans and dwarf crocodiles, in enhanced habitats designed to encourage natural behaviors and support animal care.

One of the biggest changes is the new orangutan experience. For the first time in Cleveland Metroparks Zoo history, the orangutans will have access to an outdoor habitat, along with an expanded, two-story indoor day room and an elevated deckwalk that gives visitors new vantage points to observe the animals.

The renovated space also features a Care and Conservation Room, offering guests a closer look at the zoo’s efforts to protect wildlife and their habitats.

Primate Forest’s second-floor learning gallery includes hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages. Attractions include the Forest Theatre, Sustainable Future Design Lab, Connections Studio and the PNC Adventure Playspace — the first indoor play area in Cleveland Metroparks.

Visitors can also take advantage of an expanded dining area, a grab-and-go market, a bistro with a variety of food options and new Primate Forest merchandise. The facility will also offer private event rental opportunities. The opening marks the completion of the first phase of the Primate Forest project.

A planned second phase will include gorillas, with the future habitat area visible from the new dining space.

Primate Forest is included with regular Cleveland Metroparks Zoo admission.

On Mondays, residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township can visit for $8, continuing the discounted admission offered at the former RainForest.

The zoo is temporarily requiring timed-entry reservations to enter the Primate Forest queue. Visitors can scan a QR code upon arrival to reserve a same-day entry time.

Reservations are available from 10 a.m. until 90 minutes before closing and can accommodate groups of up to 15 people.

Guests will receive a text confirmation with their entry ticket and should join the line at the Primate Forest entrance at their assigned time. Waits may still occur.

Primate Forest officially opens Thursday, October 22, at noon at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, inviting visitors to explore its new habitats, technology and educational experiences.

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Kentucky program moves 100 people from homelessness into permanent housing

CNN Newsource on October 21, 2026

By DeAndria Turner, Alex Suckow

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    LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Louisville announced new efforts to help people experiencing homelessness move from the streets into permanent housing.

Mayor Craig Greenberg said Tuesday that 100 people experiencing unsheltered homelessness have now been placed in permanent housing through the city’s Home for Good initiative.

“We’re creating spaces where people have an affordable place to live with support from healthcare professionals, social workers, job-training specialists, and other professionals who can help address their underlying needs and provide a path to stability,” Greenberg said.

The announcement comes as the city says its 2026 Point-in-Time count showed an 18% decline in the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

The city is also awarding more than $1.1 million in Homeless Initiative funding to nine agencies.

That money is expected to help provide more than 400 additional shelter beds during severe weather, along with case management and services aimed at helping people transition into permanent housing.

Home for Good’s goal is to provide permanent supportive housing to at least 250 people experiencing chronic homelessness by 2027.

According to the Home for Good dashboard, there is already more than $10 million in funds coming from Louisville Metro ($6.4M) , federal government ($1.8M) and donations ($1.8M).

See the dashboard here.

More information on Home for Good, including a dashboard and a link to donate, visit this website: homeforgood.louisvilleky.gov.

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Maine Secretary of State says state is seeing a record-high number of absentee ballots

CNN Newsource on October 21, 2026

By Keenan Mills

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    WESTBROOK, Maine (WMTW) — Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows traveled to Westbrook on Tuesday to recognize Election Hero Day as the midterms are now two weeks away.

Bellows also discussed a record number of absentee ballots requested and accepted in the state and what municipalities are doing to prepare for Nov. 3.

According to Bellows, as of Tuesday morning, more than 178,000 absentee ballots were requested, with more than 100,000 already returned and accepted.

Bellows stated that this exceeds the record set in 2022, which led the nation. That year saw 62% of the voting-age population take part in the election.

According to Westbrook City Clerk Ellis Ledoux, absentee ballots, when returned, are confirmed for the proper paperwork, that the signatures match, and that the voter has checked in.

“We also want to make sure that we batch those properly and make sure that all of the ballots went out are what we are receiving back in, so we double-check those names and numbers throughout the day,” commented Ledoux. “And then at the end of the day, once we’ve done that, we securely store them in our vault.”

According to Ledoux, the city has issued 3,500 ballots and seen 2,000 returns.

In Sabattus, 18.7% of voters requested an absentee ballot. That’s 10% more than the most recent gubernatorial election.

For the city of Lewiston, it’s seeing nearly 200 early voters a day.

Lewiston City Clerk Kathleen Montejo attributes the large number to contentious local elections and questions, including a question surrounding the needle exchange ordinance. She added that she’s heard from voters who just have had enough of election season.

“We are hearing from a lot of folks who are simply just saying, ‘I’m over this election already because of all the advertising, the mailers in the mail,'” answered Montejo. “Someone was just telling me today that they received five copies of the identical mailer at their house today.”

Montejo also mentioned the regularity of the city’s absentee program, which Lewiston voter and resident Gerry Hardy took advantage of Tuesday afternoon.

Hardy, who’s in a wheelchair, mentioned he’s spent the last ten years dropping off his ballot at city hall early.

“You have to wait until it’s a nice, sunny day before you can go out,” said Hardy. “A lot of times during the election, it’s raining. And I have no transportation other than the chair.”

He also said that he doesn’t trust the mailing system enough to not drop it off himself.

Bellows said that among concerns voters have, there are two that stand out. One is that mailed ballots won’t be delivered to City Hall on time. Bellows claimed she has been in constant communication with the U.S. Postal Service.

She also said she’s heard concern about an ICE presence at the polls. According to Bellows, an armed federal presence at the polls is prohibited.

“That may be a reason that we’re seeing a rise in the in-person voting in this early no-excuse absentee voting period,” said Bellows.

Maine voters can request an absentee ballot until Oct. 29. The ballots can be dropped off until the night of the election.

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No digging needed: $10,000 in prizes up for grabs in San Francisco treasure hunt

CNN Newsource on October 21, 2026

By Cameron Bopp

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    SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A modern-day Gold Rush is coming to San Francisco with $10,000 worth of rare coins and collectibles up for grabs in a citywide treasure hunt.

The hunt runs Tuesday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 24. Each day, a prize certificate will be hidden at a different iconic San Francisco landmark.

Clues will be posted daily at noon on the Instagram account @stacksbowers_sf. The first person to find each certificate can bring it to Stack’s Bowers Galleries at 333 Pine Street to claim their prize.

The five prizes have a combined value of $10,000, including Saturday’s grand prize, an 1877 gold coin minted in San Francisco, now worth about $4,500.

“Well, back in the day, it was only worth $20. But now it’s like a $4,500 coin,” said Joe Pielago, store manager of Stack’s Bowers Galleries in San Francisco. “It’s appreciated a little bit.”

The treasure hunt is part of a nationwide event organized by Stack’s Bowers Galleries, a rare coin and currency dealer that has been in business for nearly a century. The company is giving away $40,000 in prizes across four cities, including Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Boston.

In previous cities, hidden cameras captured treasure hunters arriving at the hiding spots just minutes after clues were posted online.

“I heard it was like organized chaos, you know, respectful chaos, if you will,” Pielago said. “But I think people just enjoy the hunt, the thrill of it.”

Pielago, who is helping coordinate the San Francisco hunt, said all five hiding spots will be publicly accessible and connected to recognizable city landmarks. Nothing will be buried, and participants won’t need to dig or enter restricted areas.

The event also pays tribute to San Francisco’s Gold Rush history and its longtime connection to rare coin production.

“Instead of us taking gold from the field and making coins, we’re kind of putting gold back in the field for everyone to go find,” Pielago said.

For official clues and updates, follow @stacksbowers_sf on Instagram.

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‘God covered us’: Actor Donnie Wahlberg recounts intense moments after plane skids off runway

CNN Newsource on October 21, 2026

By Caitlyn Scott

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    LAS VEGAS (KCRA) — Actor and singer Donnie Wahlberg shared a video on social media over the weekend, saying he was on board a plane that skidded off the runway at Las Vegas’ main airport.

In an Instagram video posted hours after the incident, the “Boston Blue” star said he was aboard an aircraft at Harry Reid International Airport when it overshot the runway as the plane attempted to take off.

“We were taking off and didn’t get up in the air and ran out of runway. I’m just going to tell you these pilots saved our lives. And God covered us,” Wahlberg, 57, said.

He said the aircraft went off the runway and into a fence. The actor said the plane was able to avoid “heavy” airport equipment and vehicles.

“Thankful to God, of course, and to our incredible pilots who did an amazing job of keeping us safe and avoiding a serious disaster,” he said in the post’s caption. “The airplane did take some lumps — but we did not. Thank you to all the emergency personnel on the ground in Las Vegas! You all were absolutely wonderful. All glory to God! By His grace, we are all ok.”

People Magazine, in reference to the Federal Aviation Administration, said Wahlberg was on a Dassault Falcon 50 bound for Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada. Eight people were aboard the plane when the pilot aborted the takeoff and the plane went off the runway.

Harry Reid International Airport said no known injuries were reported and that some travelers may have experienced delays.

A ground stop was put in place at the airport at 12:50 p.m., but it was lifted by 2:30 p.m.

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President Trump reiterating New Mexico’s name change to New America

CNN Newsource on October 21, 2026

By John Rupolo

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    ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that New Mexico should change its name to “New America,” sparking reactions from political candidates.

“New Mexico should immediately change its name to New America. We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

He added, “The name would add great value and prestige to the state. Home values and incomes would rise.”

New Mexico is the site of several contested races in November’s midterm elections. Republican candidates across the state were asked for their thoughts on Trump’s proposal.

Gregg Hull, a gubernatorial candidate running against Deb Haaland, said, “I’ve been in New Mexican and part of this culture and history for the last 40 years. My children are New Mexican and my grandchildren in New Mexican. New Mexico does not need a new name.”

Didi Okpareke, running against incumbent U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury in the First Congressional District, was asked if President Trump’s comments could hurt Republicans in contested races.

“I really think that we are we’re going to win depending on what we’re truly doing this for. So I can speak for myself. I’m doing this because I think that it’s time that we have amazing representation,” Okpareke said.

Larry Marker, a candidate running against Democratic incumbent Ben Ray Luján in the U.S. Senate race, also weighed in on the proposal.

“Legislatively just isn’t going to happen and really isn’t even an issue to the voters of New Mexico. Instead of a new name, we need new representation in New Mexico,” Marker said.

President Trump has previously signed executive orders to rename geographic features, including changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in August and renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America last year.

When asked whether a president has the authority to rename a state, KOAT political expert Brian Sanderoff said, “Renaming federal territories or geographic features like lakes, that is in the president’s prerogative, but renaming states is not.”

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Fentanyl and meth found in election mail raise safety concerns

CNN Newsource on October 21, 2026

By Daniel Espinoza

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    SANDOVAL COUNTY, New Mexico (KOAT) — Last Friday, fentanyl and methamphetamine were discovered in election mail at Sandoval County’s election warehouse, prompting an emergency response and raising questions about worker safety.

Two K-9 units alerted officials to potentially dangerous substances in the mail, and initial testing confirmed the presence of fentanyl and methamphetamine. County Chief Deputy Clerk Joey Dominguez said their emergency preparations were effective.

“The team just executed it phenomenally,” Dominguez said.

No workers were harmed, but Dominguez estimated that about 200 ballots were affected, though the exact number has not been confirmed. The ballots remain secured as officials await clearance to handle them safely.

“We want to count every single individual’s ballot. And as soon as we get the confirmation it’s safe to do so, we plan to do that,” Dominguez said.

The incident tested Sandoval County’s emergency response plan. Meanwhile, Bernalillo County election officials emphasized their own safeguards for handling similar threats.

Inside Bernalillo County’s election warehouse, workers are processing thousands of absentee ballots. Bureau of Elections Administrator Nathan Jaramillo explained that the county uses technology to screen incoming mail for illicit substances before workers handle it.

“We have technology in place, sensors that will identify or detect any sort of illicit substance. So that’s always a safeguard in place,” Jaramillo said.

If the sensors detect something suspicious, the county has procedures to respond.

“We have great relationships with a lot of our local emergency responders and reporting. So if something were to be identified, we can quickly have them dispatched and quarantine those particular ballots to be handled properly from there,” Jaramillo said.

Jaramillo added that the county also prepares for physical threats, cyberattacks, and suspicious election mail. Workers are trained in safe mail-handling procedures and use protective equipment.

Despite the incident in Sandoval County, Jaramillo said Bernalillo County will continue following its existing security protocols as more ballots arrive ahead of Election Day.

“At the end of the day, the integrity of ballots is secured. The integrity of the election is secured,” Jaramillo said.

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