Car left hanging after crashing into house in Jamaica Plain: “It looked like a movie scene”

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2026

By Tammy Mutasa

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    BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Two people were rescued from a car after it crashed into a home in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood on Monday afternoon. First responders say the car crashed into the home on Glen Road and was dangling over an alleyway about 10 feet in the air.

“It looked like a movie scene or something. That was crazy man, that was real crazy,” said witness Robert Royals who heard the crash. “And heard like a big boom.”

The people in the car walked away with minor injuries, and the woman in her home wasn’t hurt, but the path of destruction was extensive.

Witnesses said the speeding car jumped over a sidewalk, knocked down a chain-link fence and ripped out another wooden fence before going airborne into the house.

First responders say they shored up the car on the sides to pull it out and rescue the victims inside.

“From what we were told from witnesses, it came at a high level of speed down the street when it lost control,” said Boston Fire Deputy Chief Michael Doherty. “We’ve got a pretty experienced crew, we train on this stuff pretty regularly and the guys did a great job here.”

Neighbors were worried about the woman inside the house after hearing the loud crash just after 3 p.m.

“That’s her office that the car went into and she was in there earlier today, so she was just so thankful no one was in the room and people in the car are OK,” said neighbor Shannon Spellman. “I’m glad everyone is safe.”

Crews boarded up the damage Monday night. Given the damage and the danger, neighbors are thankful it wasn’t worse.

So far, no charges have been filed but Boston police continue to investigate the crash.

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California police investigating after $1 million in sports and Pokémon cards stolen from FedEx truck

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2026

By Dean Fioresi, Lesley Marin

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    ORANGE COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — An investigation is underway after nearly $1 million in trading cards was stolen from a FedEx truck in Orange County last week.

It happened on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in the 1600 block of E. St. Andrew, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. Officers were called to the Professional Sports Authenticator headquarters for reports of a theft.

Police said that two pallets were stolen, and a third was “disrupted.” Each pallet contained miscellaneous trading cards, including sports and Pokémon.

“The estimated value at the time was $963,000; however, the exact value of what was stolen could not be determined until the remaining boxes were scanned,” the Santa Ana PD statement said.

Skyler, a YouTuber known as SKY-B Cards, was one of the collectors whose valuable inventory was affected by the theft. He said he was waiting for a package of graded cards to be delivered to his home when he received an alert that no shipment was coming.

“There were cards in that order that you can’t replace,” Skyler said to CBS LA. “It’s the worst feeling I’ve ever experienced, honestly.”

His personal order contained more than 100 cards, which he valued at more than $100,000.

“A hundred and four cards which were either case hits, which are ultra rare, or they’re 1-of-1s, meaning they’re the only one in the world,” he said.

A statement from PSA, which authenticates and grades collectibles and trading cards, also noted that the company was working closely with law enforcement in their investigation.

“We have deactivated the certificates for the stolen items and notified marketplace partners so they can be on the lookout for rare and serialized items,” a statement from PSA said. “Our customer service team has contacted affected customers directly and is arranging compensation based on fair market value.”

Skyler is worried that the market value amount might not match what his lost cards were actually worth.

“Allegedly, there are people that have already gotten their offers from PSA in this situation, and they are insultingly low,” he said. “I was probably gonna sell maybe half of these cards. The other ones were just gonna be in my collection forever; they’re irreplaceable cards.”

No arrests have yet been reported, and none of the stolen items have been recovered, police said.

A FedEx spokesperson shared a statement with CBS LA upon request, saying that “the security of our customers’ shipments is a top priority,” and that they were working with law enforcement as the investigation continued.

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California State Parks officer recounts rescuing woman from burning car on Highway 70

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2026

By Brady Halbleib

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    SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Two California State Parks officers are being praised for rescuing a woman trapped inside a burning, overturned car along Highway 70 in Butte County.

Officers Ryan Gray and Dylan Ayache were on their way to a training facility in Sacramento on Friday morning when they came across the fiery crash. The woman was still inside the vehicle when the officers rushed to help.

The dramatic rescue was captured on the car’s dashcam.

“She was asking, ‘Please help me, I’m going to die.’ Her screams were hard to describe,” Gray said.

Gray described the scene as dangerous, with smoke and flames pouring from the overturned vehicle and making it difficult to see the woman.

“It was hard to breathe. It was hard to see. And for her, I imagine it was ten-fold. It was much more difficult because she was trapped in all that smoke,” Gray said.

Gray said he began pulling away broken debris from the vehicle to help clear the way to the woman.

“And eventually her and I coordinated to get her into a position where she was able to reach her arm out of the window, and I was able to get her out,” he said.

Looking back on the encounter, Gray said the timing of their arrival may have made all the difference.

“It seemed like divine timing really,” he said.

The driver, a 46-year-old woman from Plumas Lake, was conscious when officers pulled her from the burning vehicle. She was taken to a hospital and released later that same day.

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Tech Rebound, GM Beats Expectations, SpaceX and Netflix Up Next

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2026

By Tom LoBianco | Quincy News Correspondent

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    Washington (Quincy News) — Market Recap: Technology stocks led a rebound Monday after last week’s sharp drop in the Nasdaq. The Nasdaq rose 1.1% and the S&P 500 gained 0.4%, while the Dow slipped 0.1%.

Brent crude traded near $110 a barrel early Tuesday as traders weighed Houthi claims of attacks on Saudi facilities and risks to Middle East oil supplies.

The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield ended Monday around 5.14%, up from about 5.09% Friday.

Today’s Focus: AI-bubble concerns eased Monday after last week’s selloff and investors are watching to see if that trend continues Tuesday. General Motors reported third-quarter revenue of $50 billion, beating analysts’ expectations. Its board also approved a new $20 billion stock buyback authorization.

SpaceX, which went public in June, and Netflix report third-quarter results after the close Tuesday. Meta, Tesla and IBM follow Wednesday after the close, offering more insight into corporate profits and spending plans.

ON THE SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026

-8:30 a.m. ET – September housing starts and building permits

-10 a.m. ET – September pending home sales

-Earnings – General Motors, GE Aerospace, Netflix and United Airlines

-Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. ET – EIA weekly petroleum report

-Wednesday, 1 p.m. ET – Treasury 20-year bond auction

-Wednesday – Meta, Tesla and IBM earnings

-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. ET – Weekly initial jobless claims

-Thursday, 10 a.m. ET – Conference Board Leading Economic Index

-Friday, 9:45 a.m. ET – October S&P Global manufacturing and services PMIs

-Friday, 10 a.m. ET – Final October University of Michigan consumer sentiment

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From the Member Counter to the C-Suite: TDECU Promotes Jason Schneider to Executive Vice President and COO

CNN Newsource on October 19, 2026

By Francis Page Jr.

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    October 19, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — A career that began at the member-service counter has reached the executive suite—and for Jason Schneider, the journey is a distinctly Texas success story.

TDECU, Houston’s largest credit union, announced October 15 that Schneider has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer, elevating a leader who started more than two decades ago as a part-time member service representative while studying at the University of Houston.

The Angleton native’s promotion is more than a change in title. It is a homegrown example of what happens when an institution invests in talent, encourages professional growth and remembers the people who helped build it.

Schneider knows that story personally. His grandfather worked at Dow and was among TDECU’s earliest members, a family connection that stretches back to the credit union’s roots in Brazoria County.

And those roots are worth celebrating. In 1955, Dow employees in Lake Jackson pooled resources to help a coworker purchase a refrigerator. That modest act of neighborly assistance—an original $35 loan—grew into a financial cooperative now serving more than 403,000 members and managing over $5 billion in assets. Talk about a little goodwill earning compound interest!

Over seven decades, TDECU has expanded across Texas while holding to its founding philosophy: people helping people. Today, the institution operates more than 30 member centers and offers everything from everyday banking and home financing to business services and digital financial tools.

Its TDECU Cares Foundation, launched in 2023, extends that commitment through charitable grants, student scholarships and financial wellness initiatives in local communities.

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Schneider has experienced much of that evolution from the inside. He advanced through TDECU’s branch network and leadership ranks, ultimately serving as chief financial officer, where he helped reinforce financial strategy and support the organization’s long-term growth. As chief operating officer, he will oversee business operations and help translate TDECU’s ambitions into service for its expanding membership.

“Jason’s career reflects the promise and opportunity TDECU strives to create,” said President and CEO Isaac Johnson, emphasizing Schneider’s firsthand understanding of its members, culture and mission.

His academic credentials complement that practical experience: a business administration degree from the University of Houston’s C. T. Bauer College of Business; an MBA in finance from the University of Houston–Clear Lake; executive financial leadership training at Stanford University; and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He is also active in CFA Society Houston and has served on industry and community boards.

“I am honored to serve as executive vice president and chief operating officer,” Schneider said, crediting the mentors, colleagues and members who supported his professional development.

For Houston and the surrounding Gulf Coast, his ascent offers an encouraging reminder: meaningful leadership does not always arrive from somewhere else. Sometimes it grows right here, nurtured by local education, steadfast mentors and an organization willing to recognize potential.

From a $35 helping hand to a multibillion-dollar institution, TDECU’s story has always been about opportunity. Schneider’s next chapter suggests that tradition remains very much in business. Learn more: tdecu.org

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No time for apathy – Get OUT and VOTE!

CNN Newsource on October 19, 2026

By Donald Sparks

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    October 19, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — Every day I try to do three things – read a Bible verse, a James Baldwin quote and try to deliver a Hip Hop quotable. All three are intertwined in my interactions and conversations with that I may encounter during my daily walk.

As the midterm elections dawn upon our nation, I find it necessary to fight the spirit of apathy that sadly has been all too familiar in the aftermath of voting statistics of my fellow Black voters. I recall the first time I ever heard the word ‘apathy’ when my African American Studies professor wrote it in super-large font on the chalkboard. This was 1988.

He went on a historical journey on the violent plight that African Americans endured to cast their ballot and the sudden decline of Black voters’ post-Civil Rights era at that time. I promised myself from that day on that I would never succumb to not participating in our nation’s democratic process.

So now I preach – from my soapbox. James 4:17 says, “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” During the 2024 presidential election, Texas had approximately 2.9 million Black eligible voters, the largest such population in the United States. The sad state of apathy led to roughly 1.2 million eligible Black Texans (both registered and unregistered) not voting in the 2024 election for a measly rate of 57.7%. I’m not saying my brothers and sisters committed a sin, but failing to make their voices heard is the equivalent of not doing the right thing.

In an excerpt from James Baldwin’s The Price of the Ticket: Collected Nonfiction 1948–1985, he suggests that “a Black person in this democracy is certain to endure the unspeakable and the unimaginable . . . [and] . . . many . . . are ruined” by harmful experiences with government. Baldwin argues that during the first 19 years of life, a Black child in the United States must confront and absorb the systemic burden, historical trauma, and daily realities of anti-Black racism. I often wonder how my life might have unfolded if I had not joined the Army and traveled the world. Despite knowing the history of my grandparents who lived during Jim Crow Louisiana, would I have been reluctant to vote and immersed myself in apathy – having grown up in the Ronald Regan presidency.

Thank God for Hip Hop! Public Enemy’s It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet stayed in constant rotation my personal theme music during my early 20’s. In an interview with Spin magazine Chuck D stated, “Welcome to the Terrordome what does it mean? It means the 1990’s are coming, if we as a people do the right thing, we’ll be all right, if we do the wrong thing the black situation is out of here at the end of the decade.”

The lyrics from those two albums resonated deeply with my conscience and inspired a call for action to use my pen, pad and voice to speak unapologetically about the conditions of Black people in America. Most importantly, I understood the power that came with my ballot. There would be no apathy, nor could I allow my brothers and sisters to sit silent.

So, tomorrow morning – Lord willing, I’ll read my scripture, read a prophetic Baldwin quote, and rock a hip hop quotable – and be ready to vote in the coming days ahead.

Editor’s Note: Donald Sparks is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major who served nearly 31 years as a combat journalist and photojournalist. He has earned numerous citations including a Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Joint Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device. He has deployed to Operations Desert Shield/Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Inherent Resolve (ISIS).

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Harris Health Approves New Comprehensive Cancer Center to Expand Access to Advanced Cancer Care

CNN Newsource on October 19, 2026

By Francis Page Jr.

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    October 19, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a city internationally celebrated for medical innovation, Harris Health is making another historic move to ensure world-class cancer treatment isn’t determined by a patient’s ZIP code, income or transportation options.

On October 14, the Harris Health Board of Trustees approved moving forward with a new $150 million comprehensive cancer center, marking a major milestone in Northeast Houston’s healthcare transformation.

The proposed four-story, 125,000-square-foot facility will rise on the John M. O’Quinn Hospital campus near North Loop and Lockwood, bringing specialized cancer services closer to communities historically challenged by healthcare disparities.

For residents of Fifth Ward, Settegast, Kashmere Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods, this announcement represents something especially meaningful: greater access to treatment, dignity and hope. A Historic Investment in Healthcare Equity For six decades, Harris Health has served as a healthcare lifeline for Harris County residents, particularly uninsured, underinsured and medically underserved populations.

That mission took a significant leap forward when Harris County voters approved a $2.5 billion healthcare bond in November 2023, helping launch an ambitious hospital modernization initiative.

Construction of the new John M. O’Quinn Hospital began in 2024, and the campus reached its 50% completion milestone in April 2026. The hospital is expected to welcome patients in early 2029, with the cancer center following later that year.

The expansion arrives at a critical moment.

Harris Health reports cancer cases have increased 10.6% over four years, while outpatient oncology demand is projected to grow approximately 20% over the next decade.

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Bringing Advanced Cancer Care Under One Roof The proposed facility will offer patients a more coordinated experience, reducing the need to travel between multiple locations for treatment and diagnostic services.

Planned features include: Two new linear accelerators for precision radiation therapy A brachytherapy suite and CT simulator An infusion center accommodating up to 50 patients Advanced PET/CT imaging and nuclear medicine Two floors of specialized outpatient clinics Patient navigation, support services and convenient covered parking

For families balancing employment, caregiving and complicated treatment schedules, these improvements could make an extraordinary difference.

“Every patient deserves access to advanced cancer care close to home,” said Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, Harris Health president and CEO, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to coordinated, high-quality treatment. Philanthropy Meets Purpose Following a successful $100 million fundraising campaign, the Harris Health Strategic Fund plans to pursue an additional $80 million in philanthropic support for the cancer center.

The investment demonstrates how public healthcare leadership, community partnerships and private generosity can collectively reshape Houston’s healthcare landscape.

Harris Health Senior Vice President Amineh Kostov underscored the importance of bringing specialists and services together so patients can concentrate on recovery rather than navigating logistical obstacles. A Healthier Future for Northeast Houston For Houston Style Magazine, which has long championed neighborhood revitalization, healthcare equity and community investment, this announcement represents another encouraging chapter in Harris County’s development.

The cancer center remains in the planning stage, but its promise is powerful.

Because when innovation meets accessibility, healthcare becomes more than treatment.

It becomes opportunity. It becomes equity. And, most importantly, it becomes hope. Learn More: harrishealth.org

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Kendal Daniels back with Falcons a day after leaving Bears game on a stretcher with neck injury

CNN Newsource on October 19, 2026

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    ATLANTA (WUPA) — Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was back at the team’s facility Monday, a day after a neck injury sent him to the hospital during Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.

Coach Kevin Stefanski said Daniels returned from the hospital to the locker room after the game.

“All positive news on Kendal Daniels,” Stefanski said Monday. “He’s here back in the building today.”

Stefanski did not provide an update on whether Daniels would be available for the Falcons’ next game.

“I feel very, very fortunate that he got the treatment he got, but also that we feel really good about where he is,” he said.

Daniels was injured in the third quarter after tackling Bears tight end Colston Loveland. Trainers attended to him for several minutes before securing him to a board and taking him off the field on a cart. He made a fist with his left hand as he left.

Falcons teammates gathered on the field to support Daniels, while several players from both teams knelt as he received treatment.

The Falcons said Sunday that Daniels was alert and had movement in all his extremities when he was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for further evaluation. He was ruled out of the game with a neck injury.

Daniels, a fourth-round draft pick out of Oklahoma, has started six games. He entered Sunday with 22 tackles this season.

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Inkster brothers abducted by their father reunite with the police officers who helped rescued them

CNN Newsource on October 19, 2026

By Randy Wimbley

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    DETROIT (WXYZ) — Two young brothers at the center of a desperate multi-state search were reunited Friday with the police officers who helped bring them home safely.

The officers came bearing gifts, pizza, and support. It was a heartwarming reunion between an Inkster mom, her two little boys, and the police officers who helped rescue them after a kidnapping earlier this week.

“I thank ya’ll and I’m grateful for ya’ll and everything you all did,” Dayza Washington, the boys’ mother, said.

Police say 36-year-old Brandon Deandre Lee drove off with his two sons, ages 4 and 6, after restraining their mother in Inkster Wednesday morning. A frantic search ensued, with officers combing Detroit’s Rouge Park. But authorities would soon learn the boys were more than 120 miles away, and that their father had taken his own life.

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Detroit Police Officer Seth Beneteau got a crucial line on their location by pinging the phone.

“I received the cell phone number from officers on the scene,” Beneteau said. “So once I placed those coordinates I received from AT&T into Google Maps, I was able to see that it was in Norwalk, Ohio, and, it was in around cornfields, so I contacted Norwalk dispatch.”

While local police rushed to the scene, Detroit Officer Myangel Richardson helped usher the boys to safety over the phone — FaceTiming their father’s device until the 6-year-old answered. “And I just promised both of them that we’re going to get you back home,” Richardson said.

She finally laid eyes on the boys in person for the first time Friday. Inkster Detective Terrance Parker even made the trip to Ohio to bring the brothers back home.

“It was an overwhelming great experience to know that we’ll be able to see those kids in great condition, you know, seeing them happy, overjoyed,” Parker said.

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“They don’t even understand how much I thank them for bringing my, my grandsons home safe. And coming and showing them the love they just showed them and giving us the support,” Dionka Jefferson, grandmother of the boys, said.

Washington says her partner’s mental health recently declined after his own mother died. While she is overjoyed her sons are home, she is also grieving the death of the father of her children.

“That man took care of me the whole 10 years, and I will forever, forever be grateful for being in his life and having my children with him,” Washington said. “I’ve never in my life seen anything like this from him. This is not him.”

Washington says she is fully committed to getting her sons the support they need after such a traumatic experience, and this visit from the officers played an important role in their healing. A fundraiser has been established to help the family cover expenses and support the boys’ ongoing care. You can view and contribute to the GoFundMe campaign here.

In the meantime, if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, Inkster police urge you to reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

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Strong wind guest tips canoe trailer over Mackinac Bridge

CNN Newsource on October 19, 2026

By Max White

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    MACKINAC CITY, Michigan (WXYZ) — Michigan State Police said a canoe trailer tipped over the side of the Mackinac Bridge on Saturday night, but everyone made it safely across.

According to MSP, a strong gut of wind caused the trailer to tip over the bridge around 11:12 p.m.

A trooper responded, and helped keep the driver and his dog safe inside the patrol car while waiting for more help to arrive.

A towing company from St. Ignace arrived and was able to pull the trailer back onto the road and upright again, without losing a single canoe.

Then, the tow truck stayed attached with the trooper escorted everyone to the north side of the bridge to keep the trailer from tipping again.

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