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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Bakersfield Police Department in California announced on Tuesday that a man had barricaded himself in a Chase Bank Building with some community members, and as of Wednesday morning the department has not yet announced a resolution to the hostage standoff.”The Bakersfield Police Department received a call at approximately 1:00 p.m. regarding reports of a bomb threat at the Chase Bank building located at the center of Chester Aveneue and 17th Street,” a Tuesday press release noted. “During the investigation, it was determined that an adult male subject had barricaded himself inside…

The new owners of Zellers will soon expand the relaunched brand to Ontario but are first making a few tweaks. The discount retailer, which currently has one location in Edmonton, will open a store on Orfus Road, just south of Yorkdale Mall in Toronto, on June 18 and another at Windsor’s Tecumseh Mall in July.Joey Benitah, Zellers’ chief operating officer, said the plan is to slowly nationalize the brand.“Ultimately, we’re looking to be in every major market from coast to coast,” he said in an interview.“We’re in negotiations on new leases in a number of major markets, whether it be…

A teenager is fighting for her life after being struck by a car when she stepped out from behind a bus on Tuesday afternoon.The 15-year-old had just gotten off a bus when she dashed out onto Beach Road in Malaga and was struck by a car around 5.20pm.The impact threw her more than 25 metres down the road with the collision happening right in front of her friends and shocked witnesses.Bystanders helped the teenager before paramedics arrived and rushed her to Royal Perth Hospital under lights and sirens.She remains in ICU in a critical condition.Camera IconA teenager is fighting for…

The woman also said in her post that no clear explanation was provided at the time regarding the specific safety concern or operational factor that led to the decision and was repeatedly told that it was AirAsia’s policy.”Only after repeated requests for clarification did crew members state that the child must be between six months and 3 years old and must not exceed 18kg,” she said.In her post, Ms Syarifah also questioned the policy, and said that her child needed the seat due to medical reasons and not because she was a “small child”.She also said that her daughter had…

The Tribeca Festival, originally launched in 2002 in the months following the 9/11 terror attacks to help revitalize Lower Manhattan, has grown beyond its original purpose, and now stands as one of New York City’s premier cultural events, showing world premiere films and hosting industry seminars, podcasts, live music and gaming demos. Marking its 25th anniversary, the 2026 festival opens Wednesday and runs through June 14, with a program that celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories. The festival lineup includes nearly 120 feature films (including 103 world premieres) and short film programs. Films and events will be held at venues…

Charles Leclerc has extended his contract with Ferrari for an undisclosed length, having joined the F1 team in 2019.Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Charles Leclerc will continue to race for Ferrari after ⁠the Italian Formula One team announced a long-term contract extension before his home Monaco Grand Prix.The 28-year-old Monegasque has driven for the Maranello-based outfit in F1 since ⁠2019, winning eight races, and his last contract extension came in 2024.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“I couldn’t be happier to continue this journey with Scuderia Ferrari HP. It has always been so much more than just a…

Iowa Republican Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson privately acknowledged that the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran could become a “political liability” if it stretches beyond the next few weeks, according to audio of a campaign event exchange obtained by CBS News.Hinson made the remarks during a  conversation with a voter at a campaign stop in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on May 28. The exchange, first reported by Politico, captures Hinson fielding questions about the war and a potential military draft.”I do hope we can get this done by the next couple of weeks,” Hinson said in the recording. “If it drags…

Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Private equity firms — The group fell after Bloomberg News reported Partners Group, a Swiss-based private equity firm, capped withdrawals from one of its private equity funds. Blackstone fell 6%, while KKR tumbled more than 5.5%. Blue Owl Capital was off nearly 4%. Palo Alto Networks — The cybersecurity stock fell 2%. Palo Alto posted stronger-than-expected revenue guidance for its current quarter and lifted its full-year revenue guidance. The company also posted fiscal third-quarter adjusted earnings of 85 cents per share on $3 billion in revenue, beating the earnings of 80…

OpenAI chief Sam Altman will be attending the G7 conference in France later this month, CNBC has learned, as President Emmanuel Macron steps up efforts to court tech leaders across the globe in support of the country’s AI ambitions.France is hosting 2026’s G7 conference — an annual meeting of heads of state or government — from June 15-17, with AI expected to feature prominently on the agenda.Altman was invited by Macron to participate in the Leaders Summit, OpenAI told CNBC exclusively, in what would be the first time he’s attended. “The expectation is that he will be engaging in the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …TOP 31. Karen Bass to face runoff election amid challenge from Spencer Pratt2. Trump-endorsed candidate concedes in primary upset3. Kash Patel warns ‘we’re just getting started’ MAJOR HEADLINESHOSTAGE STANDOFF — SWAT, FBI negotiators surround Chase Bank as suspect holds people in bomb threat. Continue reading …JUSTICE TRACK — Feds step into random train killing as new details, potential death penalty emerge. Continue reading …HEAT IS ON — FBI busts 35…