Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank
Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said. Source link
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Social Security trust fund shortfall may mean $500-a-month cuts: Report
Ascent/pks Media Inc. | Photodisc | Getty Images The trust funds that Social Security relies on to help pay benefits are running low. Based on Social Security Administration estimates from August, the trust fund dedicated to retirement benefits is projected to run out in 2032, when those benefits would need to be reduced by 24%….
OpenAI’s Altman to meet with lawmakers, Trump officials in D.C.
Sam Altman speaks during CNBC’s ‘Power Lunch’ on June 1, 2026. CNBC OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, including officials involved with the executive order on artificial intelligence that President Donald Trump signed this week. Altman will meet with members of the Trump administration at the White House,…
10 rare snakes found in the Amazon rainforest and what travellers should know
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most fascinating and mystical places on earth hiding many rare species, including snakes. The largest tropical rainforest on the planet, stretching across nine South American countries is a biodiversity hub where snakes are its most curious residents. Some of the species have evolved to thrive in the rainforest…
George Santos betting activity on Kalshi flagged to DOJ, source says
Betting activity by disgraced former Rep. George Santos on the prediction market Kalshi has been flagged to federal authorities, according to a source familiar with the investigation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Kalshi alerted the Justice Department and the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission…
Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him. Source link
People division cut by nearly a quarter
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi answers audience questions during a recording of the “On With Kara Swisher” podcast at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Uber is slashing 23% of jobs in its people division as it seeks to streamline operations under the direction…
Sellers delisting homes at fastest pace since 2020
Homes in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images More frustrated home sellers were giving up, right in the midst of the all-important spring market, according to new data. Nationwide, 5.8% of all home listings were pulled off the market in April, according to Redfin, a…
Expert says these 5 toddler behaviours may feel frustrating to parents, but they are completely normal
“Toddlers are naturally egocentric,” says the doctor. While parents often worry when their toddler refuses to share toys, expecting a very young child to easily share may not match their stage of development. “True sharing skills don’t really develop until closer to age three or four,” adds Dr. Tanya. The pediatrician’s message for parents is…
California standoff suspect dead, hostages freed
A man who took several people hostage at a California bank building is dead and all hostages have been freed, police said Wednesday following a roughly 15-hour standoff. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The suspect had barricaded himself inside the building on Chester Avenue and…