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Explosion, Fire Hit Canadian Military Base in Alberta

An explosion and fire broke out Saturday at a Canadian military training base in Alberta, about 110 miles from Edmonton, with an unknown number of casualties reported. Canadian Defense Minister David McGinty described the situation as very active and delicate.

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About 400 Arrested as Protests, Fires Spread in France

Riot police used tear gas and water cannons in Paris on Saturday as protests over schools and the cost of living spread across France, resulting in about 400 arrests nationwide. High school students sparked the unrest over decaying school buildings and underfunded public services.

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Bank-Branded Lounges Top Airline Clubs in JD Power Study

American Express Centurion, Capital One and Chase Sapphire by The Club ranked as the top three airport lounges in J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. Airport Lounge Satisfaction Study, outscoring traditional airline clubs. Overcrowding and staff morale were cited as key drivers of satisfaction scores.

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LIVE: Raiders Fan Sets Two Guinness Records for NFL Travel

Las Vegas Raiders fan Brian Fowler set two Guinness World Records during the 2025-26 NFL season, attending 56 games in a single season and visiting all 30 NFL stadiums in under 73 days. Fowler, who resigned from his job to pursue the attempt, said the journey was inspired by the death of his mother in 2021.

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Driver Kills 2 at Wichita Youth Soccer Game

A woman drove a vehicle onto a youth soccer field during an active game in Wichita, Kan., on Saturday, killing two people. Wichita Police Capt. Aaron Moses said the driver remained at the scene and was taken into custody.

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550,000 Protest in France Over Costs, Education

More than 550,000 people took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest education standards and rising costs of living. French police arrested at least 1,200 people after some demonstrations turned violent, Fox News correspondent Rebecca Kester reported.

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LIVE: Trump Pledges $100M for Kentucky Pharma Plant

President Donald Trump said Saturday at a Kentucky rally that $100 million would be invested in a drug manufacturing facility in Winchester, Ky., contingent on a Republican win in the midterm elections. Fox News correspondent Rebecca Kester reported on the remarks.

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Chicago Sees Sunny, Breezy Weather Saturday

The Chicago area experienced sunny, breezy weather Saturday with a high near 63 degrees, according to AM 560 meteorologist Jason Catarina. No severe weather was forecast for the region heading into the new week.

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