The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad warned Americans to leave Iraq immediately, citing militant attacks, closed airspace, and limited emergency assistance.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia is ready to help reduce Middle East tensions, but broader agreement is needed before progress can be made.

Iran warned oil could hit $200 a barrel if Gulf states fail to pressure the U.S. and Israel, adding fresh strain to already tense global energy markets

A judge denied bail for an 18-year-old Fairfax High School student charged with nine misdemeanor counts after parents alleged he touched multiple girls in school hallways.

A 10-question VT Daily Trivia set on Seychelles for high school seniors, covering politics, language, UNESCO sites, iconic beaches, and conservation. Quick, factual, and classroom-ready—see how much you know about this Indian Ocean nation.

Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Ventura County, booked overnight, and released hours later. TMZ reported she was taken to a hospital for a blood draw.

The Department of War identified six Air Force airmen killed after a KC-135 crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury. The cause remains under investigation.

Stanford Medicine researchers say SleepFM can flag long-term disease risks from one overnight sleep study. A Nature Medicine paper reports strong results across 130 conditions.

A suspicious package at Reagan National Airport was cleared after a D Concourse evacuation. Airport operations later returned to normal.

Tihar, Nepal’s five-day festival of lights, blends diyos, rangoli, Lakshmi worship, and unique rituals honoring crows, dogs, and cows, culminating in Bhai Tika. It’s distinct from Diwali while sharing the spirit of light, gratitude, and family.

A federal judge dismissed xAI’s trade-secrets claims against OpenAI but allowed the complaint to be amended, marking an early win for OpenAI.

Nepal, a nation steeped in cultural heritage and artisanal crafts, is witnessing a remarkable surge in its fashion industry. As more local designers, brands,...