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SUMMARY  A US military KC-135 refuelling plane crash occurred in western Iraq during an American operation linked to the conflict with Iran, the US Central Command said Thursday.  The incident involved two aircraft operating in what officials described as “friendly airspace” during Operation Epic Fury, with one aircraft crashing while the second landed safely. Rescue … Read more

SUMMARY  WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Authorities are responding to reports of an active shooter at Temple Israel, a synagogue and school in West Bloomfield Township, after a vehicle was driven into the building Thursday afternoon, officials said. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began shortly before 1 PM when a vehicle … Read more

SUMMARY NORFOLK, Virginia — Two people were wounded and a gunman was killed Thursday in a shooting at Old Dominion University, school officials said, prompting a lockdown that disrupted midterm exams and canceled classes for the day. An individual opened fire about 10:49 a.m. in Constant Hall, an academic building on the Norfolk campus, according … Read more

SUMMARY  Highland Park, Illinois — The Ravinia Festival announced its 2026 season lineup Thursday, bringing major artists including Paul Simon, Chance the Rapper and Ricky Martin to the newly redesigned Hunter Pavilion for concerts running from June through September. Organizers said the Ravinia Festival 2026 season reflects renewed investment in the historic venue after a … Read more

SUMMARY  Severe storms sweeping across the US Midwest triggered widespread Illinois tornado warnings Tuesday evening as a large tornado moved through Kankakee County toward northwest Indiana, prompting emergency alerts, flight disruptions in Chicago and thousands of power outages, according to the National Weather Service. Authorities across northeastern Illinois urged residents to seek shelter as the … Read more

SUMMARY  A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck Sleepy Hollow, New York, about 12 miles north of New York City at 10:17 AM Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. Small seismic events are uncommon but not unprecedented in the New York metropolitan region, making the tremor notable for residents and researchers monitoring seismic activity in the … Read more

SUMMARY  A massive fire engulfed a historic commercial building near Glasgow Central Station on Sunday afternoon, causing partial collapse and widespread disruption to rail services across Scotland and the United Kingdom, according to emergency officials. The Glasgow fire near one of Scotland’s busiest transport hubs highlighted both the vulnerability of historic urban infrastructure and the … Read more

SUMMARY  Sections of Kansas City International Airport reopened Sunday after authorities evacuated parts of the terminal while investigating a reported security threat, airport officials said.  The precautionary evacuation began late Sunday morning as airport police coordinated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to assess the situation. The temporary evacuation disrupted travel at one of the … Read more

SUMMARY  Women across the globe marked International Women’s Day on Sunday with rallies, educational events, and demonstrations advocating for equal pay, reproductive rights, and increased representation in leadership positions.  The 2026 observance, themed “Give to Gain,” emphasized both fundraising for women focused organizations and symbolic acts such as mentoring, celebrating women, and challenging discrimination. International … Read more

SUMMARY  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Bahrain said Sunday that an Iranian missile strike damaged a desalination plant, intensifying fears that civilian infrastructure across the Middle East could become targets as the war between Iran, Israel and the United States expands into its second week. The reported strike on the Bahraini desalination plant marks a … Read more