Election officials announced the final results of Iraq's parliamentary vote on Saturday, showing that no single political bloc secured a decisive majority in the 329‑seat Council of Representatives. The Shiite‑led State of Law Coalition emerged as the largest group with 105 seats, while the Sadrist Movement
In a move tied to the recent hostage‑exchange agreement with Hamas, Israel transferred a group of Palestinian detainees to Egypt following the release of nearly 2,000 prisoners in October. The deportations, which began shortly after the final Israeli hostages were returned, involve individuals convicted of security‑related offenses
Notre Dame junior guard Hannah Hidalgo delivered a historic performance on November 12, 2025, recording an NCAA‑record 16 steals while also posting a school‑record 44 points in the Fighting Irish’s 84‑71 victory over their opponents in South Bend, Indiana. The feat came during the opening game
Health officials in Texas have reported a sharp rise in pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, with more than 1,200 confirmed cases recorded in the first six months of the year—roughly four times the number reported during the same period last year. The increase has prompted the Texas
The U.S. equity market resumed trading after a brief shutdown, and futures tied to the S&P 500 opened lower, indicating a tentative pullback among investors. The pause, which lasted several hours due to a technical interruption on the exchange floor, was lifted after systems were verified as
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Dallas Mavericks announced on Tuesday that they have terminated the contract of general manager Nico Harrison, ending a nine‑month tenure that began with a high‑profile roster overhaul. Harrison, who was hired in the summer of 2023, oversaw several moves including a blockbuster trade that sent
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration announced a coordinated effort to re‑evaluate hormone therapy for menopausal women, emphasizing new evidence that supports its benefits when used appropriately. The move comes after two decades of cautious prescribing, during which
President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan spending bill on Friday, formally ending the 35‑day shutdown that began in late December and became the longest interruption of federal operations in American history. The legislation, a short‑term continuing resolution, provides funding for most government agencies through mid‑February and restores
The aurora borealis has illuminated large portions of the United States this week, offering viewers from the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights. The display, which began on Monday, is expected to persist into Thursday night as a strong geomagnetic storm sweeps across the
Disney announced a raise in its quarterly dividend and the initiation of a new share‑buyback program, underscoring the company’s confidence in its financial outlook after reporting stronger‑than‑expected earnings. The entertainment conglomerate said the moves reflect robust cash flow generated by its theme‑park division, which has
The White House announced on Wednesday that the administration is "actively evaluating" a proposal to make portable mortgages a standard option for U.S. homebuyers, a move aimed at easing the nation’s housing‑affordability challenges. The concept would allow borrowers to retain their existing mortgage interest rate
The New England Patriots will host the New York Jets on Thursday night at Gillette Stadium in a primetime matchup that could shape the AFC playoff picture. Both clubs enter the contest with winning records, and the Patriots aim to improve to 9-2 while the Jets look to stay within