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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain sounds its missile alert sirens for a second time after Iran targets island kingdom over earlier US airstrikes.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Pluribus” could be a record-setting freshman, “The Pitt” could have a dominant sophomore season and “Hacks” is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning. Recent winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller are set to name the nominees at the Television Academy in Los Angeles. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC, will be held Sept. 14 at the Peacock Theater, the longtime Emmys home that will soon also be home to the Oscars.

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday and oil prices surged more than 2% after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. futures were little changed. Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 2.6% to $76.09 a barrel early Wednesday, while U.S. benchmark crude also gained 2.6% to $72.25 a barrel. Both had declined recently to the levels they were at before the war with Iran began in late February.

With Graham Platner's campaign teetering from an allegation of sexual assault, there's no shortage of people arguing that the 41-year-old Maine oysterman and progressive political neophyte was always too risky for a key Senate race. However, it's likely more candidates will follow his path in the future.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A nearly 10-year battle for gay rights in Trinidad and Tobago could end Wednesday at a final appeals court in England. Supreme Court judges in London will hold a hearing on a landmark human rights case that could decriminalize gay sex in the eastern Caribbean nation, potentially setting a precedent for the largely conservative Caribbean region.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen. The Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar blasted a 409-foot line drive to center on a 2-0 pitch for his 20th homer of the season. Center fielder Cole Carrigg could only watch it fly out. It was Ohtani's 31st career leadoff homer and seventh this season.

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon when a weeklong hearing continues Wednesday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait said Wednesday its air defenses are engaged to intercept incoming fire after the United States launched airstrikes targeting Iran. Kuwait’s announcement via its military came after Bahrain also said it faced incoming missiles Wednesday morning. There was no word on what, if anything, had been struck in either country.

MOSES LAKE — A community fundraiser has been launched to support multiple members of the Smith and Kemp families following a devastating boating accident on Moses Lake over the Fourth of July weekend. The fundraiser, organized by Anna Flowers for Andrew Smith, aims to help cover mounting medical expenses, surgeries, rehabilitation and lost income after the July 5 crash that left several family members seriously injured.

COULEE CITY — A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 70-year-old Coulee City man who was last seen Saturday morning, according to a Washington State Patrol alert. John Morrison was last seen July 5 at about 5:30 a.m. leaving his residence in Coulee City. Authorities said his direction of travel is unknown. The Silver Alert was activated by the Washington State Patrol on behalf of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.