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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates’ air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the United States and Iran exchanged fire on the weekend, the first significant military action in a month. During the lull in fighting, the U.S. has been ratcheting up economic pressure on Iran with the hope of forcing concessions out of Tehran, including reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

(BPT) – Key takeaways Veterans and service members experience particularly traumatic events that can lead to increased risk of suicide. Suicide prevention begins long before a veteran or service member is in crisis. When you recognize the warning signs and act early, you can help connect them with support before a situation escalates. Everyone can do their part to end veteran suicide. For over 250 years, brave men and women have selflessly served the country to protect the freedoms we enjoy.

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PORTLAND, Maine — Maine’s big back-to-school day will bring a bright and dry start for students, families and school staff. High pressure will bring plenty of sunshine through the day, with temperatures a couple of degrees warmer than Sunday. A northwest breeze will be in place this morning, although a sea breeze may develop along the coast during the afternoon and move inland. It will be a good day for the walk to the bus stop, recess and after-school activities.

It’s 2 a.m. and your college student is miserable. (Parents, you’ll know this because they’ve texted you.) Their student health center is closed, the nearest 24-hour pharmacy is across town, and you don’t think this is serious enough to justify the expense of urgent care or an emergency room. Maybe it’s a pounding headache, vomiting, a hacking cough or severe congestion. Your student wants relief now, and you’ll be happy they have a well-stocked first aid kit to provide it.

A grandfather visiting Arkansas with his family found a large diamond at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park. Barry G. Smith, of Germantown, Tennessee, was on a trip with his wife and two granddaughters exploring Arkansas and Missouri. Smith spotted the diamond in the East Drain area of the park after searching for about half an hour. Park staff confirmed he had found a 2.29-carat yellow diamond. Smith named the diamond the Sage Juniper Diamond, after his granddaughters.

A black bear was caught on camera getting a late-night snack in Paxton, Massachusetts, on Friday night. Viewer video sent to Boston sister station WCVB by Pam Lovejoy shows the bear chowing down on a bird feeder. Lovejoy said she is now off to buy a replacement pole and bird feeder. "Can't blame the bear; we all just need a snack sometimes!" she said. MassWildlife reminds residents that the best way to avoid conflicts with black bears is to make food harder for them to find in the neighborhood.

, Maine — Republican candidate for governor Bobby Charles says he wants federal immigration officers to come to Maine on Election Day and be at polling locations across the state. If immigration officers are in Maine on Election Day, there are rules as to where they can be. They cannot be within a 250-foot radius of the polling location, and they cannot interfere with any United States citizen's right to cast their ballot.

Google has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' ​​for users in the United States, reflecting a recent order by President Donald Trump that changed the name of the lake, the global technology giant says. The Google Maps update comes days after Trump's order amid an escalating trade war with Canada that has led both countries to impose billions of dollars in added tariffs on each other's goods.

Leap N Learn Childcare in Saco, Maine, announced on July 7, 2025, that it would be closing permanently effective July 31, 2025. SACO, Maine — Management at Leap N Learn in Saco posted on Facebook just days after the daycare announced its closure for a second time. It comes after Leap N Learn held a Kids Summer Fest earlier this month to thank the community for helping keep the facility open.