Tankers still under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as Pete Hegseth fires a top U.S. general accused of leaking classified Iran war information. By Essi Lehto and Elviira Luoma HELSINKI, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Finnish police said on Thursday they have launched…
Businesses in Portsmouth are being invited to dress up as Father Christmas and support this year’s Southsea Santa Fun Run, which will bring hundreds of people to the seafront for a festive morning of fundraising and fun. The event takes…
Follow WTOP’s team coverage of Election 2026 online, on air at 103.5 FM or on the WTOP News app. President Donald Trump’s aggressive campaign to cut the size of the federal government, through the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, will…
Investing in physical gold and silver can help diversify your portfolio beyond traditional assets like stocks and bonds. Newport Gold Group is one company that helps investors buy precious metals, whether for direct ownership or through a retirement account. Based…
It looks like a blue sweep of Richmond as the B.C. Conservatives are poised to lead the province with a majority government. Teresa Wat has been re-elected in Richmond-Bridgeport with 8,773 votes compared to NDP's Linda Li with 4,160 votes. “I pledge to…
Bacteria concerns are lingering in two Williamsburg-area waterways, indicating that they are not safe for recreational activities, according to the James River Association’s 2026 James River Watch monitoring program. The results, released earlier this month, show that five Williamsburg-area monitoring sites…
MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Primis Financial Corp. (FRST) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $8.7 million. The McLean, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 35 cents per share. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate…
Richmond Public Schools shut down internet access across the entire district on Wednesday after a cybersecurity incident disrupted phone service, email and online learning tools at all 53 of its campuses. Superintendent Jason Kamras said the district took its internet offline…
The National Zoo announced Tuesday that a name has been chosen for its newest red panda cub. “With flaming locks of auburn fur and a cuteness that extends beyond the hours of 9 to 5, this little firecracker officially has a name:…
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras confirmed a cybersecurity incident Wednesday that has taken the district's internet offline, disrupting phone service, email, and online tools. Trump has said that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. Government agencies…
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