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Source: NIKAN / Getty Iran launched missiles at U.S. military bases in Iraq and Qatar on Monday in response to recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Qatar officials said missiles were fired at Al Udeid Air Base but were safely intercepted. No injuries were reported, and the country says its airspace is now safe. Iran’s government confirmed the attack on state TV, calling it a response to U.S. aggression. […]

People observe fire and smoke from an Israeli airstrike on an oil depot in Tehran, Iran, on June 15, 2025. Stringer/Getty Images With the U.S. bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran, relations between the two countries have arguably reached one of the lowest points in modern times. But the bad blood between the two countries isn’t new: The U.S. and Iran have been in conflict for decades – at […]

Source: Oatfeelgood / Getty Congratulations are in order for Willow Newell, who made history as the first Black woman to win Miss Wisconsin on June 21. The Racine native will now be heading to compete in the Miss America competition, which will take place in Orlando, Florida, in the first week of September.   According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Newell, a recent Carthage University graduate, beat out over 29 […]

Source: Justin Ford / Getty The Achilles tendon is crucial for explosive actions like running and jumping, which makes it especially vulnerable in elite sports. Even though this tendon is strong, Achilles injuries, most notably ruptures, remain common and often cause major setbacks for professional athletes. Sports such as football, basketball, and tennis demand repeated, high-intensity movements, putting immense stress on the tendon. RELATED: Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles, then […]