DC-area schools plan early dismissal or remote learning ahead of storms
Several DC-area school districts will dismiss early or switch to virtual learning on Monday as a weather system could bring heavy rain, damaging winds and possibly tornadoes.
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Iranian school on U.S. targets list spurs questions about AI in warfare
Washington Post reporting shows an Iranian elementary school that was hit in a U.S.-Israeli campaign was on a U.S. target list and may have been mistaken for a military site, with at least 175 people killed, many of them children, raising questions about the role of AI in target identification.
US-Israel strikes hit two Tehran-area schools as conflict widens
Iranian state media says missiles fired by the United States and Israel hit two schools in Parand, near Tehran, damaging a classroom and nearby homes, six days after what Iran calls a US-Israeli attack on a girls’ school in Minab that killed 165 people. The US says it was unaware a school had been hit, while some Israeli sources hint the Minab site may have been linked to an IRGC base; Tehran cites a Red Crescent figure showing thousands of civilian sites damaged in what it attributes to US-Israeli strikes as the conflict widens.
US Probes Responsibility After Iranian Girls' School Strike
U.S. officials say they are still investigating whether a U.S. airstrike hit the girls’ elementary school in Minab, Iran, on the war’s opening day; the strike killed at least 175 people, many of them children, with attribution unclear, while UNESCO condemns the attack as a grave violation of protections for schools and Washington emphasizes it does not target civilians.
Minab school bombing: deadliest civilian toll yet in US-Israel campaign on Iran
A missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, during morning classes, killing up to 168 people and injuring dozens in what UNESCO calls a grave violation of international law; the attack, linked to the US-Israel-led campaign, occurred near an IRGC complex though the school itself appeared non-military, with verified footage and satellite imagery supporting the incident, while toll figures vary and authorities reported school closures as the conflict widened.
Massachusetts Schools Stay Closed as Blizzard Cleanup Begins
Massachusetts schools will remain closed on Wednesday as the region continues cleanup from a blizzard that battered New England, with authorities assessing damage and ongoing recovery efforts.
Northeast Braces for Next Storm After Record Blizzard Disrupts Travel and Power
A record-breaking blizzard slammed the Northeast, delivering over two feet of snow in some areas, triggering deaths, hundreds of thousands of power outages, widespread flight cancellations, school closures, and major transit disruptions as crews begin clearing snow; forecasters warn another storm could hit later this week, potentially hindering recovery.
DC-area snowstorm threatens Monday closures for schools and federal offices
The Capital Weather Gang forecasts several inches of wet snow across the DC region by Monday morning, making school delays or closings likely and potentially altering federal government operations.
LI stomach bug sweeps homes and schools, doctors urge hygiene
A stomach virus is sweeping Long Island households and classrooms, bringing nausea, cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. Doctors say it’s a typical seasonal gastroenteritis this time of year; experts emphasize hand washing as the best defense and advise staying hydrated and seeking medical care if dehydration or severe symptoms develop.
London measles outbreak prompts 21-day school exclusions for unvaccinated pupils
A measles outbreak in Enfield, north London, has prompted local authorities to warn that unvaccinated close contacts may be excluded from school for 21 days as a containment measure. At least 34 cases have been recorded this year with some hospitalizations; vaccination uptake in Enfield is low (64.3% of five-year-olds fully vaccinated in 2024/25), contributing to spread and prompting a national campaign to boost immunisation.
Hoax bomb threats target Columbus schools and Statehouse
More than 30 Columbus City Schools received emailed bomb threats, including Indian Springs Elementary. Police and state authorities searched the Ohio Statehouse with no devices found, as the FBI and local partners investigate hoax threats across Central Ohio. Springfield’s Clark County offices closed early and downtown areas were restricted during the incident; officials stress the threats are hoaxes and a federal crime.
Springfield Downtown Reopens as Officials Say No Immediate Threat After Bomb Threats
Springfield officials say there is no immediate or credible threat after emailed bomb threats targeting schools and public facilities prompted closures and safety concerns. Downtown streets were briefly blocked but have reopened as police continue investigating; City Schools canceled classes for the day as a precaution, and residents were urged to avoid the downtown area while authorities address the situation.
Kauai chickenpox outbreak doubles in size, reaches more schools
Hawaii health officials report a chickenpox outbreak on Kauai has doubled in size and spread to additional schools, prompting enhanced surveillance and school health measures.
Maine schools shuttered after cross-district threats and bomb-hoax
Several Maine schools, including MSAD 75 serving Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell and Topsham, canceled classes after threats and a bomb-hoax message prompted police searches; no hazardous items were found, and officials say threats are treated as credible until cleared; statewide closures followed similar hoax calls, including George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill.
Snow Triggers Monday Closures Across Charlotte Region Schools
Charlotte-area districts announced Monday closures or remote/virtual learning after a weekend snowstorm. CMS will be closed with no makeup day, while several counties shift to remote instruction for staff or students; colleges like Central Piedmont Community College and UNC Charlotte also moved to remote classes for Monday.