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Northwestern and Central Michigan are heading for a defensive showdown in GameAbove Sports Bowl

Christmas bowl games often turn into scoring bonanzas, where the first team to 40 points is the winner. The GameAbove Sports Bowl might be an exception to that rule — 20 points could be more than enough. Friday’s game in Detroit pits Northwestern and Central Michigan, two schools that combine strong defenses with low-scoring offenses. The Wildcats are 34th in the country defensively, allowing 20.9 points per game, but 103rd on offense at 22.5. The Chippewas rank 50th on defense at 22.7 points per game and 93rd offensively at 23.8.

Saudi Arabia urges Yemen’s separatists to leave 2 governorates as the anti-rebel coalition strains

Saudi Arabia has called on separatists in southern Yemen to withdraw from two governorates they now hold. The move could spark tensions within the coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthi rebels who control the country’s north. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Southern Transitional Council to leave Hadramout and Mahra. The separatists are supported by the United Arab Emirates while Saudi Arabia supports the forced of the internationally backed government, the National Shield Forces. The kingdom stressed the need for Yemeni factions to cooperate and avoid destabilizing actions. The council’s actions have strained Saudi-UAE relations as they both seek influence in the region.

Social Development Bank benadrukt strategische partnerschappen en wereldwijde initiatieven op DeveGo 2025

RIYAD, Saoedi-Arabië–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dec 25, 2025–De Social Development Bank (SDB) organiseerde de tweede editie van het Forum voor Ondernemerschap en Moderne Bedrijfspraktijken, ‘DeveGo 2025’, van 21 tot 23 december in Riyad. Gehouden onder auspiciën van Zijne Excellentie. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, minister van Human Resources en Sociale Ontwikkeling en voorzitter van de Raad van Bestuur van SDB, brengt het forum…

DeveGo 2025 : la Banque de Développement Social (SDB) souligne l’importance des partenariats stratégiques et des initiatives internationales

RIYAD, Arabie Saoudite–(BUSINESS WIRE)–déc. 25, 2025–La Banque de Développement Social (Social Development Bank – SDB) a organisé la deuxième édition du Forum de l’Entrepreneuriat et des Pratiques Commerciales Modernes « DeveGo 2025 », du 21 au 23 décembre à Riyad. Placé sous le patronage de Son Excellence l’ingénieur Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, ministre des Ressources Humaines et du Développement…

La Social Development Bank evidenzia le partnership strategiche e le iniziative globali al DeveGo 2025

RIAD, Arabia Saudita–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dic 25, 2025–Dal 21 al 23 dicembre, la Social Development Bank (SDB) ha ospitato a Riad la seconda edizione del Forum sull’imprenditorialità e le moderne pratiche commerciali, “DeveGo 2025”. Organizzato sotto il patrocinio di Sua Eccellenza l’Ing. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, Ministro delle Risorse Umane e dello Sviluppo Sociale e Presidente del Consiglio di Amministrazione della…

Russian court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to 6 years in prison

A Russian court has sentenced pro-war activist Sergei Udaltsov to six years in prison for justifying terrorism. Udaltsov, a critic of President Vladimir Putin, was arrested last year. The charges relate to an article he posted supporting activists accused of forming a terrorist organization, according to Russian independent news site Mediazona. Those activists received prison sentences earlier this month. Udaltsov, who has rejected the charges as fabricated, announced a hunger strike after the verdict. He will serve his sentence in a maximum-security penal colony. Udaltsov was a prominent opposition figure during the 2011-12 mass protests in Russia, triggered by reports of widespread rigging of a parliamentary election.

Photos show Venezuelan migrants spending Christmas at home after abandoning hope of reaching the US

MARACAY, Venezuela (AP) — After months on the move through jungles, seas and borders, Venezuelan migrants Mariela Gómez, her partner Abraham Castro and her two children, abandoned their attempt to reach the United States. They returned to spend Christmas back home, part of a growing wave of reverse migration driven by Trump’s crackdown, as U.S. pressure on the government of…

King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts

King Charles III has urged people to focus on kindness instead of conflict in his annual Christmas address. Speaking from Westminster Abbey on Thursday, he highlighted the importance of companionship and kindness, especially during uncertain times. The speech, which concluded with a Christmas carol sung by a Ukrainian choir, comes as European leaders rally support for Ukraine. At home, British politics remain tense over immigration issues. Charles emphasized learning from the past, referencing World War II’s lessons of courage and unity. The message was clear: peace and hope are always possible.

Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life

Many retirement developments serve as a tranquil refuge for older people who can no longer travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures. But residents of hundreds of senior living communities can return to their days of wanderlust and thrill-seeking when staff members schedule a date for them to take turns donning virtual reality headsets. The headsets may transport them to Europe, immerse them in the ocean depths or send them soaring on hang-gliding expeditions while they sit by each other. Although VR can be isolating, a Massachusetts company has turned the technology into a catalyst for better cognition and social connections in 800 retirement communities in the United States and Canada.

Vingroup Signs Strategic Cooperation with The Government of Uzbekistan, Opening Large-Scale Investment Opportunities in Central Asia

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 December 2025 – Vingroup announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan to promote cooperation and implement multi-sector projects in Uzbekistan. The agreement marks the beginning of a long-term cooperation plan between the two sides across multiple key…

Mikaela Shiffrin is perfect in slalom. She’s got big post-Christmas plans with Olympics approaching

Mikaela Shiffrin has plenty to celebrate this Christmas. The American skiing standout is off to a perfect start in slalom during the Olympic season with four wins in four World Cup races. And she’s regaining her form in other disciplines following the two biggest crashes of her career. Shiffrin says she’s been able this season to “bring top level turns in those pressure moments.” This weekend Shiffrin returns to the Austrian resort of Semmering where she’s claimed seven of her record 105 World Cup victories. Shiffrin has claimed three victories in three days in Semmering on two occasions. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will be held February 6-22.

Hanshow and the University of Cambridge Launch Joint Research on Augmented Intelligent Hybrid Wireless Technology

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 25, 2025–Hanshow, a global leader in electronic shelf labels (ESL) and digital store solutions, has entered into a multi-year research collaboration with the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions. The partnership will focus on joint research and innovation in next-generation intelligent hybrid wireless technologies, marking an important milestone in Hanshow’s continued investment in…

Vietnam Is Shining, and Can Gio Is the Hidden Jewel Awaiting Its Moment

CAN GIO, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 December 2025 – In 2024, when Hines released its seminal report Why Asia Now, the message was simple yet profound: The world’s most compelling growth story was shifting eastward. At that time, global markets were turbulent but still predictable. Vinhomes Green Paradise: A Hidden Gem Poised to Shine in Vietnam’s Real…

SCG Advances Regional Optimization Strategy for Sustainable Growth

Positioning Vietnam as Production-Export Hub to Global Markets, with SCGD Leading Decorative Surface Materials and Ceramic Tiles Market Ready to Drive Cement Business Expansion of Low-Carbon Products to Global MarketsHCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 December 2025 – SCG continues its Regional Optimization strategy, positioning Vietnam as a Strategic Hub in the ASEAN region for manufacturing and exports…

Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records

Asian shares are mixed in thin holiday trading, with most markets in the region and elsewhere closed for Christmas. Shares rose in Tokyo and Shanghai but fell in Bangkok and Jakarta. On Wednesday, U.S. stocks drifted to more records in a holiday-shortened trading session. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite edged up 0.2%. The S&P 500 is up more than 17% this year, driven by optimism about artificial intelligence and deregulatory policies. Investors’ focus is on the U.S. economy’s direction and Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Unemployment claims fell last week, indicating a still-healthy labor market.

Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attack

A bomb has exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing five people. Police describe it as a likely suicide attack. On Wednesday night, 35 people were injured in the explosion. Police say they found remnants of a suicide vest at the site. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in Nigeria’s troubled northern region. No group has claimed responsibility, but Boko Haram is often linked to such attacks. Analysts note the group’s use of suicide bombers has decreased but remains a threat.

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras’ presidential vote

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras’ presidential election, according to electoral authorities. This result continues Latin America’s shift to the right, following Chile’s recent election of a far-right leader. Asfura, of the conservative National Party, narrowly defeated Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party. The election faced delays and accusations of fraud, with Asfura’s supporters celebrating his victory. Trump endorsed Asfura days before the vote, sparking controversy. The European Union and other leaders have congratulated Asfura. The election is seen as a setback for the current leftist leader, Xiomara Castro, and her party.

Tabelog, Japans größter (*1) Service zur Restaurantsuche und Reservierung, startet mehrsprachige App für internationale Besucher

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dez 25, 2025–Tabelog ( https://tabelog.com/en/ ), Japans größter Service zur Restaurantsuche und Reservierung, betrieben von Kakaku.com, Inc., hat am Montag, 17. November 2025, seine mehrsprachige Smartphone-App (iOS/Android) für internationale Reisende veröffentlicht.Diese Pressemitteilung enthält multimediale Inhalte. Die vollständige Mitteilung hier ansehen: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251221007561/de/Die mehrsprachige Tabelog-App für internationale Reisende – Japans größter Service zur Restaurantsuche und ReservierungMit ungefähr 100 Millionen monatlichen Nutzern(*3)…

Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocence

British socialite and onetime Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is back in the spotlight with the public release of investigative records that led to her 2021 sex trafficking conviction. Among items unsealed are the grand jury transcripts of testimony that led to her indictment. She is serving a 20-year prison sentence. She was moved to a minimum-security camp in Texas earlier this year soon after she submitted to two days of questioning by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Two weeks ago, she asked a federal judge to free her, claiming she was unjustly convicted. The public release of investigative materials brings fresh light to the evidence against her.

Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson avoids major knee injury but will miss a few games, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the medical tests tells The Associated Press that the Denver Nuggets have received positive news about forward Cameron Johnson. An MRI revealed Johnson has only a bone bruise on his right knee, not any ligament or structural damage. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t announce the results of Johnson’s MRI. Johnson was injured during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 131-130 loss at Dallas on Tuesday night. There’s no timetable for his return, but he’s expected to miss a few games. The Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas night.

‘Merry and Bright’ holiday contest winners announced

SUPERIOR, WIS. — The Superior Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Merry and Bright Holiday Lighting Contest. In the spirit of the holiday season, homes and businesses participated in the contest, making for a festive and successful tour of lights. The awards included Best Residential Display, Best Business Display, Best Themed Display, and the Clark Griswold Award. To…

Actor with Twin Ports roots starring in bilingual children’s musical

DULUTH, Minn. — A former Twin Ports actor is taking his talent to the stage in the Twin Cities, for a show based on a classic children’s book. “Go, Dog Go!”, also known as “Ve Perro ¡Ve!”, is the latest production from the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, and is a musical adapted from the book of the same name…

Bentleyville celebrating arrival of Christmas as season nears end

DULUTH, Minn. — Many Twin Ports residents marking a Christmas tradition by visiting the Northland’s famous “tour of lights” on Christmas Eve, as folks made their journey to Bentleyville for what may be their final time this season. This year marked 22 years of the iconic Twin Ports light show, with the last 17 of those years being spent in…

Tabelog, o maior (*1) serviço de busca e reserva de restaurantes do Japão, lança um aplicativo multilíngue para visitantes internacionais

TÓQUIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dez 24, 2025–O Tabelog ( https://tabelog.com/en/ ), o maior serviço de busca e reserva de restaurantes do Japão, administrado pela Kakaku.com, Inc., disponibilizou seu aplicativo multilíngue para smartphones (iOS/Android) destinado a viajantes internacionais na segunda-feira, 17 de novembro de 2025.Este comunicado de imprensa inclui multimédia. Veja o comunicado completo aqui: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251221164657/pt/O aplicativo multilíngue Tabelog para viajantes internacionais, é o…

Shoppers hunt for holiday gifts one book at a time at Fitgers Bookstore

DULUTH, Minn. — As Christmas inches closer, many Americans are scrambling to pick up last-minute gifts. One Duluth store staying busy this holiday season is the Fitger’s Bookstore. Aside from books, their most popular item this year is gift cards. Which they say gives shoppers an easy way to support local businesses and give back to the community. “We love…

After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files

The Justice Department says that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress. The department said Wednesday that U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, as well as the FBI, found more than a million more documents that could be relevant to the Epstein case. DOJ did not say in its statement when they were informed of those new files. DOJ insisted in its statement that its lawyers are “working around the clock” to review those documents and make the redactions required under the law, passed nearly unanimously by Congress last month.

Phison Wins Two Awards at Taiwan MOHW’s First International FHIR Server Performance Competition

TAIPEI, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 24, 2025–Phison Electronics (8299TT), a leading provider of NAND controllers and NAND storage solutions, today (December 24, 2025) announced its participation in the inaugural International FHIR Server Performance Competition hosted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW). Leveraging its self-developed, on-premises high-performance storage server solution, Phison received two major awards — the Best Real-Time Application Award…

Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s

On Christmas Eve, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square and other Holy Land sites, after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza. Scouts groups marched and played festive music on Wednesday in Bethlehem and Nazareth, the cities where Christians believe Jesus was born and grew up. At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first, packed Christmas Eve Mass as leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. And around the globe, people gathered to pray but also donned Santa hats and took to ice-skating rinks and the ocean for charity plunges.

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson absent from practice Wednesday following last weekend’s back injury

Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens because of his back injury. Jackson was injured in the second quarter of last weekend’s loss to New England and did not return. He also missed three games earlier this season because of a hamstring injury, and he’s had knee, toe and ankle issues as well this season. The Ravens need to win at Green Bay on Saturday to keep their playoff hopes alive, and even if that happens, they would still be eliminated if Pittsburgh beats Cleveland on Sunday.

‘The best gift ever’: Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds

Doctors say just 1 in 30,000 pregnancies occur in the abdomen instead of the uterus. And Ryu Lopez is among the rare cases. He developed outside his mom’s womb, hidden by a basketball-sized ovarian cyst. It’s a dangerous situation so uncommon that his doctors at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles are planning to write about the case for a medical journal. Ryu was born in August, weighing in at 8 pounds. Doctors removed the cyst during the same surgery. Ryu’s parents say they feel blessed that their son defied all odds.

Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosion

Rescuers braved shooting flames, falling debris and the threat of more explosions to save nursing home residents after a blast at a Pennsylvania facility killed a resident and employee, and set off a dramatic and chaotic evacuation. The blast happened Tuesday at the Bristol Health & Rehab Center. Bristol Police Chief Charles Winik said Wednesday that searchers accounted for everyone considered missing. The Bucks County coroner’s office says an employee who died was 52-year-old Muthoni Nduthu. Authorities didn’t immediately identify a resident who died. The cause of the blast is under investigation. Authorities say a utility crew was on site responding to reports of a gas odor when the explosion occurred.

DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress. The department said the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York, as well as the FBI, found more than a million…

El Banco de Desarrollo Social destaca alianzas estratégicas e iniciativas globales en DeveGo 2025

RIAD, Arabia Saudita–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dic. 24, 2025–El Banco de Desarrollo Social (SDB, por sus siglas en inglés) fue anfitrión de la segunda edición del Foro de Emprendimiento y Prácticas Comerciales Modernas, “DeveGo 2025”, que se llevó a cabo del 21 al 23 de diciembre en Riad. Celebrado bajo el patrocinio de Su Excelencia el ing. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, ministro…

Social Development Bank hebt strategische Partnerschaften und globale Initiativen auf der DeveGo 2025 hervor

RIYADH, Saudi-Arabien–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dez 24, 2025–Die Social Development Bank (SDB) veranstaltete vom 21. bis 23. Dezember in Riad die zweite Ausgabe des Forums für Unternehmertum und moderne Geschäftspraktiken „DeveGo 2025“. Unter der Schirmherrschaft Seiner Exzellenz Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, Minister für Humanressourcen und soziale Entwicklung und Vorsitzender des Verwaltungsrats der SDB, bringt das Forum Regierungsvertreter, globale Experten, Investoren und…

US stocks drift to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading

US stocks drifted higher to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite edged up 0.2%. Markets closed early for Christmas Eve and will remain closed for Christmas Thursday. The S&P 500 is up more than 17% this year, driven by optimism about artificial intelligence and deregulatory policies. Investors’ focus is on the U.S. economy’s direction and Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Unemployment claims fell last week, indicating a still-healthy labor market. Dynavax Technologies soared after French pharmaceutical company Sanofi said it would buy the vaccine maker.

Lions visit eliminated Vikings on Christmas with their chance of returning to the playoffs dwindling

The Detroit Lions visit the Minnesota Vikings in a Christmas Day matchup that has lost some luster with both teams lagging well behind last year’s pace. The Lions are 8-7 and barely still in contention for a spot in the playoffs after a 15-win finish last season. They already failed to defend the NFC North title they won the last two years. The Vikings were eliminated two weeks ago and are 7-8 after winning 14 games last season. Max Brosmer will start at quarterback in place of the injured J.J. McCarthy. He led Minnesota to victory at Detroit last month.

Zelenskyy says he’s open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces. He made the proposal Tuesday in conversations with reporters. It offered another potential compromise on control of the Donbas region, which has been a major sticking point in peace negotiations. Zelenskyy said the U.S. proposed the creation of a “free economic zone,” which he said should be demilitarized. But it was unclear what that idea would mean for governance or development of the region.

DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline

The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress. The department said the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York, as well as the FBI, found more than a million more documents that could be relevant to the Epstein case. DOJ did not say in its statement when they were informed of those new files.

O Banco de Desenvolvimento Social destaca parcerias estratégicas e iniciativas globais no DeveGo 2025

RIAD, Arábia Saudita–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dez 24, 2025–O Banco de Desenvolvimento Social (SDB) sediou a segunda edição do Fórum de Empreendedorismo e Práticas Empresariais Modernas, “DeveGo 2025”, de 21 a 23 de dezembro em Riad. Realizado sob o patrocínio de Sua Excelência o engenheiro Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, ministro de Recursos Humanos e Desenvolvimento Social e presidente do Conselho de Administração…

Why SMX’s Execution Phase Favors Upside More Than Downside

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Once technology is validated and network effects begin to take hold, the next question investors should ask is simple: how efficiently can this platform scale? This is where SMX’s valuation profile diverges sharply from how the market still tends to frame it.SMX (NASDAQ: SMX ) is not building a…

Explosion in Moscow kills 3 people. Official says Ukrainian intelligence was behind it

Russian investigators say that an explosion in Moscow has killed three people, including two police officers. Wednesday’s blast comes days after a car bomb killed a high-ranking general not far away. An official from Ukraine’s military intelligence said the attack had been carried out as part of an agency operation. Another official from the agency said the police officers had taken part in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Russian authorities did not comment on who may be behind the attack. A spokesperson from Russia’s Investigative Committee said two police officers were approaching a suspicious individual when a device detonated. The officers and another person nearby died.

SMX Is Being Valued By Monetizing Certainty, Not Sustainability Narratives

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / SMX’s valuation story is one that the markets are finally coming to understand: monetization. Not revenue in the narrow, quarterly sense, but how proof converts into economic leverage once verification is embedded at scale.SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is not monetizing a promise. It is monetizing certainty. That distinction matters because markets…

Z.ai Open-Sources GLM-4.7, a New Generation Large Language Model Built for Real Development Workflows

SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 24, 2025–Z.ai released GLM-4.7 ahead of Christmas, marking the latest iteration of its GLM large language model family. As open-source models move beyond chat-based applications and into production environments, they are increasingly expected to handle long-running tasks. GLM-4.7 has been developed with these requirements in mind.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251223393714/en/GLM-4.7 ranks #6…

Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion

Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home traps people inside, authorities say (credit: Parkland Fire Company) BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — Construction crews and drones searched the rubble of a Pennsylvania nursing home Wednesday, a day after a powerful explosion killed at least two people, collapsed part of the building and left several residents unaccounted for. Emergency responders from across the region had evacuated…

2026 Payer IT Outsourcing Outlook: Outcome-Based Managed Services, Production-Grade GenAI Governance, and Vendor-Risk Enforcement

Black Book Research Q4 flash survey shows health plans shifting from effort-based sourcing to KPI-backed operating models, tightening third- and fourth-party controls while accelerating platform and cloud contract rationalization.NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Black Book Research today released early 2026 findings from a December 2025 flash survey of 264 healthcare payer organization…

Turkey recovers black boxes from jet crash that killed top Libyan military officials

Search teams in Turkey have recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from a jet crash that killed eight people, including Libya’s military chief. The private jet carrying Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and others crashed on Tuesday after taking off from Ankara. Libyan officials say a technical malfunction caused the crash. The delegation was returning to Tripoli after defense talks in Ankara. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya says wreckage is scattered over a large area, complicating recovery efforts. Libya has declared three days of national mourning. An investigation into the crash is underway.