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Gold’s Quiet Molecular-Level Reckoning Is Happening Outside the Spotlight

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Gold rarely makes headlines for how it moves. Markets track prices, not pathways. Once refined, metal tends to lose its story. Where it came from, who handled it, and how it crossed borders have historically mattered less than what it weighed and where it settled.That indifference is disappearing.Across global…

AHF Rose Parade® Float Honors ‘Food for Health’ Wildfire and Hunger Relief Efforts

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 24, 2025–AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) continues its decade-long tradition of participating in the Rose Parade ® presented by Honda, this year, with a Jack and the Beanstalk-themed float entry celebrating AHF’s “Food for Health” program to alleviate hunger and food insecurity nationwide. By the end of 2025, AHF’s Food for Health program will have served over half…

How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop’s mainstream

Christian music is growing in popularity while other genres struggle to grow new listenership. Experts and artists say there are a variety of reasons why this religious music is connecting. Social media and streaming are factors. So is the music’s hopeful lyricism, which has evolved to reflect real life. Christian music has also begun embracing many different genres of music and industry professionals say the quality as improved. Certain Christian artists have also begun to crossover into mainstream music, like Lauren Daigle and Brandon Lake. The latter has a Grammy-nominated song in “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with the country singer Jelly Roll. They hope this isn’t just a trend but a movement.

SMX Is Transitioning From Single Deployments to Supply-Chain Infrastructure

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Once industrial validation is achieved, the next inflection point is not linear growth. It is compounding leverage. This is where SMX’s (NASDAQ:SMX) valuation story becomes far more interesting than any single contract or pilot.The last several initiatives did more than prove the technology works. They quietly began stitching together…

Christmas schedule: Cavs-Knicks, Spurs-Thunder, Mavs-Warriors, Rockets-Lakers, Wolves-Nuggets

Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder are set to play the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day. This marks the Thunder’s first appearance in the NBA’s Christmas Day games since feeling overlooked last year. The holiday lineup includes five games, starting with Cleveland at New York and ending with Minnesota at Denver. LeBron James is expected to play his 20th Christmas game, extending his records in various categories. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant will play for his fifth team on Christmas. Some teams, like Sacramento and Indiana, continue to wait for their chance to play on this special day.

Each SMX Partnership Opens a Market, the Portfolio Multiplies the Value

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / One of the most overlooked aspects of SMX’s recent execution is how efficiently it is opening entire markets through partnerships rather than direct market entry. This is not expansion by brute force. It is expansion by design.SMX (NASDAQ: SMX ) is using partnerships to bypass the slowest and most…

Man airlifted after Snowmobile accident on Bailey’s Lake

VIRGINIA, Minn. — A man was airlifted to Duluth after a snowmobile accident in Virginia. According to officials, on Wednesday at around 2:18 a.m., officers responded to a report of an unknown problem near Bailey’s Lake. The caller said that they saw a bright light and heard what they thought was a generator running. When officers arrived, they found a…

What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?

The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.7 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night. The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016. The record prize was $2.04 billion in November 2022. The winning ticket was purchased at a Los Angeles-area gas station. California has been the luckiest state, producing multiple huge winners, but other big wins have been recorded in Florida, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, South Carolina, Maine, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon and New Jersey.

Six dead and a family left reeling after Mexican Navy medical flight crashes in Texas

Mexico’s president says air traffic controllers lost communication for 10 minutes with a small Mexican Navy plane on a medical mission before it crashed off the Texas coast. The crash killed at least five people. Authorities initially believed it had landed safely in Galveston before learning it had gone down Monday afternoon. The U.S. Coast Guard says at least five aboard had died. A search-and-rescue operation pulled two survivors from the wreckage, while one person remained missing. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Heavy foggy blanketed the area at the time of the crash.

Cosmos Health Is Building a Platform, and Tariffs Are Accelerating the Strategy

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Healthcare investors have seen this movie before. A company leans hard on a single product, rides momentum while it lasts, then scrambles when conditions change. Cosmos Health (NASDAQ:COSM) chose a different path. Instead of betting the business on one asset or one trend, it focused on assembling infrastructure designed to…

SMX’s Integrated Value Proposition: One System, Many Markets, Compounding Leverage

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / At its core, the SMX value proposition is not fragmented, even though it touches multiple industries. It is unified. What appears on the surface as plastics, textiles, metals, partnerships, and verification tools is, in reality, a single system designed to solve one foundational problem: the absence of persistent truth…

Cizzle Brands Corporation Announces Closing of Transformative Transaction with the Acquisition of Flow Water Inc.’s Co-Manufacturing Business

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 24, 2025–Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL ) (the “ Company ” or “ Cizzle ”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition (the “ Acquisition ”) of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Flow Water Inc. (the “ Target ”) from RI Flow Sub LLC (the “ Vendor ”).This press release features…

Dermata Therapeutics Announces up to $12.4 Million Private Placement Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules

$4.1 million upfront with up to approximately $8.3 million of potential additional gross proceeds upon the exercise in full of warrantsSAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Dermata Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRMA)(NASDAQ:DRMAW) (“Dermata,” or the “Company”), a science-driven leader in dermatologic solutions, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the issuance and sale of…

Pantheon Resources PLC Announces TR-1: Notification of Major Holdings

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings1. Issuer DetailsISINGB00B125SX82Issuer NamePANTHEON RESOURCES PLCUK or Non-UK IssuerUK2. Reason for NotificationAn event changing the breakdown of voting rights3. Details of person subject to the notification obligationNameMichael SpencerCity of registered office (if applicable)LondonCountry of registered office (if applicable)United Kingdom4. Details of the shareholderNameCity…

Edmunds: The best used luxury vehicles to be had for under $40,000

When shopping for a high-quality used car or SUV, who wouldn’t be against a vehicle with a luxury badge that’s loaded with features? The problem is pricing, or more specifically, the fact that simply having a fancier badge can easily add thousands of dollars more to the bottom line. The experts at Edmunds have found a fine balance between sticking to a budget below $40,000 while also splurging a bit on makes and models that deliver a refined driving experience, reasonable fuel economy, and a high degree of comfort and technology touches.

Here’s what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on Christmas

From department stores to grocers, many companies across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours. But there’s also a handful of businesses that stay open on the holiday. Before you run out the door this Christmas — whether it’s to buy last-minute gifts or simply get out of the house — it’s wise to double-check operating hours, which can range by location. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules for spots in your neighborhood online. The following list assembled by The Associated Press shows which major chains are open during this week’s holiday.

Bridgeline Expands Footprint with Closeout Retailer Choosing HawkSearch for Its On-Site Search Experience and Personalization

WOBURN, MASSACHUSETTS / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLIN), a leader in AI-powered marketing technology, announced today that HawkSearch has been selected to power the on-site search experience for a national closeout retailer, with over 170 locations and a rapidly expanding eCommerce presence.The closeout retailer turned to HawkSearch to overcome their limitations of native search,…

Pro-Russian hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service

French prosecutors say a pro-Russian hacking group has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on France’s national postal service. The attack halted package deliveries just days before Christmas. French intelligence agency DGSI has taken over the investigation. The cybercrime group, known as Noname057, has been linked to other cyberattacks in Europe. Central computer systems at La Poste were knocked offline Monday in a distributed denial of service attack. Postal workers couldn’t track packages, and online payments were disrupted. France and European allies accuse Russia of waging “hybrid warfare” to undermine support for Ukraine.

’60 Minutes’ segment on Trump immigration policy accidentally airs online

A news segment critical of the Trump administration’s immigration policy was pulled from “60 Minutes” but is now circulating online. The segment featured interviews with migrants sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison under President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The segment was removed from Canada’s Global Television Network but still appeared on its app. Copies are now circulating online while CBS tries to take them down. CBS News chief Bari Weiss said the story did not “advance the ball” and wanted more effort to include the administration’s perspective. The journalist behind the story defended its accuracy and said it was cleared by lawyers and for standards. The incident raised questions about CBS’s editorial direction.

Siren obtient un investissement pour faire progresser les enquêtes basées sur l’IA pour la sécurité nationale

GALWAY, Irlande–(BUSINESS WIRE)–déc. 24, 2025–Siren, la société d’enquête tout-en-un, a annoncé aujourd’hui un investissement stratégique de la part d’ Elastic (NYSE : ESTC), la société à l’origine d’Elasticsearch. Cet investissement consolide un partenariat de dix ans entre les deux sociétés et accélère le développement de la plateforme basée sur l’IA de Siren, notamment le tout nouveau K9 AI Companion, utilisé…

Siren sichert sich Investition, um KI-gestützte Ermittlungen für die nationale Sicherheit voranzutreiben

GALWAY, Irland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dez 24, 2025–Siren, das All-in-One-Ermittlungsunternehmen, hat heute eine strategische Investition von Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), dem Unternehmen hinter Elasticsearch, bekannt gegeben. Mit der Investition wird die jahrzehntelange Partnerschaft zwischen den beiden Unternehmen vertieft und die Entwicklung der KI-gestützten Plattform von Siren vorangetrieben, einschließlich des neu eingeführten K9 AI Companion von Siren, der bei nationalen Sicherheits-, Strafverfolgungs- und Finanzkriminalitätsbehörden weltweit…

AEON Bank通过应用程序提供便捷的Personal Financing-i 助力缓解佳节期间预算压力

吉隆坡,马来西亚 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2025年12月24日 – 随着马来西亚人民在未来数周乃至数月内的多项财务支出做准备,包括年终假期、开学季及双佳节期间,马来西亚首家数码伊斯兰银行——AEON Bank (M) Berhad,通过提供便捷的Personal Financing-i(简称 PF-i),进一步强化其对金融普惠的承诺。 KV 从 2025年12月至2026年3月,多个高消费季节陆续来到令许多家庭面临多重支出需求。对此,AEON Bank认识到市场对灵活流动资金的需求,因而推出 PF-i 作为解决预算压力的方案。这是一项包容性强、手续简便的融资服务,可通过其数码银行应用程序轻松申请。 AEON Bank采用基于风险的定价(RBP)框架来确定具有竞争力且个性化的利润率,确保符合条件的客户能够在线无缝申请PF-i。申请人需为18至55岁的马来西亚公民,月总收入至少2500令吉,无论是受薪雇员、自雇人士还是零工经济工作者均可申请。 符合伊斯兰教法银行原则的PF-i,提供1000令吉至10万令吉的融资额度,还款期限灵活可选,从3个月至84个月不等,允许根据个人预算需求定制还款计划。接受融资后,适用的固定利润率低至年化3.88%起,另加象征性的1令吉代理费。 从申请到资金发放的整个流程均可通过AEON Bank应用程序在线完成,无需实体文件或前往分行,大幅简化手续。申请 PF-i 只需按照以下步骤操作: 步骤1:先开储蓄账户-i 在申请PF-i之前,请先下载AEON Bank应用程序并激活Savings Account-i。步骤2:资格审核与就业资料 申请人须为18岁及以上的马来西亚公民,月总收入至少2500令吉,可以是受薪雇员、自雇人士或零工工作者。步骤3:选择融资方案 选择所需的融资额度,范围从1000令吉至10万令吉,并选择灵活的还款期限,可选3至84个月。步骤4:提交证明文件 上传最新的雇员公积金(KWSP)结单,显示最近连续6个月的缴纳记录(受薪人士),或最近连续6个月的银行对账单(自雇人士/零工工作者)。步骤5:审批与资金发放 申请将即时处理,一旦获批,资金将直接存入申请人的AEON Bank Savings Account-i。还款将通过每月自动扣款方式进行。 PF-i使马来西亚民众能够获得符合伊斯兰教法的融资服务,以应对各种需求,无论是紧急财务支援、家庭预算紧张、小型装修、车辆维修,还是弥合临时现金流缺口所需的财务援助。 有关Personal Financing-i (PF-i) 的的完整详情及条款与细则, 请点击此处浏览官方网站 ,并扫描二维码下载AEON Bank应用程序: https://www.aeonbank.com.my/api/qr-handler Hashtag: #AEONBank #DigitalBanking #IslamicDigitalBank #ShariahCompliant #FinancialInclusion #IslamicFintech #PersonalFinancing https://www.aeonbank.com.my/https://www.linkedin.com/company/aeonbankmy/?viewAsMember=truehttps://x.com/aeonbankmyhttps://www.facebook.com/aeonbankmalaysiahttps://www.instagram.com/aeonbankmyThe issuer is solely responsible…

AEON Bank Bantu Ringankan Kekangan Bajet Musim Perayaan Melalui Pembiayaan Peribadi-i

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 Disember 2025 – Menjelang musim cuti hujung tahun, sesi persekolahan baharu dan perayaan berganda tahun hadapan, ramai rakyat Malaysia mungkin berhadapan dengan komitmen kewangan yang agak mencabar. Demi membantu meringankan tekanan kewangan tersebut, AEON Bank (M) Berhad, bank digital Islamik pertama di Malaysia tampil menawarkan penyelesaian pembiayaan yang mudah diakses menerusi…

AEON Bank Helps Ease Festive Season’s Budget Constraints with No-Hassle Personal Financing-i

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 December 2025 – As Malaysians gear up for multiple financial commitments in the upcoming weeks and months, especially during the year-end holidays, back-to-school and double festive season, AEON Bank (M) Berhad, Malaysia’s first digital Islamic bank, strengthens its commitment to financial inclusion by offering accessible support through its Personal Financing-i (PF-i)….

Accenture to Acquire Cabel Industry, Strengthening its Financial Services Capabilities in Italy

EMPOLI, Italy–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 24, 2025–Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement with the Fibonacci Group to acquire Cabel Industry, an Italian technology company that provides specialized core banking and IT managed services to mid-size financial institutions.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251222709690/en/Accenture has entered into an agreement with the Fibonacci Group to acquire Cabel Industry,…

Empowering Website Operations Across ASEAN with AI and Teamwork

Japan’s MONJI+—A WebOps Enablement Platform Inspired by Voices from 77 Countries—Launches Its English EditionOSAKA, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 December 2025 – ALAKI Inc., celebrating its 15th anniversary, has officially launched the English edition of MONJI+, an evolution of its 2018-born feedback tool MONJI β, now reimagined as a comprehensive WebOps Enablement Platform. MONJI image Alongside its free…

Tabelog, le plus grand (*1) service de recherche et de réservation de restaurant au Japon lance une application multilingue pour les visiteurs internationaux

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–déc. 24, 2025–Tabelog ( https://tabelog.com/en/ ), le plus grand service japonais de recherche et de réservation de restaurants exploité par Kakaku.com, Inc., a lancé son application pour smartphone multilingue (iOS/Android) pour les voyageurs internationaux le lundi 17 novembre 2025.Ce communiqué de presse contient des éléments multimédias. Voir le communiqué complet ici : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251221598728/fr/L’application multilingue Tabelog pour les voyageurs internationaux, le…

Tabelog, la plataforma de búsqueda y reserva de restaurantes más grande de Japón (*1), lanza una app multilingüe para viajeros internacionales

TOKIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dic. 24, 2025–Tabelog ( https://tabelog.com/en/ ), la plataforma de búsqueda y reserva de restaurantes más grande de Japón, operada por Kakaku.com, Inc., lanzó el lunes 17 de noviembre de 2025 su aplicación móvil multilingüe (iOS/Android) para viajeros internacionales.Este comunicado de prensa trata sobre multimedia. Ver la noticia completa aquí: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251221685950/es/La app multilingüe de Tabelog para viajeros internacionales: la plataforma…

Cunningham, Duren and Harris lead East-best Pistons to 136-127 win over Kings

Cade Cunningham had 23 points and 14 assists, Jalen Duren had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Sacramento Kings 136-127. Tobias Harris scored 24 points for the Pistons, who have won nine of 11. Duren’s double-double was his fourth straight and 17th of the season. Ausar Thompson had 19 points for Detroit, and Isaiah Stewart added 16 points off the bench. DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points and Russell Westbrook had 27 for the Kings, who have lost 10 of 12.

« Healing Journey Thailand » (Partir en Thaïlande pour se ressourcer) – Le TAT lance une campagne mondiale pour présenter la Thaïlande comme une destination pour le ressourcement et les expériences inoubliables.

BANGKOK, THAÏLANDE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 décembre 2025 – Dans le cadre de sa nouvelle campagne intitulée « Healing Journey Thailand » (Thaïlande : un voyage pour se faire du bien), l’Office national du tourisme de Thaïlande (TAT) lance le projet « Experience Thailand : Celebrity & Lifestyle Stories » (Explorer l’art de vivre thaïlandais avec les célébrités)….

Soudah Development signe un accord historique d’une valeur de 1,3 milliards de SAR avec National Grid pour alimenter le projet Soudah Peaks en électricité

Al Soudah, Arabie Saoudite–(BUSINESS WIRE)–déc. 24, 2025–Soudah Development, une société du Fonds d’Investissement Publique (FIP), présidée par SAR le prince héritier Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Héritier et Premier ministre de l’Arabie Saoudite, a signé un accord historique avec National Grid, filiale de la Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), principale compagnie d’électricité du Royaume d’Arabie Saoudite. L’accord, d’une…

AST SpaceMobile Announces Successful Orbital Launch of BlueBird 6, the Largest Commercial Communications Array Ever Deployed in Low Earth Orbit

MIDLAND, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 24, 2025–AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, today announced the successful orbital launch of BlueBird 6.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251222922862/en/The BlueBird 6 mission lifted off at 10:25…

Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says

Pennsylvania’s governor says an explosion at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia killed at least two people. The explosion Tuesday collapsed a part of the building and happened just as a utility crew had been on site at Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol Township looking for a gas leak. The extent of the casualties was unclear several hours later. Bucks County officials say a portion of the building collapsed. Fire officials said they were in “rescue mode” five hours later, with rescuers still digging by hand and using search dogs, earth-moving equipment and sonar to locate potential victims.

Cholame Finance Academy Releases Its Annual Digital Intelligence Report

Cholame Finance Academy has released its Annual Digital Intelligence Report, with founder Rupert Ellington commenting on how the organization reviews digital structure, information flow, and system development on a yearly basis.NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / Cholame Finance Academy has released its Annual Digital Intelligence Report, a publication that documents how the organization reviews…

Steven Stamkos scores in OT to give the Predators a 3-2 win over the Wild

Steven Stamkos scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Stamkos got a step on his defender as he raced down the slot, and Erik Haula found him with a pass that Stamkos deflected past goalie Filip Gustavsson. Ryan O’Reilly had a goal and an assist, Roman Josi also scored and Juuse Saros stopped 30 shots for the Predators, who have won three in a row and four of five. Brock Faber and Joel Eriksson Ek scored for the Wild, who have lost two straight following a seven-game win streak. Gustavsson made 26 saves.

Timberwolves beat Towns for first time as Edwards scores 38 points in 115-104 win over Knicks

Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104. Julius Randle had 17 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and Rudy Gobert contributed 11 points, 16 rebounds and his reliably fierce rim protection as the Wolves won their 10th game in 12 tries. Towns scored a season-high 40 points before fouling out in the final minute for the Knicks in the absence of fellow All-Star Jalen Brunson. Tyler Kolek had 20 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in Brunson’s place.

Porter, Rollins guide Bucks past Pacers 111-94

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Ryan Rollins had 23 and the Milwaukee Bucks, playing their seventh consecutive game without the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, beat the Indiana Pacers 111-94. Kyle Kuzma scored 15 and Bobby Portis had 14 points and a team-high nine rebounds as the Bucks shot 51% to snap a three-game losing streak. T.J. McConnell led the Pacers with 16 points off the bench. Pascal Siakam had 15 points and team-high nine rebounds for the Pacers. Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP, is nursing a right calf strain.

Castle Danger rolls out “Trailblazer” THC drink amid national ban speculation

Two Harbors, Minn. — As speculation continues at the national level surrounding a potential ban of THC and CBD-based products in the future, Castle Danger, true to their name, have decided that now is the perfect time to show the world their version of the popular beverage. “We’re launching our new brand of THC and CBD infused drinks called ‘Trailblazer’,…

Minnesota Power presents grant to Hartley Nature Center

DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power showed their support for the Hartley Nature Center with the presentation of a new grant for the center. The gift is for $6,000, and will be used to help build classroom enhancements, which will help support the center’s outdoor education for thousands of area students and their families, many of which have their own roots…

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has a fractured throwing hand. Max Brosmer to start vs. Lions

J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his throwing hand that will keep him out of Minnesota’s upcoming game against Detroit and make Max Brosmer the starting quarterback this week. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said further examination of McCarthy’s right hand revealed the small fracture. Initial X-rays at the stadium were negative for broken bones after McCarthy was injured late in the second quarter against the New York Giants and unable to properly grip the ball. Brosmer started for McCarthy on Nov. 30 at Seattle and threw four interceptions in a 26-0 loss. The Vikings host the Lions on Thursday.

Three former Holiday Station Stores in Duluth to be permanently closed

Circle K Logo DULUTH, Min. – Holiday Station Stores around the northland recently went through rebranding to Circle K stores. Now three of those newly branded stores have closed with caution tape placed around the buildings or gas pumps. Those closures are permanent. A Circle K spokesman tells FOX21, “After a recent review of our operations, we made the business…

Gas explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home traps people inside, authorities say

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) —An explosion at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia collapsed part of the building and left people injured and trapped inside, authorities said. A plume of black smoke rose from Silver Lake Healthcare Center in Bristol Township, as emergency responders across the region gathered there. Bucks County emergency management officials reported that there were injuries, but had…

Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory news

The U.S. Justice Department has released tens of thousands more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a tranche that included multiple mentions of President Donald Trump but added little new revelatory information to the long-anticipated public file on the disgraced late financier. The documents also contain apparent correspondence between an Epstein co-conspirator and the U.K.’s former Prince Andrew. Many of the mentions of Trump come from news clippings. There is also an email from a prosecutor pointing out flights Trump took on Epstein’s private jet. The two men were friends for years before a falling out. The Justice Department said the release contained “unfounded and false” claims made about Trump before the 2020 election.

Treecycling drop-off sites are open

DULUTH, Minn. — Resource Renew’s Treecycling program opened up over the past weekend. Drop-off locations have been set up around the area. People can just drop off their Christmas trees free of charge for composting. Because they can only process organic material, the tree must be real and not flocked. Wreaths, garlands and other evergreen decorations made with wire cannot…

Venus Williams weds Andrea Preti in Florida as part of a 5-day celebration of their union

Venus Williams and Andrea Preti are married. The tennis great announced the union Tuesday on social media. Williams and Preti became wife and husband over the weekend in Florida as part of a five-day celebration. After becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in July, the 45-year-old Williams gave thanks to her fiance, who was in the stands at the DC Open. Preti is a Danish-born Italian model and actor, according to the website IMDB. The seven-time Grand Slams singles champion plans to play in a 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour, starting in Auckland in January.

Christmas Day sports: Here’s a look at the premier matchups on the holiday

The evolution of the Christmas Day sports calendar in the U.S. has given fans a respite if they need a break from family gatherings or just some entertainment while they sip on eggnog. This year’s major events include five NBA games and three NFL games, with games spanning more than 12 hours. The NBA games include the Spurs at Thunder, Rockets at Lakers, Timberwolves at Nuggets, Cavaliers at Knicks and Mavericks at Warriors. In the NFL, it’s the Lions at Vikings, Broncos at Chiefs and Cowboys at Commanders.