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From farms to court, climate-hit communities take on big polluters

Farmers and fishermen hit by climate change are taking big corporate polluters to court -- and experts say these David-vs-Goliath lawsuits are only set to multiply as the planet keeps warming.

US suspends green card lottery after Brown, MIT professor shootings

The Trump administration announced on Thursday it will suspend a green card lottery that allowed a man believed to be behind both a mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor into the United States.

Mexican low-cost airlines Volaris and Viva agree to merger

Two of Mexico's top low-budget airlines said Thursday they had agreed to merge, setting up a deal that could create one of the country's largest domestic carriers.

Epstein files due as US confronts long-delayed reckoning

The United States is poised on Friday to pry open one of its most closely guarded case files, as President Donald Trump's administration prepares to release a long-suppressed cache of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Tears at tribute to firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze

Dozens of people lined the streets of Hong Kong on Friday to bid a tearful farewell to a firefighter killed tackling the world's deadliest residential building blaze since 1980.

TikTok: key things to know

TikTok boasts over a billion users worldwide, including more than 170 million in the United States, it says -- nearly half the country's population.

Australia announces gun buyback, day of 'reflection' after Bondi shooting

Australia will mark one week since the Bondi Beach mass shooting with a national day of "reflection", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday as he outlined plans for a sweeping gun buyback scheme.

Australian announces gun buyback, day of 'reflection' after Bondi shooting

Australia will mark one week since the Bondi Beach mass shooting with a national day of "reflection", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday as he outlined plans for a sweeping gun buyback scheme.

1933 Industries Issues Reminder to Debenture Holders Ahead of December 22 Conversion Deadline and Highlights Positive Industry Developments

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / 1933 Industries Inc. (the "Company" or "1933 Industries") (CSE:TGIF)(OTCID:TGIFF) is issuing this reminder to holders of its unsecured convertible debentures issued in 2024 (the "2024 Debentures") that conversion must occur on or before December 22, 2025, to comply with the terms of the debenture agreement. The maturity date for the debentures is December 31, 2025, but due to the requirements of the debenture agreement, conversion requests must be submitted on or before December 22, 2025.

Pope replaces New York's pro-Trump Cardinal with pro-migrant Chicagoan

The newly named pro-migrant archbishop of New York called himself an "unworthy servant" during his first Mass in the city after Pope Leo XIV named his fellow Chicago native to replace a conservative cardinal Thursday.

New photo dump fuels Capitol Hill push on Epstein files release

US House Democrats on Thursday published a fresh batch of photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, stepping up pressure on Donald Trump's administration on the eve of its deadline to release federal files on the late financier and convicted sex offender.

Russian court orders Austrian bank Raiffeisen to pay compensation

The largest Western bank still operating in Russia was on Thursday ordered to pay nearly $400 million in compensation for losses incurred by Russian company Rasperia due to European sanctions.

US imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges for Israel probe

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two more judges of the International Criminal Court after they rejected a challenge by Israel which sought to end a war crimes probe in Gaza.

Pope replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan with pro-migrant bishop

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of New York's conservative Archbishop Timothy Dolan and named a little-known, pro-migrant bishop from his native Chicago to replace him, the Vatican said Thursday.

UK teachers to tackle misogyny in classroom

UK teachers will be trained to tackle misogyny in the classroom under a new strategy aimed at halving violence against women and girls over the next decade, a minister told parliament Thursday.

Pope replaces New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan with little-known bishop

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of influential New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan, a leading figure of the US church's conservative wing, the Vatican said Thursday.

Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred as nation mourns youngest Bondi victim

Australia's prime minister vowed Thursday to stamp out extremism as the nation mourned the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting, a 10-year-old girl remembered as "our little ray of sunshine".

Japan govt sued over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction

Hundreds of people across Japan sued the central government Thursday seeking damages for "unconstitutional" inaction on climate change, the country's first such litigation.

Guarded and formal: Pope Leo XIV sets different tone

As he gears up for his first Christmas as leader of the world's Catholics, Pope Leo XIV is starting to show more noticeable differences in leadership style with his predecessor Francis.

Japan faces lawsuit over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction

Hundreds of people across Japan will sue the central government Thursday to seek damages for its "unconstitutional" inaction on climate change, the country's first such litigation.

Salvadorans freed with conditional sentence for Bukele protest

A Salvadoran court on Wednesday sentenced an environmental lawyer and a community leader to three years in prison for protesting near President Nayib Bukele's home, but granted them a conditional release.

Brazil Congress passes bill to cut Bolsonaro prison term

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to slash the prison term of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of plotting a coup after losing reelection to left-winger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Ecuadorean footballer Mario Pineida shot and killed

Ecuadoran footballer Mario Pineida was shot and killed in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, his team said.

Aspire Biopharma Welcomes Elite Ultra-Runner Ashley Paulson as Global Brand Ambassador for BUZZ BOMB(R) Caffeine

A highly decorated endurance athlete, Ashley embodies the grit, energy, and rapid performance that BUZZ BOMB® was designed to supportBUZZ BOMB™ will power Ashley's elite training, recovery, and lifestyle needs with its best-in-class productIn partnering with Aspire's BUZZ BOMB™ brand, Ashley joins a decorated athlete and fitness trainer roster fueled by the brand's industry-leading commitment to innovation

LQR House Announces $6.52 Million Registered Direct Offering

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / December 18, 2025 / LQR House Inc. (the "Company" or "LQR House") (NASDAQ:YHC), a niche ecommerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, today announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with new and existing investors and certain directors and officers of the Company, for the purchase and sale of 7,249,972 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $0.90 per share, pursuant to a registered direct offering, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $6.52 million, before deducting placement agent commissions and other offering expenses. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about December 19, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Telomir Pharmaceuticals Reports Favorable IND-Enabling GLP Safety Results for Telomir-1 Supporting First-in-Human Clinical Development

No treatment-related adverse toxicity was observed across completed GLP studies, with consistent systemic exposure following oral administration.

CEPI to Fund Pivotal Phase 3 Trial for Moderna's mRNA Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Candidate

Up to $54.3 million CEPI investment aims to help advance Moderna's H5 pandemic influenza vaccine candidate to licensurePartnership strengthens global preparedness against a significant pandemic threatIf licensed and in the event of an influenza pandemic, Moderna will allocate 20% of its H5 pandemic vaccine manufacturing capacity for timely supply to low- and middle-income countries at affordable pricing

1933 Industries Announces Maturity of Unsecured Convertible Debentures and Encourages Conversion to Support Continued Growth

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 18, 2025 / 1933 Industries Inc. (the "Company" or "1933 Industries") (CSE:TGIF)(OTCID:TGIFF), a Nevada-focused cannabis cultivator and producer, announces that its unsecured convertible debentures issued in 2024 (the "2024 Debentures"), with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $2,598,000 in principal value, will mature on December 31, 2025.

Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day

A manhunt for the mass shooter who opened fire in an exam room at one of America's top universities stretched into a fifth day Wednesday with no apparent police progress in identifying a suspect or a motive.

Romania journalists back media outlet that sparked graft protests

Dozens of Romanian journalists and several NGOs signed an open letter on Wednesday backing an under-pressure media outlet whose investigation sparked nationwide anti-corruption protests.

Rob Reiner's son awaiting court appearance on murder charges

The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner could be medically cleared to appear in court as soon as Wednesday to face charges over the killing of his parents, the man's lawyer said.

Ten-year-old girl, Holocaust survivors among Bondi Beach dead

A young girl and Holocaust survivors were among 15 people allegedly shot and killed by a father and his son at a Jewish Hanukkah festival gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach.

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