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El Salvador defends mega-prison key to Trump deportations
El Salvador's leader Nayib Bukele on Tuesday defended a huge prison that has become key to deportations from the United States under President Donald Trump, after drawing criticism for alleged rights abuses.
Grief, trauma weigh on survivors of catastrophic Hong Kong fire
Hong Kong fire survivor Yip Ka-kui has turned happy holiday photos into a heartfelt tribute to his beloved wife a month after she died in the huge blaze that destroyed their home.
From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze
Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the animal at his restaurant.
'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export licence
A heady aroma of malt and brewing yeast drifts through Pakistan's oldest and by far largest brewery, which is gearing up for expansion after getting approval to sell abroad after a nearly 50-year ban.
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 warrants
UK police say no action against Bob Vylan duo over Israel army chant
British police said Tuesday they were taking no action against punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, who led a Glastonbury festival crowd in chants of "Death to the IDF" -- the Israeli military.
Trump in Epstein files: five takeaways from latest release
The newest US document dump on Jeffrey Epstein is sprawling, uneven and heavily redacted -- but tucked inside are moments that have sharpened scrutiny on President Donald Trump's long-acknowledged past association with the notorious sex offender.
UK comedian Russell Brand faces new rape, assault charges: police
UK police said two new charges, of rape and sexual assault, had been issued on Tuesday against British comedian and actor Russell Brand.
UK comedian Russell Brand faces two new rape, assault charges: police
UK police said two new charges, of rape and sexual assault, had been issued on Tuesday against British comedian and actor Russell Brand.
New Epstein files dump contains multiple Trump references
A new batch of files released Tuesday by the US government in relation to the notorious late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein contains numerous references to Donald Trump, including documents detailing flights he took on his then close friend's private jet.
Killer in Croatia school attack gets maximum 50-year sentence
A Croatian court sentenced a 20-year-old to the maximum 50 years in prison for stabbing a seven-year-old pupil to death at a school in December last year and wounding four other people.
Amazon says blocked 1,800 North Koreans from applying for jobs
US tech giant Amazon said it has blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from joining the company, as Pyongyang sends large numbers of IT workers overseas to earn and launder funds.
Australian state poised to approve sweeping new gun laws, protest ban
Australia's most populous state was set Tuesday to approve sweeping laws cracking down on guns and giving authorities the power to ban protests after the nation's deadliest mass shooting in decades.
Families want answers a year after South Korea's deadliest plane crash
Grieving mother Lee Hyo-eun returns every weekend to the airport where her daughter and 178 others died last year, desperate for the truth about South Korea's deadliest airline disaster.
Bausch Health Announces Final Results and Expiration of Exchange Offers
LAVAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC) (the "Company") and its subsidiary 1261229 B.C. Ltd. (the "Issuer" and, together with the Company, the "Offerors") today announced the final results and expiration of their previously announced offers to exchange the Company's outstanding 4.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the "4.875% Notes") and 11.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the "11.00% Notes" and together with the 4.875% Notes, the "Existing Senior Secured Notes") for up to $1.6 billion aggregate principal amount of the Issuer's 10.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the "New Notes" and, such offers, the "Offers") , in each case, pursuant to the terms described in a confidential exchange offer memorandum dated November 24, 2025 (the "Exchange Offer Memorandum").
CASI Pharmaceuticals Receives Extension from Nasdaq to Meet Listing Requirements
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing CID-103, a potential best-in-class, anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody for patients with organ transplant rejection and autoimmune diseases, today announced the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Panel") has granted CASI's request to continued listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market (the "Nasdaq") subject to the Company regaining compliance with the Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) Rule 5550(b)(2) by February 17, 2026.
Kultura Brands Exceeds Original 5.0 Billion Share Retirement Goal, Significantly Reduces Preferred H Overhang
JACKSON, WYOMING / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / Kultura Brands, Inc., formerly Labor Smart, Inc. (OTCID:LTNC) (the "Company"), announced today that it has successfully exceeded its previously stated goal of retiring 5.0 billion common shares, while substantially reducing its Preferred H share overhang. These actions meaningfully strengthen the Company's capitalization and support its strategic growth objectives heading into 2026. As reported at the beginning of this initiative on October 24, 2025, we had 22.04 billion common shares outstanding and 61 shares of Preferred H stock, each convertible into 100 million common shares, for a total of 6.1 billion shares on an as-converted basis.
Primary Endpoint Successfully Achieved in Lexaria's Phase 1b Study GLP-1-H24-4
DehydraTECH-semaglutide reduced overall side effects by 48% as compared to Rybelsus®DehydraTECH-semaglutide reduced gastrointestinal side effects by 55% as compared to Rybelsus®Recent financings create runway for prospective new 2026 development opportunities
Dolphin Subsidiary Shore Fire Media's Podcast Clients Recognized as 2025's Best
Podcasts by Shore Fire Clients Talkhouse and Articles of Interest Were Named 2 of the Year's 10 Best, Including the No. 1 Pick
The Alkaline Water Company Announces Capital Structure Reset and Strategic Alignment Ahead of Regulation A Offering
GLENDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. (OTC:WTER) (the "Company") today provided an update on a series of coordinated actions designed to strengthen its balance sheet, normalize its capital structure, and position the Company for compliant capital formation and higher market standards.
Amazing Community Support Signals Huge Success for Today's "Toys for Joy" Giveaway Organized by Rapper Mistah F.A.B. and Oakland's Church of Ambrosia
OAKLAND, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / The Church of Ambrosia and Oakland Rapper Mistah F.A.B. expect a record turnout in today's toy giveaway for children and families.
DealFlow Discovery Conference Announces Keynote Fireside Chat and Book Signing with Venture Capital Pioneer Alan Patricof
A look at venture capital's evolution through the career of one of its longest-tenured investors
Cellbxhealth PLC Announces Holding(s) in Company
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Karviva Announces Launch of Energy and ACE Collagen Juices at Gelson's Stores This December
SAINT LOUIS, MO / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / Karviva, the award-winning functional beverage company founded by medical scientist Dr. Angela Zeng, announced that Gelson's Market will begin carrying Karviva Energy Juices and ACE Collagen Juices across its Southern California locations beginning December 2025. The partnership strengthens Karviva's presence on the West Coast and reflects growing consumer interest in clean and science-backed wellness beverages.
MindMaze Therapeutics: Consolidating a Global Approach to Reimbursement for Next-Generation Therapeutics
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / MindMaze Therapeutics Holding SA (SIX:MMTX ) (MindMaze Therapeutics or the Company), a commercial-stage company delivering evidence-based, precision digital treatments for neurological diseases, today outlined the evolution of its global reimbursement strategy to enable scalable patient access and sustainable commercial growth for next-generation neurotherapeutics.
Spotify says piracy activists hacked its music catalogue
Music streaming service Spotify said Monday it had disabled accounts from a piracy activist hacker group that claimed to have "backed up" millions of Spotify's music files and metadata.
Last of kidnapped Nigerian pupils handed over, government says
Some 130 Nigerian Catholic school pupils were handed over to state authorities Monday, a day after the government said it had secured their release a month after one of the country's worst mass abductions.
Italy fines Apple nearly 100 mn euros over app privacy feature
Italy's competition authority said Monday it had fined the US tech giant Apple 98 million euros ($115 million) for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the mobile app market.
German Christmas markets hit by flood of fake news
Security has been tightened at German Christmas markets after recent deadly attacks. But if some online videos were to be believed, they've become barbed-wire fortresses guarded by armoured personnel carriers.
Alleged Bondi shooters conducted 'tactical' training in countryside, Australian police say
The two suspects in a deadly mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach carried out "tactical" training in the countryside, police alleged Monday, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised to the country's Jewish community and vowed tougher laws against extremism.
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses bid for house arrest
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak lost a bid Monday to have his jail term changed to house arrest, a setback ahead of a separate verdict this week tied to the country's 1MDB scandal.
Australian state pushes tough gun laws, 'terror symbols' ban after shooting
Australia's most populous state pushed ahead Monday with what it said were the country's strictest gun laws and a ban on displaying "terrorist" symbols after two gunmen killed 15 people celebrating a Jewish festival in Sydney last week.