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Asian markets rose Friday as a below-forecast read on US inflation boosted hopes for another interest rate cut next month, while blockbuster earnings from chip firm Micron helped soothe nerves over a tech bubble.

In the Christmas-mad Philippines, thousands cheer as hand-crafted lanterns towering six metres (20 feet) high light up the night sky in San Fernando, northwest of the country's capital.

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

EU leaders struck a deal Friday to provide Ukraine a 90-billion-euro loan to plug its looming budget shortfalls -- but failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets to come up with the funds.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin will hold his annual press conference -- a staple of his 25-year rule -- Friday, emboldened by battlefield gains in Ukraine and during a diplomatic push to end the almost four-year war.

After her husband was detained by US immigration authorities in September, Rosa found herself alone with her two children, wondering what would happen should she suffer the same fate as him.

When Takanori Kuzuoka began climbing the criminal career ladder, he didn't fancy joining Japan's old-school yakuza, with their tattoos, rigid hierarchy and codes of honour.

Australia will hold a national day of reflection one week after the Bondi Beach mass shooting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday as he urged the nation to reject "hatred and violence".

EU leaders failed Friday to agree a deal on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine -- with overnight talks pivoting instead towards providing Kyiv a loan backed by the bloc's common budget.

President Donald Trump signed a sweeping defense policy bill into law Thursday that signaled strong bipartisan support for Europe and defied the US leader's increasingly hostile posture toward NATO and America's closest allies.

Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne steered a nervy Australia to 17-1 at lunch and a 102-run lead Friday after Ben Stokes's gritty 83 gave England a slither of hope on day three of the third Ashes Test.

When the Indianapolis Colts' Blake Grupe blasted a career-best 60-yard field goal through the posts last weekend, it seemed yet another monster kick had decided an NFL game.

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.

The boss of New Zealand cricket resigned on Friday after a long and bitter dispute with players and member associations over the future of T20 cricket in the country.

Skipper Ben Stokes hit a gritty 83 as England were dismissed for 286 in their first innings of the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia on Friday.

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.

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will carry a massive weight advantage into his controversial Netflix-backed bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Florida on Friday.

TikTok said Thursday it had signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban threat over its Chinese ownership, US media reported.

Devon Conway powered to a second Test double century on Friday to guide New Zealand to a commanding 424-3 at lunch on the second day of the third Test against the West Indies at Mount Maunganui.

ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / Phoenix Motor Inc. (OTC:PEVM) ("PhoenixEV" or the "Company"), leader in zero-emission commercial transportation, today announced a new strategic alignment with Powers Parts, a leading provider of OEM-approved electric-bus components and aftermarket service support. This alliance expands parts availability, enhances service responsiveness, and strengthens aftermarket support for customers throughout North America and Canada.

EDGEWOOD, NM / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / The Strike It Rich Pack Burro Race Series has announced its 2026 event schedule, bringing one of New Mexico's most unique and heritage-rich outdoor sporting events to four historic communities across the state.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX:CCNB) (the "Company" or "CCNB"), parent company of Coastal Carolina National Bank, announced today that it has entered into Securities Purchase Agreements providing for the issuance of $15 million in common equity at a price of $12.50 per share to institutional and certain accredited investors. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the common equity issuance for general corporate purposes, including strengthening regulatory capital and supporting ongoing strategic growth initiatives.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / Dynamic Aerospace Systems (OTCQB:BRQL), a leading innovator in U.S.-manufactured unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and aerospace technologies, today announced that its corporate name change, from BrooQLy, Inc. to Dynamic Aerospace Systems, has become effective.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / Rhinebeck Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBKB), announced the retirement of Louis Tumolo, Jr., DVM from its Board of Directors, effective December 17, 2025.

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / PRO-DEX, INC. (NasdaqCM:PDEX) today announced that on December 17, 2025, it executed a contract amendment with its largest customer for an additional three years. The contract, which was scheduled to terminate on December 31, 2025, has now been extended through December 31, 2028. The contract also contains minimum purchase volumes for each of the 2026 and 2027 calendar years.

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LAFAYETTE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / Uptime USA, the high-quality managed IT and Cloud service provider for small to mid-size organizations since 1990 has just announced their merger with 415 IT, founded in 2005, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. 415 IT capabilities complement Uptime's focus as a "super regional" provider with a national reach.

Gold & Silver focused royalty company based in Hamilton, Bermuda advancing toward planned 2026 public listing in Canada

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / Cannabis did not design its infrastructure for permanence. It designed it for speed.

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / For more than a decade, corporate compliance operated on an honor system. Disclosures were published. Frameworks were referenced. Progress was narrated. As long as reporting existed, accountability was assumed.

Updated Fly-In Program outlines virtual consultations, travel timelines, recovery planning, and follow-up care for out-of-town patients visiting Tampa, Florida.

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