FIRST ON FOX - Aviva Siegel, Keith Siegel's wife and a former hostage herself, is urgently appealing for her husband's and the other hostages' release from Hamas captivity after over 440 days in harsh conditions.Referring to an April Hamas video, Aviva described her husband's appearance as severely deteriorated, expressing profound…
The U.S. military reported that two U.S. Navy pilots were downed over the Red Sea on Sunday; the incident appeared to be a case of friendly fire.Both pilots survived after ejecting from their aircraft, with one sustaining minor injuries.This event underscores the significant risks in the Red Sea region, where…
Due to a cold, Pope Francis will forgo his customary outdoor Sunday address and instead deliver the blessing from his Santa Marta residence within the Vatican, the Vatican announced on Saturday. This decision, made just days before his Christmas Eve and Day Masses, considers the chilly weather and the Pope's…
Early Saturday morning, a bus carrying 45 passengers collided with a truck, resulting in a fire and the deaths of over 30 people, according to the Fire Department.Following the recovery of all victims from a major highway near Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, the state's Fire Department confirmed 38 fatalities, including…
The U.S. military confirmed airstrikes in Yemen targeting a Houthi rebel missile storage facility and command center. These strikes, announced by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday, aimed to weaken Houthi operations.CENTCOM stated that the strikes were designed to counter Houthi attacks against U.S. naval vessels and merchant ships in…
PARSIPPANY, N.J., December 20, 2024 — PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) will release its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results on February 13, 2025. A conference call and webcast to discuss these results and other company matters will be held on February 13, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. This call will be webcast…
OTTAWA, ON, December 20, 2024 – Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, released the following statement: “Since 2016, approximately $8.8 billion has been allocated for Jordan’s Principle to address the health, social, and educational needs of First Nations children, acknowledging their unique circumstances. Over 8.2 million services and supports have been…
SHARBOT LAKE, ON, December 20, 2024 – Frontenac Mortgage Investment Corporation (“FMIC” or the “Company”) announced a board of directors-approved pro rata redemption of $65,000,000, effective December 19, 2024. This represents approximately $10.26 per share, based on a redemption price of $30.00 per common share (“Common Shares”), and the redemption…
OSLO, Norway, December 20, 2024 — Aker ASA acquired 6,526 of its own shares at an average price of NOK 534.53 per share. These shares were purchased on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the company's employee share program. This brings Aker ASA's total holding of its own shares to 29,111.…
Montréal's Cité des arts du cirque receives over $1.5 million in funding from CED. MONTRÉAL, Dec. 20, 2024 – (CED) To boost Quebec's regional economic growth through tourism, the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, MP for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, announced a $1,622,030 non-repayable contribution to…
Israeli officials reported that a projectile fired from Yemen landed in Tel Aviv early Saturday, causing minor injuries to sixteen individuals.Following air raid sirens in central Israel, the Israeli military confirmed that a projectile launched from Yemen had been detected, but interception efforts were unsuccessful.The military's Telegram post stated: "Following…
Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced Friday that the government has agreed to a new "no find, no fee" arrangement with Ocean Infinity, a Texas-based marine robotics company, to resume the search for flight MH370. The Cabinet approved the proposal last week.The search will focus on a new 15,000-square-kilometer area…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces imminent removal from office early next year after a key ally declared his intention to trigger a no-confidence vote and subsequent election.Jagmeet Singh, whose party has been supporting Trudeau's minority government, announced he will formally table a no-confidence motion upon the House of Commons'…
Chaos erupted at a Magdeburg Christmas market Friday when a car plowed into a crowd, prompting a suspected terrorist investigation.A local rescue service spokesperson, as cited by AFP, reported between 60 and 80 injuries. Officials are investigating.Several injuries are critical; reports from German public broadcaster MDR indicate at least two…
BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 — AGM Group Holdings Inc. (“AGM Holdings” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AGMH), a technology firm specializing in high-performance hardware and computing, today announced an investment intention agreement with Canadian partner NOWLIT Solutions Corp. (“Nowlit”), an energy technology company focused on energy solutions and data center infrastructure in…
MIAMI, Dec. 20, 2024 — The Florida Blue Foundation has awarded Common Threads, a national nonprofit focused on nutrition education and healthy cooking, a $400,000 multi-year grant through its Food Security Grant program. This funding, allocated from October 2024 to September 2028, will help Common Threads expand its programs in Miami’s…
SASKATOON, SK, Dec. 20, 2024 – Developing critical minerals infrastructure is vital for Canada to capitalize on the low-carbon economy's potential and its abundant mineral resources. Canada is well-positioned to lead globally in producing critical minerals essential for clean energy, national defense, and security. By building critical mineral value chains…
SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 20, 2024 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in obese adults. This treatment should be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. “This approval marks the first drug option for…
DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2024 — Cosmetic Physician Partners (CPP) and Cosmoplastic Surgery have formed a partnership. By combining CPP's operational expertise with Cosmoplastic Surgery's patient-focused approach, the organizations aim to enhance the patient experience. Established by Dr. Alizadeh, a board-certified plastic surgeon renowned for developing procedures like the NaturaBra® and…
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 19, 2024 — Security First Insurance and Embark MGA have teamed up to introduce an updated HO5 homeowners’ insurance plan specifically for new home builders in Florida. This affordable, comprehensive insurance option simplifies the home-buying process for consumers by integrating insurance coverage directly into the transaction. This…