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SYDNEY, Australia (December 14, 2025) — A deadly shooting during a Hanukkah gathering at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has left at least 11 people dead, with one suspected gunman also killed, taking the total death toll to 12, authorities and local media reported Sunday. Twenty-nine people were taken to hospital with injuries, including two police officers, as investigators described the attack as a targeted act of antisemitic terrorism. ABC+2Reuters+2 The violence erupted on one of Australia’s most iconic beaches at the end of a hot summer day, when crowds were gathered for a community event marking the start of the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Officials say the investigation

Atlantic Canadian drivers are seeing a rare bit of year-end relief at the pump heading into the busiest stretch of holiday travel. In New Brunswick, the Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) published updated maximum allowable prices effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, pushing the maximum total price for regular self-serve gasoline to 137.1 cents per litre. New Brunswick Energy & Utilities Board Across the border, Nova Scotia’s latest weekly adjustment—effective Friday—brought regular self-serve down to 131.5 cents per litre and diesel to 162.7 cents. CityNews Halifax+1 And in the background, New Brunswick’s fuel-pricing debate is still being shaped by

Dec. 12, 2025 — A new wave of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship announcements is landing on U.S. campuses as students learn the outcome of the October 2025 application cycle. From New York City to Pittsburgh to Virginia, universities are spotlighting recipients who will use the funding to study across Europe, Africa, and Asia—often in programs that would be financially out of reach without support tied to federal financial aid eligibility. news+3Gilman Scholarship+3Fordham Now+3 The Gilman Program—run on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education—supports U.S. undergraduates with high financial need to

December 12, 2025 — Embedded finance is no longer a “nice-to-have” feature tucked into a checkout flow. Today’s news cycle shows it becoming core infrastructure for B2B platforms and vertical SaaS providers—driving new revenue, improving cash flow, and deepening customer retention through integrated payments, lending, wallets, and payout capabilities. The Paypers+3PYMNTS.com+3PYMNTS.com+3 What’s striking about the December 12 developments is how quickly the conversation has shifted from “can we embed finance?” to “how do we optimize what we already embedded?”—a sign the market is moving from experimentation into operational execution. PYMNTS.com Today’s headline signal: embedded finance is moving from add-on to

As of December 11, 2025, the online casino industry on both sides of the Atlantic is doubling down on a specific formula:no deposit bonuses, ultra-fast payouts, and more transparent terms. New press releases around BitStarz and Café Casino show how major brands are trying to become the go‑to choice for players who want real-money action without slow withdrawals or confusing fine print. At the same time, regulators and review sites are putting much more focus on licensing, audited RTP (Return to Player) and responsible gambling tools rather than flashy marketing alone. GlobeNewswire+1 Below is a breakdown of what’s new, how