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Trump confirms US strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria as Turkey arrests 115 ISIS suspects; Trump team touts religious Christmas messages and reverses China chip-export ban; Philadelphia holiday crowds, meals, synagogue cookies, bank fire and shooting; Stokes catch sparks no-ball check in Starc dismissal
Stokes’ catch dismisses Starc as Carse’s delivery is checked for a possible no-ball
Ben Stokes took a sharp catch to dismiss Mitchell Starc off Brydon Carse, with replays suggesting Carse’s front foot narrowly stayed behind the line. Australia ended day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne on 152 for 8.
Trump says the US carried out lethal strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
Trump said the United States launched deadly strikes on Islamic State targets in Nigeria, accusing the group of killing Christians. Nigeria’s foreign minister said the action was a joint operation with Nigeria and insisted it was not motivated by religion.
Turkey says it has arrested 115 suspected ISIS militants
Turkey says police arrested 115 people suspected of ISIS ties in raids announced Thursday. Prosecutors in Istanbul alleged the group was planning attacks linked to upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, with non-Muslim individuals described as potential targets.
Gordon Chang says Trump reversed a Biden-era ban on exporting advanced chips to China
Gordon Chang argues that President Donald Trump reversed a Biden-era restriction on selling advanced AI chips to China by approving exports of Nvidia’s H200, a move Nvidia told Chinese customers could enable shipments before mid-February. Citing CrowdStrike co-founder Dmitri Alperovitch, the commentary says selling high-end GPUs would help China train competitive AI models while it continues building domestic alternatives, ultimately eroding a key U.S. advantage. It also warns that, under China’s “military-civil fusion,” the chips could bolster Chinese military capabilities despite U.S. licensing for “approved customers,” and notes the administration has launched an interagency review of the proposed sales.
William Way LGBT Community Center Distributes Free Holiday Meals
Free holiday meals were served at the William Way LGBT Community Center, where about 150 meals were handed out from the doorstep at 1315 Spruce Street in Center City. Recipients, including Catherine Colon, expressed immediate gratitude.
Elkins Park synagogue continues Christmas cookie tradition for first responders
An Elkins Park synagogue is continuing its annual Christmas cookie tradition for first responders, with about eight to 10 bakers spending several days preparing, packaging, and delivering cookies on Christmas morning.
Crowds visit Center City Philadelphia holiday attractions on Christmas Day
Crowds gathered in Center City Philadelphia on Christmas Day as unseasonably pleasant weather drew families and visitors outdoors to enjoy holiday displays, ice skating, and time in the sunshine.
Crews Contain Second-Alarm Fire at TD Bank in South Jersey
Crews battled a fire at a TD Bank in South Jersey that escalated to a second alarm before being brought under control around 4 p.m.
Trump Administration Officials Highlight Religious Themes in Christmas Messages
Trump administration officials used official government accounts to post Christmas messages that emphasized Jesus and the religious meaning of the holiday, drawing criticism from those who cited the separation of church and state. Many lawmakers from both parties instead shared more universal greetings focused on love, joy, and peace.
Two people injured in a Christmas Day shooting in North Philadelphia
Two people were injured in a shooting on Christmas Day in North Philadelphia, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
U.S. Strikes Islamic State Targets in Nigeria
U.S. forces carried out strikes against Islamic State targets in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday evening, according to U.S. and Nigerian officials, following President Donald Trump’s threats to attack Nigeria in response to killings of Christians.
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