Health

Corporate

Alcon Reports 9% Fourth-Quarter 2025 Sales Growth Amid Product Launches

Alcon, the global leader in eye care, reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of $2.7 billion, a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, driven by the launch of new products and strong performance in key markets.

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Corporate

Greece Breaks Tourism Records with 35 Million Visitors and €22 Billion Revenue in 2025

Greece shattered tourism records in 2025 with over 35 million international visitors and €22 billion in tourism revenue, outpacing the previous year's total well before year-end.

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Corporate

Germany Blocks Facebook From Accessing Non-User Contact Data

A German court has ruled that Facebook cannot access contact data from individuals who are not registered on the platform, citing violations of European data protection laws.

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US Politics

Kossuth County Board of Supervisors to Address Farm Applications, Solar Ordinance at Jan. 24 Meeting

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors will convene on January 24 for a meeting that includes discussions on family farm applications, a solar ordinance, and budget workshops.

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US Politics

Anambra Council Seals 200 Shops Over Sit-At-Home Protests

Anambra State's Onitsha South Local Government Council has sealed 200 shops at the Bridge Head Market over non-compliance with the state government's directive to end the sit-at-home protests.

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US Politics

Florida Bill Introduces Blue Envelope System for Traffic Stops Involving Drivers with Autism

A Florida bill aims to implement a voluntary system using blue envelopes to assist drivers with autism during traffic stops, signaling to officers that the individual may require special communication support.

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US Politics

USA Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Win Sparks Political Controversy Over FBI Director’s Attendance

The United States men's hockey team secured a gold medal victory at the Winter Olympics, but the moment has become a political flashpoint due to FBI Director Kash Patel's presence at the celebration.

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Movies

Alaska Air Scrubs 24 Mexico Flights Amid Cartel Violence in Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta

Alaska Air has canceled 24 flights to key Mexican destinations including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara amid escalating cartel violence in Jalisco and surrounding regions.

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AI

Sheinbaum Urges Calm After Operation Killing Oseguera in Jalisco

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for calm and accurate information following a military operation that killed drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, triggering unrest in several states including Jalisco.

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Markets

Retail Crime Surges: CVS, Walmart, Home Depot Face Organized Theft Crisis

Retailers across the U.S. are grappling with a surge in shoplifting and organized retail crime, with incidents rising by 18% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a new report.

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Personal Finance

NCC Bank Cardholders Get Exclusive Perks at Sayeman Resorts in Cox’s Bazar

NCC Bank has partnered with Sayeman Beach Resort and Sayeman Heritage in Cox's Bazar, offering exclusive benefits to its credit cardholders.

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Corporate

NAFDAC Seizes ₦3 Billion in Fake Cosmetics from Lagos Warehouse

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized over ₦3 billion worth of banned and counterfeit cosmetic products from a warehouse in Lagos, marking one of the largest such operations in recent years.

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Africa

Senator Barinada Mpigi’s Death Mourned as Loss to Niger Delta, PANDEF Laments

Senator Barinada Mpigi, a prominent leader from the Niger Delta, has died at the age of 64, prompting widespread mourning from the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the region's political community.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Ga Mantse in Stable Condition After Dawn Crash in Oti Region

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, is in stable condition after a road crash at 2 a.m. Thursday in Pai-Katanga, Oti Region. The monarch escaped unhurt on his return trip from Tamale to Accra.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Australian macadamias gain ground in India after tariff cuts

Australia's macadamia exports to India are surging after duties dropped from 30% to 9% on Jan. 1, 2026. The change, with zero tariffs set for Jan. 1, 2028, comes amid rising demand from cafes and premium food makers.

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