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The US State Department has imposed visa bans on five individuals accused of attempting to censor viewpoints on American social media platforms. The group includes Thierry Breton, former EU tech regulator, and Clare Melford from the Global Disinformation Index. Breton, known for his role in the EUs Digital Services Act, has clashed with Elon Musk over content moderation. Melfords group was accused of misusing US taxpayer money for blacklisting American speech. Other banned individuals include Imran Ahmed from the Center for Countering Digital Hate and leaders from Germanys HateAid. The move is part of a US pushback against foreign influence on American sovereignty, with more actions expected.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, currently serving a twenty-seven-year sentence for coup plotting, has been approved for temporary release to undergo hernia surgery on Christmas Day. The Supreme Courts Justice Alexandre de Moraes granted the release, despite ongoing political tensions and protests calling for a reduced sentence. Bolsonaro, who has faced serious health issues since being stabbed in 2018, has received support from his son and former US President Trump. However, President Lula da Silva has vowed to veto a bill that could reduce Bolsonaros sentence, setting the stage for further political drama.

A gas leak explosion at a nursing home in Bristol Township, near Philadelphia, has resulted in fatalities and missing residents. The catastrophic blast, suspected to be caused by a gas leak, has led to rescue teams pulling survivors from the rubble. The local gas company had received reports of a strong odor prior to the explosion. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with hopes of finding more survivors amidst the heartbreaking situation.

Jim Jarmuschs Father Mother Sister Brother explores strained family gatherings with big names like Adam Driver, Tom Waits, and Cate Blanchett. The film, hitting select theaters, features three interconnected stories of adults reconnecting with parents in awkward ways. The quiet discomfort of these moments earns the film three stars out of four, serving as a thoughtful reminder of evolving family dynamics.

US Department of Justice releases over eleven thousand Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing new details about his sex trafficking case. President Trumps name appears in redacted documents, and a quirky email exchange links Prince Andrew to Epstein. FBI emails list ten possible co-conspirators, and fake documents surface, fueling demands for full transparency.

A British man in Queensland, Australia, faces deportation after posting Nazi symbols online, sparking a rise in antisemitism and right-wing extremism. Authorities have seized weapons and swords marked with swastikas, charging him with multiple counts of showing banned symbols and offending. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke emphasizes the importance of respecting Australia as a host country. The man can appeal, leave voluntarily, or await deportation, with police considering holding him until January to ensure community safety.

Tensions flare between conservative American Catholics and church leaders over immigration policy, with Pope Leos stance on migrants and social justice dividing the faithful. The churchs influence in politics, particularly with Trump allies, adds to the complexity. Reactions are split along racial lines, with white Catholics approving of Trumps handling, while Hispanic Catholics disapprove. On the ground, Catholics are pushing back, with protests and symbolic acts, highlighting the churchs struggle to reconcile its immigrant roots with current policies.