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Historical sex abuse case may be dropped

A criminal case against an ex-Salvos officer charged over alleged historical indecent assaults may be dropped after a court found him unfit to stand trial.

AAP

PPP fraud uncovered in Chicago, informant reveals $100K bounty on FBG Duck and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times

Clusters of pandemic relief loans went to the same Chicago addresses, including homeless shelters, Sun-Times finds

One Paycheck Protection Program loan recipient who used a Salvation Army address said he was a farmer. A dozen others said they operated barber shops or beauty salons. Most got loans of about $20,000, the maximum based on a yearly income of at least $100,000.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Trio of Edinburgh thugs jailed for horror attack on English brothers attending festival

Thomas Scoular, Euan Waddell and Gavin Inkster were caged for a total of 53 months for brutal assault on English siblings.

Edinburgh Live

Trio of Scots thugs jailed for horror attack on brothers attending Edinburgh Festival

Thomas Scoular, Euan Waddell and Gavin Inkster were caged for a total of 53 months for brutal assault on English siblings.

Daily Record

‘This has saved us’: UK food banks on front line of cost of living crisis face soaring demand

As Britain faces a cost of living crisis, the last of FRANCE 24’s series of special reports focuses on food banks, institutions that are on the front line of the fight against poverty. But the demand for their services is soaring these days and smaller charities, reliant on small donors,…

France 24

Come From Away: Musical sparks memories for couple caught up in the 9/11 crisis

This couple's flight was one of 38 planes forced to land in Gander, where they were required to spend the next 26 hours on the aircraft, as the world had no idea if there was more terror or terrorists in the sky on September 11, 2001.

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Charities call for tax tweak to divert food away from landfill and into homes

A simple tweak to tax rules could provide an additional 100 million meals a year for Australians struggling with rising costs, according to the nation's largest food-relief organisation.

ABC News

Soaring demand for housing, financial support across NT during holiday period

NT charities say demand for help is soaring but they are being forced to turn away people, as most homeless shelters reach capacity — and many don't accept children.

ABC News

Nicor Gas donates $5M to help customers pay heat bills

Income-eligible gas customers can apply for a Shield of Caring grant through The Salvation Army on January 16

Chicago Sun-Times

74 tributes, death and funeral notices from across Merseyside

Loved ones have paid tribute to those who have passed away in recent weeks

Liverpool Echo

Devonta Smith pretending to steal from Dallas’ Salvation Army bucket was Week 16’s wildest touchdown celebration

That was certainly something.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Eagles Pretend to Rob Salvation Army Kettle in TD Celebration

The Grinch might have some competition for hijinks on Christmas Eve.

Sports Illustrated

Cost-of-living pressures mean some Australians are having a frugal Christmas this year

As the rising cost of living continues to bite for many Australians, some are finding innovative ways to make Christmas feel festive without the usual price tag.

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AAP

Charities feed thousands on Christmas day

Volunteers and politicians have pitched in to feed the growing number of people in need of support as the cost of living crisis persists.

The Independent UK

More than 3,700 warm banks open in UK as households struggle with ‘outrageous’ energy bills

‘Will the world ever be a good place again?’ Britons ask as they face a cold winter with bewilderingly high bills to stay warm

ABC News

Christmas charity records 50pc drop in donations with poverty on the rise among Australia's working poor

For some Australians, tomorrow will be a holiday of acceptable excess — opulent feasts, mountains of gifts and binge drinking. But many of those straddling the poverty line are worried they will have little to no food on the table.

The Canberra Times

Demand surges for Christmas help for struggling families

Rising food and fuel prices push Canberrans towards emergency help

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Belfast Live

NI charity ‘calls for help’ at an all-time high as the cost-of-living crisis pushes families to breaking point

“The sad reality is that many children across Northern Ireland are set to wake up without presents under the tree this year if they’ve been lucky enough to get a tree at all."

Daily Record

'High risk' Scots sex offender jailed after abducting stranger in knife rampage

Kenneth Gibson attacked two people in Edinburgh after pulling a knife on police officers, then got into a car with a lone motorist who had just left a judo class.

Daily Record

Charity sees 125 per cent increase in number of Renfrewshire referrals for Christmas gift scheme

The Paisley branch of the Salvation Army received a large amount of donations for its annual festive appeal.

Chicago Sun-Times

Migrants celebrate their first Christmas in Chicago, major winter storm forecast and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

ABC News

Christmas retail spending set to exceed $21.5 billion despite relentless cost of living increases

Australians are expected to spend nearly 4 per cent more this year than last year, despite relentless increases to the cost of living — equating to more than $21.5 billion.

Belfast Live

Charities 'inundated with calls for emergency support' as temperatures drop

A South Belfast fuel bank is asking for 'those who can afford it' to make donations with their £600 energy support payments

Newcastle Herald

'People who have never had to do so before are reaching out to the Salvos'

The 34-year toy drive brings cheer to the most needy in the Hunter

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