Sat Jan 25 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Global News Roundup: Lunar Views, Violent Storm, and Repatriated Artifacts

**CAPE CANAVERAL, FL** – Firefly Aerospace’s lunar lander, “Blue Ghost,” successfully completed a thruster burn, setting it on course for the moon. One week into its journey, the spacecraft transmitted breathtaking images of Earth back to the Texas-based company. The mission carries NASA experiments as part of the agency’s Artemis program to return humans to the lunar surface.

**LONDON, UK & DUBLIN, IRELAND** – A powerful winter storm, bringing hurricane-force winds, caused widespread disruption across Ireland and parts of Scotland. Gusts reached 114 mph (183 kph) in Ireland, the strongest since World War II, leading authorities to urge residents to stay home. Power outages and flight cancellations were widespread.

**JAKARTA, INDONESIA** – Indonesia unveiled centuries-old artifacts repatriated from the Netherlands, including Buddha statues and jewelry, at the National Museum. The return is part of a larger agreement between the two countries, though the Dutch ambassador clarified the repatriation effort will focus on specifically requested items.

**OMAHA, NE** – Former Green Bay Packers Super Bowl champion and Nebraska running back Calvin Jones died at 54. Police are investigating the cause of death, with carbon monoxide poisoning suspected.

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – Prosecutors will not file charges against musician Marilyn Manson following a years-long investigation into sexual assault and domestic violence allegations. The decision comes after multiple women, including actresses Esmé Bianco and Evan Rachel Wood, came forward with accusations.

**DALLAS, TX** – President Trump ordered the release of thousands of still-classified documents related to the JFK assassination. While experts don’t anticipate major revelations, the release is generating considerable interest.

**CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA** – A community in Madagascar rescued over 10,000 endangered radiated and spider tortoises after Cyclone Dikeledi flooded their sanctuary. The tortoises, confiscated from poachers, were saved in a collaborative effort involving staff, volunteers, and police.

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – Reality TV stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing the city of Los Angeles, claiming water management issues hampered firefighting efforts during recent wildfires that destroyed their home.

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – The trial of rapper A$AP Rocky began, with prosecutors presenting video evidence suggesting he fired a handgun at a former friend. Rocky’s attorney countered that the accuser was a jealous rival seeking extortion.

**UPPER MARLBORO, MD** – A woman has been indicted on 13 counts, including vehicular manslaughter, in connection with a car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and two others. She faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.

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