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Panama's President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected President-elect Donald Trump's threat to demand control of the Panama Canal if the country continued charging high fees, emphasizing that the waterway belongs solely to Panama and its sovereignty is non-negotiable. Trump had suggested reclaiming the canal, built by the US but handed over to Panama in 1999, due to alleged unfair charges, prompting Mulino to defend the established rates based on market conditions and operational needs, leading...

The IRS will be issuing over $2 billion in stimulus payments to Americans who never received their 2021 economic impact payments. Payments of up to $1,400 will be sent to those who qualified but left the recovery rebate credit blank on their 2021 tax return. The IRS Commissioner stated that these payments will be automatic, with no need for taxpayers to file an amended return, and should be received by late January 2025. Full Article

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold led his team to a crucial 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, responding with a game-winning touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson after a late Seahawks score. Darnold finished with 246 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Jefferson had 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith had a strong performance with 314 passing yards and three touchdowns, but Seattle fell short as Minnesota improved to 13-2 on the...

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor bounced back from a crucial mistake in Week 15 by rushing for 218 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-30 victory over the Tennessee Titans, keeping the team's playoff hopes alive. Taylor's explosive performance included a 65-yard touchdown run and a 70-yard score, propelling the Colts to a crucial win. With Taylor's dominant showing, Indianapolis improved their playoff chances significantly, although they still face a challenging road ahead to...

After a fire destroyed the home of North Shore football coach Adam Harlor and his family, killing their pets, the community has rallied together to raise funds to support them during the holiday season. The Topsfield Fire Department responded quickly to the fire, ensuring that the family escaped unharmed. A GoFundMe fundraiser has already raised nearly $80,000, with Masco Youth Football also hosting a donation drive to help the Harlor family, who are known for...

Two defense tech giants, Palantir and Anduril, are in talks with tech firms like SpaceX and OpenAI to create a consortium to compete for Pentagon contracts, aiming to challenge established defense contractors like Lockheed Martin. The goal is to establish a new generation of defense contractors and provide the government with cutting-edge technology more efficiently. Initial partnerships may be announced in January, following an integration between Palantir’s AI Platform and Anduril's Lattice software. Full Article