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Subway burning suspect arraigned, IRS gift, tracking Santa & more

Dec 24, 2024
American Airlines faced nationwide flight delays due to a tech issue, causing travel headaches. A suspect was arraigned for a tragic subway fire incident in New York City. On a lighter note, one million taxpayers are set to receive surprise payments next month. Former President Bill Clinton has been released from the hospital, adding a touch of good news. Plus, weather updates suggest Rudolph might have a challenging route this holiday season!
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ANECDOTE

American Airlines Ground Stop

  • American Airlines experienced a technical issue, causing a nationwide ground stop on Christmas Eve.
  • Despite minimal cancellations, significant delays occurred, impacting holiday travel plans.
ANECDOTE

Subway Fire Suspect Arraigned

  • A suspect was arraigned for setting a woman on fire in a NYC subway.
  • Three high schoolers identified and reported the suspect to the police after seeing his photo.
INSIGHT

IRS Surprise Payments

  • The IRS will issue payments to approximately one million taxpayers who are eligible for the 2021 recovery rebate credit.
  • Eligible individuals could receive up to $1,400, totaling about $2.4 billion in payments.
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