‘Panama Playlists’ claims to expose Spotify libraries of JD Vance, Pam Bondi and other prominent figures

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Florida Man Radio Expands to Panama City With Addition of WYOO.

JVC Broadcasting is extending the reach of its Florida Man Radio Network to the Florida Panhandle with the addition of “NewsTalk 101.1” WYOO in Panama City, effective Monday, Aug. 4. JVC recently acquired WYOO and three other stations from Magic …

Panama comptroller sues to nullify CK Hutchison port rights

TOKYO -- Panama's comptroller general is suing to void Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's control of ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, potentially complicating an already fraught effort to finalize a sale of the facilities. Anel Flores …

Panama official seeks court review of CK Hutchison port contract

[NEW YORK] Panama’s comptroller general asked its Supreme Court to review the government’s contract extension with CK Hutchison’s local ports unit, potentially throwing a new wrench into the conglomerate’s deal to sell its global terminals business. …

Panamá presenta demanda de inconstitucionalidad contra contrato de operación de puertos en el canal

CIUDAD DE PANAMÁ — La Contraloría General de Panamá presentó el miércoles dos demandas ante la justicia pidiendo que se declare inconstitucional un contrato de ley que otorgó a fines de la década de 1990 la operación de los puertos en ambos extremos del …

Panama auditor files suit to scrap CK Hutchison-controlled port contract

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -Panama's comptroller general, Anel Flores, said on Wednesday he had filed suit to the nation's Supreme Court against a contract to operate ports near the Panama Canal, held by a local firm controlled by Hong Kong-based CK …

What JD Vance, Pam Bondi, and Sam Altman Can’t Stop Listening to, According to the ‘Panama Playlists’

From JD Vance's dinnertime Bieber to Sam Altman's Shazaming of incredibly popular hit songs, a website claiming to have published the Spotify listening habits of members of the Trump administration, tech leaders, and journalists is making the …

Serious heat can be dangerous. Panama City Fire official has tips

A cooling shelter is open in Panama City, Florida, through August 1st due to a severe heatwave. The shelter, located at A.D. Harris Learning Village, operates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and …

Panama Boosts Maritime Control Against IUU Fishing

In a move to strengthen the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Panama announced it will target invisible owners of fishing vessels. The new measure will require all fishing vessels operating under its flag to identify their …

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