Category: In Focus
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Everyone knows that May 5th, or Cinco De Mayo, is a day for tacos, margaritas, fun, and celebration. But do you know exactly what happened on this day of seemingly endless festivities and celebrations?History of Cinco De MayoLet’s start by clarifying the biggest misconception about the date: No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence…
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The United Kingdom Prepares for the Coronation of King Charles III
Great Britain is making its final preparations for a celebration that has taken years and years to happen: the coronation of King Charles III, this Saturday (6). An ancient ritual, but designed to be broadcast on television, the coronation and the events surrounding it draw the world’s attention to a royal family that has become…
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US to End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Travelers on May 11
The United States will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travelers and federal employees on May 11, the date when the public health emergency order imposed at the beginning of the pandemic expires, the White House announced this week. In February, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of suspending the requirement that…
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Aerosmith Announces Farewell Tour
After more than five decades together, Aerosmith has announced a farewell tour. The band’s website lists the dates for the “Peace Out” tour, which kicks off in Philadelphia this September. “After 50 years, 10 world tours, and playing for over 100 million fans… It’s time for one last hurrah!” the band wrote on Instagram. They…
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29 Years Without Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna died on this day in 1994 in a car accident during the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola. 29 years have passed, but the driver remains alive in the memory of millions of people around the world. How can we not remember him and that fateful day every May 1st? When you imagine…
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NY Natural History Museum to Open New Building Next Week
The American Museum of Natural History in New York is about to open its new building, a stunning piece of architecture that cost $465 million and took nearly a decade to build. The city’s new attraction is scheduled to welcome the public starting next Thursday (May 4). Jeanne Gang, the architect responsible for the building,…
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How to Claim Your Share of the $725 Million Facebook Will Pay to Users
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If you used Facebook in the United States between May 2007 and December 2022, you are entitled to request a share of a $725 million settlement that Facebook’s parent company has agreed to pay to resolve a class-action lawsuit against the social network. Users can enter their information on the website facebookuserprivacysettlement.com to receive payment…
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SpaceX Rocket Explodes 4 Minutes After Launch
The enormous Starship rocket from SpaceX, the most powerful ever built, took off on a crewless maiden flight on Thursday (20) and successfully flew for over two minutes before falling uncontrollably and exploding. “The Starship just experienced what we call an unplanned rapid disassembly, or RUD, during ascent,” said SpaceX engineer John Insprucker, acting as…
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The Cost of Spreading Fake News: Fox News Faces a Loss of Over $787 Million
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Fox News will pay over $787 million to Dominion Voting Systems after the two companies reached a last-minute settlement on Tuesday (18) in the defamation case brought by the company that produces and sells hardware and software for electronic voting against the news network. The Dominion accused Fox News of destroying its reputation by knowingly…