Category: North America
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At Least 7 Dead and Over 2 Million Without Power After Beryl’s Passage Through Texas and Louisiana
At least six people died in Texas and one in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Beryl’s passage. A massive cleanup and restoration operation is underway to reconnect 2.1 million people who lost power during the storm’s disastrous passage through the region. A 53-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman died when trees fell on their…
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USA Says Goodbye to Copa América
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The atmosphere at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, was pure adrenaline as the tournament hosts, the United States, fought for their last chance to qualify for the quarter-finals against Uruguay on Monday. While the United States practically needed a victory to qualify, Uruguay only needed a draw to secure their spot…
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USA Bids Farewell to the Copa América
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The atmosphere at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, was one of pure adrenaline as the tournament hosts, the United States, played their last chance to qualify for the quarter-finals against Uruguay. While the United States practically needed a victory to qualify, Uruguay only needed a draw to secure their spot in…
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A Review of the Copa América So Far: Expensive Tickets and Empty Seats
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Empty seats have been a constant feature of the early phase of the Copa América, with fans filling only 71% of stadium capacity so far.
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Apple is revealed as the world’s first trillion-dollar brand
Apple reaches a historic milestone, becoming the first brand in the world to be valued at one trillion dollars, according to the newly released Kantar BrandZ 2024 Most Valuable Global Brands Report. Retaining the No.1 position for the third consecutive year, Apple is joined at the top of the ranking by Google, Microsoft, and Amazon,…
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Summer Solstice: This Thursday Is the Longest Day of the Year in the Northern Hemisphere
This Thursday (June 20), everyone in the northern half of the planet will experience the summer solstice, the longest day of the year north of the Equator. The Earth has a solstice every six months, in June and December. Before the summer solstice, the sun appears at a higher point in the sky at the…
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Copa América 2024 begins Thursday, June 20, in the USA
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The Copa América 2024 football tournament leaves South America for the second time in its 108-year history, with the United States of America hosting the 2024 edition. The current champion Argentina will face debutant Canada in the opening match at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The opening ceremony will start one hour before the…
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The Northeast of the U.S. Will Be Hit by the First Heat Wave of the Season Next Week
Scorching temperatures will suffocate the Northeast of the United States next week, and Americans will undoubtedly sweat a lot during the first heat wave of the season in the region. After a weekend with wonderful temperatures, thermometers will rise to what “could be classified as a heat wave” by mid-next week, with temperatures exceeding 90…
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These Cities Are So Expensive They Have Become Inaccessible to Many
Anyone who has been following the real estate market over the past two decades will know that in many countries, especially in the United States, it has become much more difficult to buy a home. A new study lists cities around the world that have become inaccessible to many. The U.S. cities on the West…
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Brazilian National Team is in Orlando for Friendly Against the USA
The Brazilian delegation arrived on Sunday night (9) in Orlando, United States. On Wednesday (12), the team led by Dorival Júnior will face the United States in the Florida city. The friendly will be the second in the preparation phase for the Copa América, which will begin on June 20. On Saturday, Brazil defeated Mexico…