Category: North America
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March 11: The Day Everything Changed
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in Africa, Antarctica, Brazil, Business, children, Ecology and Sustainability, Economy, Education, Europe, Fashion, Geral, Health, History, Inside, LGBTQIA+, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Politics, Science and Technology, South America, Sports, Sustainability, Theather, Tourism, TV, United States, Women, WorldA new chapter in global history – the pandemic era – officially emerged exactly four years ago, on a Wednesday, March 11. It is very rare to pinpoint a single day that transformed the entire world. But March 11, 2020, is one of those days. March 11 was the day the World Health Organization announced…
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How St. Patrick’s Day Gained New Life in America
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Every March 17, the U.S. transforms into an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer. Green milkshakes, bagels, and grits appear on menus. In a trick worthy of a leprechaun, Chicago even dyes its river green. Revellers from coast to coast celebrate all things Irish by raising pints of…
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Want to Explore the World? Holland America Line Will Visit All Seven Continents on the 2026 Grand World Voyage
Holland America Line is ready to embark on one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026, covering all seven continents with a special four-day Antarctic Experience.
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US Lands Spacecraft on the Moon for the First Time Since 1972
The Odysseus module from Intuitive Machines landed on the Moon on Thursday (Feb. 22), after a historic descent, becoming the first spacecraft built in the United States to land on the Moon in over 50 years and the first ever built by a private company. After delaying the final descent to activate an experimental navigation…
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Tickets for the Copa América USA Go on Sale Next Week
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Tickets for the Copa América 2024 in the United States will go on sale on February 28, CONMEBOL announced. Tickets for the group stages, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and third place match will all be available for purchase on this date. Tickets for the final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will not be on sale…
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Tickets for the Copa América in the USA Go on Sale Next Week
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With 121 days remaining until the opening match of the 48th edition of the CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024, CONMEBOL announced that starting Wednesday, February 28, at 10 a.m. (local time for each stadium), fans will be able to purchase tickets for the group stage, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and third-place match of the oldest national team…
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Airfares Are Lower. Take Advantage! This May Not Last Long
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Airfares fell 6.4% in January compared to the previous year, the Labor Department reported in its monthly consumer price index report. BUT it may not last long. January is typically a slower month for travel. Domestic travel usually increases during the winter (February) and spring (March/April) school holidays. However, airlines are forecasting robust demand this…
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In the Northeast of the USA: Snow, Finally!
Parts of the Northeast United States were hit on Tuesday (13) by a snowstorm that canceled and delayed flights, made roads slippery and dangerous, and led many school districts to cancel classes or switch to remote learning – or at least attempt to switch. In New York City, the online learning system serving the largest…
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With Southern Border Overloaded, Immigrants Face Cold and Dangerous Crossing from Canada to the U.S.
As immigrants continue to overload the southern border of the country in record numbers, a growing wave of people is attempting an alternative route to enter the United States irregularly: through the border with Canada, which is usually less patrolled and more extensive. Instead of facing a grueling journey through the Darién Gap in Panama…
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Moving to Florida? No! How About Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is becoming an increasingly popular destination for Americans looking to relocate, primarily for tax reasons. Although the island boasts promises of financial incentives aimed at attracting investors and entrepreneurs, the move brings challenges, including: difficulty navigating the complexities of the healthcare sector, education, and even purchasing goods like furniture. From 2021 to 2022,…