After years of reluctance, educational institutions
across the United States are finally embracing
competitive video gaming, commonly referred to as
esports. Since 2018, over 8,600 high schools and
about 175 colleges and universities have added
esports as an extracurricular activity. And the
numbers keep growing....
Read news articleAt around 1:30 a.m. ET on March 26, 2024, a
massive container ship struck a crucial support
column of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore,
Maryland. The impact of the 95,000-ton ship, called
Dali, caused a large section of the bridge to collapse
into the Patapsco River, plunging several cars into
the water. The collision also shut down one of the ......
Read news articleOn April 8, 2024, millions of people across Central
and North America will be treated to a spectacular
total solar eclipse. The celestial event comes seven
years after the "Great American Eclipse" of August
21, 2017 — the first total solar eclipse visible from
coast to coast since June 8, 1918. For those who
miss the April 2024 show, the next chance to see t......
Read news articleIn most democratic countries, voters go to the polls
on a single, predetermined day. However, that is not
true in India. The world's largest democracy, with
about 970 million registered voters, conducts its
elections in seven stages over six weeks. Held every
five years, the elections will occur from April 9, 2024,
to June 1, 2024. The results will be announced on J......
Read news articleInterest in women's college basketball has been
rising steadily in the past few years. A large part of
the sport's increasing popularity is attributed to
Caitlin Clark. The 22-year-old point guard for the
Iowa Hawkeyes is credited with bringing mainstream
attention to a sport historically overshadowed by its
men's counterpart....
Read news articleSaint Patrick's Day, observed annually on March 17,
is a global celebration of Irish culture. Here is a brief
history of the man behind the popular holiday and
some fun traditions associated with the
commemoration....
Read news articleMove over, tennis! There is a new recreational sport
in town — pickleball. In 2023, the Sports & Fitness
Industry Association (SFIA) deemed it the
fastest-growing sport in America for the third
consecutive year. They estimate that about 36.5
million people have played the game at least once in
the year....
Read news articleThe race for the US presidency kicked off in earnest
with the Iowa caucus on January 15, 2024. Over
110,000 Republican voters braved the frigid weather
and dangerous driving conditions to vote for the
candidate they believed was most qualified to run
for president in the November elections....
Read news articleMartin Luther King Day, observed annually on the
third Monday of January, celebrates the life and
legacy of the American civil rights leader. The federal
holiday is designated as a national day of service to
encourage Americans to volunteer to improve their
communities....
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