By the Sunday before Memorial Day, my father would have already placed flowers on the family graves. He referred to the flowers as "decorations," as he knew the holiday by its old name, being an original Ozarker. Although the relatives buried in those grassy plots had passed away years or even decades ago, they remained alive in his memory.
China experienced a notable increase in tourism over the recent Labor Day holiday, yet there was a reduction in expenditure by travelers, indicating ongoing sluggishness in consumption within the world's second-largest economy.
More than 250 well-known musicians, such as Billie Eilish, Green Day, and Dave Matthews, have endorsed a letter urging the Senate Commerce Committee to back a bill aimed at overhauling the live-event ticketing system.
Author Salman Rushdie expresses ongoing emotional distress from losing an eye after being stabbed on stage in 2022. He confides to the BBC that he grapples with the daily impact of this traumatic event, noting that he believed he was on the verge of death during the attack.
April Fools' Day pranks organized by local governments, corporations, or especially news organizations. They seldom achieve the right balance of humor and creativity to be genuinely enjoyable.
Bitcoin's price plummeted amidst a tumultuous day, witnessing crypto liquidations surpassing $661 million within the last 24 hours, impacting nearly 200,000 traders. During early trading on March 15, Bitcoin experienced a sharp 7.5% decline within a short span, dropping from $72,000 to $66,500.
The origins of International Women's Day (IWD) trace back to the labor movement, with its roots dating back to 1908 when 15,000 women staged a march in New York City advocating for reduced working hours, improved wages, and suffrage rights. Following this event, the Socialist Party of America officially designated the inaugural National Woman's Day in the subsequent year.
Pop star Kate Bush has been announced as the ambassador for Record Store Day, citing the unexpected resurgence of vinyl in the music industry.
Who really benefits from the stress of condensing all your affection (along with flowers and chocolates) into a single Wednesday in February?