Santa Claus isn’t coming to town: Covid sparks St. Nick shortage
NEW YORK — Christmas is just around the corner but you may struggle to spot a Santa spreading joy in the United States this holiday season. That’s because the pandemic has caused a shortage of Father...
View ArticleLos Angeles warned over July 4 firework blazes during drought
LOS ANGELES — The punishing drought gripping the western United States has claimed another victim: Independence Day fireworks, with Los Angeles city bosses warning private displays could spark...
View ArticleDon’t look up: no fireworks for some cities on US independence holiday
WASHINGTON — Fireworks buffs in some US cities are in for a dud of a July 4 holiday as supply chain disruptions deny them the traditional pyrotechnic shows lighting up the summer sky, industry...
View ArticleHot dog eating champ wins again in July 4 contest in New York
NEW YORK — A man with the playful name Joey Chestnut wolfed down 63 hot dogs in 10 minutes Monday to win the annual July 4 competitive eating contest featuring America’s quintessential cookout food on...
View ArticleOver 1000 African marketers to join top virtual conference on 29 July
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 12, 2022/APO Group/ — Thirty thought leaders from Africa and beyond will appear over the course of one day at South Africa’s premier marketing conference, the Nedbank...
View ArticleLouisville, pet foundation announce “Empty the Shelters” Free Adoption Event
Shelters across the country are in crisis with overcrowding and other major obstacles, prompting a national call for adoption. BISSELL Pet Foundation is aiming to “Empty the Shelters” by sponsoring...
View ArticleLondon’s Notting Hill Carnival resumes after 2-year hiatus
LONDON (AA) – The UK’s famed Notting Hill Carnival has returned to London’s streets this year after a two-year absence caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The event kicked off on Sunday and began with...
View ArticleUS Open set to begin Monday
ISTANBUL (AA) – The 142nd edition of the US Open – the fourth and final Grand Slam of this year – is set to begin on Monday. The US Open, which will be held at New York’s USTA Billie Jean King National...
View ArticleMajor Turkish tech event Teknofest attracts 900,000 visitors
ISTANBUL (AA) – The fifth edition of Türkiye’s largest technology and aviation event Teknofest, in the Black Sea city of Samsun, has attracted 900,000 visitors. According to information from Zulkif...
View ArticleAfter pandemic hiatus, Detroit Auto Show reboots itself
NEW YORK — Less glitz, better weather. The Detroit Auto Show, long a dead of winter mainstay that drew car industry brass and international media to America’s “Motor City” ahead of a big public expo,...
View ArticleAnnual UN General Assembly session unfolds to debate critical issues
ANKARA (AA) – Against the backdrop of complex issues ranging from climate change, pandemics, and food security coupled with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war threatening the world peace, all eyes are on...
View ArticleBiden to host hunger conference as food insecurity, inflation hit many Americans
WASHINGTON (AA) – US President Joe Biden’s administration is set to hold a conference on nutrition and hunger at a time when many Americans are suffering from inflation and diet-related chronic...
View ArticleQatar races to ready luxury and budget rooms for World Cup
DOHA, QATAR — Fifty days before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, workers are pouring concrete and hammering through the night to ready luxury hotels and bargain apartments for a million or more...
View ArticleHey big spenders: Qatar woos the rich with luxury World Cup
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — With deluxe match packages selling for thousands of dollars and five-star hotels doing a brisk trade, a sheen of glamour coats Qatar’s World Cup despite football’s...
View ArticleKing Charles III’s coronation to be held on May 6, 2023
LONDON (AA) – Britain’s King Charles III’s coronation will be held on May 6, 2023, Buckingham palace announced on Tuesday. The coronation will take place at the Westminster Abbey. The ceremony will be...
View ArticleUnique FIFA World Cup approaching, with less than 1 month remaining until...
ANKARA (AA) – A one-of-a-kind FIFA World Cup is approaching, with less than a month remaining until the opening kickoff of the top-tier international football contest. Qatar 2022, the first World Cup...
View ArticleFirst-class experience awaits fans at Qatar World Cup: Ambassador
BELGRADE, Serbia (AA) – Fans at the upcoming 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar can expect a first-class experience in terms of sports and supporting content, said the Qatari Ambassador to Bosnia and...
View ArticleMexico’s Day of the Dead celebrates departed loved ones
MEXICO CITY(AA) – Mexicans commemorated their departed loved ones in the annual celebration known as the Day of the Dead on Wednesday. Grounded in the pre-Hispanic tradition of helping the dead on...
View ArticleArab countries enter World Cup in Qatar with hopes of bringing their fans glory
ISTANBUL (AA) – With only four days to go until the world’s biggest football event kicks off, Arab teams are gearing up to make the most out of this winter’s Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. With the Qatari...
View ArticleFIFA World Cup 2022 to kick off with Qatar vs. Ecuador match on Sunday
ISTANBUL (AA) – The biggest tournament in football will begin on Sunday as hosts Qatar will play the opening match against Ecuador. The opener of the 29-day tournament will start at 1600 GMT at the...
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