The government announced a two-day public holiday, ordering all government agencies, banks and schools to close amid soaring temperatures that threatened public health and strained the power grid.
Tag: Holidays and Special Occasions
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Why Some Americans Are Rethinking July 4th Celebrations
Whether because of crowds, politics or a loss of patriotism, some Americans are conflicted about celebrating the Fourth of July.
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Juneteenth Is Different Out West
The holiday has long flourished in local spaces of Black life in America.
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A Brief History of Memorial Day
The holiday marks the unofficial start of summer and honors those who have died in the nation’s wars. Here’s how it all began.
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The U.K. Economy Needs a Pick-Me-Up. Is the Coronation Enough?
Caught between slow growth and high inflation, businesses are hoping King Charles’s coronation will bolster consumer confidence enough to last more than just one weekend.