After months of negotiations, US lawmakers finally
reached an agreement to allocate $1.2 trillion to
much-needed public works projects. The
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into
law by President Joe Biden on November 15, 2021,
includes $550 billion in new spending. The rest will
be reallocated from already existing projects and f...
On November 25, 2021, an estimated 46 million
unlucky turkeys will become the centerpieces of
Thanksgiving dinner tables across the US. However,
two gorgeous white toms — Peanut Butter and Jelly
— will not be among them. The lucky birds were
pardoned by President Joe Biden in an elaborate
ceremony held at the White House Rose Garden on...
Hanukkah is one of the most widely observed Jewish
holidays. The eight-day-long winter festival begins
on the 25th day of Kislev, the ninth month of the
Jewish calendar. This year, the celebrations will
extend from November 28th, 2021, to December
6th, 2021. Also known as the Festival of Lights,
Hanukkah celebrates the victory of good over evil ...
On November 25, 2021, most Americans will get
together with families and friends to celebrate
Thanksgiving. The secular holiday, observed
annually on the fourth Thursday of November,
centers around a delicious feast that typically
includes turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce,
and pumpkin pie. Other fun traditions include part...
Over the years, astronomers have found many
planetary systems with two or even three stars.
However, the planets within the systems typically
orbited a single star. Now, researchers may have
found a gaseous exoplanet that orbits its three suns
simultaneously!
Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes.
Sometimes, as is the case here, they even have
tails! On Oct 11, 2021, the International Fund for
Animal Welfare (IFAW) honored Bear, an Australian
Koolie, with the "Animal of the Year" Award. The
six-year-old pooch helped save over 100 koalas from
the devastating bushfires that swept across New S...
Sarah Park has known about the impact of music on
the brain since a young age. The 13-year-old, who
has been playing violin since she was 4, says she
noticed its positive effect on those around her,
especially her grandmother, who suffered from a
mental health illness.
Walt Disney World's 18-month-long party to
celebrate its 50th birthday began amid much
fanfare on October 1, 2021. "The World's Most
Magical Celebration" — extended across all four
theme parks — is being marked with many special
events and experiences. Here is a sampling of the
many exciting things in store for visitors to the Orl...
Every November 11, Americans celebrate Veterans
Day. The federal holiday honors the brave men and
women of the United States Armed Forces, who
frequently risk their lives to protect others. This
includes everyone who has served in the US Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Air Force, and
the Coast Guard. Veterans Day often gets confuse...
