US expat reveals the major differences between Australia and America
An American expat has listed several major differences she’s noticed after living in Australia for the past six months.
Day: December 19, 2021
Algeria and a question of identity: Who counts as African?
North Africans love the Cup of Nation but for some, their African identity is open to question.
Kmart wiped out from California as last store in state closes
NHL halts all cross-border travel for games because of COVID-19
NHL games involving travel between teams based in the U.S. and Canada will be postponed, including the Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.
Health ministry recommends Israel limit travel to the US, Canada
A Health Ministry advisory committee in Israel recommended on Sunday that the U.S. be added to a list of “red” countries that are subject to COVID-19 related travel restrictions.
How the Hurricanes’ culture, depth prepared them for COVID-induced NHL player shortage
The Carolina Hurricanes said after last season they needed to address the makeup of the team from top to bottom. This year’s pandemic struggles have put their solutions to the test.
Is the cure for America’s ‘next war-itis’ a military culture shift?
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Just as with the end of the Vietnam War, scandals and battle fatigue will likely impact military recruitment efforts—not just in numbers, but in quality.
USPS taking Apple Pay for online payments – but still not in post offices | AppleInsider
The U.S. Postal Service is now accepting Apple Pay, however Apple’s payment platform is only currently accepted online, and probably won’t be usable for in-person transactions for quite a while.
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ scores third-best opening in cinematic history with $253 million haul
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” shattered pandemic box office records this weekend, opening with an estimated $253 million in ticket sales.
‘The best of both’: This holiday season, shopping in-store has gone online
Most small retailers understand online is no longer some far-off competitor or a new channel for expansion, but a necessary extension of their storefront.
