North America

Culture news

Arthur Frommer, author of 'Europe on 5 Dollars a Day', dies aged 95

Arthur Frommer's guidebooks revolutionised leisure travel, by convincing average Americans to take budget holidays abroad.

19/11/2024

Business

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy after collapse of JetBlue merger

The budget travel firm was hit hard by the pandemic and a failed merger, leading to mounting losses in recent years.

18/11/2024

Europe in Motion

Promised land no more? Data shows European migration to US declining

Europeans still account for a significant portion of the immigrant population in the US, but the number of arrivals, particularly from western and southern Europe, is declining, as most Europeans prefer to migrate within their own continent.

04/11/2024

Space

Could weather impact solar eclipse viewing?

Huge crowds are expected in North America as a total solar eclipse crosses the continent.

08/04/2024

Travel News

Frustrated by flight delays? Airports think AI might be the answer

Shaving mere minutes off flight times might seem trivial on paper, but it can result in huge savings for airlines.

28/02/2024

Climate

Why is California struggling to meet its food waste recycling goals?

In southern California, America's largest facility to convert food waste into biogas has filed for bankruptcy because it’s not getting enough organic material.

19/02/2024

Culture news

The Rolling Stones announce 2024 tour - But what's behind that tongue?

The octogenarians of rock'n'roll are heading to the States next year. Ever wondered what that tongue logo is all about?

22/11/2023

Destinations

Street races, superbowl and a Sphere: What’s on in 2024 in Las Vegas

With its first Formula 1 street race kicking off this month and a Super Bowl on the horizon, Las Vegas is rebranding itself as more than a gambling and pop concert destination, but a sporting hub for global fans.

08/11/2023

Canada

War in Ukraine: Zelenskyy speaks before Canadian Parliament

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

23/09/2023

USA

US: Two ex-Proud Boys sentenced for 6 January Capitol attack

More than 1,100 people have been charged with Capitol riot-related federal crimes. Over 600 of them have been convicted and sentenced.

01/09/2023

World News

New scientific report identifies "the fingerprints of climate change"

The fingerprints of climate change are all over the intense heat waves gripping the globe this month, an international study has found.

25/07/2023

Culture news

Lisa Marie Presley’s cause of death revealed

Presley, the only child of music legend Elvis, died on 12 January aged 54.

14/07/2023

Travel News

Mexico travel: is it still safe after the murder of two tourists?

The harrowing murder of two Americans on a medical tourism trip has shed light on the dangers of certain parts of Mexico.

08/03/2023

Mexico

'Three Amigos' wrap up North American Leaders' Summit

US President Joe Biden, Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they met for the summit.

11/01/2023

Green News

World first: Why is the USA vaccinating bees?

Bees are central to the food pollination system in the US. This ‘breakthrough’ vaccine could save them from fatal diseases.

05/01/2023

Experiences

Winter storm: What’s it like to be stranded in the US right now?

Not all the stories of Christmas travel chaos have been tales of woe.

29/12/2022

Travel News

Europe is a ‘bargain’ for US holiday homebuyers right now. Here's why

As the Euro plummets in value, some American home buyers are taking advantage of their increased spending power.

07/09/2022

Travel News

US travel restrictions: What are the new rules?

Everything you need to know now that the US is open to tourists.

08/11/2021

Green News

Why America’s record-breaking night temperatures are so concerning

As North America experiences one of its hottest summers to date, we take a look at what this means for climate change.

12/07/2021

Destinations

Is Paris overrated? Our readers certainly think so

Travelling is so last year, well maybe not travelling. But these destinations definitely are.

21/05/2021