Jeffrey Miron The United States currently recognizes eleven federal holidays: Independence Day (1870), Washington’s Birthday (aka Presidents’ Day) (1879), Christmas (1885), New Year’s (1885), Labor Day (1894), Veterans Day (1926), Columbus Day (1937), Thanksgiving (1941), Memorial Day (1967), MLK Jr Day (1983), and Juneteenth (2021). In so doing, the government implicitly endorses some ideas over others, so national holidays are ...
Eric Gomez The US arms sale backlog to Taiwan was reduced by $436 million in November 2024 as the first tranche of 11 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) arrived. With this delivery, the arms sale backlog is now valued at $21.95 billion. See Figures 1 and 2 for a breakdown of the backlog by weapon category and a side-by-side ...
The Israeli air force is apparently readying itself for a potential strike against Iran’s nuclear program as the incoming Trump administration is also reportedly mulling a ‘maximum pressure 2.0’ campaign against Tehran as the situation in the Middle East rapidly evolves. The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime – a former ally of Iran – due in large part to ...
Local dating sites are blowing up right now. And honestly, it makes sense. These platforms are rewriting the rules of online dating by zeroing in on specific audiences. Think singles in your city who are ready to mingle. Their success isn’t just random luck. it’s all about smart marketing. Let’s learn how these sites crush the game and what lessons ...
Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, is poised to rewrite Britain’s planning rules to clear the path for a massive expansion of wind and solar energy, effectively reducing local powers to block or alter green energy projects. Under proposed changes, wind turbines and solar farms of a certain scale will be classified as “nationally significant infrastructure projects” (NSIPs), granting them the ...
Surrey County Council has admitted it does not have enough state school places to accommodate children transferring from private schools, following the government’s introduction of a 20 per cent VAT levy on independent education. Forecasts obtained through a Freedom of Information request show that for the September 2025 intake, there are expected to be no vacancies available for Year 9, ...
5G technology represents a significant leap forward in mobile communications, offering faster speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity compared to its predecessor, 4G. Its introduction is not only transforming how we connect to the internet but is also reshaping various industries, including business operations across the UK. The Evolution of 5G Technology 5G, the fifth-generation mobile network, is poised to ...
AviaGames, a leader in the mobile gaming industry, recently celebrated an impressive triple victory at the prestigious 2024 NYX Game Awards for Season 2. Known for pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming, Avia’s wins underscore its commitment to innovation, engaging gameplay, and high-quality user experiences. This win is not only a remarkable achievement but also a significant milestone in the ...
Britain’s farmers are set to collectively lose around £600 million after poor growing conditions produced the second-worst wheat harvest on record. New figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reveal that the UK’s wheat crop fell to 11.1 million tonnes in 2024, down from 14 million tonnes the previous year. This is the lowest level recorded since ...
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., claimed that people should be terrified that President-elect Donald Trump will possess the power to initiate a nuclear attack. In a post on X, Markey noted, ‘Come January, Donald Trump will have the sole authority to launch a nuclear strike. This should terrify you. That’s why @RepTedLieu and I are urging @POTUS to put guardrails on ...