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March 7, 2023

Grand Canyon National Park Announces Tips for Spring Break Travel and Shuttle Bus Schedule-2023

Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park can expect long lines and full parking lots during the spring break season, which spans from early March through mid-April. As a result of increased visitation, traffic regularly backs up at all entrance stations, with wait times of up to one to two hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Parking lots begin reaching capacity by 12 p.m. and shuttle bus wait times may be prolonged.

March 3, 2023

Electoral commission declares Bola Tinubu victor in Nigerian presidential election

On Wednesday, Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Bola Tinubu, nominee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), won the nation's presidential election on

March 2, 2023

US state of Florida assumes control of Disney World's self-governing district

On Monday, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill assuming state control of a board overseeing the Reedy Creek Improvement District, Walt Disney World's self-governing

February 26, 2023

Canadian soldier who filmed himself sexually abusing colleague has appeal dismissed

The Supreme Court of Canada on February 17 dismissed 8-0 an appeal by ex-corporal Colin McGregor arguing the investigation that led to his 2019 conviction for sexual assault violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms'…

February 22, 2023

Coolum win tier 1 women’s cricket premiership on Australia’s Sunshine Coast

Coolum claimed the premiership in the top tier of women's cricket on Australia's Sunshine Coast Sunday, defeating Hinterland by 83 runs in the Grand

February 21, 2023

Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley declares bid for 2024 US presidential election

Last Tuesday, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley announced her intention to seek the Republican nomination for the 2024 United States presidential

February 20, 2023

Bulgarian police arrest four over eighteen dead migrants in abandoned truck

Bulgarian officials Friday reported police had discovered eighteen dead migrants, including a child, in an abandoned truck in Lokorsko, 12 miles (19 km) northeast of the capital,

February 17, 2023

Bangladesh President-elect meets outgoing president Hamid at Bangabhaban

On Tuesday, President-elect of Bangladesh Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu met with outgoing President Mohammad Abdul Hamid at the presidential palace in Dhaka, known as the Bangabhaban. On Monday, the election commission…

February 15, 2023

Coolum to host Grand Final of Tier 1 women's cricket final on Australia's Sunshine Coast

Coolum are to host the Grand Final in the top division of women's cricket on Australia's Sunshine Coast, after defeating Glasshouse on Sunday. Coolum won the semi final at Ron Cargill Oval by 18

February 15, 2023

Saudi Arabia announces astronaut to be nation's first female space traveler

On Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) announced Saudi Arabia had selected its first female astronaut, Rayyanah Barnawi, to join a private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) later this year, slating her…

February 10, 2023

Death toll from earthquake in Syria and Turkey surpasses 20,000

On Thursday, the death toll from Monday's earthquake in Syria and Turkey rose to over 20,000 people; it is expected to continue rising as the full extent of damage becomes clearer. The quake was felt in a large part of…

February 10, 2023

Glasshouse in to Tier 1 women's cricket final on Australia's Sunshine Coast

Glasshouse are set for a spot in the finals in the top division of women's cricket on Australia's Sunshine Coast, after they defeated Hinterland Sunday. Glasshouse won by six wickets in the game, played at the…

February 1, 2023

"A commonsense proposal": Wikinews interviews Michelle Tilley, Campaign Director for Yes on 820

On March 7, voters in the US state of Oklahoma will decide on State Question 820, the Marijuana Legalization

January 31, 2023

"Energized and excited": Chris Hipkins becomes 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand

On January 25, Chris Hipkins succeeded Jacinda Ardern as prime minister of New Zealand after the latter's 'shock' resignation on January

January 30, 2023

Actor Alan Cumming returns OBE for British Empire's 'toxicity'

On Friday, Scottish theatre and film actor and producer Alan Cumming said how "the British Empire profited at the expense (and death) of indigenous peoples around the world" affected his decision to return the OBE he…

January 16, 2023

UK Treasury considering plans for digital pound, economic secretary says

Andrew Griffith, Economic Secretary to HM Treasury, told members of the United Kingdom House of Commons Tuesday the government was considering a "digital pound", with public consultations on the attributes and…

January 8, 2023

"One-in-100-year flood event" devastates Western Australia

Aerial evacuations took place and food was airlifted in yesterday after a devastating flood Western Australia emergency services minister Stephen Dawson called the 'worst in a century' isolated communities in the…

January 6, 2023

118th United States Congress convenes; House of Representatives adjourns without electing Speaker for first time in 100 years

The United States Congress, convened Tuesday to begin its 118th session. Vice President and ex officio President of the Senate Kamala Harris swore in new and reelected Senators in the Senate chamber beginning shortly…

January 5, 2023

France to be first nation to donate Western armored vehicles to Ukraine

On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron's office announced that France would be shipping "light tanks" to Ukraine, which would make it the first to provide Western armored fighting vehicles to

January 2, 2023

"National treasure": Former Brazilian footballer Pelé dies at age 82

Former Brazilian association football player Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, died in São Paulo of multiple organ failure Thursday. Pelé, whose country's government declared him a "national treasure"…