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When the moon's shadow crosses the Earth on April 8 during a total solar eclipse, it travels faster than the speed of sound.On April 8, it will cross the Earth at speeds of more than 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers) per hour. According to NASA. However, how fast your location moves depends on your current location. Related: Total solar eclipse in 2024: Everything you need to knowunderstanding the moon's shadow A solar eclipse occurs when earth when new moon It blocks at least part of the sun as seen from Earth. Every solar eclipse casts a large, blurry shadow on Earth…
Spring is officially here, and with longer days and warmer temperatures comes more opportunities to get outside and see the world.Whether you're traveling for a special event like a total solar eclipse or the March Madness Final Four, enjoying a last-minute spring break getaway, or seeking a new adventure, the possibilities are endless and planning can be paralyzing There is a possibility. If you're ready to travel next April but need help deciding on your destination, here's some inspiration.Total solar eclipse destinationsThe total solar eclipse on April 8th will cross a large area of North America, and those who missed…
The White House is adding more people to its scheduling and advance teams as President Biden prepares for a robust travel schedule in the coming months as he prepares for a fierce re-election battle against former President Donald Trump. This is a sign that progress is being made. Sources familiar with White House internal affairs told The Hill that additional openings have created a larger advance team at the White House than in previous years. The White House has signaled it is prioritizing travel, directing limited staff to advance offices, especially important in an election year. “This is a sign…
COLUMBUS – The third of about 20 supercargo ships, this time with 549,000 pounds of cargo, will leave Adams County on Wednesday and pass through the region on its way to Hebron. .It will follow the same route and will be delivered on March 30, including the areas of Piketon, Chillicothe and Canal Winchester, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.While the first two Super Loads weighed 390,000 pounds, this Super Load weighs 549,000 pounds and is approximately 21 feet tall, 18 feet wide, and just over 172 feet long.While there are no official road closures or detours planned, motorists…
Subscribe now using your favorite service: How is the Trade Secrets podcast created? Get all the behind-the-scenes details in this special episode with co-hosts Emma Wiseman and Jamie Biesiada. Take a peek behind the curtain of trade secrets, from the show's inception to writing, editing, and submission. This is a special episode of Trade Secrets between seasons 4 and 5. Season 5 will resume two weeks later on April 8th. This episode is sponsored by Travel Insured International. Theme song: Sock Hop by Kevin MacLeod (License). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Additional resources and related booksEmail Emma Wiseman and Jamie BiesiadaFollow…
image caption, Govia Thameslink Railway has announced that its Aira app will be available in Chichester, Haywards Heath and Eastbourne.14 minutes agoA train operator has extended an app that helps visually impaired people navigate train stations to three more stations in Sussex.Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced that its Aira app is now available in Chichester, Haywards Heath and Eastbourne.It works by allowing blind and low-vision customers to video call with a trained advisor who guides them around the station on speakerphone through the customer's smartphone camera.One blind rail user, Paul Goddard from Chichester, described his first time using the…
This is a story as old as the modern workplace. A small-town boy moves to the big city to work for a large subcontractor in pursuit of financial security and the promise of “the good life,” but he realizes how disconnected he is from his workplace. Roots, yourself and nature. Meet Harshit Kampal Harshit Kampal grew up in Haldwani, the largest city in Kumaon, Uttarakhand. Although her childhood home was downtown, she naturally wanted to live closer to the mountains surrounding her hometown. “In the evenings after school, when the children would gather to play cricket in the playground, I…
As a frequent traveler, there are two questions I often get asked. What is your favorite destination? How can I travel with only carry-on baggage? While the answer to the former often changes depending on where you've come from or the day you feel particularly nostalgic for a particular city, the answer to the latter never changes. I've been traveling with the Samsonite Freeform Carry-On for four years now, and it's definitely become my go-to carry-on suitcase for trips longer than a week. In fact, I used this on a 3 week trip to Asia, a 2 week trip to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The area is seeing snow and high winds. Snow and strong winds are expected Sunday into Tuesday, impacting travel conditions across the region. Fargo Public Works workers have been on staff since Saturday afternoon preparing for the storm. “We did some pre-treatment of the road and are now scraping away some of the slush and ice chunks to prepare for the next round here.” The North Dakota Department of Transportation reports that many state highways are at least partially covered in snow, and travel is expected to be difficult Sunday night into Monday. NDDOT has already…
The Michigan women's basketball team had a tough time getting home after losing in overtime to Kansas State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.The team was scheduled to play in Los Angeles on Saturday and return to Michigan on a chartered flight that night, along with the school's band and cheerleaders. It didn't go as planned.The Wolverines arrived at the airport and sat outside for nearly three hours waiting for the second pilot. “Due to Saturday's nationwide weather delays and a nationwide crew shortage, the charter airline has decided to replace the captain with a crew member on…