The African winter sun destination with beachfront rooms for £12 per night
Standing below a stump of splintered limbs, I looked up at a grey sky once filled with flourishing boughs. Torn down by a heavy storm in May 2023, Freetown’s historic 400-year-old Cotton Tree is now ...
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20 Most Romantic Winter Getaways Around the World — From Snowy Mountain Towns to Sunny Islands
Sparks fly in these destinations that are ideal for a winter couples trip. Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting.
The Weather Network18d
What does a ‘missing’ La Niña mean for Canada’s winter?
Why is La Niña running so late, and will we see the pattern develop in time for Canada's winter season? El Niño and La Niña are patterns of anomalous sea surface temperatures that have far ...
World Bank18d
State of the Africa Region 2024 – Education and Skills for Africa’s Future
Africa’s working-age population is growing faster than any other region, driven by progress in child survival over the last two decades. Yet, Sub-Saharan Africa invests less in education per capita ...
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I Took My 11-year-old Son on an Off-grid Winter Adventure in Alaska — and It Was the Best Trip We’ve Ever Taken
On a three-day Alaskan adventure, my son and I went snowshoeing, dogsledding, and hunting. Here's what it was like.
The Journal News20d
When does winter start? AccuWeather, NOAA, and Farmer’s Almanac predictions for New York
AccuWeather meteorologists last week released the weather agency's 2024-25 winter forecast - and like last winter, the weather is expected to feel less brisk than normal, said Brian Lada ...
Motor Trend20d
The Best Winter Tires for Snow, Ice, and Slush According to the Experts
Winter is a relative term. Depending on where you live, it might mean the days are slightly shorter and temperatures still pleasantly mild, or it might mean you'll get frostbite in minutes if you ...
Columbia Missourian20d
Fear Fest remains closed, and opening for the season is uncertain
With Halloween less than a week away, Fear Fest Haunted House must remain closed for another weekend to remedy safety issues. Fear Fest announced Friday on its Facebook page that it will not open ...
USA Today20d
Winter is coming, but the forecast hinges on looming La Niña
Current mild weather notwithstanding, winter is still coming – and a looming La Niña in the Pacific Ocean could impact the forecast for winter in 2024-25. An official announcement that La Niña ...
Africanews20d
Africa’s growing role in BRICS: Opportunities and challenges {Business Africa}
We delve into these matters. Magaye Gaye, an independent economist and former executive at the West African Development Bank explained ways Africa's participation in BRICS could impact its global ...
Forbes20d
South Africa
South Africa is a middle-income emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources; well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors; and a stock exchange ...