American cities in the path of Monday’s solar eclipse are ramping up preparations for an influx of visitors. Thousands are already on their way to areas with the best view as experts predict the US economy could receive a $1 billion boost from eclipse tourism. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Baltimore bridge President Joe Biden will visit Baltimore today, where he is scheduled to meet with some of the relatives of the six construction workers who...
American cities in the path of Monday's solar eclipse are ramping up
Some who hope to witness Monday's total solar eclipse may see the sun
President Biden announced a student loan plan Monday that would help millions of Americans have their debt forgiven in his latest attempt to provide relief to borrowers. Biden announced a plan focused in large part on borrowers with so-called “runaway interest” who owe more money than they did at the start of repayment. The plan, []
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Huge swaths of North America today will suddenly darken and the clouds will eerily vanish — a cue for sky-watchers that the total solar eclipse is about to begin. The celestial event itself will have no effect on wireless networks but phone providers are preparing for potential disruptions as massive crowds will hold their cell phones skyward in unison to capture the moment. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Eclipse Millions of people across Mexico,...
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram will miss Thursday’s matchup with the Washington Capitals due to a personal matter, the team announced. Coach Don Granato said Kale Clague will slot into Byram’s spot in the lineup. Byram is expected to meet the team in Florida for its upcoming road trip to close out 2023-24.Thursday’s game, which is Buffalo’s final home game of the season, will also serve as the team’s Fan Appreciation Night. The first 15,000 fans in attendance will receive a...
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Take advantage of some early spring-like weather this weekend, with the forecasters predicting sunny and mild days. That means it will be a great time to get out to a
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Tuck away your Masters-branded solar glasses, the eclipse has come and gone over Augusta National Golf Club. Only one fashion item matters now: the green jacket. The 88th edition of one of sport’s most prestigious tournaments tees off in Georgia on Thursday, raising the curtain on the men’s major
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Tuck away your Masters-branded solar glasses, the eclipse has come and gone over Augusta National Golf Club. Only one fashion item matters now: the green jacket. The 88th edition of one of sport’s most prestigious tournaments tees off in Georgia on Thursday, raising the curtain on the men’s major