• ‘This country is what the world would like to be’: can Costa Rica’s environment minister keep the country’s green reputation intact?

    Though touted as a model of environmental preservation, the country has recently signalled a shift from phasing out fossil fuels to boosting the economy. Franz Tattenbach on the tension between green credentials and growth“This country is what the world would like to be but is not,” says Franz Tattenbach, Costa Rica’s minister of environment and energy. The 69-year-old economist is keenly aware of his role as guardian of the country’s reputation for forward-looking biodiversity initiatives and...

  • Reba McEntire reveals the two country music legends who inspired her return to host Academy Of Country Music Awards for record 17th time

    Reba McEntire is returning to host the Academy Of Country Music Awards for a record 17th time when she takes the stage at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on May16.

  • Which countries have banned TikTok?

    A growing list of nations and government bodies across Europe, North America, and Asia are taking action against the app.

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    Country Stampede Contest

    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Don’t miss Country Stampede – The Biggest Party in the midwest June 27-29, 2024, in Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater! You’ll see Chris Janson, Riley Green, Jon Pardi, and many

  • These Are The Most-Polluted Countries In The World

    These Are The Most-Polluted Countries In The World Almost the entire global population breathes air that exceeds the air quality limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO). In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the world’s most polluted countries according to IQAir, ranked by their annual average PM2.5 concentration (μg/m³) in 2023. The unit μg/m³ refers to micrograms per cubic meter. What is PM2.5? PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter, with a diameter...

  • What influences Muslims have in developed countries?

    Shafaqna English | AI & HI adopted content- Muslims in developed countries have a significant influence in various aspects of society, including: 1. Cultural Diversity: Muslims contribute to the rich cultural tapestry of developed nations through their diverse traditions, cuisine, music, and art. 2. Economic Contribution: Many Muslims are active participants

  • How to Not Get Along With Apocalypses in Other Countries

    Gaza is a US-backed apocalypse and all of the Global South has been living through various grades and shades of apocalypse for decades and centuries. Ignored starvation, colonization, massacres and coups, torture, media belittlement, and erasure of identity, culture and history. No or limited water and health care, and someone else controlling (robbing) resources and More

  • Do you wish your country would become normal again?

    Would it be nice if universities suddenly became passively progressive again, instead of shamelessly revolutionary? Should national holidays return to…What to read next: Canada is the country to watch for conservatives | ABC failed fact check on Dick Smith: ‘Can a country run entirely on renewable energy?’ | Broken promises, broken budgets | JK Rowling puts Wikipedia’s neutrality to the test

  • Eclipse Tourism in the North Country

    Tens of thousands of visitors came to the Adirondacks & North Country to watch the spectacular Solar Eclipse. And it turns out, they spent millions of dollars, while they were here. Some preliminary numbers out this week show the economic impact of the eclipse last week. According to New York’s Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism or ROOST, an estimated $2.7 million was spent in Essex County for overnight tourism for the eclipse. That’s at least 500-thousand more compared to last […]

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    Country Stampede – Contest Rules

    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter OFFICIAL RULES SummitMedia LLC. COUNTRY STAMPEDE WEEKEND PASS CONTEST The following are the official rules of SummitMedia, LLC (“Sponsor”) for the Country Stampede Weekend Pass Contest (“Contest”). By participating, each participant

  • ‘From the start, we knew we were going to be the biggest in the country.’

    D-Block Europe are flying, with multiple sold out arena dates behind them, and a No.1 UK album this year. Manager Wesley Earl Banton discusses the UK rap duo’s rise and rise, and the importance of loyalty Source

  • Rain in most of the country and snow in the mountains until Friday

    Meteorologists announce rain in the south, center and east of the country until Friday morning at 06:00. Also, in the mountains, at over 1,500 meters altitude, there will be precipitation in the form of sleet and snow. The National Meteorology Administration (ANM) announced that, until Friday, at 06.00, it will rain in the south, center […]