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AP Week in Pictures: North America

OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

A stunning — but fleeting — lake has formed in California's Death Valley

When the driest place in North America and one of the hottest places on Earth becomes a desert oasis complete with a lake, it's impossible not to take note.

WEKU · Nov 2, 2023

Gay Games: Hong Kong's groundbreaking role as first Asian host could be overshadowed by politics

The Gay Games – a global sporting event for LGBTQ+ athletes – have been held in San Francisco, Paris, Sydney and several other cities in North America and Europe. This year, the games will be held in Asia for the first time. Events begin in Hong Kong, the co-host with…

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023

After 39 years, Nintendo's infamous demonic Pac-Man clone just got its first official North American release

It only took four decades for Nintendo to work up the courage to release Devil World worldwide

GamesRadar · Nov 1, 2023

Where will the April 2024 total solar eclipse be visible from?

On April 8, 2024, North America will experience a partial solar eclipse, but from parts of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada it will be possible to experience totality.

Space · Nov 1, 2023

Farming tuna on land heralded as a win for sustainability – but there are serious concerns around animal welfare

Atlantic bluefin tuna used to be caught only relatively rarely, mainly by sports fishermen in North America. But this all changed in the 1950s when consumers of sushi, particularly in Japan, developed more of a taste for the species.

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2023

What is daylight saving time and which countries are changing their clocks?

Majority of countries outside North America and Europe do not follow the practice of resetting clocks twice a year.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Dale Coyne Racing signs veteran team manager Mitch Davis

Davis will reprise his role as team manager for DCR, which is entering its 41st season in North America’s premier open-wheel championship. He was previously been part of the team when it captured victory for the first time ever in 2009 with the late Justin Wilson.

Motorsport · Oct 30, 2023

United Auto Workers union hails strike-ending deals with automakers that would raise top assembly-plant hourly pay to more than $40 as 'record contracts'

The United Auto Workers union agreed on a tentative new contract with General Motors on Oct. 30, 2023, days after landing similar deals with Ford Motor Co. on Oct. 25 and Stellantis, the global automaker that makes Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles in North America, on Oct. 28. The pending…

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2023

Ferrari | Challenge North America, Race 2: Perfect Perrina takes the win

The final act of the 2023 Ferrari Challenge took place this afternoon at the Mugello circuit and involved all four classes of the North America division of the Maranello one-make series.

Motorsport · Oct 27, 2023