Planning to stay up late on Halloween? Then you will be pleased to know that November 2, 2025, marks the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST). On this day, most North Americans will set their clocks back by an hour, gaining extra time to sleep or play. This simple change will also shift daylight into the morning, making it a little easier to wake up for school or work during the shorter winter days....
Read news articleOn October 19, 2025, thousands of people gathered at the Tulatin Lake of the Commons in Oregon to witness the 21st annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. This beloved fall tradition requires participants to paddle across the man-made lake in boats made from giant pumpkins....
Read news articleDía de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and joyful Mexican holiday to honor those who have passed. Held annually on November 1 and 2, it gives families a chance to remember loved ones. The first day, called Día de los Angelitos, is for children who have died, while the second focuses on adults....
Read news articleCelebrated annually on October 31, Halloween is one of America’s most popular holidays. Streets and neighborhoods come alive with spooky decorations, from glowing jack-o’-lanterns to cobweb-covered porches and eerie lights. But how did this festival of fright and fun start?...
Read news articleSandro Dias had dreamt of skateboarding down the curved façade of the Centro Administrativo Fernando Ferrari (CAFF) in Porto Alegre, Brazil, ever since he first saw the building in 1988. That dream finally became a reality on September 25, 2025, when the 50-year-old flawlessly skated down the 22-story building from a height of about 197 feet (60 m)....
Read news articleEvery year, over a billion Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains worldwide observe Diwali. Also known as Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights, the celebration dates back over 2,500 years. It is a time of joy, unity, and spiritual reflection. The five-day event usually falls in October or November. In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated from October 18 to 22....
Read news articleIndigenous languages are disappearing around the world at a rapid rate. In the United States, experts warn that only 20 of the country's 170 languages will still be spoken by 2050. The loss of a language is more than words. It erases stories, traditions, and knowledge passed down for generations. Twenty-four-year-old Danielle Boyer hopes to stop that with SkoBot, an AI-powered robot that speaks endangered languages....
Read news articleEvery fall, millions of people worldwide celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Also known as the Mooncake Festival, it is one of China’s oldest and most treasured celebrations, second only to the Lunar New Year. The festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar. It always occurs during the Harvest Moon, a bright full moon that marks the peak of the harvest season. In 2025, the holiday will be observed on October 6....
Read news articleRosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It is celebrated on the first two days of Tishrei, the first month of the Jewish year. Though the exact date changes, it usually falls in September or October. In 2025, Rosh Hashanah will be observed from September 22 to September 24....
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