For the next month, Muslims around the world will observe Ramadan by abstaining from eating and drinking during daylight hours – not even water. The daily Ramadan fast, rooted in spiritual activities and self-reflection, takes place from dawn to sunset and concludes with a communal gathering. You can say “Ramadan Mubarak” to those celebrating, and also review this etiquette guide on how to be considerate to your fasting friends and colleagues.
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Later today, President Joe Biden will make his first visit to Canada since taking office to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and to address to the country’s parliament, according to the White House. Traditionally, US presidents make a stop in the country’s northern neighbor in the opening months after taking office. But Covid-19 restrictions and the war in Ukraine delayed Biden’s first visit to Ottawa until more than two years into his term. The delay hasn’t appeared to have dampened relations with Trudeau, a fellow liberal who is closely aligned with Biden on many policies. Still, there are some areas of disagreement on trade and immigration that will be hashed out during the visit, set to occur today through Friday.
California is experiencing major weather whiplash after a yearslong, historic megadrought. Before the powerful atmospheric river storm this week, many people welcomed this season’s heavy rain and snow that the state so desperately needed. But now, the storms keep coming – and are leaving widespread destruction in their wake. A rare tornado hit a city near Los Angeles on Wednesday, injuring one person and damaging at least 17 buildings, officials said. With estimated peak winds of 110 mph, the National Weather Service confirmed…
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