#north-america

#north-america

The countdown to the biggest World Cup ever is on, with a record number of nations competing as the USA, Canada, and Mexico host the first 48-team edition.

Salt Lake City to Toronto will see a suspension effective June 30, 2026, with plans to resume in 2027, while New York JFK routes to Toronto and Montreal will be suspended effective June 1, 2026, resuming October 25, 2026.

The 'Loveland Tour' will kick off in Phoenix on July 22nd, featuring stops in cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago, concluding on October 17th.

The Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol features opulent pools and a design that balances land and water, with clear, bold lines and a minimalist vibe in the rooms.

According to data released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), March 2026 saw a significant pullback in tractor and combine sales as producers grapple with tightening margins and a cautious capital environment.

"Today, more than 2,500 TEMSA motorcoaches are actively transporting passengers across North America, reflecting the brand's increasing market penetration and strong customer confidence."

The North American leg of Kany García's 'Puerta Abierta Tour' will kick off on September 7 at Yaamava' Theater in Highland, California, and will conclude on October 4 at Kia Center in Orlando.

"Our focus has always been on building and scaling brands that stand out in their category and resonate with consumers," said Phil Rosse, CEO, The Mark Anthony Group of Companies. "Long Drink has already established strong momentum and a clear point of difference in the RTD space, and we see a meaningful opportunity to build on that success by expanding its reach and bringing it to more consumers."

In hot areas, tomatoes and peppers may already be in the ground, getting their first sets of fruit. In colder areas, cole crops and frost-tolerant plants reign.

"The making and using of dice represent humans' first known efforts to intentionally generate, observe, and record streams of controlled, random events..."

'Historians have traditionally treated dice and probability as Old World innovations,' researcher Robert Madden said. 'What the archaeological record shows is that ancient Native American groups were deliberately making objects designed to produce random outcomes, and using those outcomes in structured games, thousands of years earlier than previously recognized.'

Jesca Hoop has announced a tour in support of her upcoming album Long Wave Home. Dates are with Faun Fables and include NYC's Le Poisson Rouge on June 29.

The 2025-26 winter saw extreme weather, with the eastern half experiencing consistent cold and heavy snowfall, while the western half endured record warmth and a lack of snowfall.

BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE / METRIC / STARSLast week, Broken Social Scene, Metric and Stars announced the " All the Feelings Tour" and they've added more shows since then, including a second NYC show at Brooklyn Paramount on July 31. HIEROGLYPHICSOakland hip hop greats Hieroglyphics - Casual, Del the Funkee Homosapien, Domino, DJ Toure, Pep Love, and Souls of Mischief - have announced spring tour dates which include an NYC show at Sony Hall on March 21. AMYL & THE SNIFFERS / L7 / PARTY DOZENAmyl & The Sniffers will be back in North America this summer for dates surrounding their appearance at Bonnaroo and they've just announced that opening will be punk/grunge legends L7 and Aussie sax/drums ragers Party Dozen.

Diljit Dosanjh has announced his 2026 "Aura World Tour" across North America, featuring arena and stadium shows in support of his 2025 album Aura. The tour launches April 23rd at BC Place in Vancouver and includes 13 shows with stops at venues like Allstate Arena in Chicago, Madison Square Garden in New York, Rogers Centre in Toronto, and Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The North American leg wraps June 20th at Chase Center in San Francisco.

October 2025 alone recorded more than $350 billion of tangible data center projects under development. This, Mullins said, is no longer driven by the compute demands of training large language models (LLMs). We have moved into the inferencing stage. It is inference by applications that now consumes massive amounts of compute resources. In addition to generative AI applications like Gemini and ChatGPT, AI is being used in autonomous vehicles, robotics, liquefied natural gas, and more.

The survey comprised a list of LTE and 5G deployments by operator and region, using deployment data from the industry trade organisation made up of telecommunications service providers and manufacturers, and with subscriber and forecast data provided by analyst Omdia. In all, the analysis found that as of 15 November 2025, there were 379 commercial 5G networks deployed worldwide, including 17 in North America, alongside 707 LTE networks globally. 5G Americas said this infrastructure expansion was key to supporting skyrocketing demand for ultra-reliable, low-latency connectivity.

As global connectivity gets more pervasive and vehicles become ever-more connected, the fleet management industry has entered a rapid phase of digitisation, and the marketplace in North America is set for a steady upturn over the course of the short-term future, driven by growth strategies based on M&A activity and high-paced organic growth, according to a study from Berg Insight.

Hayley Williams has announced a 2026 tour of North America and Europe. Billed as the Hayley Williams at a Bachelorette Party tour, the run brings the Paramore singer to New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, Oakland, and Los Angeles for two nights apiece with additional shows in several other cities. Water From Your Eyes are supporting most of the dates. Check out the dates behind Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party below.

Last night at the Wynn Las Vegas, the 50 Best organization - the group behind the World's 50 Best Restaurants list - unveiled a new ranking, the North America's 50 Best Restaurants, to a roaring crowd of hundreds of chefs, owners, journalists (including yours truly and Eater audience editor Kat Thompson), and other food enthusiasts. The event marked the first time North America received its own list - though by the organization's definition, North America comprises the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean,

Snap Inc. (SNAP), the parent of Snapchat, came under pressure last week after Guggenheim analysts struck a cautious tone following their review of Q3 user growth. The stock has fallen 24% year-to-date, in stark contrast to Meta Platforms (META), which has climbed over 30%. I believe the market's skepticism is justified, as Snap still lacks clear, defensible competitive advantages to drive sustained growth and monetization.