North America

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When the Revolution began in 1775, 450,000 enslaved people lived in British North America, the vast majority in the Southern colonies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Most people know about the centerpiece of NATO’s treaty, Article 5, which states, “An armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all.”

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

The firm also believes demand in North America to travel to Europe could be taking a hit, which would impact both Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Mizuho analyst Ben Chaiken wrote in a note to clients that oil prices would likely dictate investor sentiment around the cruise industry, and said travel from North America to Europe remained a risk.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Summer frosts damaged crops from North America to Asia, causing widespread famine, killing millions of people around the world.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin