Remi Odejimi

Every year, on the second Sunday of March, clocks in the U.S. ‘spring forward’ an hour for daylight saving time. The practice is over 100 years old and is observed in over 70 countries but what are the origins of DST and why do we still do it?Origins of daylight saving timeThere are several theories and misconceptions surrounding the origins of daylight saving time (commonly mistakenly referred to as daylight savings time). Benjamin Franklin is often credited with inventing the concept in his 17…

Daylight saving time (DST) goes into effect at 2am local time this Sunday, with clocks moving forward one hour, giving most Americans one less hour in bed but one more hour of sunshine to enjoy. That is until November when clocks go back once again.However not all states take part in this time change.DST was implemented in the U.S. in 1918 during WWI as a way to save energy. Since then, amid repeals, federal laws and exemptions, many states have proposed the idea of scrapping the practice, prefe…

Tonight sees clocks ‘spring forward’ as Daylight Saving Time kicks in across the U.S. DST is an annual eight month period beginning on the second Sunday of March that sees time move forward by one hour in order to take advantage of increased daylight and save energy. Clocks ‘fall back’ in November, with time going back by one hour.DST begins Sunday 13th March, at 2 am local time, with clocks moving forward to 3 am local time. This means one less hour of sleep tonight but one more hour of dayligh…

March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day and millions of people around the world will be celebrating Ireland’s patron saint. That means you can expect parades, masses and lots of green.To mark the occasion, here are a collection of St. Patrick’s Day memes, images, gifs and quotes that you can share with family and friends.St. Patrick’s Day memes and gifsTwitter is a great source of St. Patrick’s Day memes and gifs, with users all eager to share funny or inspiring clips in honor of the day.Twitter user @p…

St. Patrick’s Day parades are back and bigger than ever. Here are some of the best parades around the country

The days surrounding Easter Sunday are always fraught with confusion. Here we confirm what is and isn’t open on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

There are lots of events celebrating Easter this year. Here we provide a run down of a few of the most highly anticipated.

Pope Francis will be celebrating Easter Sunday in Vatican City. Find out how to watch this service and many others online.

July 4th, also known as Independence Day, is this coming Monday and many businesses will be closed to observe the holiday.Here is a look at the services banks and financial institutions will offer over the upcoming holiday period.Which Banks Are Closed on the Fourth of July?July 4th is a U.S. federal holiday and a Bank Holiday which means non-essential federal government offices will be closed alongside almost every bank in the country.According to GOBankingRates, the banks listed below will be…

Angela Lansbury, famed stage, television and movie actress, has died age 96, according to a statement from her family.Her legendary career spanned almost 80 years, and during that time she won five Tony Awards, six Golden Globes and an Olivier Award. She also received an Honorary Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award and a BAFTA Fellowship. The beloved actress was known worldwide for her role as sleuth Jessica Flecther in long-running television series Murder, She Wrote, wh…