2021-02-22 US Passes 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths
The United States reached 500,000 deaths linked to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, on Monday. U.S. President Joe Biden spoke about the global health crisis late Monday.…
2021-02-22 After Engine Incident, Boeing Calls for Grounding 777 Jets
Boeing is urging air travel companies to suspend the use of all the company’s 777 passenger jets with one kind of engine model. The move comes after an incident that…
2021-02-22 How to Enjoy Gardening in Winter
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Last year, many people across the world looked to their gardens to find enjoyment and peace during the coronavirus…
2021-02-21 In Nevada, Technology Firm Seeks Government Power
In the U.S. state of Nevada, a cryptocurrency businessman hopes to turn dreams of a futuristic “smart city” into reality. To do that, he is asking the state to let…
2021-02-19 US Needs to Do More to Prepare for Dangerous Weather, Experts Say
Many places across the United States have faced extremely cold and dangerous winter weather in recent days. This includes states like Texas and Oklahoma, where such severe winter storms are…
2021-02-21 Pandemic Pups Hit Dog Parks
When many people in the U.S. were forced to work from home in the early days of the coronavirus health crisis, they decided to get a dog. People say having…
2021-02-20 Restaurants Feed COVID Doctors, Nurses to Survive
At the end of December, coronavirus case numbers and hospitalizations were increasing in Portland, Oregon. Doctors and nurses caring for the most seriously ill at Oregon Health & Science University…
2021-02-20 In Lockdown, London Zoo Fights to Survive
The London Zoo is one of the city’s most-visited places. During normal times, it is filled with visitors – both young and old. However as the coronavirus crisis continues, the…
2021-02-19 Thousands of Sea Turtles Rescued on Texas Island Town
A Texas town on the Gulf of Mexico has been experiencing a record-breaking winter storm. The people there are facing difficulties that come with such extreme weather — power outages…
2021-02-19 Experts Wonder Why Coronavirus Cases Drop in India
Health experts in India are seeking to find out what caused a major drop in coronavirus cases in recent months. New infections had climbed for months across India last year,…
2021-02-18 In an Unusual Move, Facebook Blocks News in Australia
The social media site Facebook blocked Australians from sharing news stories on Thursday. The company is fighting with the Australian government over whether big technology companies should have to pay…
2021-02-18 Late Arriving Cold Cuts Ice Fishing Time in the US
It may currently be very cold in the northern United States, but most of the winter was a little too warm for ice fishing. Scientists are just now able to…
2021-02-18 Israel: Vaccine Campaign Slowing Because of Misinformation
Israel is blaming online misinformation for a sudden slowdown in its vaccination campaign. The slowdown comes at a time when many countries are studying the Israeli experience to understand what…
2021-02-17 Libyans Mark 2011 Uprising with Eyes on Interim Government
Libyans marked the 10th anniversary of their 2011 uprising on Wednesday. The uprising led to the overthrow and death of longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi. Many hope the recently named caretaker…
2021-02-17 Japan Starts COVID-19 Vaccinations
Japan began giving COVID-19 vaccinations to its people on Wednesday. Many other developed countries began vaccination campaigns back in December. Japan is behind other countries because it asked drug companies…