2021-03-18 Japan Warms to Alcohol-free Beer during Pandemic
In Japan, some workers who regularly drink beer at the end of the day are giving their livers a rest and turning to beer that is free, or nearly free,…
2021-03-17 Denied Benefits, Chinese Single Mothers Push for Change
Sarah Gao had a busy job. As the head of a $76.8 million investment fund, she was often flying across China on business trips. Then she became pregnant. Her pregnancy…
2021-03-17 Israel Announces Discovery of more Dead Sea Scrolls
Israeli archaeologists said they have discovered about 80 new pieces of ancient writings known as Dead Sea Scrolls in a desert cave south of Jerusalem. The writings are the first…
2021-03-17 Black Winemakers in US Look to Increase Diversity in their Business
“Welcome to Happy Cork!” That is how Sunshine Foss welcomes people into her wine store in Brooklyn, New York. She opened the store in 2018. Today, Foss is one of…
2021-03-16 Officials Debate Wave of Migrants Arriving at US Border
U.S. officials are struggling with the problem of thousands of Central American migrants arriving at the southern U.S. border and seeking entry. Many are children who do not have a…
2021-03-15 Vatican Says It Cannot Bless Same-Sex Unions
The Vatican issued an order Monday stating that the Roman Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions. The Vatican office that sets official church policy said the order was issued because…
2021-03-15 Rights Activists Dispute Afghan Singing Ban for Girls
A message from Afghanistan’s education ministry that banned girls over 11 years old from singing at events has received a lot of attention recently. News of the ban has spread…
2021-03-15 British Music Festival Seeks Ways to Continue in Pandemic
As coronavirus restrictions ease and social distancing rules change, creative ideas and careful planning will be important for the survival of musical festivals around the world. With plenty of outdoor…
2021-03-14 Ukrainian Man, Woman Tie Themselves Together to Get Closer
A Ukrainian couple who grew tired of arguing are trying to repair their relationship by tying their hands together for three months. The two plan to document their experiences on…
2021-03-14 Spain Law Makes Delivery Riders Employees
The Spanish government on Thursday approved a law that classifies food delivery riders as employees of the companies they work for. The law is meant to protect the workers and…
2021-03-14 Kenya’s Purple Tea Finds Buyers, Popularity
Purple tea is starting to become popular in Kenya and in other countries although it is twice the price of traditional black tea. Kenya is the largest producer of black…
2021-03-13 Royal Family Accusations Raise Race Issue in Commonwealth Nations
In countries with historic ties to Britain, recent accusations by Prince Harry and Meghan have raised a difficult question: Do those nations still want to be closely connected to Britain…
2021-03-12 Tastes From Home Makes Lockdown Easier
As she removes the fish from the oven, smells of garlic, pepper, and lemon fill the community kitchen. For Glenda Andrew, the smells bring back memories of family meals, community…
2021-03-11 Biden’s COVID Spending Plan Could Cut US Child Poverty in Half
The $1.9 trillion spending plan signed into law by United States President Joe Biden Thursday provides more than just aid for the coronavirus health crisis. Some experts say it could…
2021-03-11 Brazil Hospitals Face Pressure as Coronavirus Variant Spreads
Many of Brazil’s hospitals face severe overcrowding as another version, or variant, of the new coronavirus spreads in the country. Over the past week, Brazilian governors have tried to persuade…