2021-12-12 Grapes Grown in Smoky Air Used in New Vodka
Grapes from the Napa area of California make some of the world’s most famous wines. But what happens when nearby fires create smoke that destroys the taste of the grapes?…
2021-12-12 Countries Increasingly Send Officers to China for Military Training
China is aiming to make its foreign military training schools a more popular choice among military officials from developing countries. That information comes from a report by a British research…
2021-12-11 Make the Most of Holidays
Holidays are a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, eating and sharing stories. Whether you are celebrating at home, waiting at airports or spending time on trains, buses…
2021-12-10 Register, Sign in and Log in
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher we answer a question from Mali. Question: What are the differences between ”register”, ”sign in” and ”log in?” Thanks. Kouame, Mali. Answer: Dear…
2021-12-10 New Zealand Has New Plan to End Smoking
New Zealand’s government believes it has come up with a new plan to end tobacco smoking: a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. Under a new law the…
2021-12-10 Movie: New ‘West Side Story’ Is Cast ‘Authentically’
A new film version of the beloved American musical West Side Story opened in theaters around the world Friday. Director Steven Spielberg employed Latin actors to perform the parts of…
2021-12-11 COVID Shots Arrive, But Africa Has Problems with Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccine supplies are increasing in Africa. But administering the treatments to people across the continent is proving difficult. Health experts say successful vaccination campaigns in Africa are important to…
2021-12-11 Pandemic Increases Super-Rich Share of World Wealth
A study found on Tuesday that the share of household wealth owned by billionaires has risen by a record amount during the pandemic. Millionaires are also coming out of COVID-19…
2021-12-11 Soccer Team Helps Palestinians Heal War Wounds
A Palestinian soccer team has been formed with players who have lost limbs as a result of fighting between Israeli and Palestinian forces. It is the first Palestinian national soccer…
2021-12-10 Over 50 Migrants Killed in Mexico When Truck Crashes
More than 50 people died Thursday in southern Mexico when a truck filled with over 160 migrants crashed into a bridge. Mexican authorities said the truck was smuggling migrants trying…
2021-12-08 Pfizer Says Third COVID Shot Protects against Omicron
American drugmaker Pfizer said on Wednesday that the third shot, or booster, of its COVID-19 vaccine will protect people against the Omicron variant of the virus. Pfizer and its German…
2021-12-08 Instagram Answers Criticism with Tools Aimed at Protecting Young Users
Instagram has announced tools it says are designed to keep young users safe and help them limit time spent on the picture-sharing service. The announcement came the day before the…
2021-12-08 Japanese Billionaire Becomes Latest Space Tourist to ISS
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa arrived for a 12-day stay at the International Space Station, or ISS, on Wednesday. The trip is the latest and the longest in a year of…
2021-12-09 One Way to Beautifully Roast a Chicken
The shiny look of a glazed, roasted chicken may look delicious. But it can be difficult to achieve. The sugar in the glaze caramelizes in the oven. To caramelize food…