2022-08-02 Few US Schools Take Further COVID Measures
As the start of the new school year gets closer, COVID-19 infections in some areas are again on the rise. Some school systems around the country have moved to hire…
2022-08-02 US Officials Describe Operation Against al-Qaida’s Leader
American officials announced Monday that U.S. forces had carried out a weekend airstrike in Afghanistan that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. U.S. officials say al-Zawahiri helped al-Qaida’s top leader Osama…
2022-08-02 Dogs, Cats Get Wearable Fan to Beat the Heat in Japan
A Tokyo clothing maker has worked with an animal doctor to create a wearable cooling device for house pets like dogs and cats. The company hopes that the fan will…
2022-08-02 Russia, West Compete for Influence in Africa
Russian, French, and American leaders are traveling across Africa to win support for their countries’ positions on the war in Ukraine. Experts say it is the most intense competition for…
2022-08-01 What to Do about 5 Common Threats to Your Vegetable Garden
Did you start seeds in spring and watch them grow under your care? Did you water, fertilize and stake your little vegetable plants while thinking about the tasty food they…
2022-08-01 Ukraine Restarts Grain Exports with New Shipment
A ship loaded with grain left the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Monday. It was the first grain shipment to leave Ukraine since the war with Russia cut off…
2022-08-01 Chinese Company Looks to Buy Solomon Islands Seaport
A Chinese state-owned company is negotiating to buy a forestry plantation with a port and World War II airstrip in the Solomon Islands. The United States and its allies are…
2022-08-01 S. Korea Considers Letting BTS Perform during Military Service
Members of the Korean popular music group BTS might still be able to perform while serving in the military, South Korea’s defense minister said. Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup spoke to…
2022-08-01 As US House Speaker Visits Asia, China Warns against Stop in Taiwan
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Singapore Monday at the start of her trip to several Asian nations. There has been much media speculation about whether Pelosi…
2022-07-31 Scientists Study Inner Ear to Determine Beginnings of Mammals
Mammals can produce their own body heat and control their body temperatures. This process is known as endothermy or warm-bloodedness. Scientists believe that it may be the reason why mammals…
2022-07-31 Some US Schools Build Housing to Keep Teachers
Recently, a high school teacher in California’s San Francisco Bay area moved out of a small apartment that she shared and into her own place. For 41-year-old Lisa Raskin, a…
2022-07-31 How to Protect against Monkeypox
The fast-spreading monkeypox virus led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a “public health emergency of international concern” this month. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement,…
2022-07-31 Africa, Continent with Monkeypox Deaths, Has No Vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared monkeypox a “public health emergency of international concern.” The health organization said, “there are now more than 16 thousand reported cases from 75…