2023-09-09 Tennis Looks for Solutions to Tennis Ball Waste
The sport of tennis has a problem with waste that many players do not even recognize each time they open a new container of game balls. The balls are not…
2023-09-09 Warren Harding: Damaged
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about Warren Harding. He was the 29th president of the United States. Harding was very different from the 28th president,…
2023-09-09 What Is ‘Empty Nest Syndrome’?
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give definitions, examples, and notes on usage.…
2023-09-09 Thirteen US Universities Form a Free Speech Group
Thirteen American colleges and universities recently announced the creation of a plan to support freedom of speech. The plan is part of an effort designed to fight what the schools…
2023-09-09 Newly Discovered Comet Won’t Return for 400 Years
A newly discovered comet is passing through our solar system for the first time in more than 400 years. Scientists say star watchers across the Northern Hemisphere should look to…
2023-09-08 Are Biofuels a Clean Source of Energy?
India has proposed an alliance to speed up the development of biofuels to support energy transition worldwide. Biofuel is a kind of fuel produced from agricultural products or organic waste.…
2023-09-08 Rolling Stones Announce First New Album in 18 Years
The Rolling Stones said this week that their first new collection of songs in almost 20 years comes out on October 20. The album will be called Hackney Diamonds. The…
2023-09-08 ‘Love of Life,’ by Jack London, Part Two
We present the second of four parts of the short story “Love of Life,” by Jack London. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State.…
2023-09-08 Mandatory, Compulsory and Obligatory
Hi there! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “mandatory,” “compulsory,” and “obligatory.” Question: Hello. My name is Nelson, and I’m from…
2023-09-07 Congolese Arts Center Helps Street Children Find Their Voice
A small recording room outside the Congolese capital Kinshasa has become a safe space for homeless teenagers. They sing about their life on the streets and dream of a better…
2023-09-07 Afghans in US Face Difficulties
The U.S. Department of State says that nearly 90,000 Afghans have come to the United States through a special federal program since 2021. The program is called Operation Allies Welcome.…
2023-09-07 Australian Vote Could Give ‘Voice’ to Indigenous Communities
Some of Australia’s Indigenous communities are hoping a national vote that would change the country’s constitution could give native people more of a voice in the government. The vote, known…
2023-09-07 Discussing Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the subject of many news reports this year. It has also been part of many everyday discussions. It will likely continue to be a popular…