2024-01-16 Nauru Changes Diplomatic Recognition from Taiwan to China
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru says it is changing its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. The move reduces the number of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies to 12 around the…
2024-01-16 Singer Elton John Completes Rare ‘EGOT’ with Emmy Win
The Emmy Awards program on Monday night honored British singer Elton John with a prize for his movie which Disney+ presented in 2023. With the win, John completed the career…
2024-01-16 Anti-poverty Group: World Could See First Trillionaire within 10 Years
Oxfam, an organization that works to end poverty, has predicted the world will likely see its first trillionaire within 10 years. The prediction comes as the world’s wealthiest nations gather…
2024-01-16 Playground Provides Learning, Safety for Kids with Autism
At first look, the playground at the Children’s Guild-Transformation Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, looks like any other. It has swings, slides, and places for children to climb and crawl. But…
2024-01-15 Study: Largest Ape Went Extinct Because of Climate Change
An ancient species of great ape likely disappeared hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists recently reported.…
2024-01-15 British Judges Get Permission to Use AI to Help with Writing
Judges in Britain and Wales have been given permission to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help them write legal opinions. The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary is the organization that…
2024-01-15 Cyber ‘Kidnapping’ Scams Target Chinese Students
Late last month, 17-year-old Chinese student Kai Zhuang was reported missing near Salt Lake City in the American state of Utah. He was found days later, alone and cold in…
2024-01-15 Alzheimer’s Drugs May Reach Brain Faster with Ultrasound Tool
Researchers recently said a new tool that uses what is called focused ultrasound can help deliver important medicine to the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Alzheimer’s is a disease that slowly…
2024-01-14 China Likely to Become World’s Top Auto Exporter
A Chinese car group says China likely overtook Japan as the world’s biggest auto exporter in 2023. The Chinese Passenger Car Association (CPCA) says automakers like BYD Auto, Chery and…