2024-02-17 Environmentalists Celebrate Return of Rhinos in Central Kenya
Conservationists in Kenya are celebrating the return of many rhinoceroses to an area where they have not been for many years. The successful move of 21 eastern black rhinos to…
2024-02-17 Recent Death Brings Attention to Alaskapox Virus
Health officials in the American state of Alaska have known for nine years about a virus causing rare, mild illness. But a recent case that resulted in a man’s death…
2024-02-17 US Presidents Like to Make Up Words, Expressions
And now Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. The third Monday of February is known as Presidents’ Day in the United States. So, for today’s Words and Their…
2024-02-17 What International Students Should Know about SAT and ACT
Several top U.S. universities say they will require standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT from applicants again. Some of them went “test-optional” during the pandemic. The schools include…
2024-02-16 Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Reportedly Dies in Prison
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny – a sharp critic of President Vladimir Putin – has reportedly died in a far-northern prison at the age of 47. Russia’s prison agency said…
2024-02-16 UN Says One-fifth of Migrating Animals at Risk of Extinction
A new United Nations report says one-fifth of the world’s migrating animals are at risk of disappearing. Animals that migrate move from one area to another at different times of…
2024-02-16 South Korean Grandmas Rap about Farm Life
A group of South Korean rappers in their eighties has become popular in their hometown and beyond. The group raps about farm life and bringing energy to a quiet rural…
2024-02-16 The Lady in Black by Eleanor H. Porter
Our story today is called “The Lady in Black.” It was written by Eleanor H. Porter. Here is Faith Lapidus with the story. The house was very still. In the…
2024-02-16 Sure as Heck
Hello! Welcome to Ask a Teacher. This week, we answer a question that relates not just to language, but also politeness and foreign policy. It comes from Hai in Vietnam.…
2024-02-15 Are Lab-grown Diamonds Sustainable?
Human-made diamonds come with an appealing claim: Manufacturers say the stones are produced ethically using renewable energy. But many of the products do not meet that claim or their producers…
2024-02-15 Another Private US Company Aims for the Moon
The U.S. space agency NASA has launched a moon lander built by a private U.S. company aiming to reach the moon next week. Thursday’s launch came after a failed attempt…
2024-02-15 Humans Seek Connections with AI Chatbots
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has led to more companion chatbots. As a result, some humans are developing closer connections with chatbots to get support and deal with loneliness. Derek Carrier…
2024-02-15 What Is Popular in Your Country?
Think about something that your friends or people you know like. Can you bring an image to your mind? The image that you are thinking of can serve as a…