2024-05-19 Young South Koreans Drawn to Buddhism via Social Media
Religious beliefs in South Korea have been decreasing for years. In 2021, just 22 percent of South Koreans between the ages of 20 and 29 identified as religious. In 2004,…
2024-05-19 Vietnam’s Trade Surplus with US Depends on China
As the United States increases tariffs to reduce trade with China, it has greatly increased imports from Vietnam. The Southeast Asian country, however, depends on China for much of its…
2024-05-19 UN Authorizes Second Shot to Fight Dengue in Americas
The World Health Organization recently authorized a second dengue vaccine. The move could provide protection for millions of people worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease. This year, several dengue outbreaks have…
2024-05-19 Severe Solar Storm Hits Earth, Causing Colorful Light Shows
Earth was recently hit by the most powerful solar storm in more than 20 years. The storm caused some colorful light shows in some parts of the world, but no…
2024-05-18 Scientists in Thailand Free Endangered Sea Turtles into the Wild
Scientists in Thailand have released a group of endangered sea turtles in an effort to save the wild population. A total of 11 baby leatherback sea turtles were recently released…
2024-05-18 US Air Force Shows Fighter Plane Piloted by AI
Two American Air Force fighter airplanes recently flew into the sky above California. The military planes were taking part in training, practicing a wartime maneuver called a dogfight. One of…
2024-05-18 Ways to ‘Divide and Conquer’
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On today’s show, we talk about a strategy for winning or for completing a big task. That strategy is called…
2024-05-18 US Campus Protests Face Summer Break
How long student protests over the war in Gaza can continue is in question with the removal of encampments, graduations and summer break. The student protests came after the Israeli…
2024-05-17 Brazilian State Lawmakers Declare a Dance ‘Cultural Heritage’
A dance that started in some of Brazil’s poorest neighborhoods is being honored by Rio de Janeiro state lawmakers. The passinho started with leg movements, strong steps backwards and forwards,…
2024-05-17 Taco Stand in Mexico City Gets Michelin Star
Mexico City’s Tacos El Califa de León recently became the first Mexican taco stand to get a Michelin star – an award presented by the famous French restaurant guide. Chef…
2024-05-17 ‘A Princess of Mars,’ by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Part Four
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in our series of programs called “A Princess of Mars.” The story is from a series of books by Edgar Rice Burroughs.Last week, we…
2024-05-17 Improve Your Vocabulary: Part 1
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we talk about how you can improve your vocabulary. Question Many VOA Learning English fans write to us with this question: What is…