2021-11-26 Nations Concerned About New COVID-19 Version ‘Omicron’ from Africa
A new variant of COVID-19 found in Africa has international health organizations and national leaders again concerned about virus restrictions.…
2021-11-26 Messaging Service Promises to Make Data Privacy Rules Clearer
The messaging service WhatsApp is going to make details about its privacy rules clearer. The move comes after officials in…
2021-11-26 Popular Seasonal Train Shows
In the United States, small train displays are one of the most popular attractions during the holiday season. They used…
2021-11-27 New Pronoun Causes Debate in French Society
Le Robert, one of France’s leading dictionaries, said recently that it added a new pronoun to its online list of…
2021-11-27 Melting Glaciers Uncover Nutrient-Rich Soil
Greenland’s glaciers continue to melt away because of rising global temperatures. But the melting ice might provide a way to…
2021-11-27 Scientists Mystified, Concerned, as Africa Avoids COVID Disaster
When the coronavirus first appeared last year, health officials feared the pandemic would kill millions in Africa. Although it’s unclear…
2021-11-26 Unrest Eases in Solomon Islands after Australian Forces Arrive
Days of violent protests in the capital of the Solomon Islands eased Friday after Australian forces arrived to help re-establish…
2021-11-25 Ireland Looks to Seaweed to Reduce Methane from Cows
Scientists in Ireland are collecting native seaweed to feed to cows and sheep to reduce the methane gas that the…
2021-11-25 Bethlehem Businesses Expect Second Slow Christmas Season
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the old city of Bethlehem in the West Bank was busy with visitors in the weeks…
2021-11-25 Jazz Music Gathering In Haiti Postponed Because of Security Concerns
Organizers of the Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival recently announced that the music event has been postponed. The reason given was…
2021-11-23 Art Class Offers Escape, Healing for Students
American students have experienced a worldwide health crisis, nationwide protests and school closings and restrictions over the past two years.…
2021-11-24 El Salvador Aims to Build World’s First ‘Bitcoin City’
El Salvador says it plans to build the world’s first “Bitcoin City.” The city, to be created in the eastern…
2021-11-24 Native Americans and the First Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday is when Americans try to spend time with family, eat a tasty meal and give thanks for…
2021-11-24 Red Cross Official: Fast Action Needed to End Afghan Humanitarian Crisis
A Red Cross official has sharply criticized the continuation of sanctions and freezes in international aid to Afghanistan. The official…