2024-09-20 What Is Hispanic Heritage Month?
Celebrations across the United States are taking place to mark National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a yearly tradition that honors the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. The month-long…
2024-09-20 As Birthrates Slow, China Raises Its Retirement Age
Starting next year, China will raise its retirement age for workers. The country’s current retirement age is now one of the lowest among the world’s major economies. The move comes…
2024-09-20 ‘The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky’ by Stephen Crane, Part One
From VOA Learning English, this is American Stories. Our story is called “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky.” It was written by Stephen Crane. We will listen to the story…
2024-09-20 Avant-garde and Vanguard
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Mohammadreza about the usage of the words “avant-garde” and “vanguard.” Question Dear Teacher, Could you please explain (the)…
2024-09-19 Black Women Mathematicians Receive Congressional Medals for Space Program Work
The United States Congress has honored four women known as the “hidden figures” of the space race with its highest civilian award. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented Wednesday to…
2024-09-19 Japan a Good Fit for Chinese Intellectuals, Investors
Chinese migrants are going all over the world, from Mexico to Thailand and beyond. But one country has become increasingly popular among Chinese migrants: Japan. Many Chinese who choose to…
2024-09-19 Using Discourse Markers in American English
Imagine you are watching an old American movie — the crime film “Dirty Harry.” You have heard that one part of the film is very famous in American culture. You…
2024-09-18 Can Noncitizens Vote in US Elections?
United States law bans noncitizens from voting in federal elections, such as elections for president, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Like many states, Pennsylvania also bans noncitizens from…
2024-09-18 How to Move an Elephant
When it comes to the business of moving elephants, Dr. Amir Khalil and his team might be the best. The work experience of this Egyptian animal doctor includes possibly the…
2024-09-18 US Police Try AI for Help with Crime Reports
Some police departments in the United States are experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help them produce incident reports. Police officers who have tried the AI chatbots praise the…
2024-09-17 US Report: Share of Foreign-born in US Grows to Highest Level in 100 Years
Last year, the percentage of U.S. residents who were foreign-born grew to its highest level in more than 100 years. Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau released its yearly American Community…