2023-11-24 Pastoralists Modernizing to Deal With Climate Change, New Lifestyles
More than 50 million people in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere follow pastoralism as a way of life. They keep animals and move with them to find lands…
2023-11-23 Serena Williams, Ruby Bridges to Be Honored at Women’s Hall of Fame
Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges will be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in March of next year. The American organization in Seneca Falls, New York made the…
2023-11-22 Thanksgiving: An American Tradition
The American holiday of Thanksgiving is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday in November. The holiday is during autumn — the main season for harvesting crops. Thanksgiving is an…
2023-11-21 How Did Thanksgiving ‘Turkey’ Get Its Name?
The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is symbolized by its traditional food, a large bird we call a turkey. But turkey is certainly not from Turkey. In fact, its English name is…
2023-11-20 Will Pandas Return to US?
Panda lovers in the United States are hopeful for the return of the bears following a comment from Chinese President Xi Jinping last week. Speaking at a dinner with American…
2023-11-17 Is a Chinese Movie Keeping Away Visitors to Thailand?
A Chinese movie that shows scams in Southeast Asia could be frightening visitors from China from traveling to Thailand, researchers and data suggest. The movie No More Bets was released…
2023-11-14 Animals Receive Blessings in Place of Children in Aging Japan
A traditional ceremony for children in Japan is growing popular for animals there as well. Natsuki Aoki recently flew with her two Chihuahua dogs from the western city of Hiroshima…
2023-11-10 Strikes End, But When Will Hollywood Get Back to Normal?
Hollywood actors reached a deal to end their four-month strike this week. But it could take some time before you will see your favorite actors on television and in movies…
2023-11-07 Lack of Housing in Los Angeles Brings Activism, Art
More and more of Judy Branfman’s friends and neighbors found themselves unable to afford housing in Venice Beach, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. So, Branfman began photographing the houses and…
2023-11-07 Philadelphia Orchestra Returns to China to Mark 50 Years Since First Visit
The Philadelphia Orchestra arrived in Beijing Tuesday for a tour that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the group’s first visit to China. The visit comes as the United States and…
2023-11-03 Taylor Swift Headed to This Law school, in Theory
University of South Dakota law professor Sean Kammer’s friends told him they were unsure about the seriousness of his upcoming class on musical performer Taylor Swift. “I understand this sounds…
2023-11-03 Michelangelo’s ‘Secret Room’ to Open for Visitors
Visitors will soon be able to see a long-hidden space inside the Medici Chapel in the Italian city of Florence. The walls of the small space contain drawings that some…
2023-11-02 Fans of K-pop Star Can Talk with His AI Twin
Listeners want to feel close to the musicians they support. And most would jump at the chance to talk with their favorite artist one-on-one. But famous people rarely have the…
2023-10-30 British Museum Will Make Digital Copies of Its Objects
The British Museum, in London, recently announced plans to make digital copies of all the objects it keeps. The museum said in August that about 2,000 items had been stolen…
2023-10-29 Spanish Composer Imagines Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ with Climate Change
Antonio Vivaldi’s famous musical work, The Four Seasons, was first performed in the 1700s. Many music historians call it a “masterpiece,” the musical composer’s greatest work. The composition includes four…