2020-12-19 Is There a Doctor in the House?
The next first lady of the United States, Jill Biden, holds a doctorate in education. She completed her degree from…
2020-12-16 Thai Artist’s Work Shows Political Awakening
In some countries, there would not be any problem with art showing French revolutionaries replaced with cartoon cats and birds.…
2020-12-12 American Theaters Try New Ideas in Health Crisis
American theaters are changing during the coronavirus crisis. Theater groups are finding new, creative ways to perform their art. But…
2020-12-08 Health Crisis Changes How Santas Meet with Children
The coronavirus health crisis has changed how Santa Claus meets with American children. Santa now wears a face covering over…
2020-12-05 TikTok Lists Top Videos, Creators of 2020
It is not surprising that people have turned to TikTok for 60 seconds of relief in a year marked by…
2020-12-05 The Pandemic Is Changing Hollywood Forever
More than 100 years ago, the New York Times published a story titled “No New ‘Movies’ Till Influenza Ends.” The…
2020-12-01 Letters to Santa Show Children’s Worries about Coronavirus
There is an unusual way to measure the emotional cost of the coronavirus pandemic. It can be seen in letters…
2020-11-30 Ten Restaurants that Changed How Americans Eat
America’s first restaurant was called Delmonico’s. It started in 1830 in New York. And Yale University history professor Paul Freedman…
2020-11-30 NORAD Will Follow Santa Claus This Year
Children around the world can rejoice. Santa Claus will follow his yearly path and give presents to good children everywhere…
2020-11-28 A New ‘Feliz Navidad’ from Musical Star Jose Feliciano
José Feliciano is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his beloved Christmas song Feliz Navidad by releasing a new version. The…
2020-11-27 ‘Jaws’ Shark Arrives at Motion Picture Museum
The frightening creature from the 1975 American film “Jaws” has found a permanent home at a museum in Los Angeles.…
2020-11-25 Musician Plays for Monkeys in Thailand
When British musician Paul Barton performs in central Thailand lately, his energetic listeners react wildly. Some pull his hair or…
2020-11-23 Thanksgiving Celebrations Changed by COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Thanksgiving holiday plans for many American families. The Associated Press reports that coronavirus cases are…
2020-11-21 Fans Celebrate Dolly Parton with Viral Video
Country music star Dolly Parton is being celebrated in song for her $1 million donation to coronavirus vaccine research efforts.…
2020-11-21 President-elect Biden Shines a Spotlight on Delaware Beach Town
The town of Rehoboth Beach in the American state of Delaware is known for big waves, sweet treats like saltwater…