2024-05-24 New Food Flavors Coming to Stores
In New York, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream brings people in with classic flavors like vanilla and pistachio. But, sometimes, the ice cream maker adds what it calls a “shock flavor,”…
2024-05-20 Coin Collection to be Sold 100 Years after Owner’s Death
A Danish businessman’s large coin collection is set to go on sale one hundred years after his death. The collection could be worth up to $72 million. Lars Emil Bruun…
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,…
2024-05-17 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…
2024-05-15 Miniature Poodle Wins Westminster Dog Show
A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. That is the 11th victory for poodles at the famous dog…
2024-05-14 In Asia, Buddha’s Birthday Is Celebrated in Different Ways
In ancient India, the term “Buddha” was used to describe someone who has awakened from ignorance and gained freedom from suffering. Buddha means the “enlightened one.” Today, the names Buddha,…
2024-05-10 Country Singer Randy Travis Releases AI Song after Stroke
An American country music star has used artificial intelligence to make music again, years after suffering a stroke. Randy Travis is 65 years old. He was a popular country music…
2024-05-06 Madonna Draws 1.6 Million to Free Concert on Brazil’s Copacabana Beach
American pop music star Madonna performed before an estimated 1.6 million people on Saturday at Brazil’s famous Copacabana Beach. The outdoor show in Rio de Janeiro was free to attend.…
2024-05-05 Old Recordings Gain New Listeners in Brazil
Plastic music recordings, or vinyl records, are popular again in Brazil. In 2023, more records were sold than compact discs (CDs) and DVDs for the first time in many years.…
2024-05-03 Ramen Is Becoming More Popular Worldwide
Ramen is a kind of Japanese noodle dish. It might be the world’s favorite Japanese food. Ramen has increased in popularity in the U.S., South Korea and other countries. The…
2024-05-02 Restaurant Showing Only Women’s Sports to Expand in US
There is a place in Portland, Oregon where people like to spend time enjoying food and drinks and watching sports on television. Places like it are called sports bars in…
2024-04-26 AI Tries Hand at Blending Coffee in Finland
Human experts spend years roasting and tasting coffee from many places to learn about the beans. They might then combine a coffee bean from Africa with another one from South…
2024-04-19 Clothing Industry Wonders about Effect of AI on Models
Alexsandrah is a fashion model in London. She has a twin. But her twin is not her sister. The twin is a product of Artificial Intelligence, or AI. Whenever Alexsandrah…
2024-04-19 Museum Tells Stories of Arab Americans
Arab Americans have long been a part of life in the United States. A small museum in Dearborn, Michigan is trying to tell their stories. Called the Arab American National…