2020-07-19 More Demand for Robot Cooks in US Restaurants
Robots that can cook are in growing demand in the United States. The increased demand comes at a time when eateries are trying to put some distance between their workers…
2020-07-14 A Famous Washington Sports Team to Change Its Name
The professional American football team in Washington, D.C. announced Monday it will retire the name “Redskins” and the mascot of a Native American. The team has not selected a new…
2020-07-31 Republicans, Democrats Reject Trump’s Suggestion to ‘Delay’ Election
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday raised the idea of delaying the nation’s November 3 presidential election. However, Republicans and Democrats immediately dismissed the suggestion saying the power belongs…
2020-07-20 Loss of Food Service Jobs Threatens New York’s Creative Economy
Many creative people move to New York City in hopes of one day getting a job in show business or the arts. They often work as waiters in bars or…
2020-07-20 US Small Businesses Set About Reinventing Themselves
Small business owners are worried about how to keep operating under restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Reinvention may be the most important idea. Mom uses telemedicine…
2020-06-29 1960s Civil Rights Leaders Hopeful about Changes Coming to US
Bob Moses says the United States is at “a lurching moment” for racial change. He believes these days could be as important for Americans as the Civil War and the…
2020-06-24 Who Is Affected by the US Visa Ban?
U.S. President Donald Trump is suspending immigration visas for some kinds of foreign workers for the rest of the year. The suspension affects work visas that many technology and landscaping…
2020-06-09 Police Step Back as US Protesters Call for Reforms
Weeks of protests over the death of George Floyd have strengthened calls for police reforms and reducing the amount of money police forces receive. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died…
2020-06-05 Retired Generals Clash with Trump
American President Donald Trump has long talked about his support for the United States military. But comments this week show he might not have the full support of military leaders.…
2020-06-04 Mail-in Voting May Delay US Presidential Election Results
On the night of presidential elections in the United States, many Americans stay up late to find out who won. The reason? Most areas use electronic voting machines and computers…
2020-06-03 Can Trump Send Troops to End Violent Protests?
On Monday, the president of the United States suggested he would use federal troops to end unrest across the country. The unrest started over a week ago after the killing…
2020-06-03 Some Businesses Give Support to Nationwide Protests
American companies are usually quiet during protests. Not this time. Some technology, media, banking and clothing companies have stated their support for protests against police treatment of black people across…
2020-06-02 After Six Days of Violent Protests, US Leaders Look for Answer
After six days of unrest, many cities and neighborhoods across the United States face damage from violence and stealing. Political leaders are struggling to contain the nation-wide anger over the…
2020-05-24 The Failed Attempt to Ban Alcohol in the 1920s
Stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus crisis have forced many bars and nightclubs in the United States to close temporarily. A century ago, bars across the country were also forcibly closed…
2020-05-31 Number of Stolen Vehicles Rises in Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus health crisis has not been kind to car owners in the United States. With many Americans staying at home, their cars are left unattended on the streets. These…