2017-03-09 ‘Fearless Girl’ Statue Appears on Wall Street
This is What’s Trending Today… People in the United States marked International Women’s Day in different ways. Some went on strike and stayed home from work. Others wore the color…
2017-03-10 5-Year-Old Girl, Youngest to Make National Spelling Bee
This is What’s Trending Today… Schoolchildren across the United States have been taking part in local and state spelling competitions. These competitions are called spelling bees. The young competitors spell…
2017-03-08 March 8 Marks ‘A Day Without a Woman’
This is What’s Trending Today… March 8 is International Women’s Day. In the United States, some people will be marking the day by protesting. Wednesday is being called “A Day…
2017-03-04 Cherry Blossoms Will Come Out Early in Washington
This is What’s Trending Today. One of the most popular events in Washington, D.C. each year is the National Cherry Blossom Festival. It takes place in early April. People from…
2017-03-07 Google Doodle Celebrates Indonesia’s Komodo Dragons
This is What’s Trending Today…. The internet search company Google celebrated the 37th anniversary of Indonesia’s Komodo National Park with its latest ‘Google Doodle.’ ‘Google Doodles’ are special, short-term changes…
2017-03-03 Dr. Seuss Honored on World Book Day
This is What’s Trending Today… On Thursday, many people were remembering the American writer Theodore Seuss Geisel – better known as “Dr. Seuss.” Geisel is one of the world’s most…
2017-03-02 Uber Chief Caught on Camera Arguing with Driver
This is What’s Trending Today. You can order a ride from Uber in nearly every major city. Uber has drivers working in more than 500 cities on six continents. Travis…
2017-03-01 Paczki, Sweet Treats for Fat Tuesday
This is What’s Trending Today. For Christians around the world, Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. It is the first day of a six-week religious observance before the Easter holiday.…
2017-02-28 ‘Moonlight’ Wins Best Picture at Mixed-Up Oscars Ceremony
This is What’s Trending Today. “There’s a mistake. ‘Moonlight,’ you guys won best picture.” And with those words, producer Jordan Horowitz of “La La Land,” told the cast and crew…
2017-02-24 Millions Watching Giraffe Cam
This is What’s Trending Today. A few days ago, we told you about a young giant panda named Bao Bao. She spent the first three years of her life at…
2017-02-23 Iceland’s President Suggests Banning Pineapple on Pizza
This is What’s Trending Today. The last time this many people were talking about Iceland was in June, when the small country’s soccer team defeated England in the Euro 2016…
2017-02-22 Half-Eaten Shark Washes up on Florida Beach
This is What’s Trending Today. Last year, VOA Learning English wrote about a strange “Ice Monster” caught on video in Alaska. Many internet users thought a piece of frozen rope…
2017-02-18 Giant Panda Bao Bao Prepares for China Move
This is What’s Trending Today. Bao Bao was born in the United States, but she was always destined to go to China. A giant panda named Mei Xiang gave birth…
2017-02-17 Voters Choose to Remove Thimble from Monopoly Game
This is What’s Trending Today. Toy maker Hasbro announced on Thursday that it was removing an iconic piece of its famous board game, Monopoly. Fans of the game voted to…
2017-02-15 Mia the Beagle Acts Like a Real Dog at Westminster Dog Show
This is What’s Trending Today… You probably have heard about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The four-day event opened last Saturday in New York City. The world-famous competition, known…