2016-12-22 The Story Behind the Photo
This is What’s Trending Today. You may not know the name Burhan Ozbilici. But by now, you have probably seen his photos. Ozbilici is a photographer for the Associated Press…
2016-12-20 Was 2016 the Worst Year Ever?
This is What’s Trending Today. The year 2016 is soon coming to an end. People on social media are looking back on the year. Many are saying 2016 was one…
2016-12-17 Long-Time NBA Reporter Dies of Cancer
This is What’s Trending Today. In June, VOA Learning English wrote about Craig Sager, the sports television reporter who was fighting cancer. He was going to report on his first…
2016-12-16 Twitter Users Appeal to US Electoral College
This is What’s Trending Today. The members of the Electoral College will cast their votes to uphold November’s presidential election on December 19. They are known as electors. Their part…
2016-12-15 From Aleppo: “This May Be My Last Video”
This is What’s Trending Today: “This may be my last video.” That was the message that Lina Shamy sent out on Monday in a Twitter video from Aleppo, Syria. Shamy…
2016-12-13 Are You Standing in Line to Buy a Hatchimal?
This is What’s Trending Today. Do you know someone who is looking for a Hatchimal? If you do not, you probably will soon. Hatchimals are popular gifts for children this…
2016-12-09 Therapy Pig Brings Relief to Stressed Travelers
This is What’s Trending Today: Have you ever heard the expression “when pigs fly?” It is a saying people use to express that something is very unlikely to happen –…
2016-12-08 TIME Magazine Names Donald Trump “Person of the Year”
This is What’s Trending Today. Time magazine named Donald Trump its “Person of the Year” on Wednesday. The magazine called him “President of the Divided States of America” on its…
2016-12-07 New Amazon Store Lets Customers Avoid Long Lines
This is What’s Trending Today… The online marketer Amazon is opening a new kind of store. It is one where people do not have to wait in long lines to…
2016-12-06 Pipeline Protesters Cheer In North Dakota
This is What’s Trending Today. The United States Army Corps of Engineers has denied a permit that would be needed to complete a major oil pipeline under the Missouri River.…
2016-12-03 New Starbucks CEO to Take Over in 2017
This is What’s Trending Today. The coffee company Starbucks said its chief executive officer, Howard Schultz, plans to leave his position in April of 2017. He will reportedly work on…
2016-12-01 Pirelli Calendar Features Women Without Makeup
This is What’s Trending Today. Pirelli is known for making high-performance tires used on racing cars. The Italy-based, Chinese-owned company is also known for producing calendars at the end of…
2016-11-30 Obamas Prepare for Their Final White House Christmas
This is What’s Trending Today… President Barack Obama and his family will celebrate their eighth and final Christmas in the White House next month. On Tuesday, White House staff and…
2016-11-29 Trump Calls Millions of Votes ‘Illegal’
This is What’s Trending Today… President-elect Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had their last debate before the presidential election on October 19. The moderator of the…
2016-11-23 Twitter Users Discuss ‘Survival Guide to Thanksgiving’
This is What’s Trending Today. The American Thanksgiving holiday is on Thursday. Many people will gather with family members for a big meal. It is a time to celebrate family,…