2023-12-19 Chinese Chipmaking Company Avoids US Restrictions
The White House announced an executive order last August targeting U.S. investment in advanced Chinese chipmaking and other technology industries.…
2023-12-19 Pope Approves Blessings for Same-sex Couples
Pope Francis officially approved letting Catholic clergy bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday. The move is a complete change…
2023-12-19 Yemeni Rebel Attacks Affect International Shipping
The recent attacks on ships in and near the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have affected some of the…
2023-12-19 Lacking Counselors, US Schools Turn to Online Therapy
Public schools in the United States are increasingly employing online mental health services, or teletherapy, for students. At least 16…
2023-12-18 Study: More Americans Affected by Long-term Tiredness
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has…
2023-12-18 Russian Volunteers Joining Ukraine to Fight Russia
In Ukraine, a man who goes by his military name Karabas is training to fight against the Russian army. But…
2023-12-18 The Story of Santa Claus
Santa Claus is someone who will remain in the hearts of children forever. He is the make-believe person who brings…
2023-12-18 Security Trial Begins in Hong Kong for Activist Publisher
Well-known Hong Kong activist and publisher Jimmy Lai went on trial Monday on charges related to the territory’s national security…
2023-12-17 Mickey Mouse Will Soon Belong to You, Me, Everyone
An early version of Mickey Mouse, the famous Disney character, will soon belong to you, me and everybody else. The…
2023-12-17 Young Indonesians Clean up Waterways, Better Solution Needed
Children in the Indonesian city of Bogor are cleaning up a local lake on their own. The young people take…
2023-12-17 A Short History of UN Climate Deal Promises
United Nations delegates from nearly 200 countries recently held a climate meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The delegates agreed…