2023-09-20 US Library Group: Objections to Books More Common
The American Library Association (ALA) says book bans and attempted bans continue to rise in the United States. The group…
2023-09-20 Former Argentine Torture Center Added to UNESCO Heritage
Argentina has welcomed a United Nations decision to include a former secret detention and torture center as a World Heritage…
2023-09-20 Google Links Bard AI Tool to Its Other Products
Google has linked its Bard artificial intelligence (AI) tool to its Gmail service and other company offerings. The American-based search…
2023-09-19 Strange-looking Tomato Can Still Be Tasty
This is the time of year when many gardeners are harvesting tomatoes. Associated Press gardening expert Jessica Damiano recently reported…
2023-09-19 US Senate Permits More Clothing Choices
The U.S. Senate’s majority leader said this week that the legislative body will no longer enforce a dress code on…
2023-09-19 India, Canada Expel Diplomats over Killing of Sikh Activist
India expelled a Canadian diplomat Tuesday and accused Canada of interfering in its internal affairs. The move came one day…
2023-09-19 Citizenship Test Changes Might Require Better English Skills
The United States admitted over 967,000 people as new citizens in 2022. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said…
2023-09-18 In Costa Rica, Natural Farms Provide Refuge for Birds
Small farms with natural trees and forests that block sunlight can provide a refuge for some bird populations, a study…
2023-09-18 US, Iran to Exchange Prisoners
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that seven Americans have been released by Iran after the nations agreed to…
2023-09-18 Pope Welcomes Russia’s New Ambassador to Vatican
Pope Francis has officially welcomed Russia’s new ambassador to the Vatican. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church met with…
2023-09-18 Who Should Get the Updated COVID Shot?
American health officials say most people should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine this year. Last week, the U.S. Centers for…