2023-08-13 US Launches AI Competition to Protect Computer Systems
The United States has launched a competition for developing artificial intelligence (AI) to find and fix security issues in U.S.…
2023-08-13 Sea Reptile Fossils Suggest It Was a Filter-feeder
Baleen whales, such as the blue whale, are huge sea animals. Baleen describes a filter-feeding system in their mouths through…
2023-08-13 Scientists Work to Save Florida Reefs
Several organizations are racing to save the reef that runs along the Florida Keys. A summer heat wave has already…
2023-08-13 Ancient Whale May Be Heaviest Animal Ever Found
Scientists have discovered fossils that might have belonged to the heaviest animal in Earth’s history. The blue whale holds the…
2023-08-12 Sea Ice in Antarctica Falls to Record Lows
Sea ice in the Antarctic area fell to a record low this year. The drop is a result of rising…
2023-08-12 William McKinley: Imperial
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about William McKinley. He took office in 1897 and was…
2023-08-12 More US Minority Teachers Are Quitting
States are reporting that teachers are leaving their jobs in growing numbers. In some cases, retirement is highest among teachers…
2023-08-11 Hawaii Wildfires Kill at Least 55, Recovery to Take Years
Wildfires on Hawaii’s island of Maui have killed at least 55 people and destroyed a historic town, officials said. The…
2023-08-11 Hip-hop Culture Carries the Spirit of Protest
The signs of hip-hop’s influence are everywhere. American rapper and music producer Pharrell Williams recently became a creative director for…
2023-08-11 What Does the Song, ‘This Is Me’ Mean?
Hello. This week on Ask a Teacher, we will explain parts of a song for a listener. Question: I have…