2021-03-20 Polar Bear Hotel Opens in China
A hotel that calls itself the world’s first “polar bear hotel” has opened in northeastern China. The Polar Bear Hotel…
2021-03-19 Sports Arenas Working to Make Air Safe for Fans
The large college basketball tournament in the U.S., known as “March Madness” begins this week. The men’s tournament is being…
2021-03-18 Japan Warms to Alcohol-free Beer during Pandemic
In Japan, some workers who regularly drink beer at the end of the day are giving their livers a rest…
2021-03-17 Denied Benefits, Chinese Single Mothers Push for Change
Sarah Gao had a busy job. As the head of a $76.8 million investment fund, she was often flying across…
2021-03-17 Israel Announces Discovery of more Dead Sea Scrolls
Israeli archaeologists said they have discovered about 80 new pieces of ancient writings known as Dead Sea Scrolls in a…
2021-03-17 Black Winemakers in US Look to Increase Diversity in their Business
“Welcome to Happy Cork!” That is how Sunshine Foss welcomes people into her wine store in Brooklyn, New York. She…
2021-03-16 Officials Debate Wave of Migrants Arriving at US Border
U.S. officials are struggling with the problem of thousands of Central American migrants arriving at the southern U.S. border and…
2021-03-15 Vatican Says It Cannot Bless Same-Sex Unions
The Vatican issued an order Monday stating that the Roman Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions. The Vatican office that…
2021-03-15 Rights Activists Dispute Afghan Singing Ban for Girls
A message from Afghanistan’s education ministry that banned girls over 11 years old from singing at events has received a…
2021-03-15 British Music Festival Seeks Ways to Continue in Pandemic
As coronavirus restrictions ease and social distancing rules change, creative ideas and careful planning will be important for the survival…
2021-03-14 Ukrainian Man, Woman Tie Themselves Together to Get Closer
A Ukrainian couple who grew tired of arguing are trying to repair their relationship by tying their hands together for…
2021-03-14 Spain Law Makes Delivery Riders Employees
The Spanish government on Thursday approved a law that classifies food delivery riders as employees of the companies they work…
2021-03-14 Kenya’s Purple Tea Finds Buyers, Popularity
Purple tea is starting to become popular in Kenya and in other countries although it is twice the price of…
2021-03-13 Royal Family Accusations Raise Race Issue in Commonwealth Nations
In countries with historic ties to Britain, recent accusations by Prince Harry and Meghan have raised a difficult question: Do…
2021-03-12 Tastes From Home Makes Lockdown Easier
As she removes the fish from the oven, smells of garlic, pepper, and lemon fill the community kitchen. For Glenda…