2018-11-02 Amazon Wants to Teach Kids to Code
Amazon wants to get more young people to consider becoming computer engineers. The American technology company this week launched a…
2018-11-02 US Holds Elections on November 6
On Tuesday, November 6, Americans will choose hundreds of federal lawmakers and state officials. The election is called the midterm…
2018-11-01 Google Workers Protest Sexual Wrongdoing, Other Issues
Many Google employees protested Thursday against the way the company deals with sexual wrongdoing, unequal pay and discrimination. Employees walked…
2018-11-01 Technology Chiefs Worry About Their Children’s Smartphone Addictions
Mike Herrick has a 13-year-old daughter who enjoys using her smartphone all the time. His daughter often sends text messages…
2018-10-31 UN: Myanmar Is Not Safe for Rohingyas to Return
The United Nations refugee agency has condemned an agreement between Bangladesh and Myanmar about minority Rohingyas. Under the agreement, Bangladesh…
2018-10-31 The Debate over Voting Restrictions in America
Former United States President Jimmy Carter has travelled the world observing elections to find out if they are fair. Carter…
2018-10-30 Trump Considers Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump says he wants to end to the constitutional right of citizenship for babies born in the United…
2018-10-31 China Permits Some Trade in Tiger, Rhino Parts
Chinese officials say the country will permit trading of products made from endangered tigers and rhinos in “special” cases. The…
2018-10-29 Bolsonaro Win Could Strengthen Brazil-US Relations
Jair Bolsonaro was elected Sunday to be the next president of Brazil. Results showed that the Social Liberal Party candidate…
2018-11-01 For France, 100 Years of World War I Cleanup Still to Come
In a few weeks, the world will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. But experts…
2018-10-29 Indonesia: Survivors Unlikely from Lion Air Plane Crash
An Indonesian passenger airplane crashed into the sea on Monday, just minutes after taking off from Jakarta. Indonesian officials say…
2018-10-29 Americans to Vote Amid Violence, Anger
Americans learned last week of pipe bombs sent by mail to Democratic Party political leaders and other critics of President…
2018-10-30 Parker Solar Probe Becomes Closest Spacecraft to Sun
The American space agency is reporting that its Parker Solar Probe now holds the record for the closest approach to…
2018-10-29 German Chancellor Merkel to Step Down in 2021
Germany’s Angela Merkel says she will not seek a fifth term as chancellor in 2021. In an announcement on Monday,…
2018-10-28 Native Americans Say Law That Protects Children at Risk
An American law that blocks placement of Native American children with non-native American families was ruled illegal earlier this month.…