2024-07-03 Independence Day in the US
The United States celebrates its Independence Day on July 4. John Adams, who later became America’s second president, wrote to his wife in 1776 that the day would be remembered…
2024-07-03 US States to Train Workers on AI in Workplace
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to expand in the workplace. And some U.S. states have launched specialized programs to train workers on how to deal with the new technologies. Many…
2024-07-02 Chinese Researchers Develop Robot Dogs to Assist the Blind
Researchers in Shanghai are developing a robot “guide dog” that could help blind people. The robot is currently being tested in Shanghai. The machine uses cameras and sensors to navigate…
2024-07-02 South Sudan: Home to World’s Largest Land Mammal Migration
South Sudan is home to what some wildlife experts say is the world’s largest land animal migration, or seasonal movement of animals. But government officials fear illegal hunting threatens the…
2024-07-02 Rural Student Bests University Competitors in China’s Math Contest
A 17-year-old vocational school student from rural China is being celebrated on social media after reaching the final round of a math competition. She defeated many other students from top…
2024-07-01 Study: Ancient Pig-like Animal Shows Early Brain Development
Researchers say a new study on an ancient pig-like animal is helping them learn more about brain development in mammals. The animal is known as Gordonia. It is believed to…
2024-07-01 US Supreme Court: Presidents Have Immunity for ‘Official Acts’
The United States Supreme Court on Monday ruled that American presidents have “immunity” from prosecution over what the ruling calls “official acts.” The ruling recognizes – for the first time…
2024-07-01 How Heat Kills
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. As temperatures and humidity rise outside, what happens inside the human body can become a life or death situation.…
2024-06-30 Brazilian’s Soccer Shirt Collection Gets Guinness World Record
Guinness World Records recently recognized a 41-year-old Brazilian man for having the world’s largest collection of soccer shirts. Cassio Brandão has collected 6,101 shirts since 2000. His collection includes rare…