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Japan's Moon Vehicle Lands Successfully but Is Losing Power
Science & Technology
Japan's Moon Vehicle Lands Successfully but Is Losing Power

05:39 January 19, 2024

Japan on Friday became the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon. The mission’s aim was to carry out an exact landing and to collect informa…

Artist Puts Re-imagined Spanish Painting on Venezuelan Streets
Arts & Culture
Artist Puts Re-imagined Spanish Painting on Venezuelan Streets

02:33 January 19, 2024

A collection of modern statues has been placed around Venezuela’s capital Caracas in an attempt to increase local interest in art. A total of 19 fibe…

China's Population Declines Again in 2023
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China's Population Declines Again in 2023

05:05 January 19, 2024

China announced recently that the country’s mainland population fell by 2 million people in 2023. This drop is the second yearly decrease in populati…

Researchers Find Link to Nerve Disease in Ancient DNA
Science & Technology
Researchers Find Link to Nerve Disease in Ancient DNA

06:06 January 18, 2024

Genetic researchers at the University of Cambridge in Britain say ancient DNA shows why northern Europeans have a higher risk of getting a nerve dise…

More CEOs Fear Companies Will Not Survive AI, Climate Change
AS IT IS
More CEOs Fear Companies Will Not Survive AI, Climate Change

04:07 January 18, 2024

A growing number of business leaders say their fear their companies will not survive the next 10 years because of pressure from climate change and ne…

While US Freezes, Much of the World Experiences Record Heat
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While US Freezes, Much of the World Experiences Record Heat

04:38 January 18, 2024

Many parts of the world have experienced record-high temperatures in recent days. But much of the United States is dealing with extremely cold weathe…

Guinness World Records Investigates ‘World's Oldest Dog’
Arts & Culture
Guinness World Records Investigates ‘World's Oldest Dog’

03:56 January 17, 2024

Guinness World Records said on Tuesday that it has suspended and was re-examining its “world’s oldest dog” record. The publishing company had given t…

What Are Hypersonic Weapons and Which Nations Have Them?
Science & Technology
What Are Hypersonic Weapons and Which Nations Have Them?

06:51 January 17, 2024

North Korea announced earlier this week it had carried out a test of a hypersonic weapon attached to a missile. It was not the first time the country…

Study Finds Small Plastic Pieces in Bottled Water
Health & Lifestyle
Study Finds Small Plastic Pieces in Bottled Water

06:51 January 17, 2024

The average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of very small plastic known as nanoplastics, a recent study says. Re…

Argentina’s Inflation Rises 211.4 Percent
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Argentina’s Inflation Rises 211.4 Percent

03:36 January 17, 2024

Argentina’s yearly inflation increased to 211.4 percent in 2023, numbers released recently by the government show. It is the highest rate in 32 years…

Playground Provides Learning, Safety for Kids with Autism
Education
Playground Provides Learning, Safety for Kids with Autism

07:19 January 16, 2024

At first look, the playground at the Children's Guild-Transformation Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, looks like any other. It has swings, slides, and…

Singer Elton John Completes Rare 'EGOT' with Emmy Win
Arts & Culture
Singer Elton John Completes Rare 'EGOT' with Emmy Win

03:22 January 16, 2024

The Emmy Awards program on Monday night honored British singer Elton John with a prize for his movie which Disney+ presented in 2023. With the win, J…

Nauru Changes Diplomatic Recognition from Taiwan to China
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Nauru Changes Diplomatic Recognition from Taiwan to China

04:40 January 16, 2024

The Pacific Island nation of Nauru says it is changing its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. The move reduces the number of Taiwan’s diplo…

Anti-poverty Group: World Could See First Trillionaire within 10 Years
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Anti-poverty Group: World Could See First Trillionaire within 10 Years

05:04 January 16, 2024

Oxfam, an organization that works to end poverty, has predicted the world will likely see its first trillionaire within 10 years. The prediction come…

Study: Largest Ape Went Extinct Because of Climate Change
Science & Technology
Study: Largest Ape Went Extinct Because of Climate Change

04:15 January 15, 2024

An ancient species of great ape likely disappeared hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach duri…

British Judges Get Permission to Use AI to Help with Writing
Science & Technology
British Judges Get Permission to Use AI to Help with Writing

06:14 January 15, 2024

Judges in Britain and Wales have been given permission to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help them write legal opinions. The Courts and Tr…

Alzheimer’s Drugs May Reach Brain Faster with Ultrasound Tool
Health & Lifestyle
Alzheimer’s Drugs May Reach Brain Faster with Ultrasound Tool

05:01 January 15, 2024

Researchers recently said a new tool that uses what is called focused ultrasound can help deliver important medicine to the brains of Alzheimer’s pat…

Cyber ‘Kidnapping’ Scams Target Chinese Students
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Cyber ‘Kidnapping’ Scams Target Chinese Students

07:06 January 15, 2024

Late last month, 17-year-old Chinese student Kai Zhuang was reported missing near Salt Lake City in the American state of Utah. He was found days lat…

NASA Delays Moon Missions Over Technical, Safety Problems
Science & Technology
NASA Delays Moon Missions Over Technical, Safety Problems

06:37 January 14, 2024

The American space agency NASA has postponed two moon missions that are facing development and safety issues. NASA’s program to return astronauts to …

China Likely to Become World’s Top Auto Exporter
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China Likely to Become World’s Top Auto Exporter

03:50 January 14, 2024

A Chinese car group says China likely overtook Japan as the world’s biggest auto exporter in 2023. The Chinese Passenger Car Association (CPCA) says …

Vietnam’s EV Maker VinFast Plans Factory in India
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Vietnam’s EV Maker VinFast Plans Factory in India

03:15 January 14, 2024

Vietnamese electric vehicle company VinFast recently announced its plans to build a $2 billion production center in southern India. The new factory i…

Minnesota Named Second-most Educated US State
Education
Minnesota Named Second-most Educated US State

07:40 January 13, 2024

Minnesota has the second-highest education level in the U.S. as measured by the scholarship research website Scholaroo.com. A representative from Sch…

Hawaiian Salt Makers Aim to Protect Tradition
Arts & Culture
Hawaiian Salt Makers Aim to Protect Tradition

06:14 January 12, 2024

Last summer on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, Tina Taniguchi was working close to the ground. Her coconut leaf hat covered most of her thick brown hai…

Miners Find Mammoth Remains Buried in North Dakota
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Miners Find Mammoth Remains Buried in North Dakota

05:19 January 12, 2024

The first person who saw it was working overnight. The worker, a shovel operator, saw something white as he placed a large amount of dirt into the ba…

WHO: More COVID Deaths after Holiday Gatherings
Health & Lifestyle
WHO: More COVID Deaths after Holiday Gatherings

03:08 January 11, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) says holiday gatherings and the spread of a new COVID-19 variant led to increased hospitalizations and deaths las…

Dispute over Government Pay in Papua Leads to Deadly Rioting
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Dispute over Government Pay in Papua Leads to Deadly Rioting

04:03 January 11, 2024

The government of Papua New Guinea declared a state of emergency on Thursday after at least 16 people were killed in rioting. After declaring the eme…

In 2024, More Than 60 Nations to Hold National Elections
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In 2024, More Than 60 Nations to Hold National Elections

08:11 January 11, 2024

2024 will go down as one of the most politically important years in history. More than 60 countries will hold national elections representing half of…

Top Technology Products at CES 2024
Science & Technology
Top Technology Products at CES 2024

06:35 January 10, 2024

One of the world’s largest technology events, CES, is happening this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show is produced by the Consumer Technology Assoc…

New Computer Keyboards to have AI Key
Science & Technology
New Computer Keyboards to have AI Key

03:31 January 10, 2024

Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key.” The key will lau…

In Ecuador, Gunmen Take over Live Broadcast
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In Ecuador, Gunmen Take over Live Broadcast

05:35 January 10, 2024

Officials in Ecuador say men with face coverings broke into the set of a public television channel in Ecuador waving guns and explosives during a liv…

WEF: Misinformation, Weather Top Worldwide Risks
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WEF: Misinformation, Weather Top Worldwide Risks

04:47 January 10, 2024

A report from the World Economic Forum says misinformation and disinformation are the most severe risks facing the world over the next two years. The…

Young People’s English Language Skills Decreasing
Education
Young People’s English Language Skills Decreasing

08:39 January 9, 2024

A recent index that measures English language ability around the world finds that young people’s English language proficiency is decreasing. The 2023…

Spanish Tapestry Factory Creating Pieces after 300 Years
Arts & Culture
Spanish Tapestry Factory Creating Pieces after 300 Years

03:24 January 9, 2024

Spain’s Royal Tapestry Factory has been providing clothes, called carpets for the floor and tapestries for the wall, for palaces and public buildings…

Climate Agency: 2023 Broke Global Heat Record
Science & Technology
Climate Agency: 2023 Broke Global Heat Record

04:08 January 9, 2024

Copernicus, the European climate agency, says 2023 broke records for global warmth. The average temperature for the year was 1.48 degrees Celsius abo…

Disaster in the Air Narrowly Avoided
AS IT IS
Disaster in the Air Narrowly Avoided

07:28 January 9, 2024

Passengers are describing what happened when part of a passenger jet came off at the start of a flight from Portland, Oregon last Friday. The inciden…

‘Oppenheimer’ Wins Big at Golden Globes
Arts & Culture
‘Oppenheimer’ Wins Big at Golden Globes

04:22 January 8, 2024

The historical film "Oppenheimer" won big at the Golden Globe awards Sunday. It won five awards, including best drama. And the comedy "Poor Things" u…

US Company Launches First Private Mission to the Moon
Science & Technology
US Company Launches First Private Mission to the Moon

06:22 January 8, 2024

An American company successfully launched a mission Monday to explore the moon. The launch of a robotic lander marked the first time a private space …

Italian Man Might Regain Use of Hand after Nerve Operation
Health & Lifestyle
Italian Man Might Regain Use of Hand after Nerve Operation

04:19 January 8, 2024

A man in Italy might regain the use of his hand after having a new kind of medical operation. Doctors in northern Italy said the surgery used a nerve…

US Agency Investigates Passenger Jet Incident
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US Agency Investigates Passenger Jet Incident

06:35 January 8, 2024

Officials have recovered a part of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max passenger jet that blew off during a flight from Portland, Oregon to Ontario, Ca…

Big Space Missions Planned for 2024
Science & Technology
Big Space Missions Planned for 2024

07:10 January 7, 2024

A series of new space missions are planned for the coming year. Here is a look ahead at some of the ones to watch out for in 2024. Artemis II The Ame…

Consumer Reports Finds ‘Widespread’ Plastics in Food
Health & Lifestyle
Consumer Reports Finds ‘Widespread’ Plastics in Food

04:45 January 7, 2024

New research from the American non-profit organization Consumer Reports finds that plastics have a "widespread" presence in food. The group called on…

Talking Robot Helps Seniors Fight Loneliness
Health & Lifestyle
Talking Robot Helps Seniors Fight Loneliness

06:46 January 7, 2024

Joyce Loaiza lives alone in a community for older people in the American state of Florida. When she is home, the retired office worker often talks wi…

Singapore to End Cat Ban in Public Housing
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Singapore to End Cat Ban in Public Housing

06:10 January 7, 2024

Sunny is a proud Singaporean citizen who follows the laws of her country. Mostly, anyway. For the last three years, she has been illegally sheltering…

Harvard President’s Ouster Leads to Concerns about Academic Freedom
Education
Harvard President’s Ouster Leads to Concerns about Academic Freedom

07:30 January 6, 2024

Harvard University’s Claudine Gay recently became the second Ivy League president to step down under pressure from alumni, political activists and su…

Chilean Grandmother Is a Top Video Game Player
AS IT IS
Chilean Grandmother Is a Top Video Game Player

03:31 January 6, 2024

Few players of the online video game Free Fire know that one of their top opponents is an 81-year-old grandmother from rural Chile. From her professi…

Ugandan Homemade Drink Threatened by Bill, Market Changes
Arts & Culture
Ugandan Homemade Drink Threatened by Bill, Market Changes

06:26 January 5, 2024

Lawmakers in Uganda are considering barring people from making a popular alcoholic drink at home. The bill being considered would affect people like …

Ahead of Lunar New Year, Chinese Debate Fireworks Ban
Arts & Culture
Ahead of Lunar New Year, Chinese Debate Fireworks Ban

02:54 January 5, 2024

Chinese lawmakers recently entered a fierce online debate on whether fireworks should be used to celebrate the Lunar New year this February. They sai…

Forest Service Moving Trees to Save Them
Science & Technology
Forest Service Moving Trees to Save Them

06:25 January 4, 2024

Some important tree species native to the northwestern states in the U.S. are no longer growing well because of climate change. As conditions change …

American Teenager Becomes First Human to Beat Video Game Tetris
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American Teenager Becomes First Human to Beat Video Game Tetris

04:02 January 4, 2024

A 13-year-old American boy has become the first person ever to beat the popular video game Tetris. The young gamer, Willis Gibson, completed 157 leve…

Plane Crash in Tokyo Raises Design Concerns
AS IT IS
Plane Crash in Tokyo Raises Design Concerns

07:16 January 4, 2024

Investigators are studying what went wrong when a Japanese coast guard aircraft and a passenger jet crashed into each other on Tuesday at Haneda Airp…

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