National parks traveler Mikah Meyer had plenty of fun among giant powdery dunes recently, as he celebrated a milestone. He’s exactly one-third of the way through his 3-year journey to …
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US-China Ties in Arts and Education Deepen
On the political and military front, U.S.-China relations have been an often-tense dance between governments. However, in arts and education, many say the relationship is deepening. There is debate among …
your ads here!Fitness Trackers Bad at Measuring Calories Burned, Study Says
It’s probably not a good idea to decide what to eat based on how many calories your wearable fitness tracker says you’ve burned, according to a new study. Researchers at …
your ads here!Reports: US Job Market Remains Strong; Merchandise Trade Deficit Gets Worse
New data Thursday paint a mixed picture of the U.S. economy. A report on the job market shows a slight increase in the number of people signing up for unemployment …
your ads here!Hypersonic Space Plane May Soon Be a Reality
The next generation hypersonic space plane just took a big step toward reality as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced Boeing will “complete advanced design work” for the …
your ads here!Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison Honored by Authors Guild
Toni Morrison praised the power of literature and the “community” of writers. James Patterson told some jokes, and even sang. Both received Distinguished Service Awards Wednesday night at the 25th …
your ads here!Gold Star Father Khizr Khan Plans Book for Young People
Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father who became a national celebrity after speaking at last year’s Democratic National Convention, has a book planned for young readers. Khan’s “This Is Our …
your ads here!Trump Seeks to End Program for Older Jobless Americans
Nathan Singletary is beyond the traditional retirement age, but he’s only just beginning a new career — helping other low-income, unemployed Americans over age 55 find jobs. Singletary got his …
your ads here!Attempt to Rebrand Harlem as ‘SoHa’ Leaves Residents Fuming
Community activists in New York City say an attempt to rebrand a section of Harlem as “SoHa” – short for Harlem – is insulting and another sign of gentrification run …
your ads here!OPEC, Non-OPEC Nations Poised to Extend Output Cuts
OPEC and other oil nations meeting Thursday appeared set to extend their production cuts in an effort to shore up prices. But the intended impact could be short-lived. That’s due …
your ads here!Computer Wins 2nd Game Against Chinese Go Champion
A computer beat China’s top player of go, one of the last games machines have yet to master, for a second time Thursday in a competition authorities limited the Chinese …
your ads here!Search for Kidney Cements Personal Cambodian-American Bond
Tony Chhim, a first-generation Cambodian-American, needs a kidney. Until a few weeks ago, his family thought a yearlong search among relatives in Cambodia and in Khmer communities throughout the United …
your ads here!New Zealand-Launched Rocket Reaches Space, Not Orbit
California-based company Rocket Lab said Thursday it had launched a test rocket into space from its New Zealand launch pad, although the rocket didn’t reach orbit as hoped. The …
your ads here!Probiotics Show Promise as Mood Elevator
A new study suggests that probiotics, so-called “good” bacteria that aid in digestion, may also ease symptoms of depression. The finding adds to a growing body of evidence that what …
your ads here!China Expands Globally Amid Concerns Over its Mercantilist Policies
China recently rolled out a global economic initiative known as One Belt, One Road, named after the ancient Silk Road. Chinese President Xi Jinping says the initiative is aimed at …
your ads here!New Generation of Companies Looks to Create New Kind of Plant-based Food
In a San Francisco kitchen, chefs are re-creating everyday foods, such as eggs, mayonnaise, salad dressings and cookies from unconventional sources. “Playing with ingredients that are totally different in the …
your ads here!On Memorial Day, Military Monuments Have Special Meaning
Cities across the United States have erected memorials to the hometown heroes who fought and died in America’s wars, from the American Revolution of 1776 to the ongoing conflicts in …
your ads here!Using the Internet to Monitor the Elderly at Home
According to the National Institutes of Health, 17 percent of people around the world will be 65 or older by 2050. Currently it is just more than 8 percent. That …
your ads here!Virtual Reality Lets Us Travel in Space and Time
An increasing number of museums and exhibition halls around the world use virtual reality technology to transport visitors to different spaces and different time. London’s Somerset House recently opened a …
your ads here!Treasury Chief Says US Reviewing Iran’s Aircraft Licenses
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday that his department is reviewing licenses for Boeing Co and Airbus to sell aircraft to Iran, telling lawmakers he will increase sanctions …
your ads here!Treasury Chief to Congress: Raise Debt Limit Before August
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told lawmakers on Wednesday that they should vote to increase the government’s borrowing authority — and avert a disastrous economic default — before their August recess. …
your ads here!Ariana Grande Suspends World Tour, Cancels Some Euro Stops
Ariana Grande suspended her Dangerous Woman world tour and canceled several European shows Wednesday due to the deadly bombing at her concert in Manchester, England. Shows Thursday and Friday in …
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