Scientists studying dementia are learning more about what the various forms of this cognitive decline does to our brains. But there are precious few treatments that cure, reverse or delay …
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Managing Dementia Risk Through Diet
Scientists studying dementia are learning more about what the various forms of this cognitive decline does to our brains. But there are precious few treatments that cure, reverse or delay …
your ads here!Despite Trump’s Intervention, Job Security Still Elusive for Indiana Carrier Employees
The Carrier manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, owned by United Technologies Company, was in the limelight during the 2016 presidential election when then-candidate Donald Trump criticized UTC’s announcement it was …
your ads here!Nigeria’s ‘Queen of Golf’ Trains Her Potential Successors
Nigeria’s top female golfer, Uloma Mbuko, has won more than 200 trophies in her 17-year career as an international player. Now, she’s passing on her crown, training the next crop …
your ads here!1925 Scopes Trial Pits Creationism Against Evolution
To understand the significance of the so-called Monkey Trial, one must try to imagine the America of 1925; specifically, the southern state of Tennessee. Under pressure by a coalition of …
your ads here!Nigeria’s ‘Queen of Golf’ Mentors Next Generation of Potential Pros
About 30 youngsters were on a golf course, practicing their swing on a hot Saturday morning in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. The students were as young as 3 and as …
your ads here!Trump to Sign Order Authorizing Review of Manufacturing Sector
President Donald Trump was expected to sign an executive order Friday authorizing a comprehensive review of the U.S. manufacturing sector to help ensure the security of the nation, according to …
your ads here!Trump Properties Seek Foreign Workers for Winter Season
Businesses owned by U.S. President Donald Trump have filed requests for visas with the Department of Labor to hire dozens of temporary foreign workers. The news of the requests comes …
your ads here!Russian Parliament Bans Use of Proxy Internet Services, VPNs
Russia’s parliament passed a bill to outlaw the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, and other Internet proxy services, citing concerns about the spread of extremist materials. The State …
your ads here!Preventable Deaths in Mothers, Children Fall Sharply
The U.N. says women’s and children’s health is improving faster than at any point in history. VOA’s Carol Pearson reports on a massive program has saved countless lives and is …
your ads here!Slowdown in Energy Investment Could Come Back to Hurt Oil Producers
An international energy watchdog warns that the decline in global investment in the oil sector could lead to energy shortages when prices start to rebound. The International Energy Agency says …
your ads here!Secret Catalyst Turns Simple Acid into Hydrogen Fuel
In some parts of the world, the race is on to find the next generation of clean fuel. In the Netherlands, a group of students called Team Fast has developed …
your ads here!Body of Surrealist Painter Dali Exhumed for Paternity Test
A team of forensics experts Thursday opened the tomb of famed Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali to take DNA samples to settle a paternity suit. In a spectacle that most likely …
your ads here!Television Amps Up, Movies Simmer Down at Comic-Con
From the dragons of Westeros and the “Walking Dead” zombies to the deadly humanoid robots of “Westworld,” the golden age of television is dominating the limelight at San Diego’s annual …
your ads here!Peru Government Fires Special Attorney on Odebrecht Graft Probe
The government of Peru’s President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said on Thursday that it was firing its special counsel in a corruption probe of Brazilian builder Odebrecht, sparking accusations of interference. …
your ads here!New App Reveals Little-known History of Rio de Janeiro Port
Rio de Janeiro’s port area may be one of the city’s most inviting spots since being renovated for the Olympic Games last year. But while the area is home to …
your ads here!Cities Aim to Reclaim Once-polluted Rivers for Swimming
They dove in, splashed around and blissfully floated in the murky river water. Intrepid swimmers got a once-a-year chance to beat the summer heat with a dip in the …
your ads here!Linkin Park Frontman Chester Bennington Found Dead at 41
The lead singer of rock group Linkin Park, Chester Bennington, was found dead in his California home Thursday. He was 41. According to news reports, Bennington committed suicide by hanging …
your ads here!Alexa, Turn Up My Kenmore AC; Sears Cuts Deal with Amazon
Sears will begin selling its appliances on Amazon.com, including smart appliances that can be synced with Amazon’s voice assistant, Alexa. The announcement Thursday sent shares of Sears soaring almost 11 …
your ads here!CAF Executives Approve African Cup Expansion, Timing Change
The Confederation of African Football’s executive committee has approved expanding the African Cup of Nations from 16 to 24 teams and moving the continent’s top tournament from the beginning of …
your ads here!Study: Payments to Uganda Farmers to Not Cut Down Trees Pays Off
A pilot program that paid landowners in Uganda to not cut down trees was successful, according to researchers looking for ways to try to reduce carbon emissions. The researchers used …
your ads here!Musk Says He Gets OK to Start Work on New York-Washington ‘Hyperloop’
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Thursday said he had received “verbal” approval to start building a high-speed underground transport system linking New York and Washington that could cut travel time …
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