The world of smart appliances capable of communicating with humans is slowly taking shape, thanks to the increasing popularity and ubiquity of so-called personal assistants. At the International Consumer Electronics …
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Google Glass App Helps Autistic Children Read Social Cues
The Autism Society estimates about 1 percent of the world’s population is on the autism spectrum. The disorder can affect a person’s ability to interact with others and respond to …
your ads here!Report: Fewer Americans Along Coasts Buy Flood Insurance
Amanda Spartz nearly did not renew her home’s flood insurance policy after her first year in Florida. Two hurricanes came close to the Fort Lauderdale suburbs last year, but they …
your ads here!Mesh Networks Can Keep People Connected During Natural Disasters
Natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey pose a threat not only to human lives but also to telecommunication systems. When they go down, entire cities and communities are cut off from …
your ads here!Houston Toxic Waste Sites Flooded, Yet EPA Not on Scene
Floodwaters have inundated at least five highly contaminated toxic waste sites near Houston, raising concerns that the pollution there might spread. The Associated Press visited the sites this past week, …
your ads here!Wildfire Smoke Chokes US West, Causes Health Concerns
The smoke from massive wildfires hangs like fog over large parts of the U.S. West, an irritating haze causing health concerns, forcing sports teams to change schedules and disrupting life …
your ads here!Coach: Serena Williams Gives Birth to Baby Girl
Serena Williams has given birth to a baby girl, the first child for the former world’s No. 1 tennis player, her coach Patrick Mouratoglou said via Twitter Friday. The 35-year-old …
your ads here!New York Musician’s Studio Dubbed ‘Little Pakistan’
American musician Eric Alabaster loves Pakistani food, culture, speaks Urdu, and plays “Desi” music. His music studio in Brooklyn, New York, is known as “Little Pakistan.” VOA Deewaa’s Samin Ahsan …
your ads here!Schoolchildren Help Build Tiny Home for Homeless Veteran
Homelessness is a serious problem, and there are a variety of approaches to combating it. Faith Lapidus has the story of one effort to tackle the problem in Los Angeles, …
your ads here!Washington-area Nonprofit Reclaims Floors and Doors, Gives Back to Community
U.S. home builders created more than a million units of housing in 2016. Often, older homes are demolished to make way for the new buildings, and things like doors, floors, …
your ads here!Harvey Likely to Crimp Growth, Employment Temporarily
Hurricane Harvey may temporarily slow U.S. consumer spending, hurt national economic growth and boost unemployment for a while. Experts say it is very hard to accurately predict just how seriously …
your ads here!As Texas Flooding Recedes, Health Hazards Likely to Emerge
Floodwaters are beginning to recede around Houston, and although the rain in Houston has stopped, VOA’s Carol Pearson reports, assessing its impact on the health of Houston’s residents is only …
your ads here!US Researchers Discover Two Century-Old Shipwrecks in Lake Huron
U.S. maritime archaeologists say they have discovered two shipwrecks in northern Lake Huron believed to be steamers that sunk more than a century ago. Researchers announced Friday that they have …
your ads here!Russia Sees Artificial Intelligence as Key to World Domination
The digital arms race between the United States and Russia appears to be accelerating, fueled in part by new comments by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin, speaking to a group …
your ads here!US Astronaut to Return to Earth Holding US Record for Days in Space
When U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson returns to Earth on Saturday from the International Space Station, she will have spent more time in space than any other American. Whitson will have …
your ads here!Comedian Berman Dies at 92
Comedian Shelley Berman, who won gold records and appeared on top television shows in the 1950s and 1960s delivering wry monologues about the annoyances of everyday life, has died. He …
your ads here!Hogwarts School Off to Flying Start in New Digital Experience
Harry Potter’s magical world is coming alive like never before. Fans of the best-selling books and films can now fly through the boy wizard’s Hogwarts School and its quidditch pitch, …
your ads here!Wet and Wild in the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon — one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World — has inspired adventurers, poets and painters for hundreds of years. Whether looking down from its massive …
your ads here!New Uber CEO Highlights Iranians in Tech
In Silicon Valley, all eyes are on Dara Khosrowshahi, the new CEO of Uber, who starts his turnaround of the ride-hailing firm on Tuesday. But for Iranian Americans working in …
your ads here!‘Dolores’: The Labor Activist Behind ‘Yes We Can!’
“Yes We Can,” President Barack Obama’s famous catch phrase, was borrowed from a petite fiery American Latina named Dolores Huerta. Not many people know Huerta’s name, or her contributions to …
your ads here!China to Host Fellow BRICS Members at Summit
China on Sunday hosts the annual summit of leaders from the BRICS countries — the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. They represent 40 percent of …
your ads here!US Unemployment Edges Upward to 4.4 Percent
The U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly in August and the net gain in jobs was lower than economists predicted. Friday’s report from the Labor Department says the jobless rate rose …
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