The U.S. economy likely created 43,000 more jobs in the 12 months through March than previously estimated, the Labor Department said on Wednesday. The marginal increase, which the Labor Department …
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Study: Many Teens — and Parents — Feel Tethered to Phones
Parents lament their teenagers’ noses constantly in their phones, but they might benefit from taking stock of their own screen time habits. A new report from the Pew Research Center …
your ads here!Idris Elba Says He’s Not the Next 007
Idris Elba stirred fans’ hopes, then left them shaken. The British actor helped fuel speculation that he will be the next James Bond last week when tweeted a selfie and …
your ads here!New Technology Aims to Prevent Newborn Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
Around the world, 2.6 million newborns die within a month after they are born, according to the World Health Organization. A project called NEST360°, in the Rice 360° Institute for …
your ads here!SC County Evaluating Archaeological Site Under Construction
A project to build a parking lot alongside South Carolina’s Saluda River may have wrecked an archaeological site where Native Americans lived for thousands of years. The State reports that …
your ads here!Myanmar’s Tour Operators Call for Plan to Boost Industry
When reforms began in Myanmar in 2011, its tourism sector was considered as one of those most likely to take advantage of the economic opportunities as the country looked to …
your ads here!Facebook, Twitter Remove Accounts Linked to Iran, Russia
Social media giants Facebook and Twitter said they have removed hundreds of pages and accounts linked to Russia and Iran ahead of the midterm elections in the U.S. Facebook said …
your ads here!NHL Player Recounts Freak Accident and His Struggle with Mental Illness
He played more than 300 games in his professional career, but NHL goalie Clint Malarchuk is best remembered for only one – a game that almost killed him. It happened …
your ads here!Public Art Installation Reimagines Times Square Underwater
In the heart of New York City, one artist has created a dystopic version of Times Square, submerging it underwater and filling it with a virtual fleet of boats. VOA’s …
your ads here!Israel Bans Juul E-Cigarettes Citing ‘Grave’ Public Health Risk
Israel on Tuesday outlawed the import and sale of e-cigarettes made by Silicon Valley startup Juul Labs, citing public health concerns given their nicotine content. A statement by Israel’s Health …
your ads here!With Sensors and Apps, Young African Coders Compete to Curb Hunger
From an app to diagnose disease on Zambian farms to Tinder-style matchmaking for Senegalese land owners and young farmers, young coders have been finding solutions to hunger in the first …
your ads here!IATA: Mexico’s New Airport Crucial for Passenger Growth
Mexico risks losing long-term passenger growth and billions of dollars if it fails to go through with building a new hub in the capital to alleviate congestion, an executive with …
your ads here!‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Film Comes Home to Singapore
“Crazy Rich Asians” celebrated its Asian premiere in Singapore on Tuesday night, with local-born stars such as Fiona Xie delighted to be bringing the film home to the city where …
your ads here!Study: Global Food Waste Could Rise by a Third by 2030
Food waste could rise by almost a third by 2030 when more than 2 billion tons will be binned, researchers said on Tuesday, warning of a “staggering” crisis propelled by …
your ads here!UEFA Forging Ahead with Plans to Increase Value of Women’s Football
The women’s Champions League is beginning to step out of the shadow of its male counterpart with the ultimate aim of being as much of a must-see and commercially-attractive event, …
your ads here!Lebanese Chafe as Economic Blues Begin to Bite
For Mazen Rahhal, a shop owner in a bustling district of Beirut, Lebanon’s economy has seldom felt more precarious. In one store, he sells clothes at a fraction of their …
your ads here!US, Mexico Put Off NAFTA Talks Until Wednesday, Autos Eyed
U.S. and Mexican officials postponed ministerial talks aiming for a breakthrough in the revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) until Wednesday, although one member of the incoming …
your ads here!Judge: 3D Guns Are Issue for President, Congress
A federal judge hearing arguments over a settlement between the Trump administration and a company that wants to post plans for printing 3D weapons on the internet said Tuesday that …
your ads here!Indians Demand Say as Construction Chokes Cities
Large real-estate developments in India should be subject to the same scrutiny as industrial projects given their environmental impact, according to city planners and campaigners. A proposal to redevelop parts …
your ads here!US Officials Threaten Russia with ‘Much More Economic Pain’
Washington is prepared to impose more economic pain on Russia if it does not change its behavior, Trump administration officials said on Tuesday, as U.S. lawmakers pushed for stronger measures …
your ads here!Asia Argento Denies Sexual Relations With Actor She Paid Off
Italian actress Asia Argento, an outspoken advocate in the movement against sexual harassment, denied on Tuesday ever having had sexual relations with Jimmy Bennett, an actor who the New York …
your ads here!Producers: Director Danny Boyle Exits Latest James Bond Movie
British director Danny Boyle has exited the latest upcoming James Bond movie due to “creative differences,” the producers of the multi-million film franchise said on Tuesday. “Michael G. Wilson, Barbara …
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