Scientists say they have finally assembled the full genetic blueprint for human life, adding the missing pieces to a puzzle nearly completed two decades ago. An international team described the …
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Changing of the Guard Aboard International Space Station
A microgravity ceremony ushers in a new commander of the International Space Station. An old space telescope finds something new in the cosmos. And a futuristic helmet to study astronauts’ …
your ads here!Bruce Willis, Diagnosed With Aphasia, Steps Away From Acting
Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech, his family said Wednesday. In …
your ads here!South Koreans Flock Overseas for ‘Revenge Travel’ as COVID Rules Ease
After spending two years being socially distanced in his home country of South Korea, Kim Hoe-jun booked a last-minute flight to Hawaii, where he had enjoyed his honeymoon six years …
your ads here!CDC Drops COVID-19 Health Warning for Cruise Ship Travelers
Federal health officials are dropping the warning they have attached to cruising since the beginning of the pandemic, leaving it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting …
your ads here!Academy: Smith Refused to Leave Oscars After Slapping Rock
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said that Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday’s Oscar ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused to do so. …
your ads here!Towering Ice Volcanoes Identified on Surprisingly Vibrant Pluto
A batch of dome-shaped ice volcanoes that look unlike anything else known in our solar system and may still be active have been identified on Pluto using data from NASA’s …
your ads here!Solar Panel Technology Boosts Yields for Farmers in Kenya
Scientists in Kenya are testing a project using solar panels to shade crops while generating clean energy. It’s called agrivoltaics. Successful trials have shown that this technology reduces water loss …
your ads here!Kenya Gets Huawei-Linked Chinese Communications Cable
China has connected a high-speed, multimillion-dollar, 15,000-kilometer undersea cable to Kenya, as Beijing advances what’s been dubbed its “digital silk road,” and Africa seeks the infrastructure it badly needs for …
your ads here!Cherry Blossom Season Marks Beginning of Spring in US Capital
Washington celebrates 110 years of cherry blossoms in a festival not only marking the beginning of spring but also commemorating the birth of an international tourist destination and marking the …
your ads here!Biden Introduces COVID.gov, Urges Congress to Approve Additional Funding
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday introduced his administration’s new website, COVID.gov, designed to be a clearinghouse for the latest pandemic information, as well as a means of providing access …
your ads here!Malaysian Proposal to Phase Out Smoking Sparks Controversy
Malaysia’s health ministry is proposing a major initiative to prevent young people from smoking. It’s a bold plan but critics say it has flaws. Dave Grunebaum has the story. …
your ads here!WHO Reports 43 Percent Increase in Global COVID-19 Deaths, While Caseload Drops
The World Health Organization reported a 43 percent spike in deaths from COVID-19 globally last week, while the number of cases continued to fall worldwide. In its weekly epidemiological report, …
your ads here!Kashmir Film Sharpens Political Divisions in India
The phenomenal box-office success of a new film set in 1990s Kashmir has sharpened political divisions in India and prompted a re-examination of a violent campaign against Hindus in the …
your ads here!Botswana Approves Texas-Made COVID Vaccine, Manufacturing Plant
Botswana has become the first country in Africa to approve the use of the Texas-made COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax. Botswana’s president and California biotech company NantWorks made the announcement Monday as …
your ads here!FDA Authorizes Second Vaccine Booster for Those 50 and Older
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a fourth dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for people 50 and over. Previously a fourth dose was only authorized …
your ads here!Fighting Food Waste: Technology Tells Restaurants What They Are Throwing Away
Up to 40% of food in the U.S. is discarded. But as VOA’s Julie Taboh reports, a company in the Netherlands has come up with technology that can help reduce …
your ads here!Ancient Grain Teff Takes Root on US Plains
Teff, an ancient grain from the Horn of Africa, has found new enthusiasts in the United States. It’s being cultivated in the American West and Midwest, where growers note its …
your ads here!Will Smith Apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars Slap
Actor Will Smith apologized to comedian Chris Rock one day after slapping him across the face during Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony following a joke Rock made about the actor’s wife, …
your ads here!Academy Condemns Will Smith Oscars Slap, Opens Investigation
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued a formal statement Monday condemning Will Smith’s behavior for slapping comedian Chris Rock and announced it was initiating an investigation. Smith slapped Rock …
your ads here!ready – Rising Inflation in US Is Increasingly Hitting Ethnic-food Vendors
Rising costs are impacting day to day living for many Americans. In the Thai community in Los Angeles, many are having to make some hard choices. Nopparat Chaichalearmmongkol has a …
your ads here!Chris Rock Not Pressing Charges After Will Smith Oscar Slap
Comedian Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against actor Will Smith following a physical altercation at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police …
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