It was Miles Morales and the Spider-Verse versus the “Transformers” at the box office this weekend and the bots came out on top. “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” the seventh …
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The Show Must Go On: Putting on a Tony Awards Telecast During a Writers’ Strike
New location? No script? No rehearsal? No sweat. Welcome to the 2023 Tony Awards, a show with an extra jolt of electricity this time due to the Hollywood writers’ strike. …
your ads here!Dutch Minister Discusses Health Care in an Age of Longevity
Huge strides in life expectancy worldwide are bringing new challenges that come with increased longevity, the Dutch health minister told VOA this week. “If you look at it from a …
your ads here!AI Chatbots Offer Comfort to the Bereaved
Staying in touch with a loved one after their death is the promise of several start-ups using the powers of artificial intelligence, though not without raising ethical questions. Ryu Sun-yun …
your ads here!Ugandan Baseball Player Debuts in America
In the heart of Maryland, the Frederick Keys baseball team introduced its newest player last week, one unlike any other the team has seen in its 35-year history. Dennis Kasumba, …
your ads here!Apple, Defying the Times, Stays Quiet on AI
Resisting the hype, Apple defied most predictions this week and made no mention of artificial intelligence when it unveiled its latest slate of new products, including its Vision Pro mixed …
your ads here!El Nino Climate Pattern Now Underway, NOAA Reports
El Nino has officially returned and is likely to yield extreme weather later this year, from tropical cyclones spinning toward vulnerable Pacific islands to heavy rainfall in South America to …
your ads here!U.S. East Coast Blanketed in Smoke From Canadian Wildfires
Schools across the U.S. East Coast canceled outdoor activities, airline traffic slowed, and millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors Wednesday as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south, blanketing …
your ads here!Newer Transplant Method Could Boost Number of Donor Hearts By 30%
Most transplanted hearts are from donors who are brain dead, but new research shows a different approach can be just as successful and boost the number of available organs. It’s …
your ads here!Hawaii’s Kilauea Erupting Again After 3-Month Pause
Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting Wednesday after a three-month pause, displaying spectacular fountains of mesmerizing, glowing lava that’s a safe distance from people …
your ads here!Explainer: Will COP28 Deliver a New Fund for Climate Loss and Damage?
As communities in countries rich and poor face soaring costs from extreme weather and rising seas, governments are grappling with how to set up a new fund to tackle “loss …
your ads here!Four Restaurants in Vietnam Awarded One Michelin Star Each
Vietnam’s booming food scene was awarded its first-ever Michelin stars Tuesday, with four restaurants selected by the prestigious dining guide. Three eateries in Hanoi — Gia, Tam Vi and Hibana …
your ads here!New Yorkers Celebrate Law That Protects People Based on Weight or Height
Moving around metropolitan areas can present challenges for individuals who are obese or have height limitations, as many public spaces are not designed to accommodate their needs. However, a new …
your ads here!China’s Latest COVID Wave May Hit 65 Million a Week With Mild Symptoms
China, where COVID-19 was first identified in humans more than three years ago, expects its current wave of infection to hit as many as 65 million cases per week by …
your ads here!Financial Institutions in US, East Asia Spoofed by Suspected North Korean Hackers
There are renewed concerns North Korea’s army of hackers is targeting financial institutions to prop up the regime in Pyongyang and possibly fund its weapons programs. A report published Tuesday …
your ads here!Japan, Australia, US to Fund Undersea Cable Connection in Micronesia to Counter China’s Influence
Japan announced Tuesday that it joined the United States and Australia in signing a $95 million undersea cable project that will connect East Micronesia island nations to improve networks in …
your ads here!‘Ray of Hope’: New Advances in Fighting Range of Cancers
New advances in the fight against a range of cancers have been revealed at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), which wraps up in Chicago …
your ads here!Legacy Craftsmen in Indian Kashmir Face Indifference, Low Demand
Kashmir valley, in the Indian- administered portion of Kashmir, is known for its unique craftsmanship. For centuries, locals learned skills from those who arrived from central Asia following the arrival …
your ads here!Musk Says China Detailed Plans to Regulate AI
Top Chinese officials told Elon Musk about plans to launch new regulations on artificial intelligence on his recent trip to the Asian giant, the tech billionaire said Monday, in his …
your ads here!New Global Climate Assessment Aims to Gauge Progress
Global leaders in the battle against global warming convened in Bonn, Germany, on Monday for the start of the final phase of a two-year long assessment of the progress being …
your ads here!Bangkok Aims to Be Safe Space for LGBT Asians
Tens of thousands of people in Thailand celebrated Bangkok Pride with a parade on Sunday. Some Thais say they hope laws will one day allow same-sex marriage in a society …
your ads here!Seven Punished by Spanish Government for Racist Insults Against Vinicius
Seven people involved in different racist attacks against Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr have been punished by Spain’s State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport, the country’s …
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