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Study: Heat Spreading Ocean Currents Could Collapse by Midcentury
Science & Technology
Study: Heat Spreading Ocean Currents Could Collapse by Midcentury

04:37 August 3, 2023

A new study has predicted that a system of ocean currents that transports warm water northward could collapse in the next 70 years. Climate scientist…

Experts Worry About News Stories Written with Artificial Intelligence
Science & Technology
Experts Worry About News Stories Written with Artificial Intelligence

04:58 August 3, 2023

Google is developing an artificial intelligence tool that produces news articles. And the development is troubling some experts. They say such tools …

US Agency Permits Sesame to be Added to Foods
Health & Lifestyle
US Agency Permits Sesame to be Added to Foods

05:21 August 3, 2023

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently said that by law food makers are permitted to add sesame to their products. They also m…

Researchers Believe Chinese Fossil Shows Mammal Attacking Dinosaur
Science & Technology
Researchers Believe Chinese Fossil Shows Mammal Attacking Dinosaur

03:31 August 2, 2023

A new fossil study by researchers from China and Canada suggests that ancient mammals may have attacked and eaten larger dinosaurs. The scientists lo…

Can AI Chatbots Learn to Be More Truthful?
Science & Technology
Can AI Chatbots Learn to Be More Truthful?

06:40 August 2, 2023

Newly-developed artificial intelligence (AI) systems have demonstrated the ability to perform at human-like levels in some areas. But one serious pro…

Trump Indicted, Accused of Trying to Overturn 2020 Election
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Trump Indicted, Accused of Trying to Overturn 2020 Election

05:06 August 2, 2023

A United States federal grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump on Tuesday with crimes connected to the 2020 presidential election. The cha…

Bhutanese Youth Look to Australia for a Better Life
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Bhutanese Youth Look to Australia for a Better Life

05:54 August 1, 2023

Young people are leaving Bhutan as Australia has reopened its borders to international students after the pandemic. Young people from Bhutan are seek…

Record-breaking Hot Summer Is Only Half Over
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Record-breaking Hot Summer Is Only Half Over

05:56 August 1, 2023

At about summer's halfway point, scientists say the world’s record-breaking heat and weather extremes are both unprecedented and unsurprising. Americ…

Studies: Meat Sickness from Tick Bites Getting More Common
Health & Lifestyle
Studies: Meat Sickness from Tick Bites Getting More Common

08:03 July 31, 2023

More than 100,000 people in the United States have become allergic to red meat since 2010 in reaction to tick bites, the government reports. Medical …

Catch Garden Pests, Diseases Early to Save Plants
Health & Lifestyle
Catch Garden Pests, Diseases Early to Save Plants

04:14 July 31, 2023

In her latest gardening story, Jessica Damiano tells of the garden pests and diseases she has seen in her plants. The Associated Press writer suggest…

UN Effort Aims to Remove Oil from Tanker in the Red Sea
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UN Effort Aims to Remove Oil from Tanker in the Red Sea

03:01 July 31, 2023

An international team is working to remove oil from a ship anchored in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen. The oil tanker, called the SOF Safer, has …

In Dubai, ‘Gourmet Water’ Injected with Minerals
Arts & Culture
In Dubai, ‘Gourmet Water’ Injected with Minerals

05:03 July 30, 2023

New kinds of drinks like smoothies, lattes, beers, and cocktails have become popular in recent years. Now a place in Dubai is serving what it claims …

In Japan, Silkworms, Crickets, Bugs Are on the Table
Arts & Culture
In Japan, Silkworms, Crickets, Bugs Are on the Table

03:30 July 30, 2023

More restaurants in Japan are offering bugs in their dishes. On a recent vacation in Tokyo, Takumi Yamamoto ate a special lunch of cricket curry and …

GPS Data Could Predict Earthquakes Hours Ahead
Science & Technology
GPS Data Could Predict Earthquakes Hours Ahead

06:49 July 30, 2023

Researchers say they have identified earth movement signals that could predict earthquakes up to two hours before they hit. The signals were recorded…

Effects of Affirmative Action After 10 Years in Brazil
Education
Effects of Affirmative Action After 10 Years in Brazil

08:22 July 29, 2023

Late last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race cannot be the reason for colleges to accept students. The high court ruled that the Equal Pro…

NASA Offers Satellite Technology to Help Fight Amazon Deforestation
Science & Technology
NASA Offers Satellite Technology to Help Fight Amazon Deforestation

03:54 July 29, 2023

The American space agency NASA has offered its satellite technology to Brazil to help identify destruction in the Amazon rainforest. NASA Administrat…

Canada Releases Plan to End Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies
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Canada Releases Plan to End Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies

04:08 July 29, 2023

Canada on Monday presented its plan for ending many of its fossil fuel industry subsidies. The plan’s release makes Canada the first member-country o…

Torch Will Bring its Light to the 2024 Olympics
Arts & Culture
Torch Will Bring its Light to the 2024 Olympics

02:48 July 28, 2023

Olympic Games organizers in France presented the 2024 Olympic torch that will light the Summer Games in the country a year from now. In the Olympic t…

Japan Places Export Ban on Some Computer Chips
Science & Technology
Japan Places Export Ban on Some Computer Chips

06:04 July 28, 2023

Japan recently put in place export controls on the latest microchip, or semiconductor, technologies. Observers said the move targets China. Japan’s e…

AI Method Creates Six Language Versions of K-Pop Song
Science & Technology
AI Method Creates Six Language Versions of K-Pop Song

05:16 July 27, 2023

A South Korean music production company is using a method of artificial intelligence (AI) to create different language versions of pop music songs. T…

Unrest in Niger Raises New Questions About Security in West Africa
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Unrest in Niger Raises New Questions About Security in West Africa

04:58 July 27, 2023

Wednesday’s attempt by military members to seize power in Niger puts the West African country’s security into question. A group of soldiers said late…

Chinese Spy Ships Monitor Australia War Games
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Chinese Spy Ships Monitor Australia War Games

03:43 July 27, 2023

Chinese ships are closely monitoring the largest-ever military drills involving the United States and Australia. Defense officials expect the high-te…

Russians Can Qualify for Some Paris Olympic Events, Not Others
Arts & Culture
Russians Can Qualify for Some Paris Olympic Events, Not Others

06:47 July 26, 2023

A year before the Paris Olympic Games, officials overseeing many of the sports on the 2024 program have not agreed on how to treat Russian athletes. …

News Organizations Team Up with AI Companies
Science & Technology
News Organizations Team Up with AI Companies

06:37 July 26, 2023

Several major news organizations have teamed up with artificial intelligence (AI) developers to find new tools to help journalists do their work. AI …

The European Union Approves Spending Plan for Computer Chips
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The European Union Approves Spending Plan for Computer Chips

02:00 July 26, 2023

The European Council gave final approval Tuesday to the European Parliament’s plan to expand semiconductor production in Europe. Semiconductors are c…

Scientists: Hot Seawater in South Florida Reaches New High
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Scientists: Hot Seawater in South Florida Reaches New High

03:06 July 26, 2023

Scientists say that a body of water at the southern end of Florida reached a new high temperature of over 38 degrees Celsius early this week. Weather…

In Hollywood Strike, AI’s Part Is Important
Arts & Culture
In Hollywood Strike, AI’s Part Is Important

05:50 July 25, 2023

Labor unions for actors and writers are striking over pay, benefits and job protections. But Artificial intelligence technology has become a big issu…

South Korean Court Overturns Removal of Minister over Deadly Crowd Crush
AS IT IS
South Korean Court Overturns Removal of Minister over Deadly Crowd Crush

04:05 July 25, 2023

South Korea’s top court has overturned a parliamentary vote that removed the country’s public safety minister over a deadly crowd incident in October…

Twitter Introduces New ‘X’ Logo to Replace Blue Bird
Science & Technology
Twitter Introduces New ‘X’ Logo to Replace Blue Bird

06:09 July 24, 2023

Twitter owner Elon Musk has launched a new logo – the single letter “X” – to replace the social media service’s famous blue bird. The X design starte…

Grow Cutting Garden for Flowers Indoors All Season Long
Health & Lifestyle
Grow Cutting Garden for Flowers Indoors All Season Long

05:21 July 24, 2023

Almost every flower can be cut and enjoyed indoors. But growing a cutting garden of flowers takes some planning. Jessica Damiano writes about gardeni…

Jill Biden Visits Paris to Announce America’s Return to UNESCO
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Jill Biden Visits Paris to Announce America’s Return to UNESCO

03:45 July 24, 2023

Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States, is in Paris this week to announce her country’s return to UNESCO. UNESCO is the educational, cultura…

Survey: Large Difference in Asian American Opinions of United States, China
AS IT IS
Survey: Large Difference in Asian American Opinions of United States, China

03:48 July 24, 2023

A new public opinion study found that 78 percent of Asian Americans have a favorable opinion of the United States. Only 20 percent of those questione…

NASA’s James Webb Celebrates One Year of Science Discoveries
Science & Technology
NASA’s James Webb Celebrates One Year of Science Discoveries

05:47 July 23, 2023

The James Webb Space Telescope recently celebrated its first year in operation. During that time, the orbiting observatory – operated by the American…

Native Americans Keep Pipe-Making Tradition Alive
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Native Americans Keep Pipe-Making Tradition Alive

08:02 July 23, 2023

A tribe of Native Americans in the northern state of Minnesota digs up a special kind of rock and forms it into a device used for smoking, called a p…

Honduras Plans High Security Prison Build on Unpopulated Island off Coast
AS IT IS
Honduras Plans High Security Prison Build on Unpopulated Island off Coast

06:11 July 23, 2023

Honduras has announced plans to build a high security prison on an unpopulated island in the Caribbean Sea off the country’s eastern coast. The Swan …

For Some, Getting Married Needs to Be an Experience Unlike any Other
Arts & Culture
For Some, Getting Married Needs to Be an Experience Unlike any Other

04:41 July 22, 2023

More couples are asking guests to wear nontraditional clothing to their marriage ceremonies. The result appears to be that many guests are not sure w…

How US and North Korea Communicate Without Diplomatic Ties
AS IT IS
How US and North Korea Communicate Without Diplomatic Ties

06:28 July 22, 2023

The United States and North Korea do not have diplomatic ties. But they still have ways to communicate. An American official said that the U.S. gover…

Actors and Writers in US Begin Second Week of Joint Strike
Arts & Culture
Actors and Writers in US Begin Second Week of Joint Strike

04:16 July 21, 2023

A combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters is entering its second week with no sign of an end to the labor action. For a week, actors in…

Barbenheimer: Two Movies, One Day
Arts & Culture
Barbenheimer: Two Movies, One Day

08:03 July 21, 2023

Two of the biggest summer movies are being released on the same day, July 21st, Barbie directed by Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. …

In Vietnam, US Treasury Chief Seeks Stronger Economic and Security Ties
AS IT IS
In Vietnam, US Treasury Chief Seeks Stronger Economic and Security Ties

04:33 July 20, 2023

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. will seek to develop stronger economic and security ties with Vietnam. Yellen held talks with Viet…

Women’s Soccer World Cup Opens with Wins by New Zealand and Australia
AS IT IS
Women’s Soccer World Cup Opens with Wins by New Zealand and Australia

04:53 July 20, 2023

The Women’s soccer World Cup has started in Australia and New Zealand and will continue until August 20. The teams from the host countries won their …

After 50 Years, Officials Aim to Remove an Israeli Man from His Beach Home
AS IT IS
After 50 Years, Officials Aim to Remove an Israeli Man from His Beach Home

04:45 July 20, 2023

For more than 50 years, Nissim Kahlon has lived in an unusual way on the Mediterranean coast in Israel. He started by setting up a tent on the beach …

US Announces Program to Identify Safe Smart Devices
Science & Technology
US Announces Program to Identify Safe Smart Devices

05:22 July 19, 2023

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has announced a new program to identify smart devices that are better equipped to resist internet atta…

New RSV Vaccine Approved for Children
Health & Lifestyle
New RSV Vaccine Approved for Children

03:58 July 19, 2023

U.S. officials on Monday approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and young children against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. RSV se…

US Agriculture Department to Target High Food Costs, Increase Competition
AS IT IS
US Agriculture Department to Target High Food Costs, Increase Competition

03:08 July 19, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it aims to lower food prices and increase competition among agricultural businesses. The department pl…

The Strange Korean Border Village Where US soldier crossed Into North
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The Strange Korean Border Village Where US soldier crossed Into North

06:00 July 19, 2023

There is very little space separating the two Koreas at Panmunjom, the most heavily armed border in the world. People have stepped across the narrow …

Facing Charges, US Soldier Flees to North Korea
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Facing Charges, US Soldier Flees to North Korea

05:24 July 18, 2023

A U.S. soldier crossed the border dividing North and South Korea at the Joint Security Area, or JSA, Tuesday. It is believed that North Korean offici…

Morocco’s Women’s Soccer Team Inspires Girls in Arab World
AS IT IS
Morocco’s Women’s Soccer Team Inspires Girls in Arab World

06:03 July 18, 2023

Morocco’s national women’s soccer team is set to make its first appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. After years of being largely hidden, Morocc…

Trump Says He Is a Target of January 6 Investigation
AS IT IS
Trump Says He Is a Target of January 6 Investigation

05:32 July 18, 2023

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he received a letter saying that he is a target of the investigation into efforts to overturn th…

Brazilian Cave Objects Suggest Earlier Arrival of Humans in Americas
Science & Technology
Brazilian Cave Objects Suggest Earlier Arrival of Humans in Americas

04:31 July 17, 2023

New research suggests humans lived in South America at the same time as giant sloths, big animals that disappeared thousands of years ago. The findin…

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