In an effort to save on labor costs and increase efficiency, fast-food chain Wendy’s will install self-ordering kiosks in about 1,000 of its locations in the United States. According to David Trimm, a spokesman for the Ohio-based company, franchises that want the kiosks will, on average, install three of them, …
your ad hereNew Trial Looks at HIV’s Risks to Hearts of Aging Patients
South Africa is one of five countries to conduct the first major clinical trial that attempts to prevent heart disease and stroke among HIV-positive patients, who are at higher risk of these conditions. The Randomized Trial to Prevent Vascular Events in HIV, known as REPRIEVE, is enrolling participants in what …
your ad hereRuth Negga, Emma Stone Lead Oscars Red Carpet
And the red carpet goes to … the women in red, for one, with equal accolades for shiny and shimmery gold worthy of the Oscars, this and all years. Long sleeves and belts played major roles Sunday in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre, along with a beautiful Janelle …
your ad hereHigh-tech Animal Collar Helps Reveal Pet Emotions
Many dog and cat owners think they know what how their animals are feeling. While that may be true, an animal collar or jacket, equipped with sensors, could give them even more information about the emotional state of their pet. The sensors provide data on things like body temperature and …
your ad hereHigh Tech Animal Collar Helps Reveal Pet Emotions
Many dog and cat owners think they know what how their animals are feeling. While that may be true, an animal collar or jacket, equipped with sensors, could give them even more information about the emotional state of their pet. The sensors provide data on things like body temperature and …
your ad hereAnd The Oscar Goes to….Viola Davis
It was a big night for actress Viola Davis, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in “Fences”. Her crowning achievement comes after a long and illustrious career filled with numerous awards and three Oscar nominations. Her win also highlights Hollywood’s growing interest in complex minority characters. VOA’s Penelope …
your ad hereWhat Viola Davis’ Win Means for Hollywood, Fans
It was a big night for actress Viola Davis, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for “Fences”. Her crowning achievement comes after a long and illustrious career of numerous awards and three Oscar nominations. The Oscar nod also highlights Hollywood’s interest in complex minority characters. For those who …
your ad hereIn Photos: 2017 Academy Awards Winners
Here are the winners of some of the major categories for the 2017 Academy Awards …
your ad here‘Moonlight’ Upsets ‘La La Land to Take Top Oscar Prize – Best Picture
Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” – not, as it turned out, “La La Land” – won best picture at the Academy Awards in a historic Oscar upset and an unprecedented fiasco that saw one winner swapped for another while the “La La Land” producers were in mid-speech. Presenters Warren Beatty and …
your ad hereStars Arrive at Oscars, Where La La Land Could Shine
Sunday night’s Oscars are shaping up to be one of the most turbulent and politically charged ceremonies in recent memory. The three-hour-plus telecast, which begins at 8:30 p.m. on ABC, is expected to resemble one very glitzy protest against President Donald Trump, whom award-winners _-like Meryl Streep at the Golden …
your ad hereOscar Predictions: What Will Win, What Should Win
Ahead of Sunday’s 89th Academy Awards, Associated Press film writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle share their predictions for a ceremony many expect will be a “La La Land” sweep. Best Picture The Nominees: “Arrival,” “Fences,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Hell or High Water,” “Hidden Figures,” “La La Land,” “Lion,” …
your ad hereOscars Still Lagging in Female, Minority Representation
The 2017 Oscar nominations were a banner year for black nominees both in front of and behind the camera, but other nonwhite groups and women were largely left out of the running. As #OscarsSoWhite creator April Reign said, her hashtag was never about just black actors, but all communities marginalized …
your ad hereOscars Red Carpet
Hollywood honors its best Sunday February 26 when Oscar statuettes are distributed for excellence in film. One of the most watched moments of the evening is the red carpet arrivals. Here is a sample of what some of the top stars wore. …
your ad herePenelope’s Oscar Picks
VOA entertainment reporter Penelope Poulou spent the year reporting on Hollywood films and interviewing the actors and directors about their works of art. Here are her picks for who will win the coveted Oscar statuette in the major categories on Sunday. Penelope says she thinks this year’s ceremony will be …
your ad hereOlympic Runner Mo Farrah Denies Doping After Leaked Report
Olympic gold medal-winning distance runner Mo Farah said on Sunday that he is “a clean athlete” after a leaked report suggested his American coach may have broken anti-doping rules when he gave Farah and other athletes performance-enhancing drugs. The Somali-born Farah won gold medals in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 …
your ad here‘Hillary’s America,’ ‘Batman v Superman’ Top Razzies
Neither Batman nor Dinesh D’Souza could finagle their way out of a Razzie. The annual Golden Raspberry Awards bestowed a tying four “honors” to both D’Souza’s documentary Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party and the superhero blockbuster Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. D’Souza’s film …
your ad hereSculptures Connect People Through Love and Suffering Stories
Each year, the European Union names two cities as European Capitals of Culture, and they sponsor a year-long series of cultural events. Aarhus, Denmark is one of those cities, where a sculpture exhibition portrays real-life women from different cultures. …
your ad hereUruguay School Sows Seeds for Respecting Environment
Students are growing their own organic food at Latin America’s first sustainable public school, just outside Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo. Made of recycled items and powered by clean energy, the school teaches children how to live in harmony with nature. Faith Lapidus reports. …
your ad hereAggressive Cuts to Obama-era Green Rules to Start Soon, EPA Chief Says
President Donald Trump’s administration will begin rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations in an “aggressive way” as soon as next week, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency said Saturday — adding that he understood why some Americans wanted to see his agency eliminated. “I think there are some regulations that …
your ad hereFrench Startups Venture Abroad for Chance at Global Recognition, Investment
Launching a startup is no easy feat. Launching one outside your native country is even harder. But for certain French startups, the French government is there to help. A government-sponsored competition that began last year offers startups marketing and promotional assistance. The Creative Next Challenge is a series of …
your ad hereEPA Delays Rule on Funding Mine Pollution Cleanup
Facing pushback from industry and Republicans in Congress, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency delayed Friday a proposal that would require mining companies to show they have the financial wherewithal to clean up their pollution so taxpayers aren’t stuck footing the bill. Contaminated water from mine sites can flow into rivers …
your ad hereHistorical Dance School for Black Students Thrives
This is Black History Month in the U.S. A dance school in the nation’s capital has been making history for more than 75 years with its commitment to high-quality dance training. The school, which started at a time when African-American dancers had few opportunities to study classical ballet, is thriving. …
your ad herePast, Present Collide on Set of ‘Bitter Harvest’
“I wanted something that looked like a fairy tale,” says German-born Canadian filmmaker George Mendeluk, describing what compelled him to tackle one of the darkest chapters in Ukrainian-Russian relations. Opening with a picturesque scene of a Ukrainian village in the 1930s, the historical juxtaposition is stark: Bitter Harvest, a historical drama …
your ad hereThe Clean Air Act Under a Trump Administration
The Clean Air Act, introduced in 1963, empowers the federal government to control air pollution. It has cleaned up the air we breathe, and controlled acid rain and ozone depletion. In 2007, the Bush Administration began using it to regulate U.S. emissions that contribute to climate change. What is the …
your ad here‘Made in Paraguay’ — a Cheaper Label for Some Brazilian Manufacturers
When toymaker Estrela decided to move manufacturing capacity back to Latin America from China, it sank $2 million into a new factory not in its native Brazil – the region’s largest economy – but in its tiny southern neighbor Paraguay. The plant, which opened this month in the border town …
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