Alison Krauss has a surprising rule about road trips: The driver does not command the stereo. “Whenever I have young people in the car, they’re always in control of the music,” said Krauss, who has more Grammy Awards than any other woman. “It’s like sharing yourself.” That rule …
your ad hereBeloved Railroad Seen in ‘La La Land’ Chugging Back to Life
Angels Flight, LA’s beloved little railroad, had its cameo in the hit musical “La La Land” and now it’s almost ready for its close-up. The narrow-gauge railroad that for more than a century hauled people 298 feet up and down the city’s steep Bunker Hill was shut down in …
your ad hereSchwarzenegger Leaves ‘Apprentice,’ Cites Trump ‘Baggage’
Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday he will not be back for another season of NBC’s reality show The Celebrity Apprentice, blaming U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing role as executive producer for low ratings. Action movie star Schwarzenegger took over as host of Celebrity Apprentice last year. His first season, which premiered …
your ad hereUS Markets Reach a Historic High Point
It was another historic week for U.S. markets as the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 21,000 for the first time, taking only 24 trading sessions to rise from 20,000 to 21,000 — the second-fastest 1,000-point move ever by the index. The S&P 500 closed higher for the week, completing …
your ad hereSolutions for China’s Rust Belt Remain Elusive Amid Economic Slowdown
Cranes dot the skyline of China’s northeastern city of Shenyang. And from the street level, the slowing growth of the Chinese economy seems like a mirage in this rust-belt city. Shenyang’s main street, Qingnian Dajie, or Youth Avenue, which also is known as the “Golden Corridor,” is lined with massive …
your ad hereNature Plays Starring Role in Florida’s Everglades
Everglades National Park, in southern Florida, includes more than half a million hectares of wetlands. National parks traveler Mikah Meyer immersed himself in the River of Grass with treks through mud-filled swamps and close encounters with some of the parks’ avian and reptilian residents, and talked with VOA’s Julie Taboh …
your ad hereYellen Signals Rate Hike Likely This Month
The head of the U.S. central bank says improvements in employment and rising inflation mean an interest rate increase will “likely be appropriate” later this month. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told a Chicago audience the change will come if economic data continues to come in as expected. The Fed …
your ad hereFor Love of Science, Students Converge in Zimbabwe
Science students from across Africa met in Zimbabwe’s capital of Harare to share their ideas and inventions at the inaugural Africa Science Buskers Festival. The event, which organizers say targets more than 20,000 students in Zimbabwe alone, aims to inspire and develop a love of science among primary and secondary …
your ad hereMexico Prepared to ‘Modernize’ NAFTA, Economy Minister Says
Mexico is prepared to negotiate changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement that would modernize the 23-year-old open-trade pact grouping the United States, Canada and Mexico, Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said Friday. Guajardo said Mexico was prepared to discuss with the Trump administration and Canada such revisions to NAFTA …
your ad hereFormer President Bush Honors Veterans With ‘Portraits of Courage’
When Johnnie Yellock enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, he knew his job as a combat controller would frequently put him in harm’s way. “We volunteered in a time of war, we knew exactly what we were up against,” he told VOA. “A lot of our job titles were …
your ad hereYellen to Speak After Fed Officials Hint Rate Hike Is Near
One by one, several Federal Reserve officials have signaled in recent days that the Fed is ready to resume raising interest rates as soon as this month. The question is whether the official who matters most — Chair Janet Yellen — will add her own voice to that impression. When …
your ad hereTop 5 Songs for Week Ending March 4
This is the Top Five Countdown! We’re raising the curtain on the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending March 4, 2017. Break out the popcorn, movie fans, because we have a blockbuster debut for you. Number 5: The Chainsmokers Featuring …
your ad hereAt World Mobile Congress, Smart Tech Promises to Change Lives
We are in the midst of a mobile tech revolution that promises to change the way we live, say industry experts at this week’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, where the ‘Internet of Things’ and superfast 5G technologies are all the rage. But even the most basic mobile …
your ad hereGenetic ‘Mutational Meltdown’ Doomed Woolly Mammoths
A genetic “mutational meltdown” helped push the woolly mammoth toward extinction, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, say they compared genetic material from mammoths when they were plentiful and material from when the population was in decline. What they found was “genome deterioration” that …
your ad herePop Stars Shakira, Carlos Vives Sued for Plagiarism
A Cuban singer and music producer has filed a plagiarism lawsuit against pop stars Shakira and Carlos Vives for allegedly copying his work in the Colombian duo’s award-winning music hit “La Bicicleta .” Livan Rafael Castellanos, also known as Livam, said he wants a court to decide whether parts …
your ad hereUS High School Makes $24M from Snap IPO
A private Catholic high school in California’s Silicon Valley that made $24 million from an initial public offering of shares in Snap Inc. will use the windfall for financial aid, professional development, teacher training and funding of school programs, the school’s president said Friday. The board of the high school …
your ad hereAt World Mobile Congress, Smart Technologies Promise to Change Lives
We are in the midst of a mobile tech revolution that promises to change the way we live, say industry experts at this week’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, where ‘Internet of Things’ and superfast 5G technologies are all the rage. But even the most basic mobile technology …
your ad hereParis Jackson Joins Gisele, Hadids on IMG Models Roster
Paris Jackson has joined one of the world’s top modeling agencies. The 18-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson will model for IMG. The company and Jackson made the announcement on social media Thursday. Jackson says on Instagram she feels “very lucky and blessed.” Jackson joins a roster that …
your ad hereForecast: US Demand for Gasoline to Peak in 2018, for World in 2021
Demand for gasoline in the United States, which accounts for a tenth of global oil consumption, is expected to peak next year as engines become more efficient, WoodMackenzie analysts said. Global demand for gasoline, which accounts for more than a quarter of the world’s oil consumption, is set to peak …
your ad hereSouth Korean Stocks Fall on Fears of Chinese Tourism Ban
South Korean companies Friday bore the brunt of Chinese anger over the deployment of a U.S. missile defense system outside Seoul, as shares tumbled after media reports of Beijing tour operators being ordered to stop selling trips to the country. Cosmetics makers, retailers, automakers and airlines were among the biggest …
your ad hereOn World Wildlife Day, Campaigners Warn of Extinction Threats
Friday is U.N. World Wildlife Day, which aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. This year’s theme is “Listen to the Young Voices,” but many campaigners warn that future generations may never see many of the species around today because they are on the …
your ad hereDrones Being Developed for Emergency Medical Deliveries
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, better known as drones, are increasingly being used in emergency situations. But safety concerns in a congested airspace prompted the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, to limit their use. Researchers from the University of Maryland hope the regulations will be eased for drones making emergency medical deliveries. …
your ad hereOn World Wildlife Day, Hope and Tragedy in Fight Against Ivory Trade
Friday marks the United Nations’ World Wildlife Day, which aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Each year more species are added to the U.N.’s endangered list. Activists warn drastic action is needed to save many from extinction, as Henry Ridgwell reports. …
your ad herePromising Cancer Treatment Linked to Cell Fat Intake
Scientists have long suspected a strong link between fat and cancer. But a recent study in the journal Science has found a direct link between a fat and cancer’s ability to spread. The finding could lead to a new way to treat cancer. Faith Lapidus narrates this report by Kevin …
your ad hereBrussels Meeting Addresses US Ban on Global Health Funding
A threatened gap in global health funding because of a new ban on some U.S. aid prompted a hastily called international meeting of about 50 governments in Brussels Thursday. The major concern is continuing to support family planning services for poor countries. At an estimated $10 billion a year, the …
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