Fingerprints can unlock doors, phones and more, but are consumers ready to pay with them? Visa thinks so. More companies are exploring biometrics, the analysis of unique biological traits to verify identity, but how secure is the technology? Tina Trinh reports from New York …
your ad hereSteve Jobs Pre-Apple Job Application Fetches $174,000 at Auction
A one-page job application filled out by Steve Jobs more than four decades ago that reflected the Apple founder’s technology aspirations sold for $174,000 at a U.S. auction, more than three times its presale estimate. An Internet entrepreneur from England was the winning bidder, Boston-based auction house RR Auction said …
your ad hereSnow Science: Crystal Clues to Climate Change, Watersheds
Capturing snowflakes isn’t as easy as sticking out your tongue. At least not when you’re trying to capture them for scientific study, which involves isolating the tiniest of crystals on a metal card printed with grid lines and quickly placing them under a microscope to be photographed. “They are very …
your ad hereMaine Resident Jesus Christ Sends Letter to Oprah Winfrey
Jesus Christ, who lives in Maine, says she didn’t know Oprah Winfrey was asking for a sign from God about running for president when she sent a letter to the television magnate. WGME-TV reports 83-year-old Jesus Christ in northern Waterboro says she began a letter writing campaign 50 years …
your ad hereIndian Singer Convicted of Trafficking Job Seekers to America
A popular Indian pop singer has been convicted of human trafficking and cheating after a court found he pretended people were in his performance troupe so they could get jobs in North America. Daler Mehndi says he is innocent. He was sentenced to two years in prison but was freed …
your ad hereTop 5 Songs for Week Ending March 17
We’re igniting the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending March 17, 2018. It’s a big week on the hit list, because we get a Hot Shot Debut in the Top Five … that doesn’t happen very often. Number 5: Camila …
your ad here3-D Printed House Offers Quick, Cheap Solution for Poor Worldwide
Imagine building a stronger, cheaper home in as little as 12 hours. That goal now appears feasible with the help of a 3-D printer. A 3-D-printed home was unveiled in Austin, Texas, during the South by Southwest (SXSW) technology conference and music festival this week. “So I’m standing in front …
your ad here3-D-Printed House Offers Quick, Cheap Solution for Poor Worldwide
Imagine building a stronger, cheaper home in as little as 12 hours. That is now possible with the help of a 3-D printer. A 3-D-printed home was unveiled in Austin, Texas, during the South by Southwest (SXSW) technology conference and music festival. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee explains how this new technology …
your ad hereAt SXSW, African Entrepreneurs Promote Tech for Problem-Solving
South by Southwest is a pop-up marketplace of ideas. Held in Austin, Texas, it combines music and film festivals with a tech conference. Its nine days of events draw people from around the world, including Africa, as Tigist Geme of VOA’s Horn of Africa Service reports. …
your ad hereWashington’s Famous Cherry Trees Blossoming Soon
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to Washington in the spring to see the cherry blossoms bloom. The buds on the trees can survive chilly temperatures but need warm days to burst open with their white or pink flowers. But because of fluctuating spring temperatures, it is not …
your ad hereFDA Plans to Slash Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
Cigarette smoking kills nearly a half-million Americans every year and costs the U.S. economy $300 billion in health care and lost productivity, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To help smokers kick the deadly habit and stop kids from starting, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
your ad hereFormer Siemens Executive Pleads Guilty in Argentine Bribery Case
A former midlevel employee of German industrial giant Siemens pleaded guilty Thursday of conspiring to pay tens of millions of dollars to Argentine officials to win a $1 billion contract to create national ID cards. Eberhard Reichart, 78, who worked for Siemens from 1964 to 2001, appeared in federal court …
your ad hereTrump to Weigh New Tariffs Targeting China
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said Thursday that President Donald Trump would soon consider new punitive measures against China for its alleged “theft” of intellectual property. U.S. officials, according to news accounts, are considering imposing as much as $60 billion in annual tariffs against Chinese information technology, telecommunications and …
your ad hereEd Sheeran, Gaga, More to Cover Elton John Across 2 Albums
John’s songs will be re-worked by top artists including Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Willie Nelson and Chris Stapleton. John announced on Thursday the April 6 release of two albums. “Revamp” will include covers by pop and rock stars from Mary J. Blige to Miley Cyrus. Miranda Lambert and Dolly Parton …
your ad hereSaving Lives with Smarter Robots
Tossing swimmers and boaters a lifeline when they get into trouble on the water takes on a new meaning when that lifeline is attached to a robot. Faith Lapidus explains. …
your ad hereQueen Elizabeth Gives Consent for Harry-Meghan Wedding
Queen Elizabeth II has given her formal consent to the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The British monarch has issued a declaration consenting “to a Contract of Matrimony between My Most Dearly Beloved Grandson Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales and Rachel Meghan Markle.” The …
your ad hereVersace, Furla Join Designer Labels Ditching Fur
Italian fashion house Versace and handbag and accessories maker Furla said they would stop using real fur in their creations, joining a growing list of luxury labels turning their backs on the fur industry. Fashion houses around the world are bowing to pressure and using alternatives to real fur amid …
your ad here‘Black Panther’ Puts Spotlight on Question of Connection
When Jennifer Emejulu went to see “Black Panther,” the New Jersey resident didn’t feel like wearing any of the traditional Nigerian clothing she routinely wears for family parties. She enjoyed seeing photos of those who did come out to see the global blockbuster about the superhero leader of a fictional …
your ad hereBrendan Fraser Promotes ‘Trust’ After Alleging Misconduct
Actor Brendan Fraser feels a sense of relief after recently revealing publicly that he was the victim of alleged sexual misconduct in 2003. Fraser shared his feelings about the incident while promoting the FX television miniseries, “Trust” on Wednesday at a New York screening. Fraser alleged in an …
your ad hereHSBC Has 59 Percent Gender Pay Gap, Biggest Among British Banks
HSBC will reveal a gender pay gap of 59 percent at its main U.K. banking operation, the biggest yet disclosed by a British bank, according to a copy of the lender’s report on the subject seen by Reuters on Thursday ahead of its publication. The bank will also disclose a …
your ad hereGermany Says Trade War Could Damage Global Recovery
Germany said on Thursday that any escalation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on metal imports into a full-blown trade war could cause tangible damage to the global recovery, although the tariffs themselves should have only a limited effect. Trump last week ordered the imposition of duties on incoming steel …
your ad here‘American Idol’ Contestant: Perry Kiss Not Harassment
Singer Katy Perry kissed a contestant on “American Idol” and he did not like it. But Benjamin Glaze is downplaying some backlash aimed at Perry, who is a judge on the show. The 19-year-old took to Instagram on Wednesday to say he did not think he was sexually harassed. The …
your ad hereSurge in Airline Hiring Boosts Interest in Aspiring Pilots
Major U.S. airlines are hiring pilots at a rate not seen since before 9/11, and that is encouraging more young people to consider a career in the cockpit. Hiring is likely to remain brisk for years. Smaller airlines in the U.S. are struggling with a shortage that will continue as …
your ad hereTrump’s Tariffs May End Up Benefiting China, Analysts Say
President Donald Trump’s decision to slap punishing tariffs on Chinese goods may prove to be a blessing in disguise for China, even as it prepares to retaliate, analysts said. Trump’s trade offensive also has huge implications for the European Union and other countries, and that is making it impossible …
your ad hereRestored WWII Bomber Memphis Belle is Moved Into Ohio Museum
The fabled World War II bomber Memphis Belle has been moved into its new home at an Ohio museum after years of restoration work, but won’t go on public display until May. The Dayton Daily News reports the aircraft famously decorated with nose art of a pinup girl was …
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