A smaller Woodstock 50 festival could possibly be held at an upstate New York harness track and casino. Town of Vernon Supervisor Randy Watson tells the Poughkeepsie Journal that Woodstock 50 has applied for a permit to hold its concert Aug. 16-18 at Vernon Downs, about 35 miles (56 …
your ad hereMore Cases Reported in Worst Measles Outbreak in US Since 1992
Thirty-three new cases of measles were reported last week, with 1,077 active cases total within the United States, according to health officials — the worst outbreak in over 25 years, when 2,126 cases were recorded in 1992.Nearly 30 states have reported cases, with outbreaks of over three cases ongoing in …
your ad hereSenior Facebook Executive Says it Would Favor Regulation
A senior Facebook executive says the social media site is in favor of regulation to address some of the dark problems of the internet. Nick Clegg, the former leader of the U.K. Liberal Democrat party who now heads global affairs for Facebook, says it is not for private companies” …
your ad here50 Years Later, the Moon is Still Great for Business
Fifty years after humans first visited, businesses are still trying to make a buck off the moon. Hundreds of millions of people were riveted when Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. Naturally, marketers jumped at the chance to sell products from cars and televisions, to …
your ad hereOregon State Senators Go Into Hiding to Block Climate Bill
A group of Oregon state Republican senators have gone into hiding to stop the passage of a landmark climate change legislation. The western state’s House bill 2020 would set limits to carbon emissions with permits auctioned off to polluting industries. Republicans say the bill would hurt rural Oregonians. Democrats have …
your ad hereA Musical School In Lahore Teaches Students Of All Ages
In a predominantly conservative country like Pakistan, for most people; dreams of becoming a music artist remain just that; a dream. Parents don’t always encourage their children to pursue music as careers. So, what do you do if you are a working adult and still interested in music? National Music …
your ad hereUS-China Trade Dispute Triggering Production Exodus
U.S. tech giant Apple has reportedly asked its major suppliers, mainly China-based manufacturers from Taiwan, to consider moving 15 to 30% of their production outside of China to avoid higher tariffs imposed on U.S.-bound exports.The production migration, which analysts say is already ongoing, will hurt the tech giant’s profit margin, but also lead …
your ad hereBest-Selling Author Judith Krantz Dies at 91
Best-selling author Judith Krantz — whose novels of sex, scandal, and luxury won her global fame and riches — has died at 91.Her son, television executive Tony Krantz, said his mother died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles.He describes his mother’s talent as a “rare combination of …
your ad hereTechnology Helps People who are Visually Impaired to ‘See’ Art
Museums across the United States are striving to be more accessible to everyone. That includes touchable versions of photographs and paintings for people who may not be able to see them. At a recent expo by the American Alliance of Museums in New Orleans, new technology was used to help …
your ad hereNew Drug to Boost Women’s Sex Drive Approved in US
U.S. women will soon have another drug option designed to boost low sex drive: a shot they can give themselves in the thigh or abdomen that raises sexual interest for several hours.The medication OK’d Friday by the Food and Drug Administration is only the second approved to increase sexual desire …
your ad hereStigma Keeps People with Epilepsy from Seeking Treatment
The World Health Organization says millions of people with epilepsy are reluctant to seek treatment because of the stigma attached to their ailment, leading to the premature death of many. WHO has released the first global report on epilepsy.Nearly 50 million people around the world suffer from epilepsy. The World …
your ad hereSources: US Struck Iranian Military Computers This Week
U.S. military cyber forces launched a strike against Iranian military computer systems Thursday as President Donald Trump backed away from plans for a more conventional military strike in response to Iran’s downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, U.S. officials said Saturday.Two officials told The Associated Press that the strikes were …
your ad hereSolar Refinery Shines Light on Clean Energy
The world may be moving toward renewable energy sources, but fossil fuels are still the fuel of choice for the transportation industry. Especially when it comes to moving big things like planes and cargo ships, it’s all about petroleum. But Swiss researchers are looking to at least make the creation of …
your ad hereUS Warns Iran as Trump Says New Sanctions Begin Monday
VOA’s national security correspondent Jeff Seldin contributed to this report. The U.S. warned Iran on Sunday that it should not mistake as “weakness” President Donald Trump’s last-minute decision to not militarily retaliate for Tehran’s shoot-down of an unmanned U.S. drone near the Strait of Hormuz. “Neither Iran nor any other …
your ad hereKim Jong Un Praises ‘Excellent’ Letter from Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has received a personal letter from U.S. President Donald Trump and is contemplating its contents, North Korean state media reported Sunday. The official Korean Central News Agency posted a picture of a pensive Kim holding a letter, apparently with White House letterhead. The report …
your ad hereAP Fact Check: The Silent Partner in Trump’s Boasts
President Donald Trump has a silent partner behind several of the accomplishments he likes to boast about: Barack Obama. Despite assailing his Democratic predecessor for waging a “cruel and heartless war on American energy,” for example, Trump can brag about U.S. energy supremacy thanks to the sector’s growth in the …
your ad here7 Workers Dead, 21 Injured in Cambodia Building Collapse
A seven-story building under construction collapsed in Cambodia’s coastal city of Sihanoukville early Saturday, killing seven workers and injuring 21, authorities said. Provincial authorities said in a statement that four Chinese nationals involved in the construction have been detained while an investigation into the collapse is carried out. …
your ad hereResearchers Test Fungus That Kills Malaria Mosquitos
The World Health Organization says nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of contracting malaria. Efforts to fight the disease take two paths, fighting the disease itself and fighting the mosquitos that carry the disease. University of Maryland researchers are testing a novel new way to kill mosquitos …
your ad hereA North Dakota Prairie, Home to One of America’s First Mosques
Muslims started settling in America in the 1600s. From the Northeast to Midwest, they have left their mark on U.S. history. Even in some Midwestern states where few Muslims live, there are historic milestones of their presence. Muslim homesteaders in Ross, North Dakota, built a mosque in the 1920s, making …
your ad hereErdogan Turns to Kurds to Win Istanbul Election
In what is being seen as a last-minute bid to win Sunday’s Istanbul mayoral election, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is looking to an imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader in an effort to deny the opposition key Kurdish votes. Jailed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan, in a handwritten letter, …
your ad hereUS to Religious Freedom Violators: ‘You Will Be Held to Account’
The United States is painting a bleak portrait of religious freedom, with violations in countries including North Korea, Iran, Russia, Myanmar and China, while praising Uzbekistan for its progress in respecting people’s fundamental rights. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday released the State Department’s 2018 Report on International …
your ad hereTrump Warns Iran that US ‘Cocked & Loaded’ but ‘In No Hurry’
Capitol Hill correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA Persian’s Katherine Ahn contributed to this report from Washington. The United States was “cocked & loaded,” ready to strike three sites in Iran in retaliation for the downing of a U.S. drone over the Strait of Hormuz but called off the attacks at the last possible …
your ad hereReport: Trump Orders Immigration Raids for Migrants with Deportation Orders
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered immigration enforcement officials to conduct a mass roundup of migrants who have received deportation orders, in an operation that is expected to begin Sunday, according to The Washington Post. The newspaper said the operation would target up to 2,000 families in large cities that …
your ad herePaper Shortage in Zimbabwe Makes Passports Elusive
Delays in obtaining passports are making some Zimbabweans think of “jumping the border” to look for jobs and a better life. People are still applying for the documents so they can travel legally, but the wait is long and hopes are growing dim. A line formed Thursday evening near midnight outside Harare’s …
your ad hereAfghan Politicians To Meet in Pakistan for Peace Talks
Senior political figures from Afghanistan, including several presidential candidates, will attend a rare, unofficial meeting in neighboring Pakistan Saturday where they will hold discussions on how to promote “peace and reconciliation” efforts in their war-ravaged country. The conference will be held in the tourist resort of Bhurban, about 70 kilometers …
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