The actor known for his mocking impersonations of Republican President Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” is in Virginia to help Democratic legislative candidates.Alec Baldwin told reporters in suburban Richmond on Tuesday that he believes flipping the Republican-controlled House of Delegates and Senate would improve the chances of Virginia becoming …
your ad here47 US States Back Antitrust Probe Into Facebook
New York Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday that a state-level antitrust investigation into the social network now has the backing of a bipartisan group of 47 attorneys general. The Democrat and a handful of states launched the probe last month. It focuses on whether Facebook’s dominance is …
your ad hereNicki Minaj Indicates She’s Now a Married Woman
Ms. Minaj wants you to know she’s now officially Mrs. Petty. Minaj – who has dated Kenneth Petty for about a year – seems to confirm her marriage with a video on Instagram on Monday that shows off Mr. and Mrs. coffee mugs and bride and groom hats. The …
your ad hereRonaldo Asks US Court to Dismiss Rape Case or OK Mediation
Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyers are asking a U.S. judge to dismiss a Nevada woman’s lawsuit alleging the soccer star raped her in Las Vegas in 2009 or to order closed-door settlement talks. Attorneys representing Ronaldo’s accuser, Kathryn Mayorga, didn’t immediately respond Tuesday to messages seeking comment about Oct. 14 court …
your ad hereSouth Pole’s Ozone Hole Shrinks to Smallest Since Discovery
The ozone hole near the south pole this year is the smallest since it was discovered, but it is more due to freakish Antarctic weather than efforts to cut down on pollution, NASA reported . This fall, the average hole in Earth’s protective ozone layer is 3.6 million square …
your ad hereObesity Among Vietnamese Rises Even as They Search for Healthful Food
There’s a familiar trend of fast food chains like KFC and Burger King entering developing countries, where citizens start to see obesity rates increase amid all the new junk food options.This is not that story, at least in Vietnam. The junk food trend has certainly come to Vietnam already, but …
your ad hereFor Kenyan Marathon Runners, The Road to Victory Begins Here
Kenya’s reputation as a producer of world-class marathon runners was further boosted this month when Kenyans Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei broke world records on the same weekend. Running is a big thing for the East African nation, where regular competitions give Kenyans a chance to prepare for greater glory. …
your ad hereArctic Station Perfectly Placed to Collect Polar Satellite Data
Thousands of satellites orbit the Earth for a multitude of purposes. Some circle the planet to check on the health of the swirling blue orb below. Reaching the perfect place to collect that information can mean an arduous and frigid journey back on Earth. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi bundles-up tight for …
your ad hereParis Zoo Unveils Mysterious Bright Yellow ‘Blob’
The Paris Zoo is welcoming a new occupant — the “blob.” This bright yellow, unicellular, brainless organism, exists all over the world and can move, eat, and even solve problems. This is the first time in the world that it has been presented to the public. VOA’s Jim Randle has …
your ad hereDrugstore Drones: UPS Will Fly CVS Prescriptions to Customers
United Parcel Service Inc’s new Flight Forward drone unit will soon start home prescription delivery from CVS Health Corp.The service, which will debut in one or two U.S. cities in the coming weeks, shows how the world’s biggest parcel delivery company is expanding the reach of its upstart drone delivery …
your ad hereNew York’s Central Park to Get First Statue Honoring Women
Women will finally join men in New York’s iconic Central Park after a city commission voted Monday to erect a monument depicting women.Central Park has 23 statues honoring men who have contributed to history but none honoring real women. There are plenty of statues depicting female fantasy and fictional characters.The …
your ad hereDrug Companies Reach $215 Million Settlement in US Opioid Case
A major pharmaceutical company and three of the biggest drug distributors in the U.S. have reached a $260 million settlement with two counties in Ohio to avoid a trial over their role in the deadly opioid addiction crisis gripping America.The deal, struck Monday, came just hours before the opening arguments …
your ad hereIn Congo, an Ebola Survivor With a Motorbike Helps Ease Fear
When Germain Kalubenge gets a request for a ride on his motorcycle, it can be a matter of life or death. The 23-year-old is a survivor of the Ebola virus and often is the only driver his community trusts to help if someone suspects they are infected.”I wake up every …
your ad hereDrug Companies Reach Settlement as Opioid Trial Set to Begin
Four drug companies reached a last-minute legal settlement over their role in the opioid addiction epidemic, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.Drug distributors AmerisourceBergen Corp, Cardinal Health Inc and McKesson Corp and Israel-based drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd will announce the settlement on Monday, according to the report.It was unclear …
your ad hereFemale Boxers Fight to Survive in Ugandan Capital Slum
In African slums, boxing clubs are seen as a good way to keep young men off the streets, let them take out their frustrations through sport rather than crime, and provide a way out of poverty. In Uganda, though, one woman has stepped into the ring to not only win …
your ad hereUgandan Women Empowered with Boxing
In African slums, boxing clubs are seen as a good way to keep young men off the streets, let them take out their frustrations through sport rather than crime, and provide a way out of poverty. In Uganda, though, one woman has stepped into the ring to not only win …
your ad hereUnderwater Robots Swim Discover Remains of WWII Japanese Warship
Victory there was a key turning point in World War II. Historians call it an essential win for dominance in the Pacific. Now, nearly eight decades later, researchers and underwater robots discover the remains of a Japanese aircraft carrier sunk in the Battle of Midway. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi takes us …
your ad hereCommittee Pitches Concept to Settle all Opioid Lawsuits
A committee guiding OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy has suggested other drugmakers, distributors and pharmacy chains use Purdue’s bankruptcy proceedings to settle more than 2,000 lawsuits seeking to hold the drug industry accountable for the national opioid crisis.The committee of unsecured creditors said in a letter sent Sunday to the …
your ad hereThe Evolution of Chinese and Asian Faces in Hollywood
One of the first stops for a tourist in Los Angeles is the TCL Chinese Theatre next to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Originally called Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, it opened in 1927 and is a remnant of Hollywood’s fascination with the Orient in the early days of the U.S. film industry.“When …
your ad hereHollywood Movies Reflecting Changes in How Asians are Portrayed
East Asian characters have been a part of Hollywood since the silent film era. But the portrayal of Asian and especially Chinese characters in the history of U.S. movies has been described as problematic by many film scholars. This is changing — not only have Asian characters evolved over time, …
your ad hereInternet Overuse Grows as Does Reliance on the Internet
While the internet has definitely made our lives easier, it has come at a cost. Studies show that internet addiction is on the rise, specifically among young people. In Turkey, a recent study shows that internet addiction has risen over the last two decades. For VOA, Yildiz Yazicioglu and Murat …
your ad hereFloating Lab Aims to Accelerate a Transition to Greener Energies
The future of green energy just finished a 25-country tour. It moves as quietly as a whisper, uses the sun, wind and hydrogen for fuel, and emits zero greenhouse gases. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi sails us through this story. …
your ad hereReport: Climate Change, Pollution Threaten New Zealand’s Marine Environment
Climate change, pollution and fishing are causing irreversible damage to New Zealand’s marine environment and putting many birds and mammals at risk of extinction, according to a new report from the nation’s Ministry for the Environment. The report said New Zealand’s coastline, which stretches for about 15,000 kilometers, is also under increasing pressure from development and shipping. Agriculture, forestry and urbanization are …
your ad hereNetflix Releases Panama Papers Movie Despite Lawsuit
Netflix has released a movie based on the so-called Panama Papers despite an attempt by two lawyers to stop the streaming premiere.”The Laundromat,” starring Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas and Meryl Streep, debuted Friday on Netflix after a limited release in theaters.Two Panamanian lawyers, Jurgen Mossack and Ramon Fonseca, sued Netflix …
your ad hereUK Royal Couple Returns Home After 5-Day Visit to Pakistan
Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Kate, wrapped up their five-day visit to Pakistan on Friday, in which they dined with the prime minister and made an emotional tour of a cancer hospital previously visited by William’s mother, the late Princess Diana. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are heading …
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