For more than two years President Donald Trump has talked about pulling the United States out of the landmark Paris climate agreement. Starting Monday he finally can do something about it.Even then, though, the withdrawal process takes a year and wouldn’t become official until at least the day after the …
your ad hereColorful Columbia Sportswear Co. Chairwoman Gert Boyle Dies
Gert Boyle, the colorful chairwoman of Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear Co. who starred in ads proclaiming her as “One Tough Mother,” died Sunday. She was 95.Company spokeswoman Mary Ellen Glynn did not disclose the cause of death. Boyle, who was chairwoman of the company board of directors, died at a Portland, …
your ad hereCongolese Anti-Ebola Fighter Killed as New Vaccine Arrives
A radio host who helped spread the word in the fight against Ebola has been stabbed to death at his home in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo, the army said Sunday.The motive for the murder in the town of Lwemba in the troubled Ituri region was unknown, but it came …
your ad hereNew Delhi Gasps as Air Pollution Hits 3-Year High
Dense, noxious smog enveloped the Indian capital and surrounding area Sunday, causing residents to suffer from burning eyes, sore throats, and shortness of breath.Pollution levels in New Delhi hit a three-year high, forcing 37 flights to be diverted from the city’s international airport due to low visibility.The Central Pollution Control …
your ad hereBrian Tarantina of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Dead at 60
Brian Tarantina, a character actor who was most recently known for his role in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” has died in his Manhattan home. He was 60.The New York Police Department said officers responded to the apartment on West 51st Street shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday.They found Tarantina on his …
your ad hereBringing Seniors Into the Digital Age
This generation of children are called digital natives because they have grown up in a digital world. But there are two generations of older people and many disadvantaged people for whom the digital world is a mystery. A computer science teacher in Washington DC is working to change that. VOA’s …
your ad hereSpace Shipment Launched with Sports Car Parts, Cookie Oven
A supply ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Saturday with sports car parts, an oven for baking cookies and a vest to protect against radiation. Northrop Grumman launched its Cygnus capsule for NASA from Wallops Island, Virginia. The 8,200-pound shipment (3,700 kilograms) should reach the orbiting lab …
your ad hereNationals Fans Hail World Series Champions
The song “Baby Shark” blared over loudspeakers and a wave of red washed across this politically blue capital Saturday as Nationals fans rejoiced at a parade marking Washington’s first World Series victory since 1924. They say good things come to those who wait. Ninety-five years is a pretty long wait,” Nationals …
your ad hereHealth System Failure Leaves Venezuelan Cancer Patients in a Bind
A breast cancer diagnosis is terrifying enough at any time. But for 49-year-old Grecia Solis, the arduous choices faced by all cancer patients were complicated by the crippling decline of Venezuela’s public health facilities.After her diagnosis two years ago, doctors recommended surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Before the oil-producing nation’s steep …
your ad hereProsecution of Russian Theater Director Resumes
A controversial fraud case against Russia’s leading theater and movie director, Kirill Serebrennikov, was relaunched Friday by prosecutors in Moscow after a string of small legal wins this year upset their case.The 50-year-old Serebrennikov and three co-defendants are accused of embezzling up to $2 million in public money from a …
your ad hereTheater Owners: ‘The Irishman’ ‘Deserved Better’ Release
Martin Scorsese’s crime epic “The Irishman” landed in theaters Friday, but not nearly enough of them for theater owners.John Fithian, president and chief executive of National Association of Theater Owners on Friday lamented Netflix’s rollout of one of the year’s most acclaimed films, from one of cinema’s top filmmakers.“Martin Scorsese …
your ad hereGoogle Buys Fitbit for $2.1 Billion, Stepping Back into Wearables
Fitbit is being acquired by Google’s parent company for about $2.1 billion, a deal that enables the internet company to step back into the hotly contested market for smartwatches and health and fitness trackers. Fitbit is a pioneer in wearable technology, but it’s been shredded by the competition. The …
your ad hereSources: US Opens National Security Probe of TikTok Owner’s Acquisition
The U.S. government has launched a national security review of TikTok owner Beijing ByteDance Technology Co.’s $1 billion acquisition of U.S. social media app Musical.ly, according to two people familiar with the matter. While the $1 billion acquisition was completed two years ago, U.S. lawmakers have been calling in recent weeks for a national …
your ad hereFast-Melting Glaciers Threatening Earth’s Long-Term Water Supply, Scientists Say
Experts warn that climate change is speeding up melting on Earth’s frozen peaks, threatening the planet’s long-term water supply. The more than 150 global mountain experts attending the first High Mountain Summit warn time is running out for the world’s glaciers. They say climate change is causing temperatures to rise in …
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