Many American Jews Celebrate Christmas With Chinese Food
contact@hellonews.website new orleans, louisiana — The sweet sensation of fried shrimp egg rolls dipped in duck sauce. Steam rising from dumplings stuffed with chicken, ginger and cabbage. Smells wafting from a…
2023
Google Agrees to Settle Lawsuit Over 'Incognito' Mode
san francisco, california — Google has agreed to settle a consumer privacy lawsuit seeking at least $5 billion in damages over allegations it tracked the data of users who thought…
Push to Safeguard Paris Olympics Promises Jobs, New Starts After Riots
PARIS — With a name that doesn’t ring old-school French like Jean, Pierre or Jacques, and a home address in a tough suburb of Paris where riots flared, Salah Benkadmir…
Russia-Ukraine Fighting Descends Into War of Attrition in 2023
Ukraine attempted to break through the lines of invading Russian forces in 2023, as the West stepped up the supply of heavier weapons and advanced missile systems. But as Henry…
Serbian Students Launch 24-Hour Traffic Blockade in Election Protest
BELGRADE, Serbia — A group of university students Friday launched a 24-hour blockade of a main street in Serbia’s capital during New Year’s holiday rush as protests continued in the…
‘Rebel Moon’ Star Staz Nair on His Showcase Flight Scene and the Twist He Dreaded Most
Every Zack Snyder film has a handful of sequences that even his fiercest critics can’t help but admire, and in the case of Rebel Moon, Staz Nair may have received…
Biden Administration OKs Emergency Arms Sale to Israel, Bypassing Congress
WASHINGTON — For the second time this month, the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against…
Argentina Won't Join BRICS Alliance in Milei's Latest Policy Shift
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — Argentina formally announced Friday that it won’t join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the latest in a dramatic shift in foreign and economic policy by…
How ‘All of Us Strangers’ Cinematographer Created a Sense of “Organic Nostalgia” With His Camera
When reading scripts, South African cinematographer Jamie D. Ramsay says he looks for “personal anchor points” that allow him to “channel an honesty of creativity.” And to paint a portrait…
Enduring Relationship With Horses Aids Popularity of Rodeo in Indian Country
RENO, NEV. — The room was packed with Native American leaders from across the United States, all invited to Washington to hear from federal officials about President Joe Biden’s accomplishments…
In 2023, Christmas Came Early to Ukraine
This year, for the first time in modern history, Ukraine celebrated Christmas on December 25. Russia’s invasion in early 2022 prompted the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Greek…
How ‘The Holdovers’ Forced Da’Vine Joy Randolph to Radically Slow Down: “This Character Is So Different From Me”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph has played a plethora of unforgettable parts across her 10-year, steadily rising career on the stage and screen. She first burst to attention in 2012 with a…
Israeli Settlers Say They Are Victims of Biased Media Coverage
As the U.S. and Britain introduced travel bans over the past month on extremist Israeli settlers linked to attacks on Palestinians, VOA traveled to the West Bank to meet some…
South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide in Case at UN Court
the hague, netherlands — South Africa launched a case Friday at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order…
How Realistic Relationships Drive International Oscar Contenders Like ‘The Taste of Things’ and ‘Fallen Leaves’
It’s striking, looking through the international movies in contention for awards season this year, to see how many adult films there are. Not in the “XXX” meaning of the word,…