‘Mean Girls’ Directors Launch Acting Camp for Underserved Youth (Exclusive)
contact@hellonews.website The directors of the new Mean Girls musical movie are using the powers of a bus for good. Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne are launching the Yes Bus Acting…
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Professional Auctioneers Compete for Best Calling
In the Western United States, livestock auctioneers compete in a fast-talking contest to crown the Mile High Auctioneer champion. In Denver, Colorado, VOA’s Scott Stearns has the story.
EU Tools Up to Protect Key Tech From China
BRUSSELS — The European Union on Wednesday unveiled plans to strengthen the bloc’s economic security, including measures to protect sensitive technology from falling into the hands of geopolitical rivals such…
Is Gen Z Having a Hard Time Growing Up?
All About America explores American culture, politics, trends, history, ideals and places of interest. In spring 2020, Jahzeel Smith was a high school senior looking forward to giving the speech…
Russia Says Military Transport Plane Crashed in Belgorod
A Russian military transport plane crashed Wednesday in the Belgorod region, near the Ukrainian border. Russian state media reported that the defense ministry said the plane was carrying 65 Ukrainian…
US Congressional Delegation Travels to Taiwan After Island's Election
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The co-chairs of the U.S. Congressional Taiwan Caucus on Wednesday opened the first trip by U.S. lawmakers to the island where the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party won…
Russia Eyes Nuclear Deterrent After Military Losses in Ukraine, Report Warns
London — Russia’s heavy losses in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine mean that Moscow now sees its battlefield nuclear weapons as increasingly important in deterring and defeating NATO, according to…
New Hampshire Moves Trump Closer to GOP Nomination
Nashua, New Hampshire — Michael Suarez’ girlfriend thought he was nuts for going to the event. But when the prized invitation appeared in his email, the Merrimack, New Hampshire, voter…
Former President Trump Wins New Hampshire Republican Primary
New Hampshire voters gave decisive wins to candidates Tuesday, in one of the first votes leading to the 2024 presidential election. VOA’s Carolyn Presutti is in Nashua, New Hampshire, to…
Tennis – Ukraine's Fairytale Qualifier Yastremska Hails Fighters at Home
MELBOURNE, Australia — Dayana Yastremska extended her dream run at the Australian Open on Wednesday to become the first women’s qualifier to reach the semi-finals in 45 years but made…
Oregon Jury Awards $85 Million to 9 Victims of Deadly 2020 Wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon jury awarded $85 million Tuesday to nine victims of wildfires that ravaged the state in 2020, the latest verdict in a series of legal proceedings…
Green Energy Expected to Cover Growth in Demand for Electricity
Paris — Power generated from low-emissions sources, such as wind, solar and nuclear, will be adequate to meet growth in global demand for the next three years, the International Energy…
Nine US Governors Call for Action on Immigration Reform
As the U.S. Congress struggles to agree on a package of immigration reform measures, the Democratic governors of nine states have added their voices to the call for action. In…
More Middle East Strikes as First Ukraine Defense Contact Group of New Year Begins
The U.S. military says it struck three facilities Tuesday in western Iraq used by the Iranian-backed militant group Kataib Hezbollah. It’s the latest retaliatory strikes after militant groups have hit…
Blinken Demonstrates US Commitment to Africa Amid Other World Crises
Blinken Demonstrates US Commitment to Africa Amid Other World Crises