Biden, Xi to Speak Virtually as Soon as Late July
contact@hellonews.website Bangkok — The United States and China are planning a virtual meeting between their leaders as soon as the last week of July, after chief diplomats from the world’s two…
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US to Renew But Not Expand Humanitarian Protection for Venezuelans in the Country
WASHINGTON — The United States will renew but not expand Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the country, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Monday, a…
US Faces Tension Between Vetting Foreign Researchers and Need for Innovation
The directors of British and U.S. intelligence services say businesses should not underestimate Beijing’s commitment to use espionage to steal intellectual property. At issue, balancing the need for foreign-born research…
Frustrated by Gun Deaths, Entrepreneurs Turn to Technology
As the U.S. reels from a surge of recent mass shootings, some technologists are focusing on how to prevent casualties. VOA’s Julie Taboh spoke with a couple of entrepreneurs who…
Biden Celebration of New Gun Law Clouded by Latest Shooting
Washington — President Joe Biden on Monday hailed a new bipartisan law meant to reduce gun violence as “real progress,” but said “more has to be done” after just 16…
Colorado’s First Sober Bar Offers Alternatives to Alcohol
Public health officials say one of the effects of the coronavirus lockdowns was that more people drank alcohol more heavily, with the World Health Organization warning of exacerbated health concerns…
After Roe v. Wade, What Happens Now?
After Roe v. Wade, What Happens Now?
Sources say US Weighs Possible Resumption of Offensive Arms Sales to Saudis
washington/riyadh — The Biden administration is discussing the possible lifting of its ban on U.S. sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, but any final decision is expected to hinge…
Biden to Unveil First Full-Color Images from Webb Telescope
The world will get its first view of a full-color image from the James Webb Space Telescope at a White House event Monday. U.S. President Joe Biden is set to…
Blinken Expresses Condolences During Tokyo Visit
bangkok — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed condolences during a visit Monday to Tokyo following the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. “I shared with our Japanese…
Average US Gasoline Price Falls 19 Cents to $4.86 per Gallon
CAMARILLO, California — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plunged 19 cents over the past two weeks to $4.86 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey…
Ex-Trump Aide Bannon Offers to Testify in US Probe of January 6 Riot
Washington — Donald Trump’s former close adviser Steve Bannon has told the congressional panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol that he is ready to testify,…
Report: Uber Lobbied, Used 'Stealth' Tech to Block Scrutiny
Washington — As Uber aggressively pushed into markets around the world, the ride-sharing service lobbied political leaders to relax labor and taxi laws, used a “kill switch” to thwart regulators…
US House January 6 Panel to Hold Next Scheduled Hearing This Week
The select House of Representatives Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol by supporters of then-President Trump is set to hold its next scheduled hearing Tuesday.…
Biden Says He's Mulling Health Emergency for Abortion Access
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — President Joe Biden said Sunday he is considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access even though the White…