White House Press Gala Offers Political Normalcy Despite COVID
contact@hellonews.website WASHINGTON — Much of Washington is ready to party like it’s 2019, before the coronavirus, when the biggest risk at the annual White House press corps gala was more likely…
Quick Payoff Unlikely in Biden Order to Boost Lithium Mining
Washington — President Joe Biden is turning to a Cold War-era law to boost production of lithium and other minerals used to power electric vehicles, but experts say the move…
'A Huge Demand': Ukrainian Women Train to Clear Landmines
Peja, Kosovo — Learning to identify and defuse explosives is something Anastasiia Minchukova never thought she would have to do as an English teacher in Ukraine. Yet there she was…
Despite Payment, Investors Brace for Russia to Default
New York — Prices for Russian credit default swaps — insurance contracts that protect an investor against a default — plunged sharply overnight after Moscow used its precious foreign currency…
Satellites Detect California Cow Burps, a Major Methane Source, From Space
Washington — Satellites have detected methane emissions from belching cows at a California feedlot, marking the first time emissions from livestock – a major component of agricultural methane – could…
Serbia Shows Off New Chinese Missiles in Display of Military Power
BATAJNICA, Serbia — Serbia on Saturday showed off its new Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles and other military hardware purchased from both Russia and the West, as the country seeks to perform…
The Hollywood Film Directors Who Are Art Directing the Met Gala’s New Costume Design Exhibit
Hollywood A-listers are traditionally in the spotlight ascending the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for its annual Met Gala, set to take place May 2, with Ryan…
Aviator Nation Launches Fitness Studio and Music Space in L.A. (Exclusive)
“A big part of what I’ve done, from day one, is to build community,” says Aviator Nation founder Paige Mycoskie, speaking exclusively to The Hollywood Reporter about the rapid expansion…
Remembering Havel, Czechs Feel Moral Responsibility to Help Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The Russian invasion of Ukraine has driven home the importance of NATO and the European Union for many of their newest members, according to Czech Foreign Minister Jan…
Ukraine Slows Russian Advance in East, South as Talks in Doubt
The continuation of negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine is in doubt, with Ukraine’s president saying it is hard to discuss peace amid public anger over alleged atrocities carried…
Three Emerging Red Carpet Designers Dressing Gemma Chan, Jennifer Hudson, Rita Ora and More
The new guard of red carpet designers aren’t just dazzling us with inspired shapes, innovative embellishments and fresh aesthetics. They’re also sending powerful sartorial messages through their original visions, leaving…
White House Correspondents Dinner Returns, With Biden Headlining
Washington — U.S. President Joe Biden will resume a Washington tradition by speaking at the White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday night, the first president to speak at the…
In Scandinavia, Wooden Buildings Reach New Heights
SKELLEFTEA, SWEDEN — A sandy-colored tower glints in the sunlight and dominates the skyline of the Swedish town of Skelleftea as Scandinavia harnesses its wood resources to lead a global…
Man Sentenced for Shooting Vegas Officer Amid 2020 Protest
LAS VEGAS — A 21-year-old man who shot and paralyzed a Las Vegas police officer during a racial justice protest on the Las Vegas Strip in June 2020 was sentenced…
Surge in Gun Ownership Among Minorities in US
More members of minority groups in the United States are buying guns as the fear of violence and crime increases. VOA’s Aunshuman Apte in New York spoke with some minority…