Month: January 2024
Glynis Johns, ‘Mary Poppins’ Star, Dies at 100
NEW YORK — Glynis Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie Mary Poppins and introduced the world to the
Read MoreSouth African Athlete Oscar Pistorius Released from Prison
PRETORIA, South Africa — Officials say South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole and is now at home. The Department of Corrections gave no more details
Read MoreHow Media Help Change Conversation on Mental Health
WASHINGTON — At a time when growing numbers of young Americans are diagnosed with mental health conditions, media are looking at ways to cover the issue more responsibly. Data shows a
Read MoreBusy Week for SpaceX; Wild Buffaloes Get a Tech Upgrade
A busy week for SpaceX launches. NASA eyes an upcoming moon mission. And Australian buffaloes get a high-tech upgrade. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space. …
Read MoreMore US Hospitals Requiring Masks as Flu, COVID-19 Cases Surge
NEW YORK — More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face an expected but still nasty post-holiday spike in flu, COVID-19 and other illnesses. While many
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Drugs Might Get Into the Brain Faster With New Ultrasound Tool
washington — Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer’s drugs seep inside the brain faster — by temporarily breaching its protective shield. The novel experiment was a first attempt in
Read MoreCalifornia Rose Parade Features Float for Armenian Mothers
Armenian Americans in Southern California celebrated their culture with a flowered float in the annual Rose Parade, moving on from a turbulent year that included Armenians’ exodus from their former
Read MoreМария Максакова – FREEDOM: откуда комплектующие в рашистских ракетах
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Read MoreNew Women’s North American Hockey League Launches
Montreal — Women’s ice hockey kicked off 2024 with the launch of a new professional league that debuted Monday with a match between the Toronto and New York teams. The Professional
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