Living in large cities has its downsides, and one of them is a lack of fresh organic locally grown produce. But growing vegetables is something everyone can do and it…
more ...Congress Warns US Airlines to Improve Customer Service
U.S. lawmakers have put the nation’s airlines on notice: Improve customer service or we will make you. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing for top airline executives…
more ...Greece Reaches Deal with Eurozone Lenders for More Bailout Funds
Greece reached a deal with its European lenders Tuesday for more reforms in exchange for a badly needed bailout installment so Athens could avoid possible bankruptcy. After months of often…
more ...Privacy Group Sues NYPD Over Facial-recognition Documents
A privacy group sued the New York Police Department on Tuesday to demand the release of documents related to its use of facial-recognition technology, which rights groups have criticized as…
more ...Trump Nominee for China Envoy Pledges to Tackle Steel Trade
President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to China said on Tuesday he would do everything possible to address what he called China’s “unfair and illegal” sales of…
more ...As Oil Prices Dip, African Countries Spend Less on Military
African military expenditures have finally slowed down after more than a decade of steady increases, according to a new report on global defense spending. The main reason, the report found,…
more ...Indian IT Company to Add 10,000 US Jobs
India-based technology company Infosys said Tuesday it will create 10,000 jobs in the United States, growing its American footprint at a time when it has become a political target in…
more ...Fed Set to Leave Interest Rates Unchanged
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its meeting this week as it pauses to parse more economic data but may hint it is on…
more ...With Visas Tight, US Resorts Struggle to Find Seasonal Help
Innkeepers, restaurateurs and landscapers around the U.S. say they’re struggling to find seasonal help and turning down business in some cases because the government tightened up on visas for temporary…
more ...New Oyster War: Rich Homeowners vs. Working-class Watermen
Oystermen, pirates and police clashed violently more than a century ago over who could collect the Chesapeake Bay’s tasty and lucrative oysters. As the shellfish makes a comeback, a modern-day…
more ...On May Day, Sub-Saharan Workers Still Struggle
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta spoke at the annual May Day celebrations Monday in Nairobi, a day when many countries celebrate workers. But in sub-Saharan Africa, about three-fourths of those laborers…
more ...Twitter and Bloomberg to Stream News
Twitter and Bloomberg news are teaming up to launch a 24-hour streaming news channel. In response to a story in the Wall Street Journal about the partnership, Bloomberg Media’s top…
more ...Fed Likely to Leave Rates Alone but Signals More Hikes Coming
With the U.S. economy on solid footing and unemployment at a near-decade low, the Federal Reserve remains in the midst of a campaign to gradually raise interest rates from ultra-lows.…
more ...Facebook Sought to Target Troubled Teens with Ads
Facebook appears to have targeted vulnerable young people for advertising purposes, according to a report from Australia. According to The Australian newspaper, which obtained documents about the targeting of young…
more ...UN Economic Commission Sees Trade Protectionism as Threat to Growth
A United Nations economic and social report released Monday warns Asia’s positive economic outlook “faces significant risk” from rising trade protectionism, especially concerns over U.S. trade policy with key partners…
more ...Shrinking Worm Harvest Upsets Sports Fishing Business
A mysterious decline in two of the most popular fishing worms is depriving fishermen of their favorite bait and threatening the livelihood of Maine’s so-called “wormers.” VOA’s Faith Lapidus reports.…
more ...May Day Marked by Celebrations and Demonstrations
Monday is May Day, known worldwide as the day when workers and activists march in the streets and gather in city centers to honor laborers across the globe. The holiday…
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