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Report: English Proficiency Improving in Many Countries
A new report says English proficiency is improving in many parts of the world....
Musician Plays for Monkeys in Thailand
When British musician Paul Barton performs in central Thailand lately, his energetic listeners react wildly. Some pull his hair or jump on his piano. Others steal his music....
Approval for Transition Gives Biden Team Government Resources
The U.S. government on Monday recognized President-elect Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the November 3 election. The move officially lets the transition of power begin....
GM: New Batteries Cut EV Costs, Increase Driving Distance
American car maker General Motors says it is close to creating a battery that could lower the cost of its electric vehicles to the same price as gas-powered ones within five years....
From AstraZeneca, a Cheaper, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine
Britain’s AstraZeneca and scientists at the University of Oxford reported Monday that their vaccine candidate could be up to 90 percent effective against COVID-19....
What Is Composting? And How to Start
Improvements to the world around us can sometimes result from actions taken by individuals. For example, take composting....
China to Launch Spacecraft to Collect Material from the Moon
China’s space agency is making final preparations to launch a spacecraft to the moon to collect material from the lunar surface....
Biden Names Choices For Top Diplomatic and Security Positions
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named several officials from former President Barack Obama’s administration to fill top national security positions....
Should Europe’s Economies Re-open for Christmas?
The Christmas season has always been important for the economy. Stores, hotels and travel businesses usually make their money at Christmas time. But it is unclear if the holiday season helps other ind...
Telescope on Moon Could Study Oldest Stars in Universe
American astronomers say new evidence supports the idea that a large telescope on the moon could study the oldest stars in the universe....
Community Centers, Museums Become Schools
To ease social distancing and reduce health risks linked to in-person learning, school administrators are getting creative about finding more space....
Seven-year-old Changes People’s Ideas About Disabilities
Sirio Persichetti cannot speak and cannot feed himself. But the seven-year-old Italian boy has become famous on social media....
South Atlantic Island Creates Huge Marine Protection Area
Tristan da Cunha is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean with only 245 permanent residents....
Thanksgiving Celebrations Changed by COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Thanksgiving holiday plans for many American families....
Teaching Peace in Classrooms
Peace Education is a growing area of research at some colleges and universities. Peace education programs often explore subjects covered in the news, such as violence in schools and mental health issu...