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It’s and Its
Could you explain the grammar related to the word “its” in this sentence?...
‘William Wilson,’ by Edgar Allan Poe, Part Three
We present the third of four parts of the short story "William Wilson," by Edgar Allan Poe. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State....
WHO Warns 2.5 Billion Will Have Hearing Problems by 2050
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that 25 percent of the world’s population, or 2.5 billion people, will have hearing problems by 2050....
In Mississippi, Small-town Musician Keeps Blues Alive
The town of Bentonia, in the southern state of Mississippi, has fewer than 500 people....
On Historic Iraq Visit, Pope Urges Respect for Nation’s Christians
Pope Francis has urged Iraqis to respect the nation’s Christians and reject longstanding religious conflicts and violence....
You, You Guys, Y’all: Second-Person Pronouns in American English
Today’s report is not about police, criminals, or funny shows. Instead, it is about pronouns....
US Catholic Clergy Concerned over Morality of a COVID-19 Vaccine
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement this week about the recently approved COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson....
Rare Piece of Chinese Art Found at US Home Sale
A small bowl bought for $35 at a home in Connecticut turned out to be a rare piece of ancient Chinese art....
Japanese Companies Use Technology to Fight Food Waste
Companies in Japan are increasing their use of technology to reduce food waste and cut costs during the coronavirus health crisis....
Some Turn to Internet ‘Bots’ to Help Get Vaccine Appointments
Many Americans have had trouble getting appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The process for getting vaccinated is different across U.S. states and communities....
Japanese Billionaire Offers Trip around the Moon
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has launched a search for eight people to join him on a trip around the moon with the American space travel company SpaceX....
Neglect Drives Child Labor in Syria
Small groups of children near Idlib, Syria, can often be found working in large fields of trash. They look for plastic bottles and bags, soda cans or pieces of metal to sell to help feed their familie...
Volvo Will Make Electric Vehicles Only by 2030
The Swedish carmaker Volvo announced this week that it will only make electric vehicles by 2030....
Coronavirus Crisis Stirs Debate About School Choice
Last spring, Kelli Rivera of Atlanta, Georgia, became so concerned with how local schools were dealing with the coronavirus pandemic that she decided to teach her children at her home....
Historic Philadelphia Market Learns to Survive the COVID-19 Crisis
The Reading Terminal Market, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is 128 years old....