Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the old city of Bethlehem in the West Bank was busy with visitors in the weeks leading up to Christmas. But for the last two years, hotels are empty or closed. No one is coming to the shops. A historic piece of woodwork...
Thanksgiving and English Grammar Every year around the Thanksgiving holiday, a strange ceremony happens in Washington, DC. The president stands outside the White House, gives a brief speech and then officially pardons a turkey. A pardon is a declarat...
El Salvador says it plans to build the world's first Bitcoin City. The city, to be created in the eastern area of La Union, will be powered by a nearby volcano, President Nayib Bukele recently announced. The announcement came during an event held as...
A jury in the American state of Georgia has found three men guilty of murder and other charges in the 2020 killing of Armaud Arbery. The men chased the unarmed 25-year-old as he was jogging through a neighborhood next to his own in southern Georgia....
The South Korean superstar music group BTS was named artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday. It was the group's first time taking the top prize. 韩国超级巨星音乐组合防弹少年团(BTS)在全美音乐奖上被评为年度...
Native Americans and the First Thanksgiving The Thanksgiving holiday is when Americans try to spend time with family, eat a tasty meal and give thanks for the meaningful things in life. This year, the holiday falls on November 25. The historical fact...
Red Cross Official: Fast Action Needed to End Afghan Humanitarian Crisis A Red Cross official has sharply criticized the continuation of sanctions and freezes in international aid to Afghanistan. The official says the measures are preventing the deli...
American students have experienced a worldwide health crisis, nationwide protests and school closings and restrictions over the past two years. But art classes in schools have helped some students deal with their emotions and difficulties. Teachers h...
The administration of American President Joe Biden said it would release 50 million barrels of oil from the United States emergency oil supply. 美国总统乔拜登表示,美国将从紧急石油储备中释放出5000万桶石油。 It said the mo...
As people prepare to visit family and friends during the holiday season, some might be wondering whether it is safe to travel during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Experts and public health officials say it is currently safe for many people to travel...