For some of Japan’s lonely workers, the pandemic brings a homecoming Part 1 Posted August 7, 2021 After four years spent working and living alone, far from his family and friends, Tsuyoshi Tatebayashi packed his bags at the end of March and returned, at last, to his wife and t…
Scientists in Madagascar have discovered a chameleon that can fit on your fingertip Posted August 6, 2021 Scientists say they have discovered a chameleon that may well be the smallest reptile on Earth. The miniature lizard is the size…
Tech World: High-tech toasters Posted August 5, 2021 When we think of the world of gadgets, we normally think of tech devices or new kinds of tools. But kitchen appliances are also getting in on the act
Dog mayor and goat mayor raise money to renovate playground in Vermont town Posted August 4, 2021 A dog and a goat have helped raise money to renovate a community playground in the town of Fair Haven, Vermont. What makes this couple different is that the dog is the mayor and t…
News Mash-up: Political Trouble Posted August 3, 2021 EU to sanction Belarus after plane diversion The European Union agreed May 24 to impose sanctions on Belarus, including b…
Parisians tuck into coffee, croissants again as cafes reopen for outdoor dining Posted August 2, 2021 French cafes and restaurants were allowed to start serving customers in outside areas on May 19. The change ended a six-month shutdown mandated by the government to try to
Onomatopoeia in English Part 2 Posted August 1, 2021 Continued from Part 1… Onomatopoeia words are great ways to describe how a person sounds when they talk. Words beginning with “gr” — like “grunt,
Onomatopoeia in English Part 1 Posted July 31, 2021 Onomatopoeia words are sound words; they resemble the sounds they mean. Take, for example, the word “bang”: “He lifted the gun and — bang, bang, bang! — he shot three times.” They…
Armchair Traveler: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (Costa Rica) Posted July 30, 2021 Costa Rica is famous for its national parks and protected areas, which cover more than a quarter of the country. The most difficult question facing travelers is which of its many …
Cattle for raffle gets town in moood for vaccines Posted July 29, 2021 A district of northern Thailand has launched a raffle campaign for inoculated residents to win a live cow per week for the rest of the year, in a bid to