https://www.voanews.com/z/6802 VOA Connect Segments https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.voanews.com/z/6802 en 2026 - VOA 60 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:23:46 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA Open water swimming is a swimming discipline which takes place in outdoor bodies of water such as oceans, lakes and rivers. Amy Heape, an open water swim coach, trains individuals to swim in open waters. Camera | Producer | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss https://www.voanews.com/a/7605980.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7605980.html Fri, 10 May 2024 13:52:55 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Gabrielle Weiss) Maira Thomas is a scuba diving instructor. She wanted to involve more women in the sport, so several years ago she started ScubaMAR Maids, an online community of women, who travel and dive together. We'll be joining them on their upcoming trip to Panama. Camera | Producer | Editor: Genia Dulot) https://www.voanews.com/a/7605728.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7605728.html Fri, 10 May 2024 13:52:40 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Genia Dulot) Thwaites Glacier located in Antarctica, is an unusually broad and vast glacier. Known as The 'Doomsday Glacier', scientist say it is rapidly melting. We look at the danger of global warming's effect on Thwaites Glacier, with the increased melting from the glacier causing sea levels to rise. https://www.voanews.com/a/7605727.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7605727.html Fri, 10 May 2024 13:52:31 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Aaron Fedor) Explore the Washington Park Arboretum, an outdoor museum renowned for its focus on trees and woody plants. Situated in the heart of vibrant Seattle, Washington, this 230-acre park is home to over 40,000 plants sourced from various corners of the globe. Camera | Producer | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss https://www.voanews.com/a/7605730.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7605730.html Fri, 10 May 2024 13:52:19 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Gabrielle Weiss) Handbells are for everyone, regardless of age; all it requires is patience and determination. Alan Payne, the Executive Director of Music to Free, introduces handbells to seniors as they bond over the joy of music. Reporter: Marsha James, Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou https://www.voanews.com/a/7596471.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7596471.html Fri, 03 May 2024 15:10:57 -0400 TVConnect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Marsha James, Philip Alexiou) Fred’s Lounge, open exclusively on Saturday mornings, has been a vibrant hub for Cajun culture since 1946, hosting lively Cajun bands and preserving this rich heritage. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel https://www.voanews.com/a/7596472.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7596472.html Fri, 03 May 2024 15:10:46 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Aaron Fedor, Kathleen McLaughlin) Gravelly Point, managed by the National Park Service and nestled along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, offers a haven for bikers, walkers, and picnickers, while also being renowned as one of the prime spots in the nation for airplane-watching. Camera | Editor | Producer: Philip Alexiou https://www.voanews.com/a/7596473.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7596473.html Fri, 03 May 2024 15:10:33 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Philip Alexiou) Refik Anadol, an artist at the forefront of data painting and AI-generated art, explores the fusion of technology and creativity. By leveraging machine-learning algorithms, Anadol is known for innovative media works and showcases the creative potential of AI. https://www.voanews.com/a/7596474.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7596474.html Fri, 03 May 2024 15:10:16 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Genia Dulot) Determined2Heal Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit organization which empowers, those impacted by spinal cord injuries. Founded by Josh Basile, the group embarks on a winter skiing adventure, bringing together individuals with spinal cord injuries for an exhilarating experience on the slopes. https://www.voanews.com/a/7576821.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7576821.html Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:08:58 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Philip Alexiou) We visit Astor Place Hairstylists, an iconic New York City business that has set the trends for urban hairstyles, spanning from punk to hip hop, for more than four decades. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel https://www.voanews.com/a/7576822.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7576822.html Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:08:36 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Aaron Fedor, Kathleen McLaughlin) Mike Sands leads ecologically farming at Bean Hollow Grassfed, in Flint Hill, Virginia. He uses regenerative agriculture methods to rejuvenate a run-down piece of land and establish a sustainable, profitable model that challenges conventional farming norms. https://www.voanews.com/a/7567372.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7567372.html Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:17:40 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Zdenko Novacki, Philip Alexiou) Bean Hollow Grassfed operates as a self-service farm store, providing a diverse selection of animal welfare-approved, certified grass-fed meats. Customers have the freedom to select their cuts, weigh them, and make purchases through an honor system. https://www.voanews.com/a/7567365.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7567365.html Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:17:29 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Zdenko Novacki, Philip Alexiou) Gize Negussie aims to introduce Ethiopian culture to Americans by offering the experience of Tej, known as honey wine. Reporter | Camera | Producer: Philip Alexiou https://www.voanews.com/a/7567366.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7567366.html Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:16:51 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Philip Alexiou) In Franconia, Virginia, the annual Pumpkin Hill tradition, spanning 30 years, showcases pumpkins of various sizes, gourds, and squash, presenting a colorful autumn display. Reporter | Camera | Producer: Philip Alexiou https://www.voanews.com/a/7567368.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7567368.html Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:16:31 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Philip Alexiou) The Seattle Japanese Garden is a 3.5-acre urban sanctuary in the heart of the city, and has been open to the public since 1960. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss https://www.voanews.com/a/7567367.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7567367.html Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:16:09 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Gabrielle Weiss) Kevin Czinger, an automaker based in Los Angeles, and his son Lucas are introducing 3D printing to create digital manufacturing for vehicles that will change how we make cars and save the environment. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot https://www.voanews.com/a/7558026.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7558026.html Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:08:26 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Genia Dulot) A lowrider or low rider is a customized car with a lowered body. It has been a part of Mexican American culture in the U.S for many decades. This year the state of California repeals the laws from 1958 and 1986, that prohibited lowering the cars and cruising. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot https://www.voanews.com/a/7558028.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7558028.html Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:07:36 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Genia Dulot) Once on the verge of extinction, sea otters now thrive in the icy harbors, in Homer, Alaska. These adorable creatures must eat as much as 25% of their body weight every day to stay healthy and warm. Producer | Camera | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss https://www.voanews.com/a/7558027.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7558027.html Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:07:22 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Gabrielle Weiss) Kids Give Back Kids is a nonprofit organization in Northern Virginia that provides volunteer opportunities for kids ages 6-12. We join them as young kids discover ways to give back to communities in need. Producer | Editor | Additional Camera: Lisa Vohra, Camera: Philip Alexiou https://www.voanews.com/a/7548574.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7548574.html Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:03:48 -0400 Connect Segmentswebdesk@voanews.com (Lisa Vohra, Philip Alexiou) Nathan Harrington is a Washington, DC resident and nature lover. His nonprofit organization, Ward 8 Woods, strives to rejuvenate urban forests through picking up trash and enhancing the beauty and ecological health of more than 500 acres of forest. Producer | Camera | Editor: Linus Manchester https://www.voanews.com/a/7548576.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7548576.html Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:03:34 -0400 Connect Segments