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November 02, 2024
California attempts to regulate election deepfakes

California has passed laws trying to regulate artificial intelligence, including AI used to create realistic looking but manipulated audio or video. In this U.S. election season, the aim is to counter misinformation, but it has raised concerns about free speech. Genia Dulot reports from California.
October 30, 2024
Rival campaign merchandise sellers try lowering political temperature

In the U.S. presidential campaign, there is little to agree on between supporters of Kamala Harris and supporters of Donald Trump. From California, Genia Dulot brings us the story of two people selling rival campaign merchandise who are trying to lower the political temperature of their customers.
October 29, 2024
Trump, Harris campaigns target LGBTQ+ voters

In the closing days of this U.S. presidential campaign, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both targeting LGBTQ+ communities. These voters could make the difference in the seven key battleground states that could decide the election. From Los Angeles, Genia Dulot has the story.
October 14, 2024
Los Angeles celebrates Indigenous’ Peoples Day before Columbus Day

Since 2019 the state of California officially celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of the federally recognized Columbus Day, which falls on every second Monday in October. VOA’s Genia Dulot visited the celebration at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, that drew around 2,000 people.
October 02, 2024
Emboldened by US Supreme Court, California clears homeless from streets

A U.S. Supreme Court decision this year allowed authorities nationwide to fine and arrest people sleeping on the streets. That is leading to a massive cleanup of homeless encampments in many California cities, including Los Angeles. Genia Dulot has the story.
September 20, 2024
California moving to block schools from telling parents about transgender students

In California, a new law will block public schools from notifying parents if their children decide to change their gender. That has led some school districts to challenge the state's authority over issues of gender identity. Genia Dulot has our story from Southern California.
August 31, 2024
Harris’ record in California praised, ridiculed, in US presidential campaign

U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris' work in California as a local prosecutor, state attorney general and U.S. senator is central to her campaign. Her opponent, Donald Trump, says Harris’ record in California shows she is too liberal for America. From Los Angeles, Genia Dulot has the story.
August 26, 2024
California memorial run honors US service members killed in 2021 Kabul bombing

Attending Gold Star families say they want answers
August 13, 2024
US adds census category for Americans of Middle Eastern, North African descent

The next time there is a census in the U.S. in 2030, Americans who trace their roots to the Middle East and North Africa will have their own demographic category – MENA. VOA’s Genia Dulot went to the Little Arabia neighborhood of Anaheim, California, to see what people think about the change.
August 06, 2024
Robots cut strawberries at exact ripeness

Nearly all the strawberries grown in the United States come from California, where agro robots are helping harvest berries at just the right time. VOA’s Genia Dulot reports from Southern California in this week’s episode of LogOn. (Camera: Genia Dulot )
July 23, 2024
LogOn: Device may help disabled vocal cords speak again

Some people who have lost the ability to speak can still move their vocal cords. California researchers are working to transform those muscle movements into audible speech. Genia Dulot reports from Los Angeles in this week’s edition of LogOn.
July 02, 2024
LogOn: New test will be game changer in tuberculosis diagnostics

UCLA molecular bioengineer Mireille Kamariza has developed a new tuberculosis test that tackles shortcomings of existing TB diagnostics. VOA’s Genia Dulot reports for this week’s episode of LogOn.
June 18, 2024
Immigrant gay couple finds acceptance in US LGBTQ+ community

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the United States. In Los Angeles, celebrations include a festival and parade that are among the world’s largest LGBTQ+ events. VOA’s Genia Dulot talked to an immigrant couple about their lives in the United States and their struggle for acceptance back home.
June 15, 2024
Complaints about non-citizen voting center on voter ID laws

Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, says people are voting illegally in U.S. elections, including immigrants. One California city is moving to impose voter identification rules that violate state voting laws. Genia Dulot reports.
June 03, 2024
US freedoms encourage immigrant comedians

Much of stand-up comedy in the United States is rooted in the country’s freedoms of speech. In Southern California, that attracts immigrant comedians eager to express their opinions and make people laugh. Genia Dulot reports.
May 21, 2024
Korean American dance group celebrates middle-aged women

Middle-aged women often feel like they are not seen or heard in their roles as wives and mothers. In Southern California, a Korean dance group is out to change those perceptions. Genia Dulot has the story.
May 10, 2024
Women Scuba Divers

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)
May 03, 2024
AI as an Art Form

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.
May 01, 2024
African-born bioengineer at UCLA develops new tuberculosis test

Some 1.3 million people died from tuberculosis in 2022. The disease is fully treatable but relies on timely diagnosis. Mireille Kamariza, a molecular bioengineer from UCLA, has developed a test that can detect the bacteria quickly, precisely and inexpensively. VOA’s Genia Dulot has the story.
April 19, 2024
Roller derby is a safe space with sharp elbows

Roller derby is a fast-paced, hard-hitting sport played on roller skates and dominated by women. VOA’s Genia Dulot takes us out to the skating rink with competitors from the Angel City Derby league in Los Angeles.

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