The messaging service WhatsApp is going to make details about its privacy rules clearer. The move comes after officials in Ireland gave the service a record fine for breaking European Union data privacy rules. The new policy will start on Monday. WhatsApp’s privacy policy will be organized in a way that provides more information on the data it collects and how it is used. … [Read more...] about Messaging Service Promises to Make Data Privacy Rules Clearer
Archives for December 2021
Gut Feeling (Idioms)
Welcome to English in a Minute from home! "Gut" is another word for your stomach area. But what could it mean to have a "gut feeling?" Speaker A: Jonathan, how's it going with that girl you met in your Zoom dance class?Speaker B: It's going okay. She's nice and interesting, but I just have a gut feeling that we're not right for each other.Speaker A: Listen to your gut, … [Read more...] about Gut Feeling (Idioms)
Whistleblower (News Words)
Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. Facebook says it will enact new measures designed to push teenagers away from harmful content. Whistleblower The changes come after a whistleblower spoke before a U.S. Senate committee investigating Facebook's activities. The whistleblower said the company knew how to make its sites safer but refused because it would reduce … [Read more...] about Whistleblower (News Words)
Big Bird Facing Criticism over Vaccine Message
Big Bird is a popular and beloved character from the children’s television show “Sesame Street.” Recently, Big Bird wrote on his official Twitter page that he had been vaccinated against COVID-19. Big Bird wrote, “My wing is feeling a little sore, but it’ll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy.” The COVID-19 shot just became available to … [Read more...] about Big Bird Facing Criticism over Vaccine Message
In a Nutshell (Idioms)
Welcome to English in a Minute from Home! Nuts grow in a hard, protective shell. But what does it mean if someone says "in a nutshell?" Speaker A: Jonathan, how are those home improvement projects going?Speaker B: Horribly. In a nutshell, I currently have many holes in my walls and I have no running water!Speaker A: Oh, geez. Can I do anything to help?Speaker B: Not … [Read more...] about In a Nutshell (Idioms)
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