A small, but growing, movement is trying to find a way to deal with the problem of diabetes in the United States. This movement is made up of special programs, doctors, hospitals and health officials that are concerned about increasing evidence that the food system in the United States is making people sick. The food system has made it easier and less costly for people to eat … [Read more...] about America Battles Diabetes Crisis
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Idol (News Words)
Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Mexican musician Vicente Fernandez died recently at the age of 81 after a series of sicknesses. Idol People gathered outside the musical artist's home in Mexico to sing and remember his ranchera style of music. He was a music idol, having sold millions of records worldwide and winning many musical awards. In this … [Read more...] about Idol (News Words)
Researchers: Coastal Marine Life Found Living on Ocean Waste
Plastic waste in the world’s oceans is affecting marine life in new and unusual ways, researchers reported recently. A group of U.S. and Canadian scientists found that some species are living on a huge area of plastic garbage floating in the Pacific Ocean. The team discovered animals such as oceanic barnacles and crabs living alongside coastal barnacles and … [Read more...] about Researchers: Coastal Marine Life Found Living on Ocean Waste
Drive Someone Nuts (Idioms)
Welcome to English in a Minute from home! Nuts are a healthy, tasty food! So, why is it bad to drive someone to them? Speaker A: Jonathan, do you have time today...(loud machine sound) [to help me with some scripts] Speaker B: Anna, I can't hear you. What is that noise in the background? Speaker A: It's a leaf blower. My neighbor uses it every day and it drives me … [Read more...] about Drive Someone Nuts (Idioms)
Resume (News Words)
Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. South and North Korean leaders are taking steps toward better relations between their countries. Resume South Korean president Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently resumed all inter-Korean communication channels.They were cut by North Korea in June 2020.The move comes after an exchange of letters by the … [Read more...] about Resume (News Words)
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