– Manuscript – The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on many groups of people. But perhaps it has been especially hard for many older people. Many months of being alone, or isolated, has taken its toll on many senior citizens. However, in some places, that isolation is coming to an end. For example, in a senior center in New York City, seniors shake their hips and … [Read more...] about Seniors Free of COVID Isolation Dance Together
Archives for April 2022
Video: Convenience Store
– Manuscript – Hi! Good day, everyone! I am Honey. In today's video, let us tour around in some of the convenience stores here in the Philippines. Come on, let's go! Our first stop is Ministop. Which is actually the first convenience store in the country equipped with an in-store kitchen facility. Just like any convenience store, Ministop has a wide selection of chips, … [Read more...] about Video: Convenience Store
Overwhelmed (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. In parts of India, a second wave of coronavirus infections is causing the health system to fail. Overwhelmed The capital city of Delhi has the highest daily cases of infections. Hospital beds are full. Medicines and oxygen are in short supply. Burial places are running out of space. Aid from other nations … [Read more...] about Overwhelmed (News Words)
Video: Sari-Sari Store
– Manuscript – A very pleasant morning to all of you, my dear good friends! My name is Athena and today, my mission is to see the famous sari-sari stores of the Philippines! So, what are we waiting for? Let's go! We just need to go outside and there you go, our first sari-sari store! A sari-sari store is also known as a retail store. We can buy food, and soap, and … [Read more...] about Video: Sari-Sari Store
How Is Technology Affecting the War in Ukraine?
– Manuscript – Large technology companies have taken steps to restrict Russia’s state media from using social media to spread misinformation about its invasion of Ukraine. At the same time, people are using technology to inform and assist people affected by the conflict. Google announced this week it was blocking YouTube channels in Europe belonging to Russia’s … [Read more...] about How Is Technology Affecting the War in Ukraine?
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