– Manuscript – The major hit movie Top Gun was released in 1986. The film was based on a true story about fighter pilots in training and was published in a magazine three years earlier. Paramount Pictures bought the rights to the story written by Ehud Yonay and made the film to great success. Now, the wife and son of Yonay are suing Paramount about its new movie, Top Gun: … [Read more...] about Family Sues Paramount Pictures over Rights to ‘Top Gun’
Archives for July 2022
5 Planets Align in the Sky in Rare Formation
– Manuscript – The five major planets in our solar system have lined up in a rare formation that sky watchers can see with their own eyes. Astronomers say the formation is expected to remain in the sky through the rest of June. The planets involved are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. They are the brightest planets in the solar system. Seeing two or three … [Read more...] about 5 Planets Align in the Sky in Rare Formation
War Rap: Ukraine’s War Youth Voice Angry Words
– Manuscript – A young generation pressed by war in Ukraine has turned its anger into rap music. Ukrainian volunteer soldier Otoy is putting the war into the words and loud beats of rap. He has written lyrics during Russian attacks. He said it helps relieve the tension of fighting. “Russian soldiers drink vodka, we are making music,” said the rapper, whose real name … [Read more...] about War Rap: Ukraine’s War Youth Voice Angry Words
A Mixed Bag (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! We use bags to hold just about everything. So, what might we put in a mixed bag? Let's find out. A Mixed Bag Speaker A: Hey, how was the party at Bernie's last weekend?Speaker B: Well, it was a mixed bag.Speaker A: What do you mean?Speaker B: The people were interesting, but the food was awful. The music was great, but … [Read more...] about A Mixed Bag (Idioms)
Studies: Some Cancer Patients May Not Need Treatments after Surgery
– Manuscript – After surgery, some cancer patients can safely avoid treatments such as radiation or chemotherapy, say two recent studies that explore shorter, gentler cancer care. Researchers are looking for ways to predict which cancer patients can avoid unneeded treatment to cut down on costs and bad side effects. One new study used a blood test to study which colon … [Read more...] about Studies: Some Cancer Patients May Not Need Treatments after Surgery
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