– Manuscript – Job listings from Elon Musk’s Texas-based Tesla company show that Tesla plans to deploy thousands of human-like, or humanoid, robots within its factories. The robots are being called Tesla Bot or Optimus. Musk says the number of Tesla Bots could one day reach millions around the world. Musk said at a TED Talk that robots could be used in homes, do … [Read more...] about Elon Musk’s Humanoid Robot Faces Concerns from Experts
Archives for October 2022
How to Collect and Save Vegetable Seeds for Next Year
– Manuscript – Many of the vegetables we grow in our gardens produce seeds, which can grow into plants if harvested and stored correctly. Late summer is the perfect time to start collecting them, reports Associated Press gardening expert Jessica Damiano. She warns upfront about the importance of the fruit you choose for seeds. Make sure the seeds are from plants that … [Read more...] about How to Collect and Save Vegetable Seeds for Next Year
Tentative (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In London, pandemic restrictions were eased at stores and outdoor restaurants as COVID-19 infections dropped. Tentative Britain is ending its third lock down, in place since January because of a highly infectious coronavirus variant. The country is now taking another tentative step towards returning to … [Read more...] about Tentative (News Words)
Palestinian American Performer Heals with Humor
– Manuscript – Palestinian American Amer Zahr wants to heal people through humor. In 2015 he started bringing other Arab American comedians from the United States to perform across Palestinian cities including Nablus, Bethlehem and Ramallah. Seven years later, Zahr's Palestine Comedy Festival is still going strong. After the most recent performances in Jerusalem, he … [Read more...] about Palestinian American Performer Heals with Humor
Drinking from a Fire Hose (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A fire hose releases huge amounts of water to help put out fires. So, why would someone be drinking from a fire hose? Speaker A: So, how has work training been going, Dan?Speaker B: I feel like I'm drinking from a fire hose. Ten hours every single day, is a lot.Speaker A: Wow. Things sure are different from when I started. … [Read more...] about Drinking from a Fire Hose (Idioms)
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