– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Rain and melting ice rivers have caused severe flooding in Pakistan. Epic The heavy rain and flooding across the country since June have caused thousands of deaths and forced many more people from their homes. Pakistan's minister for climate change described the condition as an epic humanitarian … [Read more...] about Epic (News Words)
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Technology System Aims to Protect Whales from Ships
– Manuscript – Scientists have developed a technology-powered mapping tool to prevent ships from hitting whales in areas off America’s west coast. The system is called Whale Safe. It uses equipment placed in the ocean to identify the presence of whales in the surrounding area. The tool also records shipping activity and ship speeds. The collected data is then sent by … [Read more...] about Technology System Aims to Protect Whales from Ships
London Museum Show Explores Korean Pop Culture
– Manuscript – A new show at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London explores South Korean popular culture and its rise to international fame. Among the things to see at Hallyu! The Korean Wave are K-Pop costumes, K-drama props as well as a copy of a set from the Academy Award-winning film Parasite. Rosalie Kim is the curator, or organizer of the show. She told … [Read more...] about London Museum Show Explores Korean Pop Culture
California to End New Sales of Gasoline Vehicles by 2035
– Manuscript – California has approved a policy that will require nearly all new vehicles sold in the state to be electric by the year 2035. California Governor Gavin Newsom first announced the proposed policy in September 2020. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted last week to officially approve the new rules. The policy requires 100 percent of new sales of … [Read more...] about California to End New Sales of Gasoline Vehicles by 2035
Iraqi Artist Recreates Ancient Artwork
– Manuscript – Iraqi artist Khaled Al-Abadi's dream is to recreate historical objects that were damaged during years of war. Al-Abadi is a sculptor. In his Mosul workshop, he carefully shapes objects into pieces of art -- lions, chariots, birds, and more. Al-Abadi told the Reuters news agency, "During the Islamic State period, when my colleague and I were walking … [Read more...] about Iraqi Artist Recreates Ancient Artwork
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