– Manuscript – Japan is a nation known for its workers’ loyalty to their companies and lifetime employment. People who change jobs are often considered quitters, and that is seen as dishonorable. But a number of “taishoku daiko,” or “job-leaving agents,” have started in the past several years. Their aim is to help people who want to leave their jobs. Yoshihito Hasegawa … [Read more...] about In Japan, ‘Job-leaving Agents’ Help People Quit Their Jobs
Archives for August 2023
NASA Rover Finds New Evidence of Organic Matter on Mars
– Manuscript – Scientists say they have found new evidence of organic matter on Mars that could be linked to past life on the planet. The Perseverance explorer, which is operated by the American space agency NASA, discovered the organic materials. The explorer, or rover, has been collecting data on Mars since landing on the Red Planet in February 2021. The goal, or … [Read more...] about NASA Rover Finds New Evidence of Organic Matter on Mars
Drugmaker Reports Positive Results from Weight-loss Pill
– Manuscript – Drugmaker Novo Nordisk says tests show good weight loss results from a daily pill version of its diabetes treatments. The company sells the drug semaglutide under the names Wegovy and Ozempic. It is currently available only as a weekly injection. But some people are afraid of needles. So, Novo Nordisk has been testing how the drug works when taken by … [Read more...] about Drugmaker Reports Positive Results from Weight-loss Pill
Mutiny (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In late June, Russia's military faced a brief uprising by a private armed force it employed in its war against Ukraine. Mutiny Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the military company, Wagner Group, said he was on a "march of justice" to oust the Russian defense minister. Russian president Vladimir Putin said the … [Read more...] about Mutiny (News Words)
Good Riddance (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! To get rid of something can mean to throw something away. But what do you think "good riddance" means? Good riddance Speaker A: My roommate is moving out.Speaker B: You mean the roommate who eats your food, never cleans up, and owes you thousands of dollars in rent money? Ha. I say good riddance!Speaker A: Well, he's my … [Read more...] about Good Riddance (Idioms)
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