– Manuscript – New kinds of drinks like smoothies, lattes, beers, and cocktails have become popular in recent years. Now a place in Dubai is serving what it claims to be “gourmet water.” Thirty different kinds of it. The Aqua Water Bar by Luqel gets its water the traditional way – from the pipe that runs water to your house. The government of Dubai in the United Arab … [Read more...] about In Dubai, ‘Gourmet Water’ Injected with Minerals
Archives for September 2023
Why Are Major Powers Interested in the Moon?
– Manuscript – Russia recently launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years. The launch comes during a time of competition by major powers including the United States, China and India to discover more about the resources held on the moon. Russia said that it would launch further moon missions and then explore the possibility of a joint Russian-China crewed … [Read more...] about Why Are Major Powers Interested in the Moon?
New COVID-19 Vaccine to Launch in September
– Manuscript – The latest COVID-19 vaccine is set for release in September. But health experts say it remains unclear how many Americans will choose to get the new shot. The efforts to prepare a new vaccine come as hospitals in the United States report increases in COVID-19 patients since early July. But the number of hospitalizations is still far below those reported … [Read more...] about New COVID-19 Vaccine to Launch in September
Conspire (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In early August, former U.S. President Donald Trump was charged with four crimes connected to the 2020 presidential election process. Conspire The charges brought by U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith include conspiring to overturn the results of Trump's 2020 presidential election loss … [Read more...] about Conspire (News Words)
To Beat a Dead Horse (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The expression to beat a dead horse sounds a lot more violent than it's meaning. Let's listen. To Beat a Dead Horse Speaker A: It is so hot.Speaker B: Can we please go to the pool?Speaker A: I told you. The pool is closed all week for repairs.Speaker B: But it's hot!Speaker A: And it's closed! Stop beating a dead horse. … [Read more...] about To Beat a Dead Horse (Idioms)
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