– Manuscript – Alisha Alderson is a 45-year-old woman from rural eastern Oregon. In August, she was pregnant and just a few weeks from having her baby. But that month, the only hospital maternity center near to her closed. She decided to stay with her brother in the city of Boise, Idaho to be close to a hospital. In the United States, many rural hospitals have been … [Read more...] about Why Rural Hospitals in the US Are Closing Maternity Centers
Archives for November 2023
Monopoly (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The United States Department of Justice has taken Google to court on charges of unfair and unlawful business methods. Monopoly The government accuses Google of creating a search monopoly by paying Apple and other companies to be the first search engine on digital devices. Google argues that it has many … [Read more...] about Monopoly (News Words)
To Be All Thumbs (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Each hand has one thumb. But what does it mean to be all thumbs? To Be All Thumbs Speaker A: Dan, can you help bring in the cake for the work party? It's big.Speaker B: Um, I'm not the best person to ask. I'm all thumbs.Speaker A: Oh, then forget it. I don't want anything to happen to this cake!Speaker B: Is there … [Read more...] about To Be All Thumbs (Idioms)
Easy Houseplants for Forgetful Caregivers
– Manuscript – Jessica Damiano is an expert at taking care of plants. She writes stories about how to keep plants in good condition for The Associated Press. But even she has killed houseplants. Damiano said she has killed plants like a Monstera, a snake plant, an African violet and more orchids than she would like to admit. She said it is not that she does not know … [Read more...] about Easy Houseplants for Forgetful Caregivers
Study: Climate, Land Use Changes Sharply Reduce Pollinating Insects
– Manuscript – A new study suggests changes in world climate and land use are sharply reducing the number of insects needed for pollinating crops. The study looked at thousands of species and areas around the world. It found that the number of pollinating insects dropped by 61 percent during periods of abnormally high temperatures and reduced supply of flowering … [Read more...] about Study: Climate, Land Use Changes Sharply Reduce Pollinating Insects
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