– Manuscript – In a dirty street passage in the Senegalese city of Thies, Japanese wrestler Shogo Uozumi lay face-down in the sand. He had just been thrown into the air by a larger opponent. Uozumi then rose to his feet, cleaned himself off and rejoined the group of wrestlers. Uozumi competed in Greco-Roman wrestling in Japan at a national level. Last year, he left … [Read more...] about Japanese Wrestler Learns Ancient Martial Art in Senegal
Study: Skin Treatment Might Reduce Severe Reactions to Peanuts
– Manuscript – An experimental skin treatment might help young children who have strong reactions to peanuts. The new skin patch is designed to train the body to deal with the food allergy. An allergy is a strong sometimes dangerous reaction that comes after eating, touching or breathing something that is harmless to most people. About two percent of U.S. children are … [Read more...] about Study: Skin Treatment Might Reduce Severe Reactions to Peanuts
Hollywood Ending (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Hollywood is famous for making movies. But what do people mean when they say Hollywood ending? Hollywood ending Speaker A: Anna, did you watch the basketball game last night?Speaker B: I mean, yeah, a little.Speaker A: So, Jackson, the best player, hurt his ankle. It looked like he couldn't play at all.Speaker B: Dan, … [Read more...] about Hollywood Ending (Idioms)
UN Agency: Dangerous Temperature Increase ‘More Likely Than Not’
– Manuscript – The United Nations’ weather agency reports that world temperatures are likely to reach dangerous levels within the next five years. The World Meteorological Organization, or WMO, released a report on the subject Wednesday. It said the 1.5 degrees Celsius rise in temperatures might be temporary. But, the agency noted, such a rise would break the limit sought … [Read more...] about UN Agency: Dangerous Temperature Increase ‘More Likely Than Not’
Tesla Breaks Ground on Lithium Processing Center in Texas
– Manuscript – American electric carmaker Tesla has broken ground on a new lithium processing center it says will support the production of up to 1 million vehicles by 2025. When completed, the factory in the state of Texas will be the largest lithium processor in North America, Reuters news agency reported. The operation will push Tesla outside its main business of … [Read more...] about Tesla Breaks Ground on Lithium Processing Center in Texas
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