– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Dolly Parton is an american singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman. Philanthropy Parton recently received the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. She was recognized for her work helping others and for her organization, Imagination Library. Once a month, it mails a free book to children under five years … [Read more...] about Philanthropist (News Words)
Study: Repeat COVID Infection Is Riskier than First
– Manuscript – A new study has found that the risk of death, hospitalization and serious health issues from COVID-19 increases with reinfection regardless of vaccination. The study examined U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs data collected from March 1, 2020 through April 6, 2022. It included information on 443,588 patients with one SARS-CoV-2 infection, 40,947 with two … [Read more...] about Study: Repeat COVID Infection Is Riskier than First
US Defeats Iran in World Cup Soccer, Continues to Next Level of Competition
– Manuscript – The United States soccer team defeated Iran and will continue to the elimination stage of the World Cup in Qatar. The team needed a win on Tuesday to continue in the competition. The U.S. will play the Netherlands on Saturday. The Americans made up for a loss to Iran at the 1998 World Cup because of a first-half goal from Christian Pulisic. The … [Read more...] about US Defeats Iran in World Cup Soccer, Continues to Next Level of Competition
WHO: Tuberculosis Infecting More People Worldwide
– Manuscript – A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) says the number of people infected with tuberculosis increased worldwide. The United Nations health agency said more than 10 million people around the world became sick with tuberculosis (TB) in 2021. That is a 4.5 percent increase from the year before. About 1.6 million people died, WHO said. It added … [Read more...] about WHO: Tuberculosis Infecting More People Worldwide
US Says Climate Change Is Threatening Emperor Penguins
– Manuscript – The U.S. wildlife agency says Antarctica’s emperor penguins are now threatened because of the effects of climate change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently issued a warning that the species is in danger of disappearing, or becoming extinct, if steps are not taken to protect it. The declaration officially calls for protections of emperor penguins … [Read more...] about US Says Climate Change Is Threatening Emperor Penguins