– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire over the Gaza conflict. Escalate For 11 days before the cease-fire, airstrikes and rocket attacks did escalate between Israels and Hamas. The conflict spread after violent confrontations between Israelis and Palestinians at an Islamic holy site and in East … [Read more...] about Escalate (News Words)
Taylor Swift Wins Top MTV Award, Announces New Album
– Manuscript – Singer Taylor Swift received the top honor at the yearly MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday at the Prudential Center in the state of New Jersey. Swift won the award for Music Video of the Year, her 14th VMA in her career so far. MTV is a well-known music video television channel. She accepted the award for the 10-minute-long re-recorded version of … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift Wins Top MTV Award, Announces New Album
Car Driven by Britain’s Princess Diana to Be Sold at Auction
– Manuscript – A vehicle once driven by Britain’s Princess Diana is set to go up for sale this weekend. The Ford Escort RS Turbo model was driven by the late Princess of Wales from 1985 to 1988. It is to be auctioned Saturday at a racing festival in Britain’s Northamptonshire area. Auction officials said they expect the car to sell for at least $118,000. The vehicle … [Read more...] about Car Driven by Britain’s Princess Diana to Be Sold at Auction
Research Aims to Help People with Autism Sharpen their Driving Skills
– Manuscript – Researchers at the University of Michigan are studying the ability of people with autism spectrum disorder to notice road hazards. The scientists plan to use their findings to help young automobile drivers improve their driving skills. The effort will be the second part of a project supported by Ford Motor Co. The project includes the university in Ann … [Read more...] about Research Aims to Help People with Autism Sharpen their Driving Skills
Scientists Warn of High Temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea
– Manuscript – Climate scientists are warning of serious problems for life in the Mediterranean Sea because of high temperatures during the summer. The scientists say they are seeing high water temperatures across the sea from Barcelona in Spain to Tel Aviv in Israel. Temperatures have been reported from 3 degrees Celsius to 5 degrees Celsius above usual temperatures … [Read more...] about Scientists Warn of High Temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea