– Manuscript – Troy Kotsur is the second deaf actor to be nominated for an Academy Award. In his Oscar-nominated performance in CODA, Kotsur spoke just one word. CODA stands for Child Of Deaf Adults. The movie stars Emilia Jones as the only hearing member of a deaf family. Urging Jones, his daughter, to go after her dreams of singing and attending college, Kotsur says: … [Read more...] about Oscar-nominated Actor Only Has One Spoken Line
First Woman Is Reported Cured of HIV
– Manuscript – A patient in the United States with the disease leukemia has become the first woman to be cured of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The patient received stem cells from a donor. Stem cells are special cells that can become any kind of cell in the body. The donor was naturally resistant to HIV, researchers told reporters Tuesday. The woman has been … [Read more...] about First Woman Is Reported Cured of HIV
Nearly Half of US Bald Eagles Suffer Lead Poisoning
– Manuscript – A new study found that nearly half of bald eagles tested across the United States show signs of repeated lead exposure. Scientists found harmful levels of lead in the bones of 46 percent of bald eagles in 38 states, from California to Florida. The scientists recently reported their findings in the publication Science. Researchers examined the blood, … [Read more...] about Nearly Half of US Bald Eagles Suffer Lead Poisoning
Evaporate (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A coronavirus outbreak in Fiji is stretching the health system and hurting the country's economy. Evaporate A vaccination campaign has started, but officials are resisting calls for a lockdown out of fear for the Fijian economy. It shrank almost 20% last year when visits from travelers evaporated because … [Read more...] about Evaporate (News Words)
Call it a Day (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! You already know that there are seven days in a week. But what is the "it" in this expression? Speaker A: Jonathan, I've been working on this project for the past fifteen hours! I am…so…tired.Speaker B: 15 hours?! I think you should call it a day, Anna.Speaker A: I can't stop now, Jonathan. I must get this done.Speaker B: … [Read more...] about Call it a Day (Idioms)