– Manuscript – Scientists in Chile's Patagonia area have found the southernmost dinosaur fossils recorded outside Antarctica. The fossils include remains of megaraptors that would have controlled the area's food chain before their mass extinction. Megaraptors were carnivorous, or meat-eating, dinosaurs that lived in parts of South America during the Cretaceous period some … [Read more...] about Scientists Find Dinosaur Fossils in Patagonia
Antisemitism (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The husband of American Vice President Kamala Harrus led a recent discussion at the White House. Antisemitism Second gentlement Dough Emhoff brought together leaders from the Jewish community and White House officials to seek ways to fight the rise of antisemitism by public figures. Emhoff said the … [Read more...] about Antisemitism (News Words)
Group of Ducks Helps Control Pests for South African Wine Maker
– Manuscript – That is the sound of ducks. Are you picturing these birds fishing or floating on a nice lake somewhere? A normal reaction to be sure -- but these ducks are different. They live on a grape grower’s land in South Africa. The Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate is in Stellenbosch. And the ducks are employees of the winemaker. About 500 white, black and brown … [Read more...] about Group of Ducks Helps Control Pests for South African Wine Maker
1-in-5 in US Homes Speaks a Second Language after English
– Manuscript – The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of people in the United States who speak a language other than English at home increased by three times between 1980 and 2019. About one in five people in America speak a second language at home. That is 68 million people. Arabic among top five Dina Arid of California, who is the mother of three children, … [Read more...] about 1-in-5 in US Homes Speaks a Second Language after English
US Officials Propose Yearly COVID Shot for Most Americans
– Manuscript – U.S. health officials are proposing that most American adults and children should receive a single, yearly COVID-19 vaccine shot. The plan, put forward by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), would remove the need for people to get a series of injections and boosters throughout the year to stay protected. The proposal was announced as vaccine rates in … [Read more...] about US Officials Propose Yearly COVID Shot for Most Americans