– Manuscript – With so many social media services aimed at children, parents and families need help. Some are seeing their children’s mental health suffer despite connections with friends on Instagram and TikTok. Others are questioning if children should be on social media at all. Lawmakers have taken notice, too. In April, the European Union approved a new law to … [Read more...] about Children and Social Media: Some Advice for Concerned Parents
Researchers Identify Owner of Ancient Siberian Jewelry
– Manuscript – A new way of pulling DNA from soft materials such as bones, teeth and tusks makes it easier for scientists to find out about objects made by ancient people. As a result, researchers are working to learn about those who made and wore objects taken from a cave in what is now far eastern Russia. Elena Essel is with the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary … [Read more...] about Researchers Identify Owner of Ancient Siberian Jewelry
Coach (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A group in South Africa is operating a basketball leadership program for young African women. Coach African Grassroot Hoops is a development organization based in Cape Town. It is working to get more females to play basketball but, also, to coach teams in the sport. The group's director says basketball is … [Read more...] about Coach (News Words)
Babies Born in Britain Using Genetic Material from Three People
– Manuscript – For the first time, a new process that uses the genetic material of three people has resulted in the birth of several babies in Britain. The experimental process has been used before in Mexico and the United States. Britain’s fertility regulator said Wednesday that the parents used a process which was approved with some restrictions in 2015. The story … [Read more...] about Babies Born in Britain Using Genetic Material from Three People
Hollywood Writers Expected to Settle In for Long Strike
– Manuscript – Hollywood writers went on strike this week to demand higher pay and job security. The labor action forced an immediate suspension of late-night television shows and other programs and projects. The writers’ labor action is the first Hollywood strike in 15 years. The union Writers Guild of America (WGA) is seeking higher minimum pay, more writers per show … [Read more...] about Hollywood Writers Expected to Settle In for Long Strike
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