– Manuscript – New kinds of drinks like smoothies, lattes, beers, and cocktails have become popular in recent years. Now a place in Dubai is serving what it claims to be “gourmet water.” Thirty different kinds of it. The Aqua Water Bar by Luqel gets its water the traditional way – from the pipe that runs water to your house. The government of Dubai in the United Arab … [Read more...] about In Dubai, ‘Gourmet Water’ Injected with Minerals
New COVID-19 Vaccine to Launch in September
– Manuscript – The latest COVID-19 vaccine is set for release in September. But health experts say it remains unclear how many Americans will choose to get the new shot. The efforts to prepare a new vaccine come as hospitals in the United States report increases in COVID-19 patients since early July. But the number of hospitalizations is still far below those reported … [Read more...] about New COVID-19 Vaccine to Launch in September
To Beat a Dead Horse (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The expression to beat a dead horse sounds a lot more violent than it's meaning. Let's listen. To Beat a Dead Horse Speaker A: It is so hot.Speaker B: Can we please go to the pool?Speaker A: I told you. The pool is closed all week for repairs.Speaker B: But it's hot!Speaker A: And it's closed! Stop beating a dead horse. … [Read more...] about To Beat a Dead Horse (Idioms)
Sea Ice in Antarctica Falls to Record Lows
– Manuscript – Sea ice in the Antarctic area fell to a record low this year. The drop is a result of rising temperatures worldwide. And there is no quick fix to make up for the damage, scientists said recently in a new study. Antarctica’s minimum summer ice cover, which last year dropped below 2 million square kilometers for the first time since satellite monitoring began … [Read more...] about Sea Ice in Antarctica Falls to Record Lows
Experts Worry About News Stories Written with Artificial Intelligence
– Manuscript – Google is developing an artificial intelligence tool that produces news articles. And the development is troubling some experts. They say such tools risk spreading propaganda or threatening the safety of people who provide reporters with information, or sources. The New York Times reported last week that Google is testing a new product named Genesis. It … [Read more...] about Experts Worry About News Stories Written with Artificial Intelligence
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