– Manuscript – When Rylae-Ann Poulin was 1 year old, she did not crawl or make noises like other kids her age. A rare genetic disease prevented her from even lifting her head. Her parents took turns holding her all night to ease her breathing and help her sleep peacefully. But months later, doctors in Taiwan treated the young patient’s brain directly, attacking the … [Read more...] about Gene Therapy Delivers Treatment Directly to Brain
LeBron James Sets NBA Scoring Record
– Manuscript – LeBron James is the new all-time scoring leader of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He set the record with a jump shot in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers game Tuesday night against Oklahoma City. James pushed his career total to 38,388 points and passed the scoring record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly 39 years. After he … [Read more...] about LeBron James Sets NBA Scoring Record
WHO Calls for Removal of Trans Fat in 2023
– Manuscript – The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a total ban on what it calls industrially produced trans fatty acids worldwide in 2023. The health organization said the artificially produced form of fat is responsible for half a million early deaths each year. Products containing trans fat are commonly found in baked goods and cooking oils. In 2020, … [Read more...] about WHO Calls for Removal of Trans Fat in 2023
Draw the Line (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! We all know how to draw a line on paper. But what does it mean to draw a line? Draw the Line Speaker A: I lost power last night. I'm going to lose all my frozen food.Speaker B: Bring it to my house. I have room in my freezer.Speaker A: Great. I have three frozen pizzas and some ice cream.Speaker B: No problem.Speaker A: … [Read more...] about Draw the Line (Idioms)
Are Balloons Effective Tools for Spying?
– Manuscript – Last week, the United States said a balloon shot down by the U.S. military was part of a major international spying operation led by China. The balloon was shot down February 4 over the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Carolina. By that time, the balloon had moved across the United States. During its trip, the balloon was observed flying over several … [Read more...] about Are Balloons Effective Tools for Spying?
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