– Manuscript – An environmental group says 40 percent of animals and 34 percent of plants in the United States are at risk of disappearing. The group NatureServe recently released its report. The non-profit group is based near Washington, D.C., in Arlington, Virginia. NatureServe said 41 percent of ecosystems in the country are also facing collapse. Ecosystems are … [Read more...] about Group Says Many US Plants, Animals at Risk
Flip (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. United States lawmakers were sworn into Congress in January after a week of historic voting to name a leader. Flip Lawmakers voted 15 times before electing Kevin McCarthy to be Speaker of the House of Representatives. McCarthy made many policy promises to his opponents to flip them. To flip means to … [Read more...] about Flip (News Words)
Ice Baths Popular, But Health Claims Not Supported by Evidence
– Manuscript – Ice baths are a popular subject on American social media pages. Kim Kardashian, Harry Styles, Kristen Bell, Lizzo, and other stars have posted about their cold water experiences. Health claims surrounding ice baths include improved mood, increased energy, weight loss and reduced inflammation. But the science linked to some of those claims is not very … [Read more...] about Ice Baths Popular, But Health Claims Not Supported by Evidence
Rockette’s Dance Class Popular with College Students
– Manuscript – College student Rhapsody Stiggers is one of 38 students at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee taking a dance class that is the first of its kind. Her teacher, Amarisa LeBar, is a current member of the Radio City Rockettes, a famous precision dance team in New York City. Stiggers has been dancing since she was two years old. She has taken many kinds of … [Read more...] about Rockette’s Dance Class Popular with College Students
Work from Home Limits Work Friendships
– Manuscript – And now the Health & Lifestyle report from VOA Learning English. Working from home has its benefits, but it also has its problems. One of them involves workplace friendships. Working remotely, or away from an office, may make it harder to form friendships with coworkers. In the United States, only two in every 10 employees say they have a “best … [Read more...] about Work from Home Limits Work Friendships
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