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– 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)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. U.S. President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for California in January because of severe weather. Drench The declaration came as another wave of heavy rain drenched the already flooded state. The storms, which began in late December, have caused at least 20 deaths, flooding, mudslides, home … [Read more...] about Drench (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A new device aims to end loneliness among adults 65 and older who live alone. Proactive ElliQ was popular at a meeting about new technologies in Portugal. Its creater described ElliQ as a proactive device taht helps older adults do things for their wellness. Proactive means to take action based on what … [Read more...] about Proactive (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A farmer in the Gaza Strip has discovered a beautiful ancient artwork buried on his property. Mosaic The man and his son slowly dug around the piece. It was a mosaic floor. Experts say it is more than 1,500 years old and one of the greatest treasures uncovered in Gaza. A mosaic is a design made with … [Read more...] about Mosaic (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A material made from fish skin is helping to support families in Brazil's Amazon rainforest. Livelihood Controlled fishing methods have increased the population of the giant pirarucu. The fish skin is sold to companies to make products like women's bags. Those sales help provide a livelihood to hundreds of … [Read more...] about Livelihood (News Words)