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– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. New computer software uses eyeglasses to assist people who have problems hearing. Epiphany The XRAI Glass software connects a smartphone to the user's glasses where the words of their discussion appear. The software's co-founder said he had an epiphany after seeing his grandfather, who has a loss of … [Read more...] about Epiphany (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Rain and melting ice rivers have caused severe flooding in Pakistan. Epic The heavy rain and flooding across the country since June have caused thousands of deaths and forced many more people from their homes. Pakistan's minister for climate change described the condition as an epic humanitarian … [Read more...] about Epic (News Words)

– Manuscript – The pandemic has been hard on small businesses like Bigelow Apothecaries in New York City. Essential The medicine and personal care store began in 1838. Owner Ian Ginsberg says restrictions caused by the pandemic have hurt the family business. But it is considered to be an essential business and remains open. Essential describes something that is … [Read more...] about Essential (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Italy is facing its worst dry period in 70 years. Expose The water level of the Tiber River in Rome is extremely low. The dry conditions exposed the remains of an ancient bridge called Nero's Bridge. It was named after a Roman ruler who lived nearly 2,000 years ago. Expose means to uncover. It might … [Read more...] about Expose (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire over the Gaza conflict. Escalate For 11 days before the cease-fire, airstrikes and rocket attacks did escalate between Israels and Hamas. The conflict spread after violent confrontations between Israelis and Palestinians at an Islamic holy site and in East … [Read more...] about Escalate (News Words)