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– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A Russian missile strike in mid-January was the deadliest attack on Ukrainian civilians at a single site since the spring of 2022. Residential At least 46 people, including six children died in the attack on a residential center in the southeastern city of Dnipro. The Russian military denies targeting … [Read more...] about Residential (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)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A flying car was presented at the CES technology show in the American city of Las Vegas in Nevada. Fruition The ASKA A5 will be available in 2026. It is described as the world's first electric vehicle that can travel by road or air. Jon Lohman pre-ordered one and said he is excited to see it come to … [Read more...] about Fruition (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. China has had its largest protest in years. Blank Last fall, Chinese citizens protested severe COVID restrictions using blank pieces of paper. Human rights activist Yang Jianli said it is a way to communicate what a protester wants to say but cannot because of political pressure. COVID cases are now rising … [Read more...] about Blank (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's New Words. Scientists recently announced major success in their work to copy the energy process that powers the sun. Significant Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory say they have produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to start it. Officials say it is a significant step towards … [Read more...] about Significant (News Words)