– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. Use of this news word has grown during the time of Covid-19. Infodemic Mental health experts are studying a link between dependance on social media as a source of news and a belief in false information related to COVID-19. They say an understanding of the link will help fight an infodemic. An infodemic … [Read more...] about Infodemic (News Words)
Monarch Butterflies on New Endangered List
– Manuscript – Scientists now consider the migrating monarch butterfly to be endangered. The population of the beloved orange-and-black insect has dropped quickly in recent years. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) added the migrating monarch to its “red list” of threatened organisms. They said it is "endangered." That means it is two steps from … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterflies on New Endangered List
Which Online Services Will Stay after the Pandemic?
– Manuscript – A recent public opinion study suggests a limited number of Americans are likely to continue using online services put in place during COVID-19 restrictions. In 2020, many daily routines went online, including schooling and office work. Food delivery services, online activities, teleworking, and telemedicine became more normal. Many services were created, … [Read more...] about Which Online Services Will Stay after the Pandemic?
Initiative (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Officials at Sri Lanka's main seaport are decreasing its dependence on gas-powered vehicles. Initiative At the deep-sea container port in Colombo, 100 free bicycles are available to port workers while on the job. The bicycle initiative is aimed at saving fuel as the island nation faces huge fuel … [Read more...] about Initiative (News Words)
Chinese Women Turn to Skateboarding to Lower COVID Tension
– Manuscript – Some women in China are finding out they do not have to be skilled like 15-year-old Olympic champion Nishiya Momiji of Japan to enjoy skateboarding. There is a version of skateboarding called surfskating that is a little easier for older people to learn. The city sport is giving women, like 40-year-old Mina Zhao, some time off from their COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Chinese Women Turn to Skateboarding to Lower COVID Tension