– Manuscript – Google is developing an artificial intelligence tool that produces news articles. And the development is troubling some experts. They say such tools risk spreading propaganda or threatening the safety of people who provide reporters with information, or sources. The New York Times reported last week that Google is testing a new product named Genesis. It … [Read more...] about Experts Worry About News Stories Written with Artificial Intelligence
US Health Agency Targets Effects of ‘Long COVID’
– Manuscript – The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is beginning a group of studies aimed at treatments for the condition called long COVID. Reports say millions of Americans are affected by long-lasting effects from COVID-19 infections. The NIH is using $1.15 billion provided through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to study how people recover from … [Read more...] about US Health Agency Targets Effects of ‘Long COVID’
Venture (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Two young girls in Seattle, Washington, are owners of a summer business that truly makes waves. Venture Lake Union is a popular summer place to enjoy boating. But for sisters Kate and Quinn Carner, it is the site of a new venture where they sell lemonade from a raft. Their business is profitable and helps … [Read more...] about Venture (News Words)
Shiner (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! To shine means to be very bright. But what happens when you get a shiner? Shiner Speaker A: Whoa, Dan! What happened to your face?Speaker B: I got hit with the ball during last night's softball game. Turns out the balls are not all that soft.Speaker A: Well, that's quite a shiner. Hey, maybe next time catch the ball … [Read more...] about Shiner (Idioms)
COVID-19 Hospitalizations in the US Are Increasing Again
– Manuscript – The number of people entering the hospital with COVID-19 has increased in the United States since early July. The increase is similar to the past three summers but with far fewer cases than before. With an updated vaccine still months away, experts worry this summer’s increase in hospitalizations could become a bigger problem. How bad is the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Hospitalizations in the US Are Increasing Again
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