– Manuscript – Japanese railway operator, Seibu, is testing a special help desk for foreigners at one of the company’s busiest train stations. Visitors who need help at the Seibu-Shinjuku station in Tokyo can go to an information window and ask questions. About 135,000 people per day pass through the Seibu-Shinjuku station. To get help, a person just speaks into a … [Read more...] about Japanese Railway Tests a System to Help Visitors
In Hollywood Strike, AI’s Part Is Important
– Manuscript – Labor unions for actors and writers are striking over pay, benefits and job protections. But Artificial intelligence technology has become a big issue in Hollywood’s labor fight. AI has introduced a new point of disagreement between artists and production companies. Here is a look at what both sides say they want. Why is AI such an important … [Read more...] about In Hollywood Strike, AI’s Part Is Important
India Successfully Lands Spacecraft on Moon
– Manuscript – India became the fourth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon on Wednesday. It also became the first country to land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole. Its moon lander, called Chandrayaan-3, touched down near the moon’s south pole just after 6 p.m. in India. The landing brought cheers and applause from space scientists who were … [Read more...] about India Successfully Lands Spacecraft on Moon
US Agency Permits Sesame to be Added to Foods
– Manuscript – The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently said that by law food makers are permitted to add sesame to their products. They also must identify sesame content in their foods on product packaging. Sesame is the seed of the sesamum or benne plant. It is used to make oil and the seeds themselves are often used on bread or baked goods. The … [Read more...] about US Agency Permits Sesame to be Added to Foods
Adapt (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In a forest in southern Chile, a giant cypress tree has survived for five thousand years. Adapt The giant cypress tree is in the process of being recognized as the world's oldest tree. Researchers who study and protect it say it provides clues on how to adapt to environmental changes. In biology, adapt … [Read more...] about Adapt (News Words)
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