– Manuscript – Hollywood writers went on strike this week to demand higher pay and job security. The labor action forced an immediate suspension of late-night television shows and other programs and projects. The writers’ labor action is the first Hollywood strike in 15 years. The union Writers Guild of America (WGA) is seeking higher minimum pay, more writers per show … [Read more...] about Hollywood Writers Expected to Settle In for Long Strike
US Congress Looks at Ways to Regulate Technology Companies
– Manuscript – Several measures are being considered by the U.S. Congress to regulate technology companies in an effort to protect the public. Many American lawmakers have been critical of technology business operations and social media services. There is support among lawmakers to pass federal legislation to make additional rules for technology companies and for their … [Read more...] about US Congress Looks at Ways to Regulate Technology Companies
Top US Government Doctor Declares Loneliness a Big Health Problem
– Manuscript – America’s top spokesperson on public health, the U.S. surgeon general, recently said loneliness is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Dr. Vivek Murthy said loneliness costs the health industry billions of dollars each year, and he declared it the latest public health epidemic. In a report, Murthy said about half of U.S. adults say they have … [Read more...] about Top US Government Doctor Declares Loneliness a Big Health Problem
Bilateral (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. Brazil's President Luis Lula da Silva recently visited China to meet with President Xi Jinping. Bilateral The aim of the visit was to strengthen ties between two of the world's largest developing nations. Brazilian officials said about 20 bilateral agreements were signed with China. Bilateral describes … [Read more...] about Bilateral (News Words)
Knock Yourself Out (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! To knock someone out in the sport of boxing, you must hit the other boxer really hard. So, does knock yourself out mean you hit yourself? Knock Yourself Out Speaker A: Another invitation to the Grand Fan Band Jam.Speaker B: What?! I have been waiting to see that band for years, Dan!Speaker A: Here, take my … [Read more...] about Knock Yourself Out (Idioms)
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