– Manuscript – Last week, the United States said a balloon shot down by the U.S. military was part of a major international spying operation led by China. The balloon was shot down February 4 over the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Carolina. By that time, the balloon had moved across the United States. During its trip, the balloon was observed flying over several … [Read more...] about Are Balloons Effective Tools for Spying?
First All-female Samba School to Compete in Brazil’s Carnival
– Manuscript – In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Carnival is back. The Carnival is a week-long celebration marking the beginning of the Easter season in the Catholic church. Brazil’s federal government expects 46 million people to join the festivities that officially begin Friday and run through Feb. 22. It features many parades filled with music and samba dancing. Among … [Read more...] about First All-female Samba School to Compete in Brazil’s Carnival
Group Says Many US Plants, Animals at Risk
– Manuscript – An environmental group says 40 percent of animals and 34 percent of plants in the United States are at risk of disappearing. The group NatureServe recently released its report. The non-profit group is based near Washington, D.C., in Arlington, Virginia. NatureServe said 41 percent of ecosystems in the country are also facing collapse. Ecosystems are … [Read more...] about Group Says Many US Plants, Animals at Risk
Watch Young Children around These Houseplants
– Manuscript – Indoor plants are a beautiful way to brighten up your home, especially in the gray months of winter. But there can be a dark side to houseplants if you have children or if children visit your home. It is important that you know which plants are toxic to young, curious humans. Gardening expert Jessica Damiano recently wrote about the issue for The … [Read more...] about Watch Young Children around These Houseplants
Flip (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)
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