– Manuscript – From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. When it comes to making lunch for their kids, moms and dads have usual favorites. For some parents in the United States, those favorites are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches — also known as PB&Js. Fruit like apples and bananas are also popular. But one mother has an unusual go-to … [Read more...] about Fun Lunches Help School Kids Eat Healthy Foods
Epic (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Rain and melting ice rivers have caused severe flooding in Pakistan. Epic The heavy rain and flooding across the country since June have caused thousands of deaths and forced many more people from their homes. Pakistan's minister for climate change described the condition as an epic humanitarian … [Read more...] about Epic (News Words)
Technology System Aims to Protect Whales from Ships
– Manuscript – Scientists have developed a technology-powered mapping tool to prevent ships from hitting whales in areas off America’s west coast. The system is called Whale Safe. It uses equipment placed in the ocean to identify the presence of whales in the surrounding area. The tool also records shipping activity and ship speeds. The collected data is then sent by … [Read more...] about Technology System Aims to Protect Whales from Ships
London Museum Show Explores Korean Pop Culture
– Manuscript – A new show at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London explores South Korean popular culture and its rise to international fame. Among the things to see at Hallyu! The Korean Wave are K-Pop costumes, K-drama props as well as a copy of a set from the Academy Award-winning film Parasite. Rosalie Kim is the curator, or organizer of the show. She told … [Read more...] about London Museum Show Explores Korean Pop Culture
California to End New Sales of Gasoline Vehicles by 2035
– Manuscript – California has approved a policy that will require nearly all new vehicles sold in the state to be electric by the year 2035. California Governor Gavin Newsom first announced the proposed policy in September 2020. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted last week to officially approve the new rules. The policy requires 100 percent of new sales of … [Read more...] about California to End New Sales of Gasoline Vehicles by 2035