– Manuscript – Scientists from the U.S. and Canada say Arctic warming is reducing the food supply for polar bears. The animals are forced to look for food at waste sites. That is causing problems for both the bears and humans. A report on the scientists’ findings recently appeared in the publication Oryx. Polar bears normally hunt seals. But a warming climate is … [Read more...] about Scientists: Hungry Polar Bears Eating Food Waste to Survive
Joni Mitchell, at 78, Plays and Sings Again to Joyful Fans
– Manuscript – Famed Canadian musician Joni Mitchell held a show this week in the United States, almost 20 years after her last live concert. The 78-year-old artist sang and played guitar Sunday at the Newport Folk Festival in the American state of Rhode Island. Seated much of the time, Mitchell performed with a crowd of other well-known musicians, including American … [Read more...] about Joni Mitchell, at 78, Plays and Sings Again to Joyful Fans
Cook the Books (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! I don't know about you, but I love looking through cookbooks and finding new recipes. Cook the Books Are Anna and Jonathan going to tell me about a great new cookbook? Speaker A: What happend to Rita the accountant? Her desk is empty…Speaker B: She was fired! Turns out she was reporting all kinds of false earnings… … [Read more...] about Cook the Books (Idioms)
US: COVID Shots for Autumn Must Target Omicron
– Manuscript – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, says COVID-19 booster shots for autumn will have to add protection against the latest Omicron sub-variants. Two widely used COVID-19 shots made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech have saved millions of lives worldwide in just their first year of use. The FDA said they would be used for anyone still getting their … [Read more...] about US: COVID Shots for Autumn Must Target Omicron
Martial Law (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. In Myanmar, protesters continue to hold demonstrations against military rule of the country. Martial Law Leaders declared martial law in some areas following the deadliest day of protests since the military takeover on February 1st. In all, more than 200 people have been killed by security forces, … [Read more...] about Martial Law (News Words)