– Manuscript – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says Earth just had its hottest summer ever in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer ends on September 22 this year in the world’s northern half. Last month was the hottest August ever recorded with modern equipment since 1979. It was also the second hottest month ever measured, behind only July 2023. The WMO and the … [Read more...] about UN: This Summer Has Been the Hottest on Record
Stowaway (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Brazilian Police recently rescued four Nigerian migrants on a ship in Brazil's port of Vitoria. Stowaway The men survived fourteen days on the cargo ship by hiding on a large piece of steel. After 10 days, they had no food. A shelter worker in Brazil said this was the most dangerous case of stowaways he … [Read more...] about Stowaway (News Words)
See the Light (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Light helps us to see. But what do you think the expression see the light means? See the Light Speaker A: Okay, Dan. I get it now. I understand your obsession. Pickleball is so much fun!Speaker B: I'm glad you've finally seen the light. It is the best sport!Speaker A: It is! It's so easy. You barely have to run, or even … [Read more...] about See the Light (Idioms)
How Gardeners Can Deal with Floods
– Manuscript – Water is required for plant life. But what happens when there is too much of a good thing? That has been the case in many parts of the world this summer. Scientists say extreme rainfall happens more often now as storms form in an atmosphere made warmer by climate change. Nick Goltz is head of the UConn Plant Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of … [Read more...] about How Gardeners Can Deal with Floods
Economists Wonder If Few or Many Will Benefit from AI
– Manuscript – Throughout history, technological progress has brought new wealth but has not always improved people’s lives. Economists now say it is not clear whether artificial intelligence (AI) will help or hurt society. Simon Johnson teaches economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology near Boston. He said AI has a lot of possibilities. But he added, “We are … [Read more...] about Economists Wonder If Few or Many Will Benefit from AI
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