– Manuscript – For many years, skateboarding was considered an activity for young rebels or drug users in city streets, schoolgrounds and public parks. Those days are long gone. Skateboarding, which has Indigenous roots connected to surfing, is now an Olympic sport. There are many skateboarding competitions held across the United States and other countries. Recently, … [Read more...] about A Stamp of Approval for Skateboarding in America
Scientists Release Improved Version of First Black Hole Image
– Manuscript – Scientists have released a more detailed version of the first image of a black hole. That first image, released four years ago, showed a blurry, round-shaped orange object. Now, researchers have used machine learning methods to create an improved picture. The new image was recently published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. The same shape remains as … [Read more...] about Scientists Release Improved Version of First Black Hole Image
WHO to Consider Adding Obesity Drugs to Essential Medicines List
– Manuscript – Drugs that fight obesity could for the first time be included on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “essential medicines list.” The United Nations health agency told Reuters the list is used to guide government purchasing decisions in low- and middle-income countries. A group of WHO advisers will examine new requests for drugs to be included next … [Read more...] about WHO to Consider Adding Obesity Drugs to Essential Medicines List
Coronation (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A campaign is underway across Britain for bell ringers. Coronation The campaign is called "Ring for the King." The idea is to get people trained as bell ringers in every church in the country for the coronation of King Charles III in May. A coronation is the act of placing a crown on a royal person's … [Read more...] about Coronation (News Words)
Cookie-cutter (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Cookies are a sweet treat. A cookie cutter is something we use to cut cookies in a particular shape. But what else does cookie-cutter mean? Cookie-cutter Speaker A: Anna, can you help me think of a good housewarming gift?Speaker B: Yes! I love parties that celebrate a new house! Tell me, what kind of house is it?Speaker … [Read more...] about Cookie-cutter (Idioms)
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