– Manuscript – The number of monkeypox cases reported worldwide dropped by 21 percent in the last week. The drop marks a possible sign that the outbreak in Europe may be starting to decline, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday. The United Nations health agency reported 5,907 new weekly cases. It said two countries - Iran and Indonesia - reported their first … [Read more...] about WHO: Monkeypox Cases Drop 21 Percent Worldwide
Departure (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. In July, Boris Johnson resigned as Britain's Prime Minister. Departure Johnson said he would remain in the role until the Conservative Party elects a new leader. The announcement of his departure came after dozens of lawmakers quit and left him unable to govern. They were protesting actions by Johnson that … [Read more...] about Departure (News Words)
Study: Greenland’s Melting Ice Will Raise Sea Levels 27 Centimeters
– Manuscript – A study published Monday predicts that melting ice in Greenland will cause sea levels around the world to rise by at least 27 centimeters by 2100. This would be more than double an earlier prediction by a United Nations body. Last year’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report predicted a sea level rise of six to 13 centimeters by the year … [Read more...] about Study: Greenland’s Melting Ice Will Raise Sea Levels 27 Centimeters
Dogs, Cats Get Wearable Fan to Beat the Heat in Japan
– Manuscript – A Tokyo clothing maker has worked with an animal doctor to create a wearable cooling device for house pets like dogs and cats. The company hopes that the fan will help pets that cannot drop their fur coats during Japan’s boiling hot summer weather. Rei Uzawa is president of clothing maker Sweet Mommy. She wanted to create the device after seeing her pet … [Read more...] about Dogs, Cats Get Wearable Fan to Beat the Heat in Japan
Euthanize (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Officials in France recently tried to rescue a whale found in the Seine River near Paris. Euthanize It is not known how the beluga whale turned away from its path to the Arctic. Animal experts tried to lift the whale and take it to a cold environment for treatment. But the mammal had difficulty breathing. … [Read more...] about Euthanize (News Words)