2022-05-27 The Lady in Black by Eleanor H. Porter
Our story today is called “The Lady in Black.” It was written by Eleanor H. Porter. Here is Faith Lapidus with the story. The house was very still. In the…
2022-05-27 Hollywood’s Summer Movies: Something for Everyone
It is Memorial Day weekend in the United States, a time many Americans consider the official start of summer. And that means the start of summer movie season, too! The…
2022-05-27 Report: South Asia’s Heat Waves 30 Times Likelier with Climate Change
International scientists report that the disastrous severe heat wave in India and Pakistan recently was made more likely by climate change. They also say that such weather is likely to…
2022-05-27 People in Great Britain Seek Food Help as Prices Rise
High energy prices and rising food costs mean that people around the world are seeking help with everyday expenses. In Britain, many are turning to places known as food banks…
2022-05-26 Language Variation in the US
Today on Everyday Grammar, we will explore some differences in American English spoken in different regions, or parts of the country. The United States is a large country, and there…
2022-05-26 Social Media Spreads Harmful Untruths About Texas Shooting
Experts are warning of conspiracy theories and misinformation on social media after the recent deadly shootings in the American state of Texas. On Tuesday, an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 students…
2022-05-26 California Might Hold Social Media Responsible for Bad Effects on Children
The American state of California might soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products. Under a new bill that recently passed the…
2022-05-26 China’s Hope for Homegrown mRNA Vaccine Holds Back Nation
China has not been using the kind of COVID-19 vaccine that has proven to offer the best protection against the virus. The country is working through its biggest coronavirus outbreak…
2022-05-26 German Farmer Sues Volkswagen over Effects of Climate Change
A German farmer is suing automaker Volkswagen (VW) for being partly responsible for the effects of climate change. The man, Ulf Allhoff-Cramer, claims drier soil and heavier rains linked to…
2022-05-25 Free Google AI Tool Aims to Improve Job Interview Skills
Google has launched a new tool designed to help people prepare for job interviews. The system, called Interview Warmup, is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) methods. The tool creates interview…
2022-05-25 Texas Gunman Locked Classroom, Shot Students, Teachers
An 18-year-old gunman killed at least 19 students and two teachers at a elementary school Tuesday in the American state of Texas. Several other people hurt in the attack remain…