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…
2022-05-25 China Seeks Cooperation Deal with 10 Pacific Island Nations
China wants 10 small Pacific nations to join an agreement covering many issues including security and fisheries. The agreement would permit China to gain more influence over the area. The…
2022-05-25 US Agency Predicts Busy Hurricane Season
A leader of the U.S. government-run weather agency said he expects a record-setting hurricane season this summer for the Atlantic Ocean. Rick Spinrad is the administrator for NOAA, the National…
2022-05-25 German Woman Uses Horse Power to Save Fuel Money
A woman in Germany has made a big change in her daily ride to work that adds time but saves money. Stephanie Kirchner now leaves her vehicle at home and…