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Dengue in Italy, M-pox vaccines, and Netflix’s new 'Monsters' (Sooner or later)
Episode 722
Today's story: Dengue fever has spread to Italy, which has seen 500 cases this year. M-pox vaccines are now being distributed in Africa for the firs…
1 year, 6 months ago
Build more homes? Now, some say ‘yes’ in my backyard (Out of touch)
Episode 721
Today's story: Across the English-speaking world, the cost of housing (to buy or to rent) has far outpaced increases in incomes. That has caused gove…
1 year, 6 months ago
‘Emily in Paris’ is the show France loves to hate (Keep an eye on / out)
Episode 720
Today's story: Netflix recently released season four of its hit show ""Emily in Paris."" Television critics in France and the U.S. panned the show fo…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why only 538 votes decide the U.S. presidency (On track)
Episode 719
Today's story: America’s complicated system of choosing a president can be traced back to its origins as a union of individual states. The process in…
1 year, 6 months ago
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93 (Up in the air)
Episode 718
Today's story: James Earl Jones, the actor known as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King, overcame a childhood stutter a…
1 year, 6 months ago
How much power does a vice president really have? (On the same page)
Episode 717
Today's story: The American vice president's primary function is to be available in case a president can't continue in office. Besides that, the VP i…
1 year, 6 months ago
The U.S. election is too close to call with one month left (Hand in hand)
Episode 716
Today's story: With just a month left until Election Day, the U.S. presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is extremely close. Both …
1 year, 7 months ago
Parents and school shooters: who's responsible? (Take advantage of)
Episode 715
Today's story: School shootings are sadly, tragically common in the United States. Now, prosecutors are bringing murder or manslaughter charges again…
1 year, 7 months ago
How to get a Birkin handbag (Deal with)
Episode 714
Today's story: The Birkin might be one of the coveted handbags in the world. Part of its appeal is its exclusivity: you can't just buy one in online …
1 year, 7 months ago
Somehow, Abercrombie & Fitch is popular again (Take it easy)
Episode 713
Today's story: For a generation of Americans, the brand Abercrombie & Fitch was synonymous with overpriced, exclusive clothing for teenagers (and a h…
1 year, 7 months ago