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McDonald's is making changes to its burgers (Fall behind)
Episode 637
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McDonald's is preparing to roll out big changes to its number-one menu item: burgers. The world's biggest burger chain says it will adjust how its …
2 years, 5 months ago
The hard work after a snowstorm (Buy in bulk)
Episode 636
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A few inches of snow can be beautiful. But for local governments, it's hard work to clear it and keep everyone moving. Today, we look at everything…
2 years, 5 months ago
Six ways to fail (Root cause)
Episode 635
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Failure is part of life. But not everything that goes wrong is the same. Sometimes, we should assign blame. Other times, failure is a good thing. A…
2 years, 6 months ago
Drought in Panama complicates canal traffic (In place)
Episode 634
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The Panama Canal connects Asia and the east coasts of North and South America. Manufactured goods, energy, food, cars, and more all pass through th…
2 years, 6 months ago
Iceland braces for a volcanic eruption (Up close)
Episode 633
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A 15-kilometer-long corridor of magma (melted rock) has accumulated just below the Earth's surface in the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. The accum…
2 years, 6 months ago
Battle for sunken treasure off Colombia's coast (Destined for)
Episode 632
The San José, a Spanish treasure ship carrying gold, silver, and valuable jewelry, sank off the coast of Colombia in 1708. The shipwreck, and its tre…
2 years, 6 months ago
The new attraction in Las Vegas is a giant ball (Get going)
Episode 631
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The 'Sphere' is the newest entertainment complex in Las Vegas. It boasts an immersive, wraparound 16K LED screen, haptic seating, and thousands of …
2 years, 6 months ago
Can’t sleep 8 hours? There’s still hope (Catch up)
Episode 630
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Most sleep advice focuses on how much sleep you get. And while that's important, a new study also shows that consistency is also important. People …
2 years, 6 months ago
SBF: Villain or a careless founder in over his head? | Learn English expression 'in tatters'
Episode 629
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The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried lasted over a month. During that time, the prosecution called several witnesses that detailed fraud against customer…
2 years, 6 months ago
The sad story of Sam Bankman-Fried | Learn English phrasal verb 'pay off'
Episode 628
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After making a fortune trading cryptocurrencies, Sam Bankman-Fried started an exchange called FTX. That, he promised, would be the safest place to …
2 years, 7 months ago