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Can a 'smart gun' prevent accidental deaths? | Learn English phrasal verb 'hold up'
Episode 573
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A Colorado startup has developed a gun that only fires when an authorized user is holding it. The purpose is to provide owners with the self-defens…
2 years, 11 months ago
Jerry Springer was king of trash TV | Learn English expression 'push the boundaries'
Episode 572
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Jerry Springer, a politician-turned-talk-show-host, invented a new genre of television: daytime trash. On his show, guests threw food, punches, and…
2 years, 11 months ago
'Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 years | Learn English expression 'set the stage'
Episode 571
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""The Phantom of the Opera"" played its final show at the Majestic Theater in New York, ending its 35-year run on Broadway. The story is based on a…
2 years, 11 months ago
Pickleball: the newest outdoor craze | Learn English expression 'backed by'
Episode 570
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Pickleball is a family-oriented paddle sport played on a hard surface with low net. Fans like it because it's easy to learn and easy to play. But t…
3 years ago
New Orleans: music, parties, and lots of good food | Learn English phrasal verb 'wind through'
Episode 569
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New Orleans, Louisiana, is a mixture of unique cuisines and cultures. Located where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico, the city suffer…
3 years ago
India is now the world's biggest country by population | Learn English phrase 'headed in'
Episode 568
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India has passed China to become the world's most populous country, according to U.N. population projections. About 1.4 billion people live in both…
3 years ago
Chick-fil-A, popular fast-food chain, to expand internationally | Learn expression 'stay in your lane'
Episode 567
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3 years ago
What to know about Trump's indictment | Learn English phrasal verb 'drag on'
Episode 566
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Donald Trump has been charged in New …
3 years ago
Updates on Chile, hippos, TikTok and more | Learn English expression 'with a straight face'
Episode 565
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3 years ago
The ozone layer is repairing itself | Learn phrasal verb 'thin out'
Episode 564
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The ozone laye…
3 years ago