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New discoveries from ancient Pompeii
Episode 809
Today's story: Archaeologists are excavating a never-before-studied part of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by a volcanic eruption. They’ve un…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
More schools are banning cell phones
Episode 808
Today's story: A growing number of state and national education systems are banning cell phone use during the school day. Supporters say phones are d…
7 months ago
Newest status symbol? Your water bottle
Episode 807
Today's story: Reusable water bottles have become a big global industry, driven by health trends, social media, and changing values around sustainabi…
7 months ago
Alcaraz & Sinner: the new rivalry in men’s tennis
Episode 806
Today's story: For two decades, the Big Three—Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic—defined men’s tennis. With Federer and Nadal retired and Djokovic aging ou…
7 months, 1 week ago
Canada's sweetest export: maple syrup
Episode 424
In this lesson from the Plain English archives, you'll learn about one of Canada's sweetest exports: maple syrup. In 2021, there were fears of a shor…
7 months, 1 week ago
⚖️ Emoji in the courtroom
Episode 608
Enjoy this episode from the Plain English archives. Emoji are everywhere, including some unlikely places...like the courtroom.
Court cases often hinge…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
How stolen vehicles move around the world
Episode 805
Today's story: How do stolen cars move around the world? Easy. They're loaded into standard shipping containers and sent overseas using the same frei…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Car theft goes global
Episode 804
Today's story: Car theft is on the rise, and it's high tech and global. Thieves in rich countries steal luxury SUVs using relay devices and other too…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Women are making inroads into officiating men’s sports
Episode 803
Today's story: Umpire Jen Pawol made history as the first woman to officiate a Major League Baseball game in 150 years. Her milestone highlights the …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Italy envisions a bridge to Sicily
Episode 802
Today's story: Italy has approved plans for the Messina Bridge, a €13.5 billion suspension bridge linking Sicily to the mainland. If completed by 203…
7 months, 4 weeks ago