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What is killing American tourists in the Dominican Republic? | Learn how to use 'can't help but...'
Episode 169
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Nine American tourists have died so far this year while vacationing in the Dominican Republic, including several people who got sick and died after…
6 years, 11 months ago
Facebook looks to shake up finance with new currency | Learn English phrasal verb 'hold up'
Episode 168
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Facebook announced a new cryptocurrency, the Libra, which will be governed by a nonprofit in Switzerland. The currency, which will be available in …
6 years, 11 months ago
How 5G will transform the mobile internet | Learn English phrasal verb 'roll out'
Episode 167
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The newest generation of mobile technology--called 5G--will transform the mobile internet as much as 4G did. The fast speed, high capacity, and low…
6 years, 11 months ago
Earliest use of marijuana was 2,500 years ago | Learn English phrasal verb "pin down"
Episode 166
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Archaeologists have discovered the earliest-ever evidence of cannabis use for its psychoactive properties. Scientists believe that cannabis with hi…
7 years ago
Meet the 24 Democrats running against Trump | Learn English phrase "to scratch your head"
Episode 165
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Twenty-four candidates are all vying to be the Democratic nominee for president, each hoping for the chance to go head-to-head against Donald Trump…
7 years ago
I.M. Pei, designer of Louvre pyramid, dies at 102 | Learn English phrase "to cause a stir"
Episode 164
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I.M. Pei, the Chinese-American architect who designed the Louvre museum's iconic glass pyramid and whose work spanned museums, skyscrapers, hotels,…
7 years ago
China battling a deadly pig virus | Learn English phrasal verb "to spell out"
Episode 163
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The African Swine Fever, a deadly virus that affects pigs but is harmless to humans, is sweeping through China's pig population. The virus is diffi…
7 years ago
Would you see a 'hologram' concert? | Learn English phrasal verb 'turn down'
Episode 162
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The estate of Whitney Houston, the pop singer who died in 2012, announced a hologram tour. Holograms reproduce the singer's image in what looks lik…
7 years ago
Hiking Mt. Everest? Get in line | Learn English phrase 'think straight'
Episode 161
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A combination of weather, overcrowding and inexperienced climbers led to chaotic conditions atop the world's tallest mountain, Mt. Everest, as the …
7 years ago
Nothing to wear? Rent something from Urban Outfitters | Learn English phrase, 'to have your work cut out for you'
Episode 160
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Urban Outfitters announced a new clothing-rental service, Nuuly. For $88 per month, you can rent up to four items and return them when you're done.…
7 years ago