News Bites
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News Bites
ICRT News Bites gives junior high school students a tasty serving of English with local and international news from around the world! Brought to you by ICRT and the K-12 Education Administration of the Ministry of Education, News Bites stories are written and recorded by the ICRT News Team, and uplo...
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MarioLanterns,BosybuilderCaregivers
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: Good news for fans of Super Mario
And bodybuilders f...
Smoke-Free Taipei & Longest Expressway
Hi there! You’re listening to a brand new episode of News Bites.
Coming up today: Taipei, a smoke free city? And a very long, long way under a...
PostBaby, UnderwaterChess
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In this episode of News Bites, another kind of delivery at the post office, and another k...
BadmintonPopularity,SubwayMuseum
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In today's episode -Taiwan's favorite racket sport.
And, two subway stations in Rome are n...
Roommate Sabotage & Homeless Family
Hi there, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be talking about a Taiwanese student who tried to sabotage his...
Taiwan AI Use & Green Sahara Mummies
Hello and welcome to another episode of News Bites.
Coming up today: How does Taiwan rank in AI use globally? And mummies in the middle of nowh...
SwipePets & RobotWalks
Hello and welcome to another episode of News Bites.
Coming up today: Letting AI choose your pet and a robot sets a world record!
And in t...
Penghu Fireworks & Swedish Company
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In today's stories,
And in today's News Flash, a word for something more than stealing.
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New Airport Terminal & Difficult Words
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In today's episode - a new terminal for Taiwan's biggest airport.
All the names we couldn't say in 202...
Unhealthy Eating & First Wheelchair User in Space
Welcome back to another episode of News Bites.
Coming up today: Unhealthy eating habits, and wheelchair user blasts off into space.
And in...
RareNames,Suvivors'Care
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In this episode of News Bites: Taichung hosts an event for people with unco...
MetalConcert,OlderGraduate
Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
I'm Allie Highsmith.
And I'm Kelly Kimura.
In this episode of News Bites:...
Bear Loves Honey & Dog's Long Tongue
Hi there, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In today's stories, the sweet taste of bear-certified honey, and the dog...
Chiayi U Chicken Comp & Biggest Spider Web
Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites!
Coming up next in today's news: a university has a chicken cooking contest and spiders in a...
Short Videos & Dead Woman Coffin
Happy New Year! We're back for another episode of News Bites.
Coming up today: short videos take over Taiwan's screens ... and a dead woman wake...
Game Tourism & AI Spotlight
Hey there! You’re listening to a fresh new episode of News Bites.
Coming up today: Mobile games and tourism…and AI is Time’s “Person of the Year...
TASA Rocket and Bondi Beach Hero
Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of News Bites!
Coming up today: Taiwan's space agency plans an MIT rocket and a hero at the beach.
Alishan Leopard & India Housework
Hello! Welcome back to another episode of News Bites.
Coming up today, a cat making a comeback, and what is housework worth?
Feathered Runaway Festive eggs
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In today’s episode – did you hear about Hualien’s runaway ostrich?
And… we’ll tell you abou...
Quieter Streets & Silent Mars Spacecraft
Merry Christmas!
We trust everyone in Taiwan is tuned-in to this all-new, very important episode of News Bites.
I'm Jacob Ingram.
An...
CrocPunishment & AllergyGuidance
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In this episode of News Bites: A man gets in big trouble for bringing a crocodile to the...
Cousin Marriage & Picasso Lottery
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In this episode, we'll be talking about Taiwan's rules about who you can marry ...
Cyberbullying & Banning Social Media
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Coming up today: Almost 19% of students are cyberbullied in Taiwan, and Australia bans soc...
Museum Library & Checkmate Before Kindergarten
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Coming up today: A museum, a library...a museumbrary!
And, the youngest chess player in t...
Pingxi Lanterns & Christmas Stockings
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Today we talk about the lanterns of Pingxi.
And… we'll tell you what people did to King Ch...
Heating Plastic & Rage Bait
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In today's stories, the dangers of heating up plastic, and the way the internet makes us angry.
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Social Media Gap & Seal in a Bar
Hello, and welcome back to an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we’ll be talking about a social media gap in Taiwan, and a seal in...
Actress Award & Blind Korea
Hi there, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be talking about the life and times of a Taiwanese actress who'...
101 Fireworks & Gramma Tortoise
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In today's stories, Taipei lights up the night longer, and a long-lived tortoise has seen it all.
And i...
World's Best Gelato & Alaskans Rebuilt Town
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In this episode of News Bites: A Taiwanese gelato maker wins "world's best gelato"
...
Social Media Gap & Seal in NZ Bar
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Today, we'll be talking about allergies.
And no more pennies for the United States...
Afternoon Thunderstorms & Mars Lightning
Hello, and welcome back to all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be talking about how Taiwan's weather is changing, and cracklin...
Older Mums & Rare Whale
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Coming up today: First time moms are getting older in Taiwan, and scientists spot a rare anim...
Liam Kua & Gimbap Festival
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Coming up next in today's news: A woman who kept a Taiwanese traditional performing art ali...
Tai Retires & Lion Neighbors
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In this episode of News Bites: a decorated and accomplished athlete retires
And, pe...
Growing Hair & Ancient Grave Marker
Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be talking about a new way to grow hair, and a Roman grave mar...
Alishan Forest Railway & "Drop Crocs"
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In today's stories, a train trip up into the mountains, and a reptile drops down from a tree!
And in to...
Police Help Belgian Man
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In this episode of News Bites: Changhua police help a Belgian man find his friend after 3...
Big AI Brain & Surfboard Thief
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Coming up today: Google opens an AI engineering center in Taiwan, and surfi...
NTU Ranking & Alien Comet
Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: Are you thinking about university yet? Our solar system gets a spe...