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News Bites

News Bites

Creator: ICRT

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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Discriminatory Remarks & SK Legalizes Tattooing Without License

Discriminatory Remarks & SK Legalizes Tattooing Without License

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: LGBT students face unfriendly remarks from teachers ... an...

2025-10-27 18:00:01 00:08:42
Sugar Painting & Lira the Lion

Sugar Painting & Lira the Lion

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
For today, we have sweet sugary skills shown in Singapore, and Lira the lion goes to t...

2025-10-27 18:00:00 00:08:24
Old Fishing Nets Turn New, and an Actress or AI?

Old Fishing Nets Turn New, and an Actress or AI?

In today's News Bites:
 
What Taiwan can do with old fishing nets… And, we'll find out who Tilly Norwood is.
And in today's News Fl...

2025-10-26 18:00:00 00:08:08
Taichung Celebrates Diwali & Long-Lost Treasure

Taichung Celebrates Diwali & Long-Lost Treasure

Hi, welcome back to an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be talking about Diwali, and long-lost treasure!
And today's...

2025-10-23 18:00:00 00:08:30
Taiwan's Latest Fish & Nobel Season

Taiwan's Latest Fish & Nobel Season

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: Taiwan has a new kind of fish ... and it's Nobel season!
Tod...

2025-10-22 18:00:00 00:08:01
Nvidia HQ & Moon Tea

Nvidia HQ & Moon Tea

Hey there! Ready for a fresh News Bites?
Coming up today: Taiwan’s government is helping a top tech company and growing tea…on the moon?!
...

2025-10-21 18:00:00 00:08:06
K9 Rescue Team & Pedaling Up Paris

K9 Rescue Team & Pedaling Up Paris

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites, a search dog team reaches a new milestone, and a cyclist r...

2025-10-20 18:00:01 00:08:04
School Start Time & Gender Gap

School Start Time & Gender Gap

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: a movement to change school time to 10 to 4pm for middle a...

2025-10-19 18:00:00 00:08:43
Tainan Monorail & Oldest Baby

Tainan Monorail & Oldest Baby

Hey there! Welcome to another episode of News Bites.
Coming up today:Taiwan's first monorail MRT and a 30 year old baby?!
And for our New...

2025-10-16 18:00:00 00:08:53
Taipei Zoo & Chile Smartphone Use

Taipei Zoo & Chile Smartphone Use

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: Taipei Zoo finds new ways to keep animals cool ... and Chi...

2025-10-15 18:00:00 00:08:02
Stricter Driver's License Tests & Toothpaste Made From Hair

Stricter Driver's License Tests & Toothpaste Made From Hair

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be talking about new changes to Taiwan's driver's license syste...

2025-10-14 18:00:00 00:08:03
Jane Goodall Remembered & Clean Energy Wins

Jane Goodall Remembered & Clean Energy Wins

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, remembering a very special scientist, and cheering for a clean energy...

2025-10-13 18:00:00 00:08:46
Sun Moon Lake Swimmers & Driverless Taxis

Sun Moon Lake Swimmers & Driverless Taxis

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode: More than 20 thousand people gather for a Swim in Sun Moon Lake…
A...

2025-10-12 18:00:00 00:08:21
Magic Plants & Egypt's Strong Man

Magic Plants & Egypt's Strong Man

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be talking about magic plants, and a "strong man" who pulled a...

2025-10-09 18:00:00 00:08:20
Tainan Dog Bus, Italy Dog Tax

Tainan Dog Bus, Italy Dog Tax

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
For today, it's another episode that's gone to the dogs, starting with a ride aboard Tain...

2025-10-08 18:00:00 00:08:07
Taiwan Teams Up & New Uranus Moon

Taiwan Teams Up & New Uranus Moon

Hello! Welcome back to another episode of News Bites.
Coming up today: Taiwan and South Korea team up against disasters, and a new moon in our s...

2025-10-07 18:00:00 00:08:33
Taiwan Talent & US Phone Restrictions

Taiwan Talent & US Phone Restrictions

In today's News Bites:
 
Taiwan ranked 17th in world talent rankings. And, schoolkids in the US face phone restrictions.
 
And...

2025-10-06 18:00:00 00:08:37
Civil Defense & Ig Nobel Prize

Civil Defense & Ig Nobel Prize

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be talking about a new civil defense handbook, and a very unusu...

2025-10-02 18:00:00 00:08:23
Social Enterprise World Forum & a Woman Before Her Time

Social Enterprise World Forum & a Woman Before Her Time

In today's News Bites,
 
The Social Enterprise World Forum is coming to Taipei and a woman who was before her time.
And in today's N...

2025-10-01 18:00:00 00:08:52
Upcycling the Beach, and the Oldest to Climb Mount Fuji

Upcycling the Beach, and the Oldest to Climb Mount Fuji

In today's news: a man and a mountain, and two students and a beach. 
And in this episode's News Flash, a word in the middle of itall when thing...

2025-09-30 18:00:00 00:08:07
Ambulance Baby & Matcha Craze

Ambulance Baby & Matcha Craze

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: Drivers move over to let ambulance through with baby on bo...

2025-09-29 18:00:00 00:08:57
Youngest Minister & Surprise for Tired Passengers

Youngest Minister & Surprise for Tired Passengers

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: Lee Yang takes office as first Sports Minister!
And,...

2025-09-25 18:00:00 00:08:33
Harry Potter Brooms & Chimps Drink Alcohol

Harry Potter Brooms & Chimps Drink Alcohol

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be saying goodbye to Keelung's Harry Potter brooms, and taking...

2025-09-24 18:00:00 00:08:00
New Train Museum & Two Dad Baby Mice

New Train Museum & Two Dad Baby Mice

Hey there! Welcome to a pipin’ hot episode of News Bites.
In today's news: A new train museum in Taipei, and scientists in China create baby mic...

2025-09-23 18:00:00 00:08:11
Kaohsiung Drinks & Ned the Snail

Kaohsiung Drinks & Ned the Snail

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In today's episode of News Bites, hand-shaken drinks all over this southern city and the...

2025-09-22 18:00:00 00:08:12
New TSHR Trains & Places Phones Shouldn't Go

New TSHR Trains & Places Phones Shouldn't Go

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: New, Super-fast Trains for the HSR… and the places your ph...

2025-09-21 18:00:00 00:08:22
Wooden Credit Card & New Slang Words

Wooden Credit Card & New Slang Words

Hi, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be talking about a wooden credit card, and new English slang words.

2025-09-18 09:00:00 00:08:06
Message in Bottle & Robot Bees

Message in Bottle & Robot Bees

Hey there! You're listening to a brand new episode of News Bites.
Coming up in today's news: A message in a bottle could be linked to a missing...

2025-09-17 09:00:00 00:08:33
Bib Gourmand Rankings & Swedish Church

Bib Gourmand Rankings & Swedish Church

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: Three Taiwanese municipalities make Michelin Bib Gourmand...

2025-09-16 09:00:00 00:08:06
Lucky Pitbull & Birthday Bash

Lucky Pitbull & Birthday Bash

Hey there! It's time for today's episode of News Bites.
In today's news: A lucky pitbull gets a second chance, and a teenage girl gets a second...

2025-09-15 09:00:00 00:08:02
Jeremy Lin & Little legs, big dreams

Jeremy Lin & Little legs, big dreams

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: Jeremy Lin says goodbye to professional basketball ... and...

2025-09-14 09:00:00 00:08:01
Pet Friendly City & Pokemon Whale

Pet Friendly City & Pokemon Whale

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be talking Taiwan's most pet-friendly city, and a Pokemon whale...

2025-09-11 09:00:00 00:08:15
Taiwan Team & HK Bird Call Championship

Taiwan Team & HK Bird Call Championship

Hi there! Welcome back to a whole new episode of News Bites!
In today's news: Young Taiwan athletes take home the gold, and this Hong Kong conte...

2025-09-10 09:00:00 00:08:02
Gender Wage Gap & Earth's Oldest Rocks

Gender Wage Gap & Earth's Oldest Rocks

Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites.
In today's news: Taiwan's pay gap gets smaller, and the world's oldest rocks are found...

2025-09-09 09:00:00 00:08:24
Typhoon Danas Donations & Traveling in Japan

Typhoon Danas Donations & Traveling in Japan

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: People donate lots of money to victims of Typhoon Danas.

2025-09-08 09:00:00 00:08:11
THSR Quiet Rules & Mexican Dog

THSR Quiet Rules & Mexican Dog

Hi there! Welcome back to a whole new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: SHH! You're on the HSR! And, This Mexican dog has a...

2025-09-07 09:00:00 00:08:42
Young Taiwanese Inventors & Surfing Record

Young Taiwanese Inventors & Surfing Record

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites!
Coming up next in today's news: young Taiwanese inventors win at an international exhibitio...

2025-09-04 09:00:00 00:08:42
HPV Vaccines & Snake on Plane

HPV Vaccines & Snake on Plane

Hi there.It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.
In this episode, we'll be talking about HPV vaccines, and a snake on a plane in Austral...

2025-09-03 09:00:00 00:08:11
Taipei Staying Power & Japan's Oldest Person

Taipei Staying Power & Japan's Oldest Person

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!
In this episode of News Bites: Taipei makes residents want to keep living there ... and J...

2025-09-02 09:00:00 00:08:14
Taiwan Filmmakers & Dog-Sized Dino

Taiwan Filmmakers & Dog-Sized Dino

Hey there! You're listening to an all-new episode of News Bites.
In today's news:
Taiwan filmmakers step into the global spotlight, and a...

2025-09-01 09:00:00 00:08:39
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