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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 uploaded on weekdays during Taiwan’s school semesters.

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All Episodes

00:08:11

Typhoon Danas Donations & Traveling in Japan

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2025/09/08

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.And, traveling in Japan has never been more convenient!And in this episode’s News Flash: 關稅！Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:42

THSR Quiet Rules & Mexican Dog

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2025/09/07

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 very important mission.And in this episode's News Flash: Mission.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:42

Young Taiwanese Inventors & Surfing Record

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2025/09/04

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites!Coming up next in today's news: young Taiwanese inventors win at an international exhibition and all about a man who surfed… and surfed. And in today's News Flash: persevere!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:11

HPV Vaccines & Snake on Plane

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2025/09/03

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 Australia!And today's News Flash word is: Referendum.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:14

Taipei Staying Power & Japan's Oldest Person

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2025/09/02

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 Japan’s oldest woman.And in this episode’s News Flash: Floods.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:39

Taiwan Filmmakers & Dog-Sized Dino

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2025/09/01

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 brand-new dinosaur that's about the size of a pet dog!And in this episode's News Flash: documentaries.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:09

Medicine from Drones, Giant Stick Insect

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2025/08/31

In today's News Bites: Getting your medicine from a drone, and finding a GIANT stick insect.And in today's News Flash, a word that stops the fighting. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact or a joke you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Bite-Sized Break to newsbites@icrt.com.tw. Remember to tell us your name and age, and your school if you'd like.You might hear it in an upcoming episode!We'll see you next time for an

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00:08:22

Taiwan Artist Sculpts Goldfish & Bear Buddies

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2025/06/29

Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites!In today's news, a tiny goldfish made of gold, and a young bear cub learns from people dressed like bears.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:28

Lead Poisoning Chip & Dehorning Rhinos

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2025/06/26

Hello and welcome back to another new episode of News Bites!In today's news, preventing lead poisoning, and fighting rhino poaching.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:51

Love in Food & Teens Make Newspaper

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2025/06/25

Hello and welcome to an exciting new episode of News Bites!Coming up next in today's news: a cook puts something special in her customers' food, and teenagers in one town do what by themselves?And in today's Tasty Tidbit, a restaurant really wants you to finish your food.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:46

Language Loss & Regrowing Limb

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2025/06/24

Welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In today's news: Loneliness causes language loss, and the key to regrowing limbs!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:21

Gods Among Us and Uncovering Underwater Fossils

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2025/06/23

Hello and welcome back to a brand new episode of News Bites.In today's news: Using technology to show off mythology, and uncovering underwater fossils. And in today's Tasty Tidbit...who came first? The gods or the humans? Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:35

Taipei Ranks 60th & Immigration Museum

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2025/06/22

Hello and welcome back to another new episode of News Bites!In today's news: Taipei ranks 60th in Global Cities IndexAnd, a new museum opens in the Netherlands to share the story of migration.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:46

Coffee Ground Buildings and Seahorse Smuggling

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2025/06/19

Hello and welcome back to a brand new episode of News Bites.In today's news: A Taiwanese university turns coffee grounds into building materials, and seahorse smuggling is a big problem.And in today's Tasty Tidbit...some fun animal facts!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:02

Fines for Drivers & "Dinosaur Tree"

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2025/06/18

Hello and welcome to an exciting new episode of News Bites!Coming up next in today's news: Fines for drivers hitting pedestrians are going up, and there's fruit on a “dinosaur tree”! And in today's Tasty Tidbit, where can't you drink water?Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:44

Quitline & Night Vision Contact Lens

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2025/06/17

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.In today's episode: A blind counselor helps teens quit smoking, and new contact lenses that let you see in the dark.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:04

Disgusting Food Museum & Weiner Dogs Walk

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2025/06/16

Hello and welcome back to another new episode of News Bites!In today's news: Disgusting food museum comes to Taiwan, and Hungary holds record-breaking weiner dog walk.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:08

Cool English & Color-Changing Home

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2025/06/15

Hello and welcome back to a brand new episode of News Bites.In today's news, a fun way to read more, and a house that keeps you warm and cool.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:29

Heat Policy & Wild Elephant

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2025/06/12

Hello and welcome back to another all-new episode of News Bites!In today's news: Experts say that Taiwan's heat policy needs to be diverse.And in Thailand, wild elephants visit a convenience store.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:35

Dongyin Joins Cittaslow Network & Kirakira Names

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2025/06/11

Hello and welcome to an exciting new episode of News Bites!Coming up in today's news, Dongyin takes it slow, and Japan changes the name game.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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