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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

00:08:04

School Milk Program and an Ugly Painting

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2024/10/17

Coming up next in today's news: the school milk program is getting more money, and an ugly painting is by… well, listen to find out! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…teens buy an oil well so it can be shut down! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript! If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode!

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00:08:26

Disappearing Mudflats and Self-Healing Patch

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2024/10/16

Today's stories... How Taiwan's west coast mudflats have disappeared over the last century, and scientists develop a revolutionary self-healing medical patch. And in today's Tasty Tidbit...jam, jelly, marmalade, and preserves! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode!

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00:08:43

Fly Ash and 3D Printed Hotel

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2024/10/15

In today's episode: Big grant for fly ash washing plant, and the world's first 3-D printed hotel. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Taiwan's volcanoes. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news story you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

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00:08:09

Herbarium Exhibit and Grandma Skydiver

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2024/10/14

Today's news stories are all about celebrating 100-year birthdays, one with a special exhibit, and one with a trip off a plane! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

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00:08:06

Elder Catwalk and Thailand Legalizes Same-sex Marriage

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2024/10/13

In today's News Bites: Elders on a runway, and Thailand says "I do!" to same-sex marriage. And for today's Tasty Tidbit…Batman gets a Hollywood star. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

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00:08:14

Python Laundromat and Moo Deng

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2024/10/10

In today's News Bites: A sssssurprise at the laundromat, and a bouncy new star at a Thai zoo! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…some fun animal puns. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

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00:08:39

WorldSkillsMedals, IslandRatSearch

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2024/10/09

In today's News Bites: Taiwan wins big at an international skills competition and an island is looking for a rat… one rat! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… a rap group in South Korea raps about farm life! But that's not the most surprising thing about them… Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an

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00:08:42

Kaohsiung Terrestrial Crabs and Norwegian Princess

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2024/10/08

In today's News Bites: Taiwan's largest land crab species, and a Norwegian princess marries an American shaman. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…Pies! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

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00:08:04

New Antiquities and Apache Trout Comeback

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2024/10/07

In today's News Bites: History hiding in plain sight, and the Apache trout makes a comeback. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…fast-growing babies! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

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00:08:27

Pineapple Clothes and Earth's Asteroid Moon

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2024/10/06

In today's News Bites: Pineapple leaves turn into clothes, and an asteroid turns into a second moon. And today's Tasty Tidbit is out-of-this-world! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

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00:08:39

Gecko Prank and Rattlesnake Den

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2024/10/03

In today's News Bites:A sushi restaurant sues a customer, and a mega den of rattlesnakes. Eww! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…the Eiffel Tower in France never rusts. Ever wondered why? Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode!

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00:08:21

Macaque Guidelines and Notre Dame

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2024/10/03

In today's News Bites:Keeping macaques at a safe distance, and changing the Notre Dame. And in today's Tasty Tidbit: some monkey jokes! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

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00:08:14

Safer Internet and Pompeii Discovery

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2024/10/01

In today's News Bites:Taiwan has plans to make the internet safer, and scientists find more victims in a historic ruin. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…a secret language only twins can understand! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of

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00:08:29

Pet Insurance and Whole Bean Chocolate

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2024/09/30

In today's News Bites: More help for homeless animals, and the whole bean goes in the bar! And in today's Tasty Tidbit...some dog jokes. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

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00:08:03

Plastic Waste Sunglasses and Eiffel Olympic Rings

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2024/09/29

In today's News Bites: A workshop in Taiwan turns plastic waste into sunglasses, and the Paris mayor wants to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… did you eat your vegetables at lunch? Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see

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00:08:06

Animal Performance Ban and Living with Tigers

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2024/09/26

In today's News Bites: Taiwan introduces a ban on animal performances, and living with tigers! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…some fearful things. Click here to see the full episode transcript. ----- If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

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00:08:31

Taiwan Ranks 2nd & Ancient Egyptian Hydraulics

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2024/09/26

So, in today's News Bites: Taiwanese tourists like to travel to Japan the most, with over 3 million traveling there in 2023. Interestingly, Taiwan is also a popular destination for Japanese tourists, ranking second in a recent survey. They’re attracted by the short flight distance, delicious Taiwanese food, among others. ________________________________ And, No one truly knows how the pyramids of Egypt were built. These massive structures are made from heavy stone blocks. Scholars

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00:08:32

Oyster Shell Fabric & Twenty Million Cards

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2024/09/26

In today's News Bites, A man’s curiosity led to a new eco-friendly fabric. It is made from recycled oyster shells and plastic bottles. People who wear clothes made from this fabric stay comfortable, warm, and dry. --- And... A man was bored during the pandemic, so he started collecting trading cards. A woman showed him her father’s huge collection. He bought it and now he’s having a lot of fun with it. Click here to see the full transcript! If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news

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00:08:41

Cigarette Waste Bins & Air Guitar

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2024/09/26

In today’s News Bites: The Ministry of Environment in Taiwan is launching a campaign to address the issue of cigarette butts littering the environment. The campaign involves installing cigarette waste bins in public areas and enforcing stricter penalties for littering. The goal is to encourage smokers to dispose of their cigarette butts responsibly and create a cleaner, healthier environment for everyone. --- And, The Air Guitar World Championships in Finland is a unique event where contestants

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00:08:02

Taiwan's Satellite and Water on Mars

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2024/09/26

In today’s News Bites... Taiwan’s first home-built satellite, Triton, is helping scientists predict heavy rain more accurately. Each day, Triton gathers information, which scientists turn into wind speed reports. The Central Weather Administration already uses Triton’s wind and wave data to help forecast weather, especially during storms. --- And, Scientists have found new evidence that there is water deep below the surface of Mars. This water is trapped in small cracks in the rocks of the

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