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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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00:08:04

Quieter Streets & Silent Mars Spacecraft

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2025/12/24

Merry Christmas!We trust everyone in Taiwan is tuned-in to this all-new, very important episode of News Bites.I'm Jacob Ingram.And I'm Kelly Kimura. So tell me, Jacob. Why is this episode so important?Because it's finally time to say goodbye to noisy vehicles. Also in today's episode: Something has gone wrong for NASA.And our News Flash word is: Breakthrough.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:50

CrocPunishment & AllergyGuidance

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2025/12/23

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites! In this episode of News Bites: A man gets in big trouble for bringing a crocodile to the Legislative Yuan. And, a new study tells us more about how people get allergies. And in this episode's News Flash, to be punished.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:13

Cousin Marriage & Picasso Lottery

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2025/12/22

Hi there, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, we'll be talking about Taiwan's rules about who you can marry ...... and about how you could win a very expensive painting whilst supporting a good cause at the same time.And in this episode's News Flash, a good deal.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:36

Cyberbullying & Banning Social Media

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2025/12/21

Hello! Welcome back to another episode of News Bites.Coming up today: Almost 19% of students are cyberbullied in Taiwan, and Australia bans social media for young teens. And in today's News Flash: What does it mean to sue someone?Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:49

Museum Library & Checkmate Before Kindergarten

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2025/12/18

Hey there! Welcome back to a brand new episode.Coming up today: A museum, a library...a museumbrary! And, the youngest chess player in the world. And in today's News Flash: official.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:08

Pingxi Lanterns & Christmas Stockings

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2025/12/17

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!Today we talk about the lanterns of Pingxi. And… we'll tell you what people did to King Charles' old curtains. Plus we'll tell you how to change the meaning of a word… by adding just three letters. And we hear some listener stories about a park, and strawberries! All that and more… coming up next.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:36

Heating Plastic & Rage Bait

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2025/12/16

Hi and welcome back to News Bites!In today's stories, the dangers of heating up plastic, and the way the internet makes us angry.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:48

Social Media Gap & Seal in a Bar

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2025/12/15

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 a bar.And for today’s News Flash: the opposition.Click HERE for the full transcript.

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00:08:57

Actress Award & Blind Korea

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2025/12/14

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's been around for a very long time …… and Korean students who have to deal with an additional challenge to getting into university: they're blind.And in this episode's News Flash, disadvantage.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:44

101 Fireworks & Gramma Tortoise

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2025/12/11

Hi and welcome back to News Bites!In today's stories, Taipei lights up the night longer, and a long-lived tortoise has seen it all.And in today's News Flash, a phrase that starts it all.Click ⁠HERE ⁠for the full transcript!

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00:08:50

World's Best Gelato & Alaskans Rebuilt Town

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2025/12/10

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: A Taiwanese gelato maker wins "world's best gelato"And, a town in Alaska is rebuilding after a typhoon, but residents aren't sure they want to go backAnd in this episode's News Flash: to rebuild.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:31

Social Media Gap & Seal in NZ Bar

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2025/12/09

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!Today, we'll be talking about allergies. And no more pennies for the United States.Plus ... the word of the day is "driver"Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:59

Afternoon Thunderstorms & Mars Lightning

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2025/12/08

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 crackling sounds on the planet Mars!And today's News Flash word is: Breakthrough.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:27

Older Mums & Rare Whale

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2025/12/07

Hi! Welcome back to another episode of News Bites!Coming up today: First time moms are getting older in Taiwan, and scientists spot a rare animal!And in today's News Flash: subsidy!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:45

Liam Kua & Gimbap Festival

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2025/12/04

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites!Coming up next in today's news: A woman who kept a Taiwanese traditional performing art alive, and a food festival in South Korea.And in today's News Flash: influence and influenza!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:56

Tai Retires & Lion Neighbors

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2025/12/03

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: a decorated and accomplished athlete retiresAnd, people in Nairobi, Kenya, have lions for neighbors.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:31

Growing Hair & Ancient Grave Marker

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2025/12/02

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

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00:08:41

Alishan Forest Railway & "Drop Crocs"

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2025/12/01

Hi and welcome back to News Bites!In today's stories, a train trip up into the mountains, and a reptile drops down from a tree!And in today's News Flash, a word for where stuff is!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:56

Police Help Belgian Man

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2025/11/30

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Changhua police help a Belgian man find his friend after 30 years.And, new words in the dictionary.And in this episode's news flash: to updateClick HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:02

Big AI Brain & Surfboard Thief

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2025/11/27

Hello there! Come and dig into this fresh new episode of News Bites!Coming up today: Google opens an AI engineering center in Taiwan, and surfing otters!And in today's News Flash: engineering!Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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