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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

00:08:01

Minimum Wage & More Reading

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2026/01/21

Hi, and welcome back to another episode of News Bites.Coming up today: President Lai plans to raise the minimum wage, and we’ll share simple ways to read more in 2026. And for News Flash, we have the word ‘Analysis’.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:54

MarioLanterns,BosybuilderCaregivers

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2026/01/20

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Good news for fans of Super MarioAnd bodybuilders find new jobs in JapanClick HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:42

Smoke-Free Taipei & Longest Expressway

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2026/01/19

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 mountain. And in today’s News Flash: policy.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:04

PostBaby, UnderwaterChess

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2026/01/18

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites, another kind of delivery at the post office, and another kind of chess that tests your brains and lungs!And in this episode's News Flash, a word for getting to the truth.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:12

BadmintonPopularity,SubwayMuseum

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2026/01/15

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!In today's episode -Taiwan's favorite racket sport. And, two subway stations in Rome are now museums. Plus… the word of the day is "ARTEFACT". Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:13

Roommate Sabotage & Homeless Family

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2026/01/14

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 roommate's future ...... and about a man who came for dinner one night and stayed for 46 years.And in this episode's News Flash, stepping up to the plate.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:18

Taiwan AI Use & Green Sahara Mummies

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2026/01/13

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 nowhere.And in today's News Flash: To preserve.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:02

SwipePets & RobotWalks

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2026/01/12

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 today's News Flash: platform.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:20

Penghu Fireworks & Swedish Company

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2026/01/11

Hi and welcome back to News Bites!In today's stories,And in today's News Flash, a word for something more than stealing.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:04

New Airport Terminal & Difficult Words

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2026/01/08

Hi and welcome back to News Bites!In today's episode - a new terminal for Taiwan's biggest airport. All the names we couldn't say in 2025. Plus… the word of the day is "tongue twister".Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:45

Unhealthy Eating & First Wheelchair User in Space

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2026/01/07

Welcome back to another episode of News Bites.Coming up today: Unhealthy eating habits, and wheelchair user blasts off into space.And in today’s News Flash: Foundation.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:58

RareNames,Suvivors'Care

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2026/01/06

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Taichung hosts an event for people with uncommon last names.And, Germany helps pay for Holocaust survivors' home care.And in this episode's News Flash, to contribute.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:05

MetalConcert,OlderGraduate

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2026/01/05

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: Taiwanese heavy metal bands rock Helsinki And, an older-than-usual college graduate. And in this episode's News Flash: exchange.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:06

Bear Loves Honey & Dog's Long Tongue

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2026/01/04

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 with the longest tongue, also certified. Click HERE for the full transcript.

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00:08:48

Chiayi U Chicken Comp & Biggest Spider Web

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2026/01/01

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 cave surprise scientists!And in today’s News Flash: sample!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:00

Short Videos & Dead Woman Coffin

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2025/12/31

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 wakes up in a coffin.And in today's News Flash: Survey!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:08

Game Tourism & AI Spotlight

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2025/12/30

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!”

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00:08:22

TASA Rocket and Bondi Beach Hero

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2025/12/29

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. And in today's News Flash: to donate a donation.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:02

Alishan Leopard & India Housework

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2025/12/28

Hello! Welcome back to another episode of News Bites.Coming up today, a cat making a comeback, and what is housework worth? Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:48

Feathered Runaway Festive eggs

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2025/12/25

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!In today’s episode – did you hear about Hualien’s runaway ostrich?And… we’ll tell you about the world’s most expensive egg.Plus… the word of the day is “AUCTION”.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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