Category: News
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When ‘wokeness’ comes to Middle-earth: Why some say diverse casting ruins the new ‘Lord of the Rings’ series
Brandon Morse has read J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” the “Lord of the Rings” series and watched extended editions of Peter Jackson’s ring trilogy so often that “I can almost quote them all line for line.” But Morse is dreading a new addition to the Middle-earth canon that he says “perverts and corrupts” Tolkien’s mythical medieval universe because TV showrunners have…
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AI won an art contest, and artists are furious
Jason M. Allen was almost too nervous to enter his first art competition. Now, his award-winning image is sparking controversy about whether art can be generated by a computer, and what, exactly, it means to be an artist. In August, Allen, a game designer who lives in Pueblo West, Colorado, won first place in the emerging artist…
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Black pastor arrested while watering neighbors flowers at their request
https://edition.cnn.com/videos/us/2022/08/31/alabama-black-pastor-arrested-watering-flowers-orig-dp.cnn/video/playlists/top-news-videos/ Question: How would you react in this situation?
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Two Air France pilots suspended after cockpit fight
Two Air France pilots were involved in an inflight altercation and exchanged “inappropriate gestures” while in the cockpit of an A320 heading from Geneva to Paris, the airline confirmed on Monday. The spat, which happened in June 2022, led to the suspension of both pilots, who have not been named by Air France. “The incident…
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News With Marcus
Europe will require USB-C chargers. Apple isn’t happy The European Union proposed new rules on Thursday that will make USB-C ports standard on smartphones, tablets, cameras, phones, portable speakers and handheld video game systems.The move is a setback for Apple (AAPL), which uses its own “Lightning” port on the iPhone. While the new rules are years away from coming into force,…
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JULY 1ST 2021
Bill Cosby is a free man after Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns sex assault conviction Bill Cosby was released from prison Wednesday after Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned his sexual assault conviction, saying the disgraced actor’s due process rights were violated.The stunning decision in the case of the man once known as “America’s Dad” reverses the first…
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June 14th 2021
Israel’s new prime minister is sworn in, ending Netanyahu’s 12-year grip on power Naftali Bennett was sworn in as Israel’s new prime minister on Sunday, after winning a confidence vote with the narrowest of margins, just 60 votes to 59. His victory ends a 12-year grip on power by former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s…
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He saved her from drowning and they fell in love
Question : Do you know of any strange love stories? Nupur Gupta was nearing the end of a two-week stint teaching at a yoga retreat in Goa, India.It was February 2019 and the weather was balmy, bathing Goa’s famous beaches in a warm glow. The sea glistened, invitingly.In between yoga practice, Gupta always made time…
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YouTubers face deportation from Bali over fake mask stunt
Question: Should they be deported? Two YouTubers are facing deportation from Bali after they made a prank video that depicted one of them breaking local mask laws.Josh Paler Lin and Leia Se have reportedly had their passports seized by local government and risk being forced to leave Indonesia as a result of the video.In the clip, Se…
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Rome debuts hot pizza vending machine
Question: Do you like this idea? What do you like to buy from the vending machines? Raffaele Esposito, the 19th century Neapolitan credited with inventing Italy’s most famous type of pizza, may be turning in his grave: Rome has a new vending machine which slides out freshly cooked pizzas in just three minutes.Buyers using the flaming…
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Indonesia airport scammers reused Covid nasal swab tests on passengers, police say
Question: Have you ever heard of any type of scam? Up to 10,000 airline passengers may have been tested for coronavirus with reused nasal swabs in a scam that netted thousands of dollars for the perpetrators, according to Indonesian police.Five employees for major Indonesian pharmaceutical company Kimia Farma were arrested on April 27 for allegedly washing and…
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‘You are wonderful’: JFK love letters to Swedish mistress up for sale
Question: Would your opinion changed about someone based on their personal life? A series of love letters, handwritten by President John F. Kennedy to his Swedish mistress, are going up for sale at a Boston auction house.The intimate letters — addressed to Gunilla von Post, an aristocrat he met weeks prior to his 1953 marriage to…
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I got a hideous tattoo while on holiday. 20 years later, I’ve covered it up
Question: Have you ever gotten or seen a hideous tattoo? For some, they’re the ultimate holiday souvenir. A permanent symbol of an enriching experience in a foreign land, a work of art to gaze upon as you recall a time and place that left an indelible impression not just on your soul, but on your…
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Peloton recalls all treadmills after a child’s death and 70 injuries
Question: Have you ever been injured while using exercise equipment? Peloton recalled its Tread+ and Tread treadmills Wednesday, and the company admitted it was wrong to fight the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s request that it do so.About 125,000 treadmills are included in the recall. The CPSC said that there has been one child death and 70 other…
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Qantas supermoon flight to nowhere sells out in ‘record time’
Question: Would you take this flight? Qantas is offering a new “flight to nowhere” that will give travel-starved Australian residents the chance to admire the late May supermoon and full lunar eclipse from over 40,000 feet in the sky.If you were hoping to nab tickets, you’re out of luck — the airline says they were…
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More than 40 attorneys general urge Facebook to stop plans for an Instagram for kids
Question: What do you think about this? Facebook’s plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13 continues to get backlash. On Monday, 44 attorneys general signed a letter addressed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, urging him to scrap plans for an Instagram intended for younger users, citing mental health and privacy…
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China can’t stop talking about the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce
Question: Which celebrities are always in the news in your country? Who is the most loved or hated? The divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates has sent shockwaves through China, where the Microsoft co-founder has achieved a level of fame unlike almost any other Western entrepreneur.The “Bill Gates’ divorce” hashtag had generated more than 830 million views…
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Tiffany & Co launches engagement rings for men
Question: Do you like this idea? Luxury jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. is selling men’s engagement rings for the first time in its 184-year history.Amid reports of growing demand for fine jewelry among male shoppers, the new designs mark a major departure for the American jeweler, which is known for its classic solitaire engagement rings for women.…
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Jenner opposes transgender girls participating in girls’ sports
Question: Should transgender girls play sports with boys or girls? When former Olympian and reality TV personality Caitlyn Jenner announced that she planned to challenge California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in the state’s expected recall election this year, many trans activists across the country were quick to make it clear that she did not speak for them.A brief TMZ interview with Jenner Saturday…
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8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep
Question: Do you have any of these bad habits? Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest.If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired, it might be time to take inventory of what you’re eating and when.These eight diet habits can cause you…
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Teen Vogue Editor Alexi McCammond Quits Over Past Racist Tweets
Question: Is it right to fire someone for their past mistakes? One week before Alexi McCammond was to start as editor-in-chief of Condé Nast’s Teen Vogue, she has agreed to “part ways” with the company over racist tweets she had posted as a teenager a decade ago. Condé Nast announced the appointment of McCammond, formerly a political reporter…
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Berating Nike for plus-size mannequins is no war on obesity – it’s just war on bigger bodies
Question: What do you think about how mannequins are currently used? Should we use different skin tones and body shapes? When you think of activewear, you probably think of lean, tanned bodies with abs that look carved out of stone. And, for a lot of retailers of sportswear, this is reflected in the way these…
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What happened when one company switched to a four-day workweek
Question: Why don’t more companies use this schedule? Permanent three-day weekends may seem like a dream, but they’re a reality for workers at Elephant Ventures. The software and data engineering company,headquartered in New York City, started testing a four-day work week in August to help prevent employee burnout and maintain work-life balance during the pandemic. The company…
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Inside the complicated business of disguising 5G equipment
Question: Did you know about the difficulty of 5G? Do you know about any other similar situations? For years, artificial cacti have lined the sandy roadsides of North Scottsdale, Arizona. They look real at first glance but tucked inside are antennas and radio equipment that provide 4G LTE wireless connectivity to the area. Large concealment…
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First on CNN: Cameron Diaz wants to ship you her wine
Question: What products do you like to buy online and what do you prefer to buy in-store? Actress Cameron Diaz and fashion entrepreneur Katherine Power have a problem: Their new wine label is so popular that even they are having trouble tracking down bottles to buy. That’s about to become easier for them and their loyal fans.Avaline, an organic…
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Burger King slammed for International Women’s Day tweet
Question: How would you handle this situation? Do you remember any other offensive ads?
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Instagram wants Reels to be more than a hub for ‘recycled’ TikToks
Question: What do you look for on each social media site, (Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok LinkedIn etc.) ? Instagram’s short-form video feature has been flooded with popular TikToks — and the Facebook-owned company seems to have noticed.On Tuesday, Instagram said it’s making changes to the videos it recommends in the dedicated Reels tab on the home screen, including not serving…
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Why Apple, Sephora and Nordstrom are jumping on this trend to pull in shoppers
Question: Can you think of some good possible collaborations? What stores would you like to see together? As the pandemic drags on, big chains like Target and Nordstrom are looking for ways to keep consumers coming back to their stores. One go-to strategy is the store-within-a-store concept. It’s a way for one retailer to join…
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RoboKiller puts spam callers to shame with a prescreening
Question: Would you pay for this service? No matter how advanced our smartphone might be, iPhone or Android included, there hasn’t been a solution for ending the dreaded spam call. We, for one, regularly get notified that our vehicle’s extended warranty is about to expire. While iPhones and Pixels alike have been able to tell us when a phone…
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‘Froot Loops’ on pizza: Culinary abomination or inspiration?
Question: Can we still create new types of pizza or do we have to choose from the options that already exist?
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Italy has a new way to combat overtourism
Question: Do you like this idea? Selfies in front of Botticelli’s Venus. Closeups of David’s manhood. Bottlenecks climbing to the top of the famous Duomo.Back in the halcyon pre-pandemic times, Florence was struggling with overtourism. And the Uffizi Gallery — one of the most popular museums in the world — was at the center of…
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Smartphone addiction ruins sleep, study says, but you can fight back
Question: Do you use your phone before bed? Addiction to smartphones will result in poor sleep, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in Frontiers in Psychiatry, looked at smartphone use among 1,043 students between the ages of 18 and 30 at King’s College London. Researchers asked the students to complete two questionnaires on their…
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How long should movies be in theaters before streaming? Hollywood is trying to find out
Question: How long should theaters wait before streaming movies on platforms? With the movie business upended during the pandemic and tilting more towards streaming than cineplexes, Hollywood is rethinking its business model. One significant debate is how long a gap there should be between a film’s theatrical release and its availability on streaming services.Although some studios have tried releasing films…
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Disney+ warns viewers that ‘The Muppet Show’ includes offensive content
Question: How should we handle offensive content? Disney+ is warning viewers that some episodes of “The Muppet Show” feature “negative depictions” and “mistreatment of people or cultures.”The variety show, which ran for 120 episodes in the 1970s and features puppet characters interacting with celebrity guests, was added to Disney’s streaming service last week. Viewers are being shown the warning…
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Google Maps will now let you pay for parking and transit without leaving the app
Question: Love it or hate it? Google Maps can already tell you which train to take or map out an optimal driving route. Now, it’s simplifying travel even more by letting users pay for parking or public transportation right from their phones.As of Wednesday, users can connect their Google Maps accounts with their Google Pay wallets and make…
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Running out of iPhone battery? You may soon be able to slap on a new one
Question: Would you buy this charger? Remember the good old days when your phone was running out of juice and you could easily snap off the back cover, pull out the battery and swap in a new one? Those days are long gone. But Apple is rumored to be developing the next best thing: a battery-boosting accessory…
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Amazon just teased 3 new products. They may never hit the market
Question: Which product do you like the most? Amazon announced three new Alexa-enabled products on Wednesday: a smart sticky note printer, nutrition scale and cuckoo clock. But there’s a catch — the tech giant will only ship these items if enough people pre-order them.It’s like Kickstarter for Alexa. Artists, startups and organizations typically turn to Kickstarter…
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Insist or incentivize? Companies are deciding whether to make vaccines mandatory
Question: Should companies make vaccines mandatory or not? Companies are now being forced to answer a question that was until recently mostly hypothetical. Should they require their employees to get a coronavirus vaccine, or incentivize them to get the shot? British business is at the forefront of the debate. While vaccination programs are accelerating in…
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Peloton is releasing a cheaper treadmill. It’s still $2,495
Question: What is the most money that you have ever spent for exercise equipment or an activity? Peloton is releasing a lower-priced treadmill to become more than a purveyor of high-end stationary-bikes. The public company, which reported revenue of more than $1 billion for the quarter ending in December, already has one treadmill on the market,…
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French workers can now eat lunch at their desks without breaking the law
Question: Should eating at your desk be banned in the office? What do you normally do for lunch at work? Many French workers can now eat at their desks without breaking the law.To help curb the spread of Covid-19, the country has suspended a longstanding prohibition on desk lunches, according to a government decree published Sunday. The lunch…
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Fake Amazon reviews ‘being sold in bulk’ online
Question: Do you trust reviews ?Have you ever found a fake review? The consumer group found 10 websites selling fake reviews from £5 each and incentivising positive reviews in exchange for payment or free products. It suggested the firm was facing an “uphill struggle” against a “widespread fake reviews industry”. An Amazon spokesman said: “We…
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Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings
Question: Should these videos be banned or should be people use common sense and not do stupid things? Viral videos of people having full-face “hot wax” treatments on TikTok have led to warnings from skin experts. They show softened resin covering subjects’ face, mouth and neck – and partially penetrating their ears and nose –…
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Coca-Cola company trials first paper bottle
Question: Do you think that we need to go completely green? Coca-Cola is to test a paper bottle as part of a longer-term bid to eliminate plastic from its packaging entirely. The prototype is made by a Danish company from an extra-strong paper shell that still contains a thin plastic liner. But the goal is…
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Sorry, millennials. The 😂 emoji isn’t cool anymore
Question: Do you use emojis? Which one do you use the most? Bad news for people who frequently use the 😂 emoji: It is no longer cool.In recent weeks, two internet-savvy generations have been clashing in videos and comments on TikTok over the hallmarks of millennial culture that are now deemed uncool by Gen Z.…
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Nike made a hands-free shoe and you have to see it to believe it
Question: Love it or hate it? Nike’s newest shoe is “easy on, easy off” for those who cannot be bothered with the most minor inconveniences, like putting on shoes.Called the Go Flyease, it’s Nike’s first pair of lace-less sneakers that can easily be put on and taken off without using your hands. The casual shoe arrives at…
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Facebook tries to remind users about benefits of data collection ahead of Apple privacy change
Question: Do you agree with data collection or not? Facebook said Monday that it is testing a new pop-up alert for iPhone and iPad users that stresses the benefits of its apps collecting personal data. The test comes ahead of an Apple privacy change with the potential to upend the social network’s core business. Apple is…
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Spain launches low-cost bullet train between Madrid and Barcelona
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN • Updated 28th January 2021FacebookTwitterEmail Question: Do you like low-cost travel services? Have you ever had a bad experience? (CNN) — Like many destinations around the world, Spain has been pretty much stopped in its tracks during the pandemic. But the ambitious expansion of the European country’s high-speed rail service appears to be going full…
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255 restaurants, 37 Michelin stars: Meet the American who spent a year eating his way through Singapore
Question: What adventure would you like to go on? Eat your way through a country? Surf the coasts of a particular region? Visit museums or sports stadiums? No one wants to be stuck in a foreign country during a global pandemic.But, by his own admission, 25-year-old Jon Lu, an American software engineer, chose to remain…
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Dad surprises family with a bachelor’s degree from the same college as his daughter l GMA Digital
Question: Would you be happy about this or angry that he kept a secret for four years?
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He flew to Paris to surprise his girlfriend. She flew to Edinburgh to surprise him
Question: Have you ever had a surprise failure? What happened? (CNN) — When Finlay McAfee boarded a flight from Edinburgh to Paris to surprise his girlfriend Salma, he knew it was a big, romantic gesture.”I wasn’t like trying to compare it to any film, or rom-com, or anything,” McAfee tells CNN Travel. But still, anyone who’s watched…
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Illusion of control: Why the world is full of buttons that don’t work
Credit: David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe/Getty Images Illusion of control: Why the world is full of buttons that don’t work SHAREWritten byJacopo Prisco, Have you ever pressed the pedestrian button at a crosswalk and wondered if it really worked? Or bashed the “close door” button in an elevator, while suspecting that it may, in fact, have…
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This restaurant’s menu offers bluntly honest descriptions of the dishes
Question: Do you like the honesty or is it too much? (CNN) — Feigang Fei, owner of Cuisine AuntDai in Montreal, wants to be honest with you.The orange beef? Not very good, especially compared to the restaurant’s General Tao Chicken. But Fei isn’t a big fan of North American Chinese food anyway, so, “It’s your call.”And…
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South Korea has used AI to bring a dead superstar’s voice back to the stage, but ethical concerns abound
Singer Ock Joo-hyun sings a duet with the AI version of the late Kim Kwang-seok. Question: Is this a great use of AI or is it crossing the line? Seoul (CNN)For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new material.It’s…
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History of Sunglasses
The right pair of shades can make or break an outfit. But just who do we have to thank for this sartorial — yet practical — invention? Primitive sunglasses were worn by the Inuit all the way back in prehistoric times, but these were merely walrus ivory with slits in them — good for helping…
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History of the Refrigerator
PRIMITIVE TIMES – 500 B.C. One of the earliest forms of refrigeration was called an ice house. These were commonly used to store ice throughout the year, usually cut from nearby lakes and rivers. Hebrews, Greeks and Romans were also known to use snow placed in storage pits, and Egyptians placed jars out overnight to…
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History of the Elevator
Elevator history begins several hundred years before Christ. The earliest elevators were called hoists. They were powered by human and animal power, or sometimes water-driven mechanisms. They were in use as early as the 3rd century BC. Modern elevators were developed during the 1800s. These crude elevators slowly evolved from steam driven to hydraulic power. The first hydraulic…
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Here’s why Apple could pick Hyundai for its iCar
Question: Do you like this type of collaboration? Apple is reportedly in talks with Hyundai about cooperating on electric cars. A partnership with the South Korean company makes a lot of sense, but it might not be the only carmaker keen to develop a relationship with the iPhone maker.This is not the first time Apple (AAPL) has been caught kicking the…
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Only 39% of Americans can afford a $1,000 emergency expense
Question: Do you plan for emergencies? What is your financial philosophy? Just 39% of Americans would be able to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense, according to a new report from Bankrate.com. That’s down from 2020, when 41% of people said they could cover a $1,000 cost with their savings. Another 38% would need to borrow money, either…
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Parler sues Amazon for cutting off its services
Question: Is it appropriate to ban individuals or groups from free speech if it is considered offensive? Parler, the alternative social media platform favored by the far-right, sued Amazon on Monday in response to being deplatformed, alleging an antitrust violation, breach of contract and interference with the company’s business relationships with users. The complaint asks…
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LG shows the future of transparent OLED displays at this year’s virtual CES 2021
Question: Love it or hate it?
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Sales of unapologetically ugly Crocs soar due to Covid
Question: Style or comfort? Crocs’ bittersweet moment has arrived in the midst of a global pandemic. The foam clog, derided by many for being “ugly,” expects 2020 to be a record sales year. On Monday, Crocs raised its fourth-quarter (ended Dec. 31) outlook and full-year outlook for 2021, now forecasting fourth quarterly year-over-year revenue to have…
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Daily Reading Vocabulary Masterclass – Week 5
Monday Paula Dean reveals secrets to perfect Thanksgiving menu: Deep fried turkey, sweet potato pie and more https://www.foxnews.com/media/paula-dean-thanksgiving-menu In a special Thanksgiving episode of Fox Nation’s “At Home With Paula Deen,” the celebrity chef and her sons reveal their foolproof method of deep frying the traditional turkey while whipping up some of their favorite family recipes. Bringing viewers inside her famous Georgia…
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Daily Reading Vocabulary – Masterclass Week 4 – (Audio coming)
Migliorare le tue capacità di scrittura. Scrivi quanto vuoi! Rispondete a tutte o a una delle domande qui sotto e inviatela per le correzioni. Possiamo correggerla insieme durante la nostra lezione oppure puoi chiedermi di correggere la tua scrittura da solo, in modo da usare la tua lezione per parlare il più possibile. Improve you…
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Daily Reading Vocabulary Masterclass – Week 3
Monday Want something delivered by Christmas? Order way in advance Good luck getting your holiday gifts delivered on time this year. You’ll need it. A surge in online purchases during the pandemic means that parcel delivery services are struggling to keep up with shipments. Demand for shipping has reached levels they didn’t expect to…
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Daily Reading Vocabulary Masterclass – Week 2
Monday Demand for pets is soaring during the pandemic. This company is cashing in When the pandemic first hit, things were looking precarious for pet supply company West Paw’s ordinarily steady business. But then people were suddenly spending more time at home, locked inside with their pets. People who’d never owned pets before started adopting…
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News with Marcus Volume 3
Question: Have you seen anything crazy on your way to work? Question: What have you seen while waiting for an appointment? Question: What “standard” thing would you like to change? Question: What foods do love and what foods always make you make a strange face? Question: What are your tips for working from home?
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Daily Reading Vocabulary Masterclass – Week 1
Monday Trump chooses denial and recklessness as he’s set to resume campaign rallies As President Donald Trump stood on a White House balcony Saturday — spewing mistruths about his opponent’s plan for policing and claiming the coronavirus is “disappearing”while hundreds of people watched from below— it was clear that his illness has taught him very…
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News with Marcus Volume 2
Question: Love it or hate it? Parents sue Louisiana school district after 4th grader suspended for BB gun during virtual class at home Question: Have you ever gotten in trouble at school? If so, for what? The parents of a Louisiana fourth grader suspended over a BB gun in his bedroom visible during a virtual class have…
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News With Marcus Volume 1
Question: Have you ever received an incredible unexpected surprise? Question: Are you more concerned with security or privacy? Ring, the Amazon-owned home security business, introduced a flying camera on Thursday that may excite home-surveillance fans but is almost certain to rankle privacy advocates. The $250 drone, called Ring Always Home Cam, is among a slew of…
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Rome’s Fiumicino Airport awarded world’s first five-star anti-Covid award
Question: Where would you like to visit when the travel restrictions are lifted? Travelers eager to fly again may want to consider Italy as their next destination.Rome’s Fiumicino Airport has become the first airport in the world to earn “the COVID-19 5-Star Airport Rating” from Skytrax, an international airport industry ratings body.Though Skytrax is best…
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Renters in U.S. cannot be evicted through the end of the year due to coronavirus, CDC order states
Question: Is this the right thing to do in your opinion? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implemented a temporary eviction moratorium through the end of the year, protecting U.S. renters from losing their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration announced Tuesday. The CDC’s moratorium will apply to all rental units nationwide…
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Americans are saving more than just money by not commuting
Question: How much time and money have you saved since the beginning of quarantine? The pandemic lockdown has killed the work commute. And as the number of miles people travel every day has collapsed, commuters have saved themselves billions of dollars. In June, Americans traveled nearly 37 billion — yes, billion — fewer miles…
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Coffee seltzer is a thing now — and here’s how to make it
Question: Do you like any cold coffee drinks? Have you ever created a new drink at home? Coffee seltzer, espresso tonic, carbonated cold brew, iced coffee soda — one of these may sound familiar, or maybe this whole sparkling coffee trend is new to you. What is it? Well, it depends who you talk to,…
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MasterClass Sample
A Masterclass is a lesson to help you improve the other skills that you do not cover with me during our conversation lessons. Here you can improve your listening, reading, vocabulary and writing skills without wasting time searching for material. Also, differently than studying alone and wondering if you are improving or not, you will…
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Prague celebrates end of coronavirus lockdown with mass dinner party at 1,600-foot table
Le mie lezioni giornaliere sono gratuite per tutti. Se siete interessati a migliorare le vostre capacità di conversazione o di scrittura, contattatemi qui. Vi sto aspettando. *NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi –…
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I tried to delete myself from the internet. Here’s what I learned
Le mie lezioni giornaliere sono gratuite per tutti. Se siete interessati a migliorare le vostre capacità di conversazione o di scrittura, contattatemi qui. Vi sto aspettando. *NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi –…
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Secondhand clothing is more popular than ever. Even in a pandemic.
Le mie lezioni giornaliere sono gratuite per tutti. Se siete interessati a migliorare le vostre capacità di conversazione o di scrittura, contattatemi qui. Vi sto aspettando. *NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi –…
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Want to attract women? Keep your cat out of your dating profile
Le mie lezioni giornaliere sono gratuite per tutti. Se siete interessati a migliorare le vostre capacità di conversazione o di scrittura, contattatemi qui. Vi sto aspettando. *NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi –…
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Daily Lesson Video Review #4 (Extended)
Guardate di nuovo i video e fatemi sapere se è più facile da capire la seconda volta. Naturalmente sarà comunque una sfida, ma l’idea è quella di fare progressi lenti e costanti. Ricordatevi di imparare una frase utile da ogni video. Solo una, non due, non sette, solo una. Come al solito, mandatemi un messaggio…
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Daily Lesson Photo Vocabulary Review #3
A volte, invece di imparare cose nuove, basta ricordare ciò che si è già imparato. HANGER – APPENDINO, GRUCCIA DOOR KNOB & DOOR HANDLE – MONOPOLA & MANIGLIA POT & PAN – PENTOLA & PADELLA What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons…
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Daily Lesson Reading Review #3
Read the articles and let me know if you understand the meaning or not. Well, someone forgot to mute. The Supreme Court was making history Wednesday afternoon, holding arguments over the phone because of Covid-19, when all of a sudden there was the distinct sound of a toilet flushing. Across the country, the public that…
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Sony finally reveals the PlayStation 5’s design and its exclusive games
American Culture: Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci dimentichiamo che in realtà non hanno alcun senso o sono stati così lontani dai loro…
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Young Americans are having less sex than ever
American Culture: Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci dimentichiamo che in realtà non hanno alcun senso o sono stati così lontani dai loro…
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Starbucks is closing up to 400 stores in shift to takeout strategy
Avrete l’opportunità di esprimere la vostra opinione su tutti gli argomenti della lezione quando parleremo. *NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci…
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Apple has been granted a patent for software that would allow for socially distant group selfies
Le mie lezioni giornaliere sono gratuite per tutti. Se siete interessati a migliorare le vostre capacità di conversazione o di scrittura, contattatemi qui. Vi sto aspettando. *NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi –…
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Airbnb is making a huge comeback
Le mie lezioni giornaliere sono gratuite per tutti. Se siete interessati a migliorare le vostre capacità di conversazione o di scrittura, contattatemi qui. Vi sto aspettando. *NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi –…
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The pandemic is saving soup sales as people stock up and eat at home
Le mie lezioni giornaliere sono gratuite per tutti. Se siete interessati a migliorare le vostre capacità di conversazione o di scrittura, contattatemi qui. Vi sto aspettando. *NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi –…
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When we go back to eating out, more of us will pay with our phones
Le mie lezioni giornaliere sono gratuite per tutti. Se siete interessati a migliorare le vostre capacità di conversazione o di scrittura, contattatemi qui. Vi sto aspettando. *NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi –…
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Daily Lesson Photo Vocabulary Review #2
A volte, invece di imparare cose nuove, basta ricordare ciò che si è già imparato. TRAY – VASSOIO MOP – MOCIO, STRACCIO BROOM – SCOPA DUSTPAN – PALETTA (KITCHEN COUNTER) COUNTERTOP – BANCONE DELLA CUCINA, PIANO DI LAVORO PAPER TOWEL – ASCIUGATUTTO, CARTA DA CUCINA PITCHER – BROCCA What are daily lessons? These short lessons…
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Daily Lesson Vocabulary Review #2
Date un’occhiata al significato di alcune parole degli articoli. Ho messo un * accanto alle parole più utili. spread – open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length despite – without being affected by; in spite of. lung – each of the pair of organs situated within the ribcage, consisting…
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Daily Lesson Video Review #3
Guardate di nuovo i video e fatemi sapere se è più facile da capire la seconda volta. Naturalmente sarà comunque una sfida, ma l’idea è quella di fare progressi lenti e costanti. Ricordatevi di imparare una frase utile da ogni video. Solo una, non due, non sette, solo una. Come al solito, mandatemi un messaggio…
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American Sayings Review #1
“Piece of cake.” – means something that’s simple to accomplish. If a school assignment is a piece of cake, it’s so easy that you will barely have to think about it “Scoot over” – if someone sitting down scoots over, they move to a different position, for example to make space for someone else to sit…
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Over 500 National Guard soldiers arrive in Minneapolis area as protests grow over George Floyd’s death
*NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci dimentichiamo che in realtà non hanno alcun senso o sono stati così lontani dai loro…
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White woman fired after calling NYPD on black man who asked her to leash her dog in Central Park
*NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci dimentichiamo che in realtà non hanno alcun senso o sono stati così lontani dai loro…
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Disney World sets reopening date
*NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci dimentichiamo che in realtà non hanno alcun senso o sono stati così lontani dai loro…
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Pro baseball stadium opens for overnight guests on Airbnb
*NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci dimentichiamo che in realtà non hanno alcun senso o sono stati così lontani dai loro…
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Can the world’s oldest profession survive the age of social distancing?
*NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci dimentichiamo che in realtà non hanno alcun senso o sono stati così lontani dai loro…
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Daily Lesson Video Review #2
Guardate di nuovo i video e fatemi sapere se è più facile da capire la seconda volta. Naturalmente sarà comunque una sfida, ma l’idea è quella di fare progressi lenti e costanti. Ricordatevi di imparare una frase utile da ogni video. Solo una, non due, non sette, solo una. Come al solito, mandatemi un messaggio…
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Daily Lesson Reading Review #2
L’obiettivo è capire se avete imparato il significato delle nuove parole leggendo di nuovo gli articoli dopo qualche giorno. Mandatemi un messaggio e ditemi quali parole in grassetto non avete capito o fatemi sapere se siete riusciti a capire qualcosa in piu. Sandra Kunz wanted to keep working as a Walmart cashier even as the coronavirus…
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A family finds nearly $1 million in cash in the middle of the road. Police want to know how the money ended up there
*NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci dimentichiamo che in realtà non hanno alcun senso o sono stati così lontani dai loro…
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This Tokyo pub has a machine that sprays customers with disinfectant as they enter
*NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci dimentichiamo che in realtà non hanno alcun senso o sono stati così lontani dai loro…
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Las Vegas shooting survivors who escaped together tie the knot
*NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci dimentichiamo che in realtà non hanno alcun senso o sono stati così lontani dai loro…
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Daily Lesson Photo Vocabulary Review #1
A volte, invece di imparare cose nuove, basta ricordare ciò che si è già imparato. SAUCER – PIATTINO TABLECLOTH – TOVAGLIA COFFEE TABLE – TAVOLINO DRESSER – CASSETTIERA O CASSETTONE BLINDS – VENEZIANE, TAPPARELLE, SCURI, TENDINE *Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà…
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A night for grads! LeBron James, Barack Obama and others celebrate the class of 2020
*NEW* American Sayings Se si cresce sentendo sempre certe espressioni o frasi, può essere facile trascurare quanto siano effettivamente strane. È il caso di una serie di americanismi – i detti americani che siamo talmente abituati a pronunciare che ci dimentichiamo che in realtà non hanno alcun senso o sono stati così lontani dai loro…
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Daily Lesson Vocabulary Review #1
Date un’occhiata al significato di alcune parole degli articoli. Ho messo un * accanto alle parole più utili. heat wave – a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather. amid – surrounded by; in the middle of. statewide – extending throughout a particular state in the US. beachgoers – a person who goes to the beach.…
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Daily Lesson Video Review #1
Guardate di nuovo i video e fatemi sapere se è più facile da capire la seconda volta. Naturalmente sarà comunque una sfida, ma l’idea è quella di fare progressi lenti e costanti. Ricordatevi di imparare una frase utile da ogni video. Solo una, non due, non sette, solo una. Come al solito, mandatemi un messaggio…
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Daily Lesson Reading Review #1
L’obiettivo è capire se avete imparato il significato delle nuove parole leggendo di nuovo gli articoli dopo qualche giorno. Mandatemi un messaggio e ditemi quali parole in grassetto non avete capito o fatemi sapere se siete riusciti a capire qualcosa. Seeking relief from a heat wave, thousands of people crowded beaches in Southern California this…
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Grocery prices are soaring. The price of groceries grew 2.6%, including seasonal adjustments, in April.
New Vocabulary Word of the Day DRESSER – CASSETTIERA O CASSETTONE Improve your listening skills (cliccare “cc” nell’angolo in basso a destra del video per vedere i sottotitoli quando sono disponibili ) BONUS VIDEO TO MAKE YOU SMILE Improve your reading skills and vocabulary Overall, the price of groceries grew 2.6%, including seasonal adjustments, in…
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LeBron, Giannis, Steph Curry, More Stars in Favor of NBA Resuming Season
*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…
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United Airlines said it would try to keep middle seats empty. This photo shows a nearly full flight
*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…
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Ice cream shop closes one day after reopening because customers didn’t follow social distancing rules
*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…
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Health officials warn against Mother’s Day gatherings as coronavirus infections and deaths rise
*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…
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You might need a reservation for the beach this summer
*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…
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This 11-year-old girl cheers up isolated nursing home residents by bringing her pony to their windows
*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…
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Supreme embarrassment: The flush heard around the country
*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…
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A 5-year-old boy was pulled over in Utah on his way to California to try to buy a Lamborghini
*Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma da 1 Giugno 2020 ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. Ogni nuovo studente ha la possibilità di provare gratuitamente per 30 giorni* What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is…
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‘When is my career going to start?’ College grads face one of the bleakest job markets in history
Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma in futuro ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving…
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How to talk to your neighbors about social distancing
Completamente gratuito: Al momento le lezioni giornaliere sono completamente gratuite per tutti, ma in futuro ci sarà un costo accessibile di solo 30 euro per 30 lezioni. What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving…
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$600 ‘doomsday’ dinner party, delivered to your door by bunnies
What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving in between lessons. They are short readings and videos selected by Marcus to help you save time and energy. It is not easy to stay motivated and…
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This is the most dangerous place in the grocery store
What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving in between lessons. They are short readings and videos selected by Marcus to help you save time and energy. It is not easy to stay motivated and…
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In some reopening states, unemployment can pay more than lost jobs
What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving in between lessons. They are short readings and videos selected by Marcus to help you save time and energy. It is not easy to stay motivated and…
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Which languages are easiest — and most difficult — for native English speakers to learn?
Question: How many languages do you speak? How many hours do you spend learning a foreign language per week? How long did it take you to start speaking in another language? With so much time on our hands during lockdown, many of us have entertained the idea of expanding our horizons. Learning a foreign language is…
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Hong Kong airport brings in cleaning robots and disinfection booth
What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving in between lessons. They are short readings and videos selected by Marcus to help you save time and energy. It is not easy to stay motivated and…
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Ever wanted to sing with Sting? Hang with Hillary? This charity auction is your chance
What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving in between lessons. They are short readings and videos selected by Marcus to help you save time and energy. It is not easy to stay motivated and…
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French police seize 14,000 face masks bound for black market
What are daily lessons? These short lessons cannot substitute speaking on a regular basis, which is the best way to improve. These lessons are a great way to keep improving in between lessons. They are short readings and videos selected by Marcus to help you save time and energy. It is not easy to stay motivated and…
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People crowd Southern California beaches despite coronavirus concerns
Seeking relief from a heat wave, thousands of people crowded beaches in Southern California this weekend amid the coronavirus pandemic, despite a statewide stay-at-home order implemented by the governor last month. While beaches in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties remained closed, they were open in Ventura and Orange Counties. However, beachgoers still had to adhere…
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12 Ways Past Epidemics Changed Everyday Life in America
Question: What habits will you change after this Covid-19 crisis? APIC/GETTY IMAGES Things weren’t always the way they are today Though we’re only a few weeks into the novel coronavirus pandemic, there have already been plenty of changes made to our everyday life. Handshakes and hugs are out; social distancing is in. Crowded in-person events…
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These workers are always all remote. Here are their best tips
Question: What have you learned about working from home? The good and the bad! Many of us are novices when it comes to working from home full-time. And there’s a big learning curve as we figure out how to be productive and content during this new normal that, let’s be honest, is anything but normal.…
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The first ever YouTube video was uploaded 15 years ago today. Here it is
Question: What type of videos do you usually watch on YouTube? Time to hit rewind. The first ever YouTube video was uploaded on April 23, 2005 — exactly 15 years ago, today. YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim posted the 18-second video, titled “Me at the zoo.” It has since garnered over 90 million views. To this…
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Pennsylvanians are driving out of state to buy liquor, so neighboring states are cracking down
Question: Have you ever driven somewhere far away to get something that you really wanted? About a month ago Pennsylvania closed all its state-owned liquor stores in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus, so residents started driving to neighboring states to get their alcohol. Now Ohio and West Virginia have put a stop…
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With no tourists around, animals at Yosemite are ‘having a party’
Question: Have you ever thrown or been to a party while your parent’s were out of town? If so, tell me about it! Being cooped up at home is no fun for humans, but bears are making the most of the extra space at California’s shuttered Yosemite National Park. “The bears are just literally walking…
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This Live Travel Trivia Game Will Bring Together Adventurers Who Wish They Weren’t on Their Couches Right Now
Question: Where would you like to travel to first when the crisis is over? Jetting around the world may be off the table for the time being, but that doesn’t mean your travel knowledge has to go by the wayside thanks to an upcoming trivia game ready to test your knowledge. App in the Air…
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The Las Vegas Chippendales Dancers Turned Their Routines Into Quarantine Workout Videos
Question: Are you exercising during this period? Since it looks like we’re all going to be stuck inside for some time to come, it’s crucial to get our home workouts in order. And sure, we could stream yoga, run on a treadmill, or hop onto a spin bike, but why would we do that when…
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How virtual reality is changing the live music experience
Question: What would you like to experience in Virtual Reality? Just because your favorite band’s live show sold out in minutes, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out. In the last few years, musicians have been able to stream concerts to virtual reality headsets, allowing fans to enjoy the virtual spectacle from the comfort…
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Secret doorway discovered under London’s House of Commons
Question: Have you ever discovered or heard about a secret place? A 17th-century door has just been discovered under London‘s House of Commons. On February 26, the UK Parliament announced the discovery of a previously-hidden entrance that had been built for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661. The discovery was made as part…
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Sorry, hard core athletes, those electrolytes don’t help as much as you may think
Question: Did you believe something was true for a long time, but then found out that is was not? Ultra-marathoners and other endurance runners take note: You can’t rely on electrolyte sports drinks and supplements to keep essential salt levels in balance and prevent illness during and after these grueling races, according to a new…
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Adam Levine apologizes after fans criticize Maroon 5’s performance at Viña del Mar festival in Chile
Question: What live performance, TV show, movie, book or experience, left you completely dissapointed? Adam Levine is in misery, but it’s not over a woman. Maroon 5 is facing backlash for the band’s performance Thursday at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile. The American pop rock band was 30 minutes late to…
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Here’s what you need to know about the New York plastic bag ban
Question: If you were mayor of your city, what would you ban? For New Yorkers who rely on plastic bags when they do their shopping: Get ready to pay a little more than you expected. Businesses across the state are preparing for the plastic bag ban that goes into effect on Sunday. Here’s why it’s…
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Best Restaurants for 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjN1-C76ugQ Question: Describe the perfect restaurant for you? From Mexican dishes with a stellar view across the rooftops of London to Ethiopian cuisine in upstate New York, Mediterranean creativity in Bangkok to a Texas-inspired grill in Hong Kong, many of the most exciting new restaurants opening this year take their cue from global cuisines. Here…
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This app helps people with special needs make friends
Question: Have you ever struggled to make friends? Juliana Fetherman was in middle school when she started to notice that her younger brother, Michael, who has ADHD and autism, was having problems making friends. “He’s verbal, but he doesn’t like to talk,” Fetherman told CNN. “Just making and keeping conversations is something that’s really awkward…
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Microsoft hopes its technology will help Americans trust voting again
Question: Do you trust the voting process? Is it time to update the voting process with new technology? When voters in Fulton, Wisconsin, arrived to cast their ballots in a local election Tuesday, the voting process looked a little different. Rather than the usual paper ballots, voters made their selections on digital tablets, loaded them…
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Tyson Fury stops Deontay Wilder in seventh round of WBC heavyweight title rematch
Question: Have you ever failed at something the first time around but been able to eventually succeed? The self-styled “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury produced a boxing masterclass to reign again as a world heavyweight champion after he pummeled Deontay Wilder to claim a seventh round stoppage in their eagerly awaited rematch in Las Vegas Saturday.…
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‘I have never seen him eat a vegetable:’ Trump braces for a beef-free menu in India
Question: What are the foods that you eat the most? Have you ever followed a specific diet? When President Donald Trump travels abroad — be it to Saudi Arabia or Singapore– his hosts usually try make him feel at home with his favorite meal: steak with miniature bottles of ketchup on the side. But what’s…
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The world’s biggest work-from-home experiment has been triggered by coronavirus
Question: What do you love and hate about working from home? In offices across Asia, desks are empty and the phones are quiet, as the region grapples with a deadly virus. In major hubs like Hong Kong and Singapore, shops are shuttered, public facilities are closed, and there are few people wandering the usually-bustling financial…
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Hadaka Matsuri: Thousands gather for Japan’s annual ‘Naked Festival’
Question: Do you participate in any local, national or international event every year? Thousands braved chilly weather on Saturday to gather at the annual “Naked Festival” in Okayama prefecture in the southern part of Japan’s Honshu island. The event, called “Hadaka Matsuri” in Japanese, is a wild and raucous festival held every year on the…
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NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND: 3,000 STRIPPERS DESCEND ON CHICAGO
Question: What do you think about strip clubs? Is it just adult entertainment? Have you ever been to a club?The strip club cavalry has arrived in Chicago with THOUSANDS of dancers, literally, making sure NBA superstars and fans are well entertained during All-Star Weekend!!! The good folks at Ocean Gentleman’s Club, Factory and Club O…
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Victims thought they were paying millions to free hostages. But the ‘minister’ who asked them was a fraudster in a mask
Question: Have you ever been scammed? If not, have you heard of any scams? There was a sense of urgency in the voice of the man claiming to be France’s defense minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian. “We’re talking about the lives of French citizens and we would like to free them. If we don’t, we expect the…
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All-Star MVP Award IS NOW NAMED AFTER LATE KOBE BRYANT
Question: If you could have some product, event or service named after you, what would you choose? How would you like to be remembered? NBA commissioner Adam Silver is making sure Kobe Bryant goes down in history with the league right away — renaming the All-Star MVP award after the late Laker legend. The commish…
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9 things that will make flying on an airplane better
Question: What do you hate most about flying and what would you like to have on a plane that does not exists at the moment? It’s a miracle of science that we can jet from town to town to get our business done and get our fun on, but today’s flying experience can leave a…
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