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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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BadmintonPopularity,SubwayMuseum 15.01.2026 8:12
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!
Roommate Sabotage & Homeless Family 14.01.2026 8:13
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!
Taiwan AI Use & Green Sahara Mummies 13.01.2026 8:18
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!
SwipePets & RobotWalks 12.01.2026 8:02
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!
Penghu Fireworks & Swedish Company 11.01.2026 8:20
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!
New Airport Terminal & Difficult Words 08.01.2026 8:04
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!
Unhealthy Eating & First Wheelchair User in Space 07.01.2026 8:45
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!
RareNames,Suvivors'Care 06.01.2026 8:58
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!
MetalConcert,OlderGraduate 05.01.2026 8:05
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!
Bear Loves Honey & Dog's Long Tongue 04.01.2026 8:06
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.
Chiayi U Chicken Comp & Biggest Spider Web 01.01.2026 8:48
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!
Short Videos & Dead Woman Coffin 31.12.2025 8:00
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!
Game Tourism & AI Spotlight 30.12.2025 8:08
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!”
TASA Rocket and Bondi Beach Hero 29.12.2025 8:22
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!
Alishan Leopard & India Housework 28.12.2025 8:02
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!
Feathered Runaway Festive eggs 25.12.2025 8:48
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!
Quieter Streets & Silent Mars Spacecraft 24.12.2025 8:04
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 th...
CrocPunishment & AllergyGuidance 23.12.2025 8:50
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!
Cousin Marriage & Picasso Lottery 22.12.2025 8:13
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!
Cyberbullying & Banning Social Media 21.12.2025 8:36
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!
Museum Library & Checkmate Before Kindergarten 18.12.2025 8:49
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!
Pingxi Lanterns & Christmas Stockings 17.12.2025 8:08
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!
Heating Plastic & Rage Bait 16.12.2025 8:36
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!
Social Media Gap & Seal in a Bar 15.12.2025 8:48
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.
Actress Award & Blind Korea 14.12.2025 8:57
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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