A man who took over 200 COVID vaccine doses. A conlang that tried to be the world’s second language. The “too good to be true” story of the $1 homes in Italy.

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The latest Apple product that seeks to change the way we use technology, is finding very different opinions from reviewers. So, is this the device that will revolutionise the office? Or is it just another flash in the pan?

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Junk food can be just as bad for your health as drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes. So should we warn people about these dangers in the same way as these other products?

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A company that had a previously shady record on how they used and handled your data, has just admitted that they are now hoping to “mine” your DNA data. What does this mean for your personal data? Can you trust this company? What could they be using this data for?

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Shocking and sad news from the UK… There is a shortage of tea!

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Is this new vaccine the cure for cancer? Why are people using TikTok to replace Amazon? Why are some foods suddenly rising in price?

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Return-to-office, or RTO, has been the main topic of many workplaces over the last few months. But, does it actually make a difference if workers are in the office or at home?

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A handheld device to replace the function of your phone. A pin that can project a display onto your hand. The future of AI is in new gadgets, according to some companies. Would you ditch your phone in favour of a new AI tool? Or is this just another AI fad that won’t last long?

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How did the shopping mall go from the “place to be”, to commercial ghost towns or even crumbling ruins?
Find out about the life and death of the American shopping mall and how this could be the future of these buildings around the world.

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In a world where so much is available digitally, what is even the point of collecting things like music records? Why pay for each record when it is comparatively cheap for Spotify or Apple Music?

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We start 2024 with some tips for the new year, to make life easier and happier. Then there are news stories, new and old, about tourism and the weather.

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Closing out 2023 with some less serious, but interesting stories that you can use not only for your English, but also as a chance to reflect on the past year. Has it been everything you wanted? What would you like to do next year?

Find some stories for the end of the year, as well as a little New Year’s message from Kurtis

A message of thanks and a collection of articles for you to use in your studies over the holiday period.

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If students use calculators for mathematics, is it time to let students use ChatGPT for their English work?

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It’s getting closer to Christmas, which means it’s time for Christmas movies. One company is offering perhaps the perfect job for some of you — watch Christmas movies and get paid.

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It’s time for the Booker Prize and a great chance to find the next book for your reading list. In one of these articles, the authors of the books shortlisted for this award talk about the stories that have inspired their writings. This left me with a question: If you could write a book from a story in your life, what would it be about?

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Is your house making you see things that aren’t really there? Is TikTok ruining society? Why does it matter if some buildings are ugly?

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What price would you put on your privacy? Facebook thinks $10 a month is about right

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Another week another celebration — a British holiday this time. Find out about Guy Fawkes Night and the weird celebrations of one small town in England.

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