Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Spain mourns after deadly high-speed train crash.
Transcript
Vocabulary in this episode
- bulletin
Hear words from the bulletin about a train crash, elections, the economy, and more.
A bulletin is a short news report or update.
- train crash
Hear words from the bulletin about a train crash, elections, the economy, and more.
A train crash is an accident involving a train.
- mourning
You heard “mourning” in the news.
Here, mourning means sadness after someone has died.
- mourning
For example: The town held a day of mourning after the factory fire.
Here, mourning is the sadness people feel after deaths.
- majority
You heard “majority” in the news.
Here, majority means more than half of a group.
- majority
For example: The party won a majority of seats on the school council.
The party won over half of the council seats.
- decline
You heard “decline” in the news.
Here, decline means a gradual loss or worsening.
- decline
For example: The patient showed a decline in memory over several years.
The patient’s memory gradually became worse.
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In this episode
- Spain mourns after deadly high-speed train crash
- Israel election leaves Netanyahu short of a majority
- DoorDash to acquire Instacart in $17 billion deal
- Volkswagen reports nearly €6 billion quarterly operating loss
- US economy grew faster than expected before midterm elections
- Study links artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline
Sources
- RechercheCBC reported that one more body was found overnight, bringing the death toll to 69, according to Castilla-La Mancha regional leader Emiliano García-Page.
- RechercheThe January collision in Andalusia followed one train derailing and crossing onto the adjacent track; 46 people died, and the investigation remained ongoing at the time of the report.
- RechercheThe election was the first since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023 and the ensuing wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran; campaign issues included accountability for the security failures, military conscription, judicial reforms and Israel’s international standing.
- Fox NewsNetanyahu's coalition falls short as Arab parties surge in Israel vote | Fox News
- The Guardian (Associated Press report)DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17bn in major grocery delivery consolidation | Business | The Guardian
- RechercheThe quarterly loss was the company's worst single-quarter loss since the height of the 2015 Dieselgate emissions scandal.
- RechercheVolkswagen said the weak market environment in China, global pricing and competitive pressure, and a higher share of lower-margin electric vehicles also weighed on earnings.
- RechercheThe Guardian report said the GDP release came less than a week before Tuesday’s midterm elections, which would determine control of Congress.
- RechercheNPR reported that lower-income Americans were struggling more with inflation than higher earners; Iowa resale-store manager Siri Steven said she and her husband were postponing repairs to their home and living paycheck to paycheck.
- ScienceDailySix popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging | ScienceDaily
- American Academy of NeurologyAmerican Academy of Neurology: Neurology Resources | AAN