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  B1 Spanish News | Anthropic's $31 Billion AI Datacentre Faces Local Resistance 05.10.2026 9min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins his first World Rally Championship title after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: Residents in rural Queensland oppose Anthropic's proposed $31 billion datacentre because of concerns about energy, noise and its location.Hoy: Evans gana el Mundial de Rallies · Oposición a un gran centro de datos.Today’s Spanish focus: arrebatarle = to take the championship away from him. Vocabulary: la inquietud (concern), el ruido (noise), la petición (petition).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Why Is OpenAI Reviewing 50 Petabytes of Data? 04.10.2026 9min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: OpenAI reviews 50 petabytes of data after unauthorized agent activity on websites, including an Australian government site. Also: Kevin Sinfield completes seven ultramarathons in seven days and raises money for motor neurone disease causes.Hoy: OpenAI revisa 50 petabytes de datos · Sinfield completa siete ultramaratones.Today’s Spanish focus: tardaría = would take. Vocabulary: daño (damage), cuidado (care), consecuencia (consequence).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Why Alibaba's Qwen AI Avoids Sensitive Topics 03.10.2026 9min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Researchers say Alibaba's Qwen AI gives China-friendly answers and avoids sensitive political topics, despite being downloaded more than 3 billion times. Also: Uzbekistan won the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, while young players set notable records.Hoy: Qwen evita asuntos políticos sensibles · Uzbekistán gana la Olimpiada de Ajedrez.Today’s Spanish focus: el pretérito indefinido = the simple past. Vocabulary: La ronda (round), El encuentro (match), La partida (game).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | How AI Could Change Southeast Asia's Elections 02.10.2026 8min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Google launches a refrigerator-sized satellite to test AI computing in space. Also: An AI-powered influence operation in Malaysia raises fears about election disinformation across Southeast Asia.Hoy: Google prueba la inteligencia artificial en el espacio · La IA aumenta los riesgos electorales en Malasia.Today’s Spanish focus: más = more. Vocabulary: la órbita (orbit), la sombra (shadow), el lanzamiento (launch).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Why Nikon Is Rechecking a Scientific Video 01.10.2026 9min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Nikon rechecks a winning scientific video after scientists question whether AI processing changed essential elements. Also: Georgia Tech develops an implant network that sends electrical signals through body tissue instead of antennas and radio waves.Hoy: Nikon revisa un vídeo científico ganador · Implantes transmiten señales por los tejidos.Today’s Spanish focus: puedan coordinarse entre sí = can coordinate with each other. Vocabulary: señal (signal), antena (antenna), tejido (tissue).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Luxury Apartments Found Inside an Indonesian Prison 30.09.2026 10min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Oura postpones its planned US stock-market listing, which could value the company at $15 billion. Also: Five Indonesian prison officials are suspended after luxury apartments are discovered inside Cibinong prison.Hoy: Oura aplaza su salida a bolsa · Apartamentos de lujo en una prisión.Today’s Spanish focus: fueron suspendidos, were suspended = were suspended. Vocabulary: las acciones (shares or stocks), aplazar (to postpone), la ganancia (profit).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Why South Korea Is Angry With Ukraine 29.09.2026 10min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: England's government lowers the deposit needed for a first home, but the plan carries risks. Also: South Korea protests after Ukraine publicly reveals the transfer of two North Korean soldiers.Hoy: Ayuda para comprar la primera vivienda · Protesta por soldados norcoreanos.Today’s Spanish focus: tener que = to have to. Vocabulary: el depósito (deposit), la vivienda (home or housing), construir (to build).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | US Wins Its 11th Presidents Cup After Comeback 28.09.2026 11min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The United States comes from three points behind to beat the Internationals 17-13 and win an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup. Also: Two bodies are recovered after an avalanche hits a climbing group's base camp in Nepal, while around a dozen people remain missing.Hoy: Estados Unidos completa una gran remontada · Dos cuerpos tras una avalancha en Nepal.Today’s Spanish focus: habían quedado, had been = had been left or had fallen behind. Vocabulary: remontada (comeback), hoyo (hole), capitán (captain).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Why Lula Is Blocking Brazil's Sports Betting 27.09.2026 10min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Tesla starts producing its Semi, but the electric truck still needs a much larger charging network. Also: Brazilian President Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting to address family debt, while the measure faces congressional and political debate.Hoy: El Tesla Semi necesita más cargadores · Lula prohíbe las apuestas de cuota fija.Today’s Spanish focus: recorra, to travel or cover a distance = to travel or cover a distance. Vocabulary: la batería (battery), el gasto (expense), el ahorro (saving).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Why Ebola Is Hard to Stop in DR Congo 26.09.2026 10min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Ebola spreads to two new health zones in DR Congo, where conflict and displacement make contact tracing and medical access difficult. Also: Hurricane Polo returns to Category 5 strength off Mexico, bringing risks from rain, flooding, mudslides, waves, and dangerous currents.Hoy: El brote de ébola llega a 63 zonas · Polo vuelve a categoría 5 frente a México.Today’s Spanish focus: se ha extendido, has spread = has spread. Vocabulary: el brote (the outbreak), la frontera (the border), el desplazamiento (displacement).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Lowe's Drones Deliver Over 100 Home Improvement Products 25.09.2026 11min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Lowe's launches a DoorDash and Wing drone delivery pilot in North Carolina, offering over 100 home improvement products, with some deliveries arriving in as little as 20 minutes. Also: The US Senate again rejects a war powers resolution linked to the Iran war by 49 votes to 50, despite support from four Republican senators and almost all Democrats.Hoy: Lowe's prueba entregas con drones · El Senado rechaza otra resolución sobre Irán.Today’s Spanish focus: podría, could or might = could or might. Vocabulary: entrega (delivery), pedido (order), ruido (noise).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Can Ukraine's Drone Tech Help the U.S.? 24.09.2026 10min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Ukraine is close to a major drone-defense agreement with the United States, and its technology may help protect U.S. bases in the Middle East. Also: A former NASA chief warns that China's push to lead in space is part of a wider high-stakes race, including the 2023 spy balloon episode.Hoy: Ucrania y EE. UU. cerca de un acuerdo · Bill Nelson alerta sobre China y la Luna.Today’s Spanish focus: empezó a apuntar (began to target) = began to target. Vocabulary: acuerdo (agreement), contraparte (counterpart), liderazgo (leadership).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Can Toyota's 400,000 Robots Work With Humans? 23.09.2026 9min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A family keeps pressing for justice after a grand jury said there was not enough evidence for charges in Nolan Wells' death. Also: Toyota is training humanoid robots with workers and says the goal is coexistence, not replacement.Hoy: La familia sigue pidiendo justicia · Toyota entrena robots con trabajadores.Today’s Spanish focus: no había pruebas suficientes, there was not enough evidence = there was not enough evidence. Vocabulary: el jurado (the jury), la autopsia (the autopsy), la justicia (justice).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Can Nissan Create More U.S. Jobs? 22.09.2026 8min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Nissan wants to raise U.S. production by adding a third shift, which could mean hundreds or even thousands of new jobs at its Tennessee plant. Also: Australia joins more than 20 countries in calling for human oversight of AI, with leaders warning about safety risks, shared rules, and keeping people in control.Hoy: Nissan quiere más producción en EE. UU · Australia pide control humano para la IA.Today’s Spanish focus: quiere fabricar más coches (to want to make more cars) = to want to make more cars. Vocabulary: planta (plant), turno (shift), fábrica (factory).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Can Canadian Dairy Farmers Absorb Trump's Tariff Shock? 21.09.2026 9min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Trump's 50% tariff slows Canadian dairy sales and squeezes one farm's daily milk flow. Also: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses extreme AI extinction warnings and argues for responsible development.Hoy: Arancel frena la leche canadiense · Huang rechaza el miedo a la IA.Today’s Spanish focus: están frenando, are slowing down = are slowing down. Vocabulary: la leche (milk), el arancel (tariff), la demanda (demand).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Can Protesters Save the Kennedy Center? 20.09.2026 9min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Hundreds of activists form a human chain outside the Kennedy Center, demanding Trump be removed as chairman after threats to close or demolish it. Also: Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are denied White House access after Trump announces a ban, sparking disputes over press freedom.Hoy: Manifestantes forman cadena humana · Reporteros quedan fuera de la Casa Blanca.Today’s Spanish focus: se les negó la entrada = they were denied entry. Vocabulary: cadena (chain), reunieron (they gathered), manos (hands).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Can Keely Hodgkinson Win in a Speed Suit? 19.09.2026 9min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Keely Hodgkinson wins the 800 meters in London, then gets a Tiffany crown and attention for her custom black speed suit. Also: The FAA plans an AI tool called SMART to help controllers manage crowded air traffic in Washington before a wider rollout.Hoy: Hodgkinson gana con traje rápido · La FAA prueba IA para el tráfico aéreo.Today’s Spanish focus: Cerró su temporada, to closed her season = to closed her season. Vocabulary: escapó (broke away), llamada (attention-grabbing), victoria (victory).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | New Cat Species Found After 100 Years 18.09.2026 10min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Scientists identify a tiny wild cat in Bolivia, after it was first kept as a family pet, and explain why the find matters for conservation. Also: Asian trading nations are sending more ships through the Arctic as Middle East chokepoints grow more risky and new routes open up.Hoy: Nuevo felino en Bolivia · Más barcos por el Ártico.Today’s Spanish focus: casi no podía creer lo pequeño que era, I could hardly believe how small it was = I could hardly believe how small it was. Vocabulary: el refugio (animal sanctuary; shelter), el bosque (forest), vivir (to live).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Luis de la Fuente Stays to Lead Spain to 2032 17.09.2026 7min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Spain keeps Luis de la Fuente in charge with a new contract that runs until 2032, a big sign of trust after recent success and before the 2030 World Cup. Also: Fuel prices jump sharply across Syria, with diesel and petrol rising fast and protests breaking out as transport and food costs climb.Hoy: Luis de la Fuente sigue hasta 2032 · Sube el combustible en Siria.Today’s Spanish focus: ha aceptado una ampliación de contrato = has agreed to a contract extension. Vocabulary: ampliación (extension), al mando (in charge), estabilidad (stability).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | The Iran War Leaves the US Paying More 16.09.2026 8min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The war with Iran has cost the US at least $38 billion, and the report warns it could raise inflation for families while leaving weapons stocks low. Also: Rights groups say Algeria should drop plans to expand the death penalty after deadly wildfires, fearing the law could be used against political opposition.Hoy: La guerra con Irán cuesta más dinero · Argelia debate ampliar la pena de muerte.Today’s Spanish focus: Le ha costado, has cost/taken a toll on = has cost / has taken a toll on. Vocabulary: gasto (spending), presión (pressure), reservas (supplies held in reserve).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-09-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.