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  A2 Italian News | Why the US Federal Reserve Raised Rates Again 17.09.2026 8мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in more than three years, as prices stay high and consumers feel the pressure. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court and debates how to heal old legal wounds while tensions rise in the northeast.Oggi: La Fed alza i tassi · La Siria abolisce il tribunale.Today’s Italian focus: ha alzato i tassi, raised rates = raised rates. Vocabulary: aumento (increase), i tassi (interest rates), prezzi (prices).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Why Did NATO Shoot Down a Drone Over Lithuania? 16.09.2026 8мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shoots down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuanian airspace, and officials investigate where it came from. Also: General Motors launches a new digital system for its pickup trucks, with simpler controls and more phone-like features.Oggi: Drone abbattuto in Lituania · GM cambia il software delle auto.Today’s Italian focus: è caduto, it fell = it fell. Vocabulary: l'alleanza (alliance), il paese (country), la sicurezza (safety).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Why Iran's Nuclear Chief Was Blocked from Vienna 15.09.2026 8мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The US blocks Iran's nuclear chief from attending the IAEA conference in Vienna, after his visa is revoked and Iran protests the travel ban. Also: Finland joins France's forward deterrence initiative, expanding the French nuclear umbrella as European security worries grow.Oggi: Bloccato il visto a Vienna · Finlandia entra nell'ombrello francese.Today’s Italian focus: è stato revocato = was revoked. Vocabulary: visto (visa), divieto (ban), ombra (shadow).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Can Céline Dion Pull Off Her Comeback? 14.09.2026 8мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A John Deere tractor breaks down, and self-repair software helps fix a sensor in minutes. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away, with tears, applause, and a long residency ahead.Oggi: Il trattore si rompe · Céline Dion torna a Parigi.Today’s Italian focus: si è rotto = broke down. Vocabulary: il pezzo (piece), l'avviso (alert), i fili (wires).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Can USA Keep Their 35-Game Run Alive? 13.09.2026 8мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The USA beat Spain 76-66 in Berlin and kept their 35-game winning run alive before a rematch with France. Also: UK data suggests AI is making it harder for computer science graduates to land coding jobs, with economics also feeling the pressure.Oggi: Gli USA battono la Spagna a Berlino · L’IA cambia il lavoro dei laureati.Today’s Italian focus: ha battuto = beat. Vocabulary: la quota (share or percentage), il sondaggio (survey), il cambiamento (change).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Sabalenka and Rybakina Face Off for US Open Glory 12.09.2026 8мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina meet in the US Open women's final, with Sabalenka chasing a rare three-peat and Rybakina aiming for her first title in New York. Also: We explain why the shofar matters at Rosh Hashanah, and how its sound has become a powerful part of the Jewish New Year.Oggi: Sabalenka e Rybakina in finale · Lo shofar a Rosh Hashanah.Today’s Italian focus: ha detto una cosa interessante (said something interesting) = said something interesting. Vocabulary: il corno (horn), il suono (sound), il richiamo (call).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Can Macy's Turnaround Keep Growing? 11.09.2026 10мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Macy's posts stronger sales, lifts its outlook, and says the turnaround is taking hold. Also: Android adds a safer way to move logins between password managers on your phone.Oggi: Macy's alza le stime · Android sposta le password.Today’s Italian focus: sul telefono, on the phone = on the phone. Vocabulary: il negozio (store), la scelta (choice), il cliente (customer).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Can Coco Gauff Come Back to Win? 10.09.2026 9мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Coco Gauff saves two match points, beats Mirra Andreeva, and reaches the US Open semifinals. Also: Researchers in Sulawesi find ancient skeletons with tooth wear and traces linked to betel nuts.Oggi: Gauff batte Andreeva e va in semifinale · Scheletri antichi e denti consumati.Today’s Italian focus: ha battuto = beat. Vocabulary: lo scheletro (skeleton), l'usura (wear), la polpa (pulp).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Will Apple Deliver Its First Foldable Phone? 09.09.2026 9мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Apple may debut its first foldable phone and new CEO John Ternus at its September 9 event, while the company faces pressure over slowing iPhone sales and AI. Also: An EU watchdog says illicit cigarette production is booming, with almost one in ten cigarettes illegal and about €13bn in annual tax revenue lost.Oggi: Apple mostra il primo iPhone pieghevole · Sigarette illegali in quasi tutta l’UE.Today’s Italian focus: spostano la produzione più vicino ai consumatori = they move production closer to consumers. Vocabulary: Illecito (illegal), Fabbrica (factory), Tabacco (tobacco).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Why Rubio Is Visiting 3 Latin American Countries 08.09.2026 8мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Marco Rubio travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet three newly elected leaders, while Washington pushes stronger ties and a tougher approach to cartels. Also: The TSA launches Gateside, letting eligible TSA PreCheck members visit airport gates and shops at 13 U.S. airports, with online signup required first.Oggi: Rubio in Colombia, Ecuador e Perù · Nuovo programma TSA in 13 aeroporti.Today’s Italian focus: andare, to go = to go. Vocabulary: aeroporto (airport), sicurezza (security), controllo (check).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | How One Small Town Sheltered 7,000 Stranded People 07.09.2026 9мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A small Canadian town opened churches, schools, and even an ice rink for 7,000 stranded passengers and crew after 38 flights landed unexpectedly. Also: Jamaica brings a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, asking for legal advice on Britain's historical responsibility.Oggi: Gander accoglie 7.000 persone · Giamaica porta una petizione a Carlo.Today’s Italian focus: chiedere, to ask = to ask. Vocabulary: la città (the town), il volontario (the volunteer), aprire (to open).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Is OpenAI Crossing the AI Line? 06.09.2026 9мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Experts warn the latest AI model may be getting too powerful, while safety incidents and market plans raise new concerns. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in Manila after arrest orders and accusations over threats against President Marcos and two others.Oggi: L’IA preoccupa gli esperti · Sara Duterte paga la cauzione.Today’s Italian focus: dopo aver pagato, after paying = after paying. Vocabulary: la cauzione (bail), le accuse (the accusations), il rilascio (release).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Why This $650 Phone Is Made to Last 05.09.2026 9мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A $650 Dutch smartphone is designed to last longer and be easy to repair, with modular parts and ethical sourcing claims. Also: Researchers complete a second full map of a fruit fly brain, helping science study every neuron and connection.Oggi: Il telefono che dura di più · La seconda mappa del cervello della mosca.Today’s Italian focus: è fatto per durare = is made to last. Vocabulary: colla (glue), modulare (modular), durare (to last).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Can India's Internet Handle One Weak Spot? 04.09.2026 8мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: India's internet depends on a tiny landing zone near Mumbai, where 13 of 18 intercontinental cables come ashore and carry most of the country's international bandwidth. Also: France reports its hottest summer ever, with extreme heat, wildfires, and thousands of excess deaths raising new questions about climate adaptation.Oggi: I cavi dell’India arrivano a Versova · La Francia vive l’estate più calda.Today’s Italian focus: è arrivata, it has arrived = it has arrived. Vocabulary: cavi (cables), punto (point), arrivare (to arrive).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Google Avoids a Big Breakup in Court 03.09.2026 7мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A shooting in a Minneapolis apartment building leaves two people dead and others hurt, including police officers. Also: A US judge rejects a push to force Google to sell part of its ad business, so the company avoids a breakup for now.Oggi: Sparatoria in un palazzo a Minneapolis · Google evita la divisione del suo business.Today’s Italian focus: decidere, to decide = to decide. Vocabulary: edificio (building), foschia (haze), agente (police officer).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Ikea Cuts Prices as Shoppers Feel the Squeeze 02.09.2026 8мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Ikea cuts prices across Europe to help shoppers facing a higher cost of living. Also: An Army secretary resigns after warning the White House about Hegseth's firings and promotions blockade.Oggi: Ikea abbassa i prezzi in Europa · Dimissioni al Pentagono dopo tensioni.Today’s Italian focus: sta abbassando i prezzi, is lowering prices = is lowering prices. Vocabulary: la libreria (bookcase), i contenitori (storage units), abbassare (to lower).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Turkmenistan Starts Fixing 8 Methane Leaks 01.09.2026 8мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Turkmenistan starts repairing methane leaks at old oil and gas facilities, and UN data says eight leaks have already been stopped. Also: NASA launches the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which will give scientists a much wider view of the Universe.Oggi: Turkmenistan chiude otto perdite di metano · NASA lancia il telescopio Roman.Today’s Italian focus: può guardare, can look at / can see = can look at / can see. Vocabulary: fuga (leak), chiuso (closed; reserved), perdita (leak; loss).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Can Australia Free Oscar Jenkins From Russia? 31.08.2026 7мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Australia is working with Russian officials to secure Oscar Jenkins's release, while keeping the talks cautious and avoiding any promise of a prisoner swap. Also: A test found popular AI chatbots usually pushed back against foreign propaganda better than search engines, while AI summaries at the top of results performed worse.Oggi: L’Australia cerca il rilascio di Jenkins · Chatbot AI contro le false notizie.Today’s Italian focus: ha detto, said = said. Vocabulary: il rilascio (release), i funzionari (officials), la prudenza (caution).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-08-31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Can Nepal Find the Thousands Still Missing? 30.08.2026 7мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Nepal's flood death toll rises while thousands remain missing, and rescuers keep searching. Also: One Nation claims a byelection win in Western Australia, with Barnaby Joyce saying politics has changed.Oggi: Alluvione in Nepal, molti dispersi · One Nation vince a Secret Harbour.Today’s Italian focus: essere state salvate, to have been saved = to have been saved. Vocabulary: disperso (missing), salvare (to save), soccorsi (rescue efforts).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-08-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 Italian News | Can the UK Keep Up in the AI Race? 29.08.2026 9мин

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: UK telecoms upgrades are lagging, and executives warn that faster 5G and better network coverage are needed to handle growing AI traffic. Also: US consumers ask why tariff refunds go to businesses, while importers get money back after a Supreme Court ruling on illegal tariffs.Oggi: Reti UK indietro nell’IA · Rimborsi dazi alle aziende.Today’s Italian focus: ha detto, he/she said = he/she said. Vocabulary: il dazio (tariff), il rimborso (refund), la copertura (coverage).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-08-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.