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  B1 Spanish News | Why Giorgia Meloni Is Trademarking Her Voice 07.10.2026 9min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on IceCube and high-energy neutrinos. Also: Giorgia Meloni applies to trademark her voice to protect herself from AI deepfakes.Hoy: Francis Halzen gana el Nobel de Física · Meloni solicita registrar su voz como marca.Today’s Spanish focus: la = her / it. Vocabulary: La solicitud (application or formal request), La grabación (recording), La falsificación (forgery or fake copy).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Brazil's Election Heads for a Close Runoff 06.10.2026 8min

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Norway proposes a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public places over privacy concerns. Also: Flávio Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first presidential round, but faces Lula in a close runoff on 25 October.Hoy: Noruega limita las gafas con inteligencia artificial · Bolsonaro gana la primera vuelta en Brasil.Today’s Spanish focus: como, because = because. Vocabulary: el voto (vote), el sondeo (poll), la vuelta (round).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.