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On today?s podcast, a weakness in server computers raises worry about a cyberattack; a Tokyo?s artistic toilets; Peruvian man might be oldest-ever; misinformation and disinformation followed by a discussion about the terms? history; 'The Romance of a Busy Broker' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today?s podcast, as both maps and art, globes are still popular; what is artificial general intelligence and what can it do?; more tips for writing about food in Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion about the importance of using articles correctly.

On today?s podcast, where will China sell all its extra cars and solar panels?; the company OpenAI announces voice cloning but delays release because of possible misuse followed by a discussion about the risks of the voice-producing tool; then, ?summer fun? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, why are some people left-handed?; an essay from Ukraine about the beautiful town of Skhidnytsia; U.S. officials say air quality is a problem followed by a discussion about connections between air quality, climate and attendance; then the word ?dispersed? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, the Vatican declares opposition to sex change operations and surrogacy; what is the bests-selling vehicle in the U.S.?; a study says humans give animals more viruses followed by a discussion about zoonosis; then, short form pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, a civic group aims to educate Taiwanese about false news; NASA's Mars explorer arrives at new spot in its search for water followed by a discussion another Mars exploring rover; then, hard and soft skills on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, Taiwan?s earthquake preparedness is tested; herders in Norway must feed their reindeer; essays get much more important on college applications; explore the meaning of ?bogus? on Words and Their stories followed by a discussion about false and real things.

On today?s podcast, music star Beyonce takes up country music; a Thai city faces problems with monkeys; a question about ?different than? and ?different from?? followed by a discussion about ?from,? ?than? and ?then?; finally, ?A Pair of Silk Stockings? by Kate Chopin on American Stories.

On today?s podcast, World Central Kitchen targets hunger in many places; stories of water shortages around the world; writing feedback for listeners? letters about East Asian national dishes followed by a discussion on word choice; then, a look ahead to tomorrow?s Ask a Teacher.

On today?s podcast, Europe builds a powerful laser with Nobel-Prize-winning technology; a legal settlement orders Google to destroy users? personal information followed by a discussion about how the settlement might affect the future; then, ?can? and ?can?t? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, a U.N. report says the world wastes 19 percent of its food; coffee and culture in Ukraine; a study finds a link between free school meals and reduced obesity in children followed by a discussion about ?eligible?; then, ?recycling? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, Google launched Gmail on April 1, 20 years ago; people are using chatbots to help with mental health followed by a discussion noting that chatbots are not for emergencies; then, ?tons of? and similar expressions on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, the Netherlands? hyperloop center aims to develop transportation technology ; bamboo is getting popular in Uganda; NASA plans many observation projects for April?s total solar eclipse followed by ?why solar eclipses are different lengths?; then, fast speech on Lesson of the day.

On today?s podcast, could the Francis Scott Key Bridge have been saved?; bird flu is killing seals worldwide; Germany aims to increase educational choices for its young people; what are a person?s ?true colors? followed by a discussion about one?s true nature and what it means to be ?true blue.?

On today?s podcast, famous cherry trees in Washington D.C. are to be removed for a renovation project; AI robots are being used to write letters; we answer a question about kinds of sentences followed by a discussion about clauses; then, ?Pigs Is Pigs? by Ellis Parker Butler on American Stories.

On today?s podcast, more details about NASA?s spacecraft that crashed into an asteroid; small living spaces are becoming common again; a study looks for stars that eat planets; signs of the Easter holiday on Everyday Grammar followed by a chat about an Easter tradition at a local Christian church.

On today?s podcast, coffee growers worry about new EU rules; Florida approves a law banning children under 14 from having social media accounts followed by a discussion on how the law will be enforced; then, all about stereotypes on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, Ukrainians in Kherson face the pain of war; Palestinians in Gaza eat herbs because of war; Australia places controls on foreign students followed by an explanation of why Australia is limiting who enters the country; then, the word ?migraine? on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, people in Vietnam?s Mekong Delta are leaving for cities to escape poverty; a treatment used to fight leukemia is being tested on brain tumors learn followed by a discussion about therapy; then tag questions, like questions about the weather, on Lesson of the Day.

On today?s podcast, an essay about how Ukrainian schools are changing; a study shows the brain does less to use a native language; SpaceX Starship test is a qualified success followed by a discussion about the continuing rocket tests; then, ?bored? and ?boring? on Lesson of the Day.