France lends the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum
Today's story: The Bayeux Tapestry, a nearly 1,000-year-old embroidered account of the Norman Conquest, has traveled from France to the Brit...
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America is united in opposition to data centers
Today's story: As artificial intelligence drives demand for more computing power, huge new data centers are being proposed across the United...
Dolly Parton was a great singer and a better person
Today's story: Dolly Parton, the country music singer, died at age 80. She rose from rural poverty to become one of the most celebrated musi...
Expression: Eat away at
Learn the English expression, "eat away at" Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/eat-away-at -- P...
Postcards are fading into the past
Today's story: The first postcards were sold in the late 1800s and quickly became a popular way to communicate. In the days before social me...
Expression: Better off
Learn the English expression, "better off" Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/better-off -- Pla...
Meet the lab-made SpudCell
Today's story: Scientists at the University of Minnesota built a synthetic cell entirely from non-living chemical ingredients. Called SpudCe...
Expression: Distance yourself
Learn what it means to "distance yourself" from someone or something Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/exp...
Europe’s new border system causes airport chaos
Today's story: Europe’s new Entry/Exit System replaces passport stamps with digital records and biometric checks. But its rollout during pea...
Expression: On hand
Learn what it means to have something "on hand" Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/on-hand-2 --...
Frozen yogurt is making a comeback
Today's story: Greek-style frozen yogurt is becoming popular around the world, thanks to its tangy flavor, bright appearance, and colorful t...
Expression: Up to date
Learn what it means to keep something "up to date" Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/up-to-dat...
E-bikes: just like bicycles, but a bit less effort
Today's story: E-bikes combine traditional cycling with battery-powered assistance, helping riders travel faster, climb hills, and cover lon...
Expression: Above and beyond
Learn what it means to go "above and beyond" Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/above-and-beyon...
Spain outlasts Argentina to win its second World Cup
Today's story: Spain won its second World Cup on the strength of its defense, allowing just one goal in the entire tournament. In the final...
Expression: Carry out
Learn what it means to "carry out" plans or wishes Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/carry-out...
What’s it like when the sun never sets?
Today's story: In cities of the far north, it never gets fully dark around the summer solstice. Cities and towns celebrate with festivals, o...
Expression: Put on
Learn a new way to use the phrasal verb, "put on." Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/put-on --...
Summer vacation: a short history
Today's story: Have you ever heard that “summer vacation” from school started so kids could work on the farm? That common story is not true....
Expression: Turn down
Learn what it means to "turn down" an offer Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/turn-down -- Pla...