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Spoken News
This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). The script is converted to audio by Google's text-to-speech service, but Wikipedia relies on human volunteers, and the code for extracting excerpts is written by hand.
Episodes
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Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia's oldest and most prominent independent newspapers, closes under pressure from the Russian authorities.
Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia's oldest and most prominent independent newspapers, closes under pressure from the Russian authorities. This podcast is based on…
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In stock car racing, Kyle Larson wins the NASCAR Cup Series.
In stock car racing, Kyle Larson wins the NASCAR Cup Series. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using…
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Marisa Manchado dies.
Marisa Manchado dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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A mass shooting in the Main Square of Kraków, Poland, leaves six people dead and sixteen others injured.
A mass shooting in the Main Square of Kraków, Poland, leaves six people dead and sixteen others injured. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and…
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President of Paraguay Santiago Peña is impeached, removed from office, arrested, and replaced by Vice President Pedro Alliana amid a bank...
President of Paraguay Santiago Peña is impeached, removed from office, arrested, and replaced by Vice President Pedro Alliana amid a banking crisis involving…
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In motorsport, Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest ever winner of the Formula One World Championship.
In motorsport, Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest ever winner of the Formula One World Championship. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the…
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In the United States, the Democratic Party wins a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the midterm elections.
In the United States, the Democratic Party wins a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the midterm elections. This podcast is based…
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Digital currency worth US$6.3 billion is stolen from cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Digital currency worth US$6.3 billion is stolen from cryptocurrency exchange Binance. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News…
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American labor activist Dolores Huerta dies at the age of 96.
American labor activist Dolores Huerta dies at the age of 96. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using…
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Mexican politician Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas dies at the age of 92.
Mexican politician Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas dies at the age of 92. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using…
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British actor Patrick Stewart dies at the age of 86.
British actor Patrick Stewart dies at the age of 86. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC…
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In baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series.
In baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News…
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At least 69 people are killed in a collision between two high-speed trains in Toledo province, Spain.
At least 69 people are killed in a collision between two high-speed trains in Toledo province, Spain. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the…
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is re-elected President of Brazil.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is re-elected President of Brazil. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using…
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At least 16 people are killed in a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in northern Tibet.
At least 16 people are killed in a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in northern Tibet. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of…
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In the Serbian parliamentary election, the Student List wins a majority of seats, defeating former president Aleksandar Vučić and his Ser...
In the Serbian parliamentary election, the Student List wins a majority of seats, defeating former president Aleksandar Vučić and his Serbian Progressive…
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In Jordan, a mass shooting at a church leaves nine people dead.
In Jordan, a mass shooting at a church leaves nine people dead. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using…
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Ann Hornaday dies.
Ann Hornaday dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Deva dies.
Deva dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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A drone attack on a market in the disputed Abyei region on the South Sudan–Sudan border kills at least 220 people.
A drone attack on a market in the disputed Abyei region on the South Sudan–Sudan border kills at least 220 people. This podcast is based on excerpts from…
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Two high-impact security vulnerabilities in PHP cause disruptions to many online services.
Two high-impact security vulnerabilities in PHP cause disruptions to many online services. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News…
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Jack Hearn dies.
Jack Hearn dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Ken Friar dies.
Ken Friar dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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The Hôtel de Ville in Limoges is partially destroyed by arson as fuel and student protests escalate in France.
The Hôtel de Ville in Limoges is partially destroyed by arson as fuel and student protests escalate in France. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles…
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The Houthis launch a series of attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 370 others.
The Houthis launch a series of attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 370 others. This podcast is based on…
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The International Bureau of Weights and Measures votes to abolish the leap second over concerns that it could disrupt computer systems.
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures votes to abolish the leap second over concerns that it could disrupt computer systems. This podcast is based…
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RJ Mitte dies.
RJ Mitte dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Richard Morecroft dies.
Richard Morecroft dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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The Houthis launch a series of attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, including King Khalid International Airport, killing at least 20 people...
The Houthis launch a series of attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, including King Khalid International Airport, killing at least 20 people and injuring more…
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South African jurist Navi Pillay is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
South African jurist Navi Pillay is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia…
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Canadian poet Anne Carson is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Canadian poet Anne Carson is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia…
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American software engineer Margaret Hamilton dies at the age of 90.
American software engineer Margaret Hamilton dies at the age of 90. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia…
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Paramount Skydance completes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valued at $110 billion, becoming Skydance Corporation.
Paramount Skydance completes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valued at $110 billion, becoming Skydance Corporation. This podcast is based…
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Henri B. Kagan and Kensō Soai are awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymm...
Henri B. Kagan and Kensō Soai are awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic…
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Francis Halzen is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in neutrino astronomy.
Francis Halzen is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in neutrino astronomy. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News…
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High school students in France and Belgium launch mass protests for better conditions, starting fires and causing 400 schools to be closed.
High school students in France and Belgium launch mass protests for better conditions, starting fires and causing 400 schools to be closed. This podcast is…
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In motorsport, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin win the World Rally Championship.
In motorsport, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin win the World Rally Championship. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of…
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A snap election is announced following widespread housing protests in Spain.
A snap election is announced following widespread housing protests in Spain. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of…
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In rugby league, the Super League Grand Final ends with Wakefield Trinity defeating the Warrington Wolves.
In rugby league, the Super League Grand Final ends with Wakefield Trinity defeating the Warrington Wolves. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and…
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Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić resigns to run for prime minister in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić resigns to run for prime minister in the upcoming parliamentary elections. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles…
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Over Saudi Arabia, the crew and passengers of Flydubai Flight 1073 avert an attempt to hijack or crash the aircraft.
Over Saudi Arabia, the crew and passengers of Flydubai Flight 1073 avert an attempt to hijack or crash the aircraft. This podcast is based on excerpts from…
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Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is appointed the first woman prime minister of Morocco after her party's victory in the general election.
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is appointed the first woman prime minister of Morocco after her party's victory in the general election. This podcast is based on…
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Flooding in Bangkok and across Thailand leaves at least 23 people dead.
Flooding in Bangkok and across Thailand leaves at least 23 people dead. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of…
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Flooding in Bangkok, Thailand, and the surrounding area leaves at least 23 people dead.
Flooding in Bangkok, Thailand, and the surrounding area leaves at least 23 people dead. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News…
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The Chess Olympiad concludes with Uzbekistan winning the Open event and China winning the Women's event.
The Chess Olympiad concludes with Uzbekistan winning the Open event and China winning the Women's event. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and…
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In Australian rules football, the Brisbane Lions win their third premiership in a row, defeating Fremantle in the AFL Grand Final.
In Australian rules football, the Brisbane Lions win their third premiership in a row, defeating Fremantle in the AFL Grand Final. This podcast is based on…
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Dolores Sibonga dies.
Dolores Sibonga dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Bonnie Greer dies.
Bonnie Greer dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Peter Max dies.
Peter Max dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Chung Ho-yong dies.
Chung Ho-yong dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Win Aung dies.
Win Aung dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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An attack on a police complex in Kohat, Pakistan, leaves at least 31 people dead.
An attack on a police complex in Kohat, Pakistan, leaves at least 31 people dead. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section…
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The tilcayo, a new species of tiger cat, is formally identified.
The tilcayo, a new species of tiger cat, is formally identified. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia…
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At the Primetime Emmy Awards, Widow's Bay wins Outstanding Comedy Series, and The Pitt wins Outstanding Drama Series.
At the Primetime Emmy Awards, Widow's Bay wins Outstanding Comedy Series, and The Pitt wins Outstanding Drama Series. This podcast is based on excerpts from…
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In Turkey, hundreds of people are arrested in a crackdown on LGBTQ expression and subsequent protests.
In Turkey, hundreds of people are arrested in a crackdown on LGBTQ expression and subsequent protests. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the…
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A ferry sinks in the Java Sea, resulting in at least six deaths and more than a hundred others missing.
A ferry sinks in the Java Sea, resulting in at least six deaths and more than a hundred others missing. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the…
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A ferry sinks in the Java Sea, resulting in at least six deaths.
A ferry sinks in the Java Sea, resulting in at least six deaths. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia…
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Joe Morgan dies.
Joe Morgan dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Margaret Bedggood dies.
Margaret Bedggood dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Frank McDonald dies.
Frank McDonald dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…