Ben Grannis was fed up with distracted drivers and people living on their phones, so he did something about it. He set out on a 7,000-mile bicycle ride around the United States to raise awareness and over $40,000 to end distracted driving and promote digital wellness. Having recently completed his journey, Ben is now sharing his Eyes Up message with young people and interviewing athletes along the way. Ben is a public speaker for audiences of all ages and sizes and works with brands that ali ...
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Je m'appelle Ben, je vis à Londres et je vous propose d'apprendre l'anglais en utilisant l'actu ! Learn English With News. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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Hosted by WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman, the program will be an opportunity for local officials and reporters -- the people who make news and the people who report it -- to talk about the issues that affect our community. According to host Ben Schachtman, "Our goal is to have candid, in-depth conversations about the topics that concern our listeners. It will be a chance to dig a little deeper into the news." From WHQR Public Media in Wilmington, NC. Contact us at Newsroom@whqr.org
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Learn about the history of this remarkable island. Nick Bellatoni, the State Archeologist talks about geological changes that have taken place on the island. We’ll talk to Ben Breton, from the New Haven Historical Society about the native people who lived on the island. Fox Running, the Quinnipiac Medicine Man will share legends and his hopes for the future.
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On this week's episode, we ask one of toughest questions defining our time in the Cape Fear Region: Why are there so many apartments going up? We spoke to a concerned resident who shared some very common questions with us — and then put them to one of the top officials in the City of Wilmington's development-approval process.…
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Hockey player amputates finger to play at Olympics
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Step inside the super eco-friendly rooms that Olympic athletes will be sleeping in
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The Paris Olympics is set to be the most eco-friendly games ever. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglis…
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How did Solomon the tortoise delay hundreds of commuters?
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The tortoise may have crawled through a gap in a fence... Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben…
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School students in Japan taken to hospital after eating spicy crisps
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The crisps are 'forbidden' for under 18s Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more informa…
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Why is this hotel looking to hire ‘banter merchant’ to entertain guests during breakfast?
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The successful applicant will get visitors in the mood for more comedy and entertainment. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit…
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"Poverty is a sin. Being poor is not." A new reporting project on being homeless in the Cape Fear Region
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On this episode, we’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at an upcoming project from WHQR. In the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling that pulled back on the rights of the unhoused, we’ll take an intimate look at the inner lives of our homeless neighbors, with insights from the people who serve them.By Kelly Kenoyer
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‘Supermodel granny’ drug extends life of laboratory mice
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Scientists discover cave on moon which could house humans
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The 100m deep cave could be the perfect base for humans. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben …
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Ben looks back at a busy weekend of sport. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more infor…
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Man tries to smuggle 104 live snakes into China… in his trousers!
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The unnamed man was attempting to cross into the border city of Shenzhen from semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus…
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Copenhagen to offer rewards to litter-picking tourists
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The Danish capital is trying to offset a bit of the environmental damage caused by air travel. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. …
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Man trapped in sewer for three days rescued after woman hears shouts for help
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The man known as Antonio was exploring a nearby river. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben fo…
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Cyclist apologises for kissing wife during Tour de France
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Julien Bernard was fined 200 Swiss francs ($223; £174) by the International Cycling Union (UCI). Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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Man charged over the theft of Gary the Gorilla
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But why would someone steal a statue of a gorilla? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for mo…
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Masterpiece found in plastic bag at London bus stop sells for £17.6m
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Rest On The Flight Into Egypt was painted by Venetian master Titian in 1510. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/…
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Ants perform limb amputations on nestmates to help save their lives
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The creatures also clean the wound before possibly amputating it. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglis…
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Google Translate to add 110 languages with the help of AI
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Some of the languages are rare and endangered. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more i…
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Ronaldo the ‘male’ snake gives birth to 14 babies in rare ‘virgin birth’
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Ronaldo the 6ft (1.8m) rainbow boa gave birth to 14 babies despite being declared as a male and having no contact with other snakes! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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Lost hiker survives ten day ordeal by drinking a gallon of water a day
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Lukas McClish survived on berries and water that he collected in his boot. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/le…
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Missing pet donkey found “living best life” with wild elk
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A pet donkey that went missing five years ago has apparently been found living in the wild with a group of elk! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus othe…
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New Zealand woman takes former partner to disputes tribunal for not taking her to the airport
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The woman says she incurred a number of costs as a result of the incident. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/le…
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Tasmania launches ‘odd jobs’ initiatives to boost winter tourism
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Jobs include Paranormal Investigator and Star Seeker. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for…
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"Take the hits and keep on going": A conversation about journalism with NPR's Scott Simon
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On this episode, we sit down with Scott Simon, longtime journalist and host of NPR's Weekend Edition to talk about the state of the news — plus highlights from Simon's remarks at the recent WHQR 40th anniversary luncheon.By Ben Schachtman
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McDonald’s removes AI from drivethroughs following comical errors
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One customer ended up ordering an ice cream topped with bacon! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwi…
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Meet the world’s tallest dog (who’s scared of the vacuum cleaner)
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Kevin the Great Dane is over 2 metres when he stands on his hind legs! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learne…
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Elephant caretakers rescue baby calf after surprise ‘miracle’ twin birth
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The mother panicked and nearly stood on the calf. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for mor…
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Hot dog-eating champion blocked from contest due to deal with vegan brand
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The 16 time champion is banned due to his connections with a rival brand. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/lea…
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Denmark recalls Korean ramen for being too spicy
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Are the products really so spicy or do the Danes have a low tolerance for heat? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.c…
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Dog runs four miles to get help for owner who crashed car into ravine
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The dog was able to reach the campsite where the man's family were staying. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/l…
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Japan develops salty tasting spoon to encourage people to eat more healthily
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Would you buy this spoon? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to joi…
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Controversy after hiker finds pipe feeding China’s tallest waterfall
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The incident has caused uproar on social media. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more …
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Cape Fear Conversations: Health and Social Equity
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This year, WHQR's Cape Fear Conversation series is taking a closer look at the four focus areas of the New Hanover Community Endowment. On this episode: health and social equity.By Camille Mojica
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Man survives shooting after bullet gets lodged in silver chain
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The piece of jewellery saved the man's life after an argument. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwi…
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“Britishly iconic” village pig racing attracts global interest
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Can it get more British than village pig racing? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more…
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New Hanover County's anti-violence department — Port City United — has been mired in criticism and bad press, and will likely be shuttered at the end of June. But the social issues that inspired its creation still exist, so it's worth talking about where the program came from, the good work it did do, and what the future could hold.…
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Magnet fishing couple find safe in lake containing $100,000
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James Kane and Barbie Agostini are magnet fishing enthusiasts with their own YouTube channel, and recently discovered a safe in a New York lake containing an estimated $100,000. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizz…
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$10m prize for team that can unlock secrets of animal communication
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Will we soon be having clear conversations with our pets? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben…
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Is this three and a half year round the world sea odyssey the ‘lifestyle of your dreams’?
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800 people set sail from Belfast today! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more informat…
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French town in shock after scandal involving mayor and fortune teller
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The town of Agde is reeling after a fortune teller allegedly manipulated the mayor... Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit pat…
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Meet the couple in their 20s who live like it’s the 1940s
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"It's a simple life", says 29 year old Greg Kirby, who together with his wife, wears clothes from the era and plays board games in the evening. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre …
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Ben looks at how successful the charge for daytrippers has been so far. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learn…
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Scarlett Johansson ‘shocked and angered’ by similar OpenAI voice
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The voice for the company's ChatGPT system is "eerily similar" to Johansson's. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.co…
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Dublin-New York portal reopens with set hours following anti-social public behaviour
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Certain members of the public were displaying inappropriate behaviour in front of the live-video portal. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus…
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Ben looks back at all the action from a dramatic weekend of sport. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnengli…
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Court battle over origins of India’s world famous butter chicken gets spicier
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Which restaurant is the official creator of the world famous butter chicken? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/…
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A retired doctor says he nearly died at NHRMC. Now he's pushing for reform
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On this episode, it's a conversation with Jon Martell, a retired doctor and former hospital administrator who says he nearly died at New Hanover Regional Medical Center — not because of a mistake made by a nurse or doctor, but because of systemic issues at the hospital. The experience led him to found a new nonprofit to push for a safer, higher-qua…
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106 year old reclaims record for world’s oldest skydiver
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Alfred “Al” Blaschke reclaimed his record only a month after losing it. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learn…
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Woman to receive King’s Medal for saving twin sister from crocodile attack
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The twins were swimming in a Mexican lagoon when a crocodile attacked. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learne…
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Transparency, accountability, and community: A conversation about the New Hanover Community Endowment with Harper Peterson
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Former state senator Harper Peterson recently founded Heal Our People's Endowment, a nonprofit that's calling on North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein to exercise more oversight and authority over the New Hanover Community Endowment. On this episode, we sit down to talk through his concerns — and what he'd like to see done about them.…
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