Friday, 2026/01/23
Moon Hotel: A New Frontier in Luxury Space Tourism
Silicon Valley startup GRU Space is taking reservations for a lunar hotel, set to open around 2032, with deposits ranging from $250,000 to $1 million.
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Level 2
Everyday English News
You can read most daily news
and follow common topics.
- News about life, work, and the world
- Some new words, but meaning is clear
- You don't need to understand every sentence
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Thursday, 2026/01/22
Weight-Loss Drugs and Airline Savings
Weight-loss drugs could save major U.S. airlines millions in fuel costs as passengers become lighter.
Thursday, 2026/01/22
From London Tube Driver to Will Smith's Double
Shad Ellis, a London tube driver, has built a career as Will Smith's lookalike and recently worked as his body double on a global adventure series.
Wednesday, 2026/01/21
Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat Sparks International Backlash
Trump threatens tariffs on allies opposing Greenland takeover, drawing condemnation from European leaders.
Wednesday, 2026/01/21
AI-Generated Song Banned from Swedish Charts
A popular AI-created song in Sweden has been banned from official charts, sparking debate on AI's role in music.
Tuesday, 2026/01/20
NASA's Mega Moon Rocket Prepares for Artemis II Mission
NASA's Space Launch System rocket has been moved to the launch pad for final preparations before the Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon.
Tuesday, 2026/01/20
China's New Tax on Condoms
China's new tax on contraceptives is unlikely to increase its low fertility rate, based on past experiences and demographic trends.
Monday, 2026/01/19
The Evolution of "Hello": A 600-Year Journey
Tracing the origins and development of the word "hello" from its 15th-century roots to modern digital usage.