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In recent years, the country of Brazil has been one of the fastest-growing nations in the world. The World Cup will be played there in 2014, and the Olympics will take place there in 2016. So, does that mean that all is well in Brazil? Well, for millions of Brazilians, the answer is definitely no.  […]

Why has one of the cleanest countries in the world suddenly become one of the dirtiest? I’ll tell you which country it is and why it’s so dirty today.  It’s the start of a new week, and I hope you’re doing well! I’m Cory Renzella, and this is ESLnewscast.com’s DailyCast. Thanks for listening today. The […]

This weekend, the benefits of bikes.  It’s The Weekend from ESLnewscast.com. I’m Cory Renzella. How are you this weekend? I’m doing well, and I’m glad that you’re listening. I live in Taipei, Taiwan, a city that is a very bikeable place. By bikeable, I mean that people are able to ride bicycles, or bikes, in […]

Turn off the TV – er, I mean, telly – because it’s time for the Week in Review!  Happy Friday! I’m Cory Renzella, and this is the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. I hope your workweek has gone well and that you’re looking forward to the weekend. Each time that I write a story for ESLnewscast.com, I […]

On May 26, a boat capsized, or turned over in the water, near Nigeria. Eleven people onboard died, but one survived, and his story is an amazing one.  Happy Thursday! You’re listening to the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. I’m Cory Renzella, and thank you for listening today. 29-year-old Harrison Okene worked as a cook on a […]

Why’s everyone spending so much time on their smartphones? Well, part of the reason is that they’re using chat apps. Chat apps are everywhere. They’re changing the way we use – and the way companies make money from – smartphones, and I’ll tell you about them today.  Happy Wednesday! I’m Cory Renzella, and this is […]

Four years ago, thousands of Iranians were angrily protesting in the streets. Last weekend, many of them were out in the streets again, but they were in a very different mood. I’ll tell you why after this.  It’s Tuesday, and I’m happy to say that my voice is finally better! Thanks for listening to the […]

Less than two months ago, the oldest man in the world celebrated his 116th birthday. Last Wednesday, he passed away. The story of his life, today, on the DailyCast.  It’s Monday, and you’re listening to the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com! Hello, I’m Cory Renzella, and thanks for listening. My voice still hasn’t completely returned, but it […]

It’s The Weekend at ESLnewscast.com.  Welcome! How are you this weekend? I’m Cory Renzella, and thank you for listening. This weekend, I want to share something with you that I wrote over a year ago. At the time, I had been living in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, for just over one year. Before […]

Today’s the Week in Review, and I’ll be discussing how to pronounce percentages.  I’m Cory Renzella, and this is the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. It’s Friday, so that means the weekend is right around the corner. Are you looking forward to it? I am! You may have noticed that my voice doesn’t sound very strong today. […]

In Finland, mothers are putting their babies into boxes. I know that probably sounds strange, but it will all make sense once I tell you the story.  Happy Thursday! The workweek is almost over, and you’re listening to the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. I’m Cory Renzella. Thanks for listening today. Have you liked us on Facebook? […]

Last weekend, US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at a beautiful estate in California. And at that comfortable place, they discussed some very uncomfortable issues.  Happy Wednesday! We’re halfway through the workweek, and I hope it’s going well for you. I’m Cory Renzella, and I’m glad that you’re listening to the […]

In recent years, people have been getting fatter. But now, there’s a new problem: people’s pets are also getting fatter.  You’re listening to the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. I’m Cory Renzella, and thank you for listening today. Have you liked us on Facebook and followed us on Twitter? On both of those sites, we’ve got more […]

The United States of America has become the United States of Spying. I’ll explain after this.  It’s Monday! I hope you had a good weekend, and I hope you’re ready for the new workweek. This is the DailyCast, and I’m Cory Renzella. Thanks for listening today. Over the past few days, multiple news stories have […]

It’s The Weekend at ESLnewscast.com.  Hello, I’m Cory Renzella, and thanks for listening. How are you this weekend? Is it hot where you are? It certainly is where I am, but that’s normal, because it’s summertime. And since it is summer, many people will be going on vacation. But the amount of vacation time that […]