Artists in Lebanon, Bees identify cancer, Student athletes, Passive voice

Caty Weaver and Mario Ritter Jr host today's show.
(00:56) First: Lebanon has long been important in the Arab world's artistic community. Now, the Israeli offensive there has made it difficult for artists to create, but some are still making their art. Andrew Smith has the story. learningenglis...
(05:31) Then: Researchers at Michigan State University recently published a study that said honeybees can identify lung cancer in a patient’s breath. Other researchers at Penn Vet Working Dog Center at the University of Pennsylvania have successfully trained dogs to identify cancer. Jill Roberts reports. learningenglis...
(11:10 Next: Name, image, and likeness, or NIL, deals have enabled student-athletes to make money while going to college in the United States. But outside of some big-name athletes, many say that a degree remains the biggest, most important prize for going to school. John Russell has the story for the LE Education Report. Then John meets with Mario to discuss some of the terms used in the report. learningenglis...
(20:43) Finally: The Lesson of the Day. Andrew Smith and Jill Robbins base their instruction on the LE video series, Let's Learn English, Level 2. Today, they focus on Lesson 8. Stay tuned to explore "passive voice" usage and learn some delicious facts about American barbecue. learningenglis...
Caty and Mario close the show.
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