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In this episode: Eli Lilly's experimental combination of eloralintide and tirzepatide produced greater average weight loss than tirzepatide alone, but more people stopped treatment because of side. Also: Nikon is reviewing a winning microscopy video after scientists questioned whether AI was used, while researcher Ning Xu says AI only helped display reconstructed images.

Hoje: Combinação de medicamentos reduz mais o peso · Nikon revê vídeo vencedor.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: perderam, lost = lost. Vocabulary: a saciedade (satiety or feeling full), a dose (dose), o peso (weight).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-10-01

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A New York startup tests gene editing in human embryos to prevent inherited diseases, but the method remains illegal for creating babies in the United States. Also: After large protests, an 87-year-old woman can return to her Madrid home with a lower rent for eight years.

Hoje: Empresa testa edição genética em embriões · Maricarmen regressa a casa em Madrid.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: Ainda não existe uma decisão = There is not yet a decision. Vocabulary: a renda (rent), o despejo (eviction), o proprietário (property owner or landlord).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-30

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Nvidia launches OpenShell, a security platform designed to control AI agents and stop them from accessing more systems than necessary. Also: California will ban the manufacture, import and sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to reduce pollution from discarded devices.

Hoje: A Nvidia lança o OpenShell · A Califórnia proíbe cigarros eletrónicos descartáveis.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo = to be doing something. Vocabulary: o lixo (rubbish or waste), a multa (fine), vender (to sell).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-29

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Spain wins 17 world and European football titles in five years across men's and women's teams and all age groups. Also: Swiss voters reject a stricter interpretation of neutrality, while keeping the possibility of sanctions against Russia.

Hoje: Espanha conquista dezassete títulos em cinco anos · Eleitores suíços rejeitam neutralidade mais rígida.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: ganhou = won. Vocabulary: título (title), vitória (victory), equipa (team).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-28

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Wakefield Trinity shock Wigan Warriors 33-6 to reach the Super League Grand Final for the first time. Also: TikTok agrees to pay Alabama at least $100 million and introduces new safety rules for teenagers.

Hoje: Wakefield chega à final pela primeira vez · TikTok paga milhões e muda regras.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai pagar = is going to pay. Vocabulary: a pausa (break), a utilização (use), o limite (limit).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-27

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns in Paris that artificial intelligence and new technologies could undermine humanity, calling for ethical judgment. Also: A new CESifo study finds no clear, widespread loss of jobs or hiring among recent college graduates, although future risks remain.

Hoje: Papa alerta para os riscos da inteligência artificial · Estudo não mostra grande perda de empregos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: pode ser útil = can be useful. Vocabulary: a dignidade (dignity), o risco (risk), a tarefa (task).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-26

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: NASA worries China could block access to valuable sites at the Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai could outsell Ford in the United States for the first time in a quarter.

Hoje: Disputa por lugares importantes na Lua · Hyundai pode ultrapassar a Ford.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: dever + infinitivo = to be expected to. Vocabulary: o gelo (ice), a sombra (shade or shadow), chegar (to arrive or reach).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-25

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump greets Xi Jinping with a rare arrival ceremony in Washington, as the US and China extend their trade truce and keep tensions over trade, Taiwan, and AI in the background. Also: Britain's regulator opens an investigation into Pornhub's age checks, asking whether the new system really keeps children away from adult content.

Hoje: Trump recebe Xi com tapete vermelho · Ofcom investiga verificações de idade.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: recebeu = received = received. Vocabulary: o tapete (carpet), a bandeira (flag), o hino (anthem).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-24

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Aurora wants to grow fast and reach profit by 2028, with more driverless trucks on Texas highways. Also: Meta's Muse app climbs to the top as shoppers use AI to compare deals and find products faster.

Hoje: Aurora quer lucro em 2028 · Muse lidera na App Store.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: quer aumentar = wants to increase = wants to increase. Vocabulary: camião (truck), autónomo (autonomous), mercadoria (goods).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-23

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A new statement from more than 20 countries says AI should stay under human direction, with leaders warning that rapid development could outpace risk control. Also: Hundreds of flights in the New York and Philadelphia area were canceled, delayed, or diverted after an accidental cut to a backup fiber line disrupted air traffic data.

Hoje: IA sob direção humana · Corte num cabo atrasa voos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a crescer, is growing = is growing. Vocabulary: o desenvolvimento (development), a direção (direction), a lei (the law).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-22

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