In this episode: A thrift store uses AI to make item pricing faster and more consistent, after testing the tool in 58 stores and pricing more than 25 million items. Also: A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million and change how Facebook and Instagram work for young users after finding harm to children's mental health.

Hoje: Ferramenta de IA nas lojas · Meta paga 567 milhões.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estamos a usar uma nova ferramenta (we are using a new tool) = we are using a new tool. Vocabulary: preço (price), loja (shop), artigo (item).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-07

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In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with trial results showing fewer confirmed flu cases and some mild side effects. Also: Seven rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas after a long transfer from a closed Canadian theme park, where caretakers are monitoring their health and adaptation.

Hoje: Vacina da Moderna aprovada · Sete belugas chegam ao Texas.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a receber, are receiving = are receiving. Vocabulary: vacina (vaccine), ensaio (trial), efeito secundário (side effect).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-06

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In this episode: The EU praises Spain after the Ceuta migration crisis, while other countries raise concerns about border pressure and solidarity. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover hundreds of old shells and munitions, forcing demining and keeping some areas closed.

Hoje: UE elogia resposta de Espanha · Incêndios revelam projéteis antigos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a revelar, to be revealing = to be revealing. Vocabulary: o projétil (shell), a desminagem (demining), o acesso (access).

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In this episode: Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after a deadly avalanche that killed ten expedition members. Also: US health officials confirm the first two deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak spread across 45 states.

Hoje: Nepal chora por Nirmal Purja · Primeiras mortes no surto de ciclospora.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: prestar homenagem - to pay tribute = to pay tribute. Vocabulary: a avalanche (avalanche), a homenagem (tribute), a vigília (vigil).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-04

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