Learning English Podcast Youngest Chinese Space Crew, T bills, Grammar and Halloween

On today's podcast, Dan Novak and Ashley Thompson host the show while Dan tells listeners what they will hear.

01:13 First, Greg Stachel has a story about China's most recent launch of astronauts to the country's space station. The crew is the youngest that China has sent to the station.

05:12 Then, Dan Friedell explains why a government debt security, the 10-year note, is important for economy, especially for home loans.

13:24 After that, John Russell has a story about how researchers in Australia found a radio burst far away from Earth using a powerful radio telescope. It is so far away that it is believed to have taken place billions of years in the past. The scientists hope that the discovery will help them estimate the amount of matter in the universe.

18:16 Then, Bryan Lynn has a VOA report on a possible new policy for holders of H1B visas. Officials are considering permitting H1B visa holder to extend their visas while in the country. The H1B visa is linked to stays in the country related to work.

21:43 Following that is a promotional message for Let's Learn English with Anna, VOA Learning English's children's program.

22:!2 Next, Jill Robbins has this week's Everyday Grammar which is about the Halloween holiday. Jill explains Halloween traditions and vocabulary that is often heard during that time. She tells the story about Jack-o-lanterns and provides a typical Halloween conversation at the office.

28:14 Then, Dan and Jill have a discussion about their Halloween plans and what they see every year about this time. Then Dan and Ashley sign off.

Read these stories and more on our website:

China Sends Its Youngest-ever Crew, Enters New Space Race
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/china-sends-its-youngest-ever-crew-enters-new-space-race/7328287.html

Why the Interest Rate of US Treasury Notes Matters
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/why-the-interest-rate-of-us-treasury-notes-matter/7324678.html

Researchers Detect Ancient Energetic Burst
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/researchers-detect-ancient-energetic-burst-/7322964.html

US Program Could Permit Visa Holders to Renew in US
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/us-program-could-permit-visa-holders-to-renew-in-us/7324567.html

Everyday Grammar: Grammar and Halloween
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/grammar-and-halloween-/7326228.html

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