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#News of the world [Pre-intermediate] - By Cate - 21/04/2025
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Hello, Cate here and welcome back to NEWS OF THE WORLD!
In World Newsā¦
Republican town halls this week showed rising anger from voters over President Trumpās government cuts and growing power. In Iowa, Senator Chuck Grassley faced difficult questions about tariffs and Social Security. He mostly defended Trump but said he wouldnāt support benefit cuts. In Georgia, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene avoided direct questions and mocked critics, while police removed protesters from the event. Many Republican lawmakers skipped town halls altogether. Democrats also faced criticism. At a Maryland event, one voter said vague answers wonāt inspire support. Across all parties, people want real answers and stronger action from their elected officials.
Business News
Semiconductors ā the tiny chips in phones, cars, and military tech ā are at the centre of the US-China tech fight. The US invented them, but most are now made in Asia, especially Taiwan. President Trump wants to bring chip-making back to the US using tariffs and pressure on companies.
However, chips are made through a complex global process, and rebuilding that in the US is slow and expensive. Even top firms like TSMC and Samsung have struggled with labour and cost issues.
Experts say real progress will take global cooperation, not isolation, and a long-term strategy beyond tariffs.
Entertainment
HBO has announced key cast members for its upcoming Harry Potter TV series, set to start filming this summer. Nick Frost will play Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu is Snape, Janet McTeer takes on McGonagall, and Paul Whitehouse will be Filch. John Lithgow was already confirmed as Dumbledore.
Casting for Harry, Ron, and Hermione is still underway, with over 30,000 actors having auditioned. Luke Thallon joins as Quirrell.
HBO says the show will closely follow J.K. Rowlingās original books, with more time to explore the story. Rowling is an executive producer, and more casting news is expected soon.
Sport
Esports, or competitive video gaming, has grown into a global industry with pro teams, large prize pools, and fans worldwide. Games like League of Legends, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike headline major tournaments, now even shown on ESPN.
Although itās not physical like traditional sports, esports demand intense training, quick reflexes, and mental focus. Some players react faster than Formula 1 drivers. Universities now offer esports scholarships, and even the Olympics has included virtual events.
With tech like AI coaching and VR training, plus big corporate support, esports are shaping the future of sports and competition around the world.
Self-development
When you are facing an important momentālike giving a speech, navigating a difficult conversation, or speaking a new languageāone surprisingly helpful tool is character invention. Itās not about pretending to be someone else. Itās about using a version of you that is built for the moment.
The idea is simple: when you are under pressure, you donāt always have immediate access to your calm or confident self. So, you create a roleāmaybe āpresentation modeā or ācalm negotiatorāāto help guide you. Itās not fake; itās a real part of you, just more intentional and focused.
Artists and performers do this all the time. BeyoncĆ©, for instance, performed early in her career as āSasha Fierceā to manage stage anxiety. But this strategy works far beyond the stageāleaders, teachers, and everyday people use it to keep calm when it really matters.
It also helps shift attention away from self-doubt. Rather than wondering how you appear, you are focused on what this version of you needs to do. Itās about purpose, not performance.
So next time you get nervous, ask yourself: Who is the version of me that can handle this? And then, step into that versionājust long enough to do what needs to be done.
Well, thatās all from NEWS OF THE WORLD for now. I hope you find the right version of yourself today, and Iāll talk to you soon! Take care!