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Good morning, everyone.
大家早上好。
A very warm welcome to TalkCast, your absolute favorite daily podcast designed to help you practice
热烈欢迎收听 TalkCast，这是您最喜欢的日常播客，旨在帮助您练习
your English listening skills while staying fully informed about the world.
英语听力技能，同时全面了解世界动态。
I am Emma, your lead anchor.
我是您的首席主播艾玛。
And a bright, beautiful morning to you, Emma, and to our wonderful listeners joining us from all
艾玛，祝你有一个明朗美好的早晨，也问候来自世界各地的广大听众
around the globe.
来自全球各地。
I am Liam, your commentator and resident curious mind.
我是利亚姆，您的评论员兼常驻好奇探索者。
It is the 11th of September, 2026, and we have an absolute jam -packed show for you today.
今天是2026年9月11日，今天我们为您准备了一场绝对紧凑充实的节目。
Before we dive into the headlines, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all of our incredible
在深入了 解新闻头条之前，我们要向所有了不起的听众致以最深切的感激
TalkCast members.
TalkCast 会员。
Your support keeps our microphones on and allows us to research and produce these episodes every day.
您的支持让我们的麦克风保持开启，并允许我们每天研究和制作这些期节目。
To our existing members, thank you so much.
对于我们现有的会员，非常感谢你们。
And if you are new to the show, we would love to welcome you to join our membership.
如果您是新听众，我们非常欢迎您加入我们的会员。
TalkCast relies entirely on listeners like you to keep going.
TalkCast 完全依赖像您这样的听众才能继续前行。
It really does.
确实如此。
Your support makes all the difference.
您的支持创造了巨大的影响。
So, Emma, what are the big stories capturing our attention on this 11th day of September?
那么，艾玛，在这个9月11日，有哪些重大新闻吸引了我们的注意力？
Well, Liam, we have a very exciting mix of technology, consumer news, and public safety today.
好的，利亚姆，今天我们融合了科技、消费者新闻和公共安全等非常令人兴奋的内容。
First, Apple has officially entered a brand new era under its new CEO, John Turnus, who unveiled the
首先，苹果公司在其新任 CEO 约翰·特纳斯的带领下正式进入了一个全新时代，他发布了
highly anticipated foldable iPhone duo and a suite of advanced AI features, capturing some of that
备受期待的折叠屏 iPhone 双子星以及一系列先进的 AI 功能，再现了部分
classic Steve Jobs magic.
经典的史蒂夫·乔布斯魔力。
A foldable iPhone?
一款折叠屏 iPhone？
Sign me up.
算我一个。
But our second headline brings us back to earth with some heavy economic realities.
但我们的第二个头条新闻用沉重的经济现实将我们拉回现实。
Homebuyers and commuters are feeling the squeeze as 30 -year mortgage rates climb past 7 percent, and
随着30年期抵押贷款利率飙升突破7%，购房者和通勤者感受到了巨大的压力，而且
diesel prices creep closer to $6 a gallon.
柴油价格正缓慢攀升至接近每加仑6美元。
Yes, those numbers are definitely putting pressure on our wallets.
是的，这些数字无疑给我们的钱包带来了压力。
Next, in public health, we have a tale of two green vegetables, a new salmonella outbreak linked to
接下来的公共卫生领域，我们有两个关于绿色蔬菜的故事，一是与西兰花芽苗相关的沙门氏菌爆发
broccoli sprouts, balanced by the wonderful news that the nation's largest ever lettuce parasite
二是好消息，全国有史以来最大的生菜寄生虫
outbreak has officially ended, plus a massive $455 million settlement over forever chemicals.
疫情已正式结束，此外还就永久性化学品达成了高达 4.55 亿美元的和解。
And finally, some incredibly passenger -friendly news from the TSA.
最后，来自美国运输安全管理局（TSA）的一些对乘客极其友好的好消息。
They are planning to let travelers bring full water bottles through security, and they are bringing
他们计划允许旅客携带满瓶水通过安检，并且正在恢复
back a beloved warm tradition from before 9 -11.
9·11事件之前深受喜爱的温情传统。
Also, we will look at how a giant gas station chain successfully defended its famous beaver logo in court.
此外，我们还将了解一家大型加油站连锁店如何在法庭上成功捍卫其著名的海狸标志。
Let us kick things off with our top story.
让我们从头条新闻开始吧。
Apple's newly appointed CEO, John Ternus, hosted his very first major product launch event.
苹果新任命的 CEO 约翰·特纳斯主持了他的第一次重大产品发布会。
The star of the show was the foldable iPhone duo, alongside deep integrations of advanced artificial intelligence.
全场焦点是折叠屏 iPhone 双子星，以及先进人工智能的深度整合。
Wow, John Ternus.
哇，约翰·特纳斯。
This is his big debut in the spotlight since taking over the top job.
这是他接任最高职位以来在聚光灯下的首次亮相。
Taking over Apple is like being handed the keys to a spaceship.
接管苹果就像接过了宇宙飞船的钥匙。
Did he manage to bring back that classic Apple excitement?
他是否成功带回了苹果那种经典的兴奋感？
Many tech analysts say yes.
许多科技分析师给出了肯定的答案。
They're comparing his presentation style to Steve Jobs, who led the company 25 years ago.
他们将他的演讲风格与 25 年前领导公司的史蒂夫·乔布斯相提并论。
The foldable iPhone duo is a smartphone that folds in half, giving users a massive screen when
折叠屏 iPhone 双子星是一款可以对折的智能手机，展开时能为用户提供巨大的屏幕，
opened, but fitting easily in a pocket when closed.
而合上时可以轻松装进口袋。
But the real buzz is about how they're using AI to make everyday tasks seamless.
但真正的热点在于他们如何利用 AI 使日常任务变得无缝顺畅。
AI is everywhere these days.
如今 AI 到处都是。
But what does seamless integration actually mean for a normal user like me?
但无缝整合对于像我这样的普通用户来说究竟意味着什么？
Seamless means smooth, continuous, and without any obvious connection lines or interruptions.
无缝意味着顺畅、连续，没有任何明显的连接线或中断。
In this case, the AI is built directly into the phone's operating system.
在这种情况下，AI 被直接内置于手机的操作系统中。
Instead of opening five different apps to plan a dinner, you can just tell your phone to book a
无需打开五个不同的应用程序来计划晚餐，你只需告诉手机预订一张
table for four, email the invitation to your friends, and add it to your calendar.
四人桌，将邀请发送邮件给朋友，并将其添加到日历中。
And it does it instantly behind the scenes.
而且它会在后台立即完成。
That sounds incredibly helpful.
那听起来非常有用。
It's like having a personal assistant living inside your pocket.
这就好像口袋里装了一个私人助手。
I might have to start saving up for one of those foldable phones.
我可能得开始攒钱买一部那种折叠屏手机了。
Well, you might need to save even harder, Liam, because our next story is about the rising cost of living.
好吧，利亚姆，你可能需要更努力地攒钱了，因为我们的下一个故事是关于上涨的生活成本。
The 30 -year fixed mortgage rate has topped 7 % for the first time in over a year. Ouch. 7 %?
30年期固定抵押贷款利率一年多来首次突破7%。哎哟，7%？
For anyone looking to buy a house, that's a huge pill to swallow.
对于任何想要买房的人来说，这都是一个很难咽下的苦果。
Emma, let's pause for our English learners.
艾玛，让我们为英语学习者暂停一下。
What exactly is a 30 -year fixed mortgage?
30年期固定抵押贷款究竟是什么？
Excellent question.
极好的问题。
A mortgage is a special type of loan used to buy property or real estate.
抵押贷款是一种用于购买财产或房地产的特殊贷款类型。
Fixed means the interest rate, which is the cost of borrowing the money, stays exactly the same for
固定意味着利息率，即借钱的成本，在
the entire 30 years of the loan.
贷款的整整30年里保持完全相同。
It doesn't change even if market rates go up or down.
即使市场利率上升或下降，它也不会改变。
Ah, I see.
啊，我明白了。
So if you lock in a 7 % rate, you're paying that same high rate for three decades.
所以如果你锁定7%的利率，你在三十年里都要支付同样的高利率。
No wonder home sales dropped significantly last month.
难怪上个月房屋销售量显著下降。
People are simply waiting for rates to come down. Exactly.
人们只是在等待利率降下来。一点也没错。
And it's not just housing.
而且这不仅仅是住房问题。
Consumers are also feeling the pinch at the gas pump.
消费者在加油站也感受到了经济压力。
Diesel prices are nearing $6 a gallon across the country, driven up by rising global energy costs.
受全球能源成本上涨的推动，全国柴油价格正接近每加仑6美元。
Wait, Emma, I drive a regular gasoline car, not a diesel truck.
等等，艾玛，我开的是普通的汽油车，不是柴油卡车。
Why should I, or our listeners, care about diesel prices hitting $6?
为什么我或者我们的听众需要关心柴油价格飙升到6美元？
It affects all of us because diesel is the lifeblood of transport.
这影响到我们所有人，因为柴油是运输业的命脉。
Think of diesel trucks and cargo ships as the veins and arteries of our economy.
把柴油卡车和货船想象成我们经济的静脉和动脉。
Almost everything you buy, from your groceries to your clothes, is delivered by a vehicle that runs
几乎你购买的所有物品，从杂货到衣服，都是由车辆运送的，这些车辆行驶
on diesel.
靠的是柴油。
When diesel gets expensive, shipping costs go up, and companies pass those costs on to consumers.
当柴油变贵时，运输成本就会上涨，公司就会把这些成本转嫁给消费者。
It is a major driver of inflation.
它是导致通货膨胀的主要推手。
Ah, that makes perfect sense.
啊，这完全说得通。
So even if I do not buy diesel directly, I will end up paying for it through more expensive groceries.
所以即使我不直接购买柴油，我也最终会通过买更贵的杂货来为此买单。
It is a domino effect.
这就是多米诺骨牌效应。
It really is.
确实如此。
Now turning to public health, the FDA has issued an urgent warning about a new salmonella outbreak.
现在转向公共卫生领域，FDA发布了关于新一轮沙门氏菌爆发的紧急警告。
It has sickened 22 people and has been linked to organic broccoli sprouts from Idaho.
它已致22人患病，并被认为与来自爱达荷州的有机西兰花苗有关。
Oh no, not the broccoli sprouts.
喔不，别是西兰花苗。
I thought sprouts were supposed to be the ultimate health food.
我以为芽苗菜应该是终极健康食品。
They are very nutritious, but because sprouts need warm, humid conditions to grow, they are also the
它们非常有营养，但因为芽苗菜生长需要温暖潮湿的环境，它们也是
perfect breeding ground for bacteria like salmonella, which causes severe stomach illness.
像沙门氏菌这种能引起严重胃部疾病的细菌的完美滋生温床。
Fortunately, the FDA acted quickly and the affected products have been recalled.
幸运的是，FDA行动迅速，受影响的产品已被召回。
Good to know.
很高兴知道这个消息。
But is there any better news in the vegetable aisle?
但在蔬菜货架区有什么好消息吗？
Actually, yes.
实际上，是的。
Federal health officials are poised to declare the official end of the country's largest ever
联邦卫生官员正准备就绪宣布该国史上最大规模的
outbreak of cyclosoriasis.
圆孢子虫病爆发的正式结束。
This was a massive outbreak of a microscopic parasite called cyclospora, which was linked to
这是一次严重的微观寄生虫（称为环孢子菌）爆发，它与
contaminated lettuce and caused months of anxiety for salad lovers.
受污染的生菜有关，并给沙拉爱好者带来了长达数月的焦虑。
A parasite?
寄生虫？
That sounds terrifying.
这听起来挺可怕的。
Like a tiny sci -fi monster hiding in my Caesar salad.
就像一只藏在我凯撒沙拉里的微型科幻怪物。
It was quite a challenge, but after rigorous testing and farm inspections, officials are confident
这确实是个巨大的挑战，但在经过严格的检测和农场检查后，官员们信心十足
the danger has passed.
危险已经过去了。
And speaking of cleaning up our environment, North Carolina has just announced a historic $455
说到清理我们的环境，北卡罗来纳州刚刚宣布了一项具有历史意义的4.55亿
million settlement with chemical companies DuPont, Chemors, and Corteva over forever chemicals.
美元和解协议，与杜邦、科慕和科迪华等化学公司就永久性化学物质达成一致。
$455 million?
4.55亿美元？
That is a massive sum of money.
那可是一笔巨大的资金。
But what exactly are forever chemicals?
但“永久性化学物质”究竟是什么？
That sounds like something out of a wizard movie.
这听起来就像巫师电影里的东西。
They are technically known as PFAS.
从严格意义上讲，它们被称为PFAS。
They are man -made chemicals used to make things resist water, grease, and heat.
它们是人工合成的化学物质，用来使物品抵御水、油脂和热量。
Like nonstick pans, waterproof jackets, and food packaging.
比如不粘锅、防水夹克和食品包装。
They are called forever chemicals because they don't break down in nature or in our bodies.
它们被称为永久性化学物质，是因为它们在自然界或我们体内都不会分解。
Instead, they build up over decades, polluting drinking water and causing serious health problems.
相反，它们会在数十年间不断累积，污染饮用水并导致严重的健康问题。
So they are like that one annoying relative who comes to visit and literally never leaves.
所以它们就像那个讨厌的亲戚，来拜访后就彻底赖着不走了。
I'm glad these companies are being held responsible to help clean up the rivers in drinking water. Absolutely.
我很高兴这些公司正在被追究责任，去协助清理饮用水源中的河流。确实如此。
Clean water is a basic human right.
干净的水是一项基本人权。
Now, let us transition to our next segment, which is bound to put a smile on the faces of anyone who
现在，让我们过渡到下一个环节，这一定会让所有
travels by air.
乘飞机出行的人展现笑容。
The TSA, or Transportation Security Administration, is weighing some major updates to airport security.
美国运输安全管理局（TSA）正在权衡针对机场安检的一些重大更新。
Please tell me they are getting rid of the rule where we have to take off our shoes.
请告诉我他们要废除必须脱鞋的规定了。
Not quite, Liam, but almost as good.
完全不尽然，利亚姆，但几乎一样好。
They are considering allowing passengers with pre -check status to bring full water bottles and other
他们正在考虑允许拥有预检身份的乘客携带满装的水瓶和其他
liquids through security.
液体通过安检。
No way.
绝不可能。
This is life -changing.
这太改变生活了。
Usually you have to chug your water or throw away an expensive bottle before you walk through the
通常在走过金属检测仪之前，你必须一口气喝光水，或者扔掉昂贵的水瓶，
metal detector.
金属检测仪。
Why is this change possible now?
为什么这种改变现在变得可能了？
It's all thanks to advanced high -tech scanners that use three -dimensional imaging.
这完全归功于使用三维成像的高科技扫描仪。
These scanners can analyze the molecular structure of liquids in seconds, instantly telling security
这些扫描仪可以在几秒钟内分析液体的分子结构，立即告知安检
officers if a liquid is safe or dangerous.
人员液体是安全还是危险。
Technology to the rescue again.
科技再次前来 救援。
It is amazing how much safer and faster travel can be when we use smart technology instead of
当我们使用智能技术而不是
frustrating rules.
令人沮丧的规则时，出行可以变得多么安全和快捷。
It truly is.
的确如此。
And that's not all.
这还不是全部。
The TSA is also launching a new program that revives a beloved pre -9 -11 tradition.
TSA还将推出一项新计划，复兴9·11事件之前备受喜爱的一项传统。
Some airports will now allow family members without airline tickets to get a special gate pass so
某些机场现在将允许没有机票的家属获得特殊的登机口通行证，以便
they can walk their loved ones right to the gate, or meet them right when they step off the plane.
他们可以将亲人一路送到登机口，或者在亲人下飞机时直接接机。
Oh, I love that.
哦，我太喜欢这个了。
I remember when I was a kid, my grandparents would meet me right at the gate with big hugs.
我记得在我小的时候，我爷爷奶奶会在登机口用热情的拥抱迎接我。
It made travel feel so warm and personal.
这让旅行 感觉非常温暖和贴心。
Bringing that back, even for just families or elderly passengers, is a beautiful touch.
恢复这一传统，哪怕只是针对家庭或年长乘客，也是一个很棒的举措。
It really brings back that human connection, doesn't it?
这真的带回了那种人与人之间的联系，不是吗？
Finally, we have a fascinating and slightly amusing business story.
最后，我们有一个引人入胜且有点意思的商业故事。
Buc -ee's, the massive, beloved travel center chain famous for its giant gas stations and clean
Buc-ee's，这家以巨大加油站和干净休息室闻名的庞大且受人喜爱的旅行中心连锁店，
restrooms, has won an $850 ,000 trademark lawsuit.
刚刚赢得了一场85万美元的商标诉讼。
$850 ,000?
85万美元？
Over what?
关于什么？
A South Carolina clothing company was ordered to stop selling apparel that copied Buc -ee's iconic
一家南卡罗来纳州的服装公司被勒令停止销售抄袭 Buc-ee's 标志性图案的服装
mascot, which is a cartoon weaver wearing a red baseball cap.
吉祥物，那是一只戴着红色棒球帽的卡通海狸。
You do not mess with the beaver.
你可别去招惹那只海狸。
Buc -ee's fans are incredibly loyal.
Buc-ee's 的粉丝们非常忠诚。
But for our English learners, can you explain what trademark infringement means?
但对于我们的英语学习者来说，你能解释一下什么是商标侵权吗？
Of course.
当然可以。
A trademark is a recognizable sign, design, or expression that identifies products or services of a
商标是一种可识别的标志、设计或表达，用于识别某种产品或服务
particular source.
特定的来源。
In this case, the cartoon beaver is Buc -ee's trademark.
在这种情况下，那只卡通海狸就是 Buc-ee's 的商标。
Trademark infringement happens when another business uses a logo that is so similar that it confuses
当另一家企业使用过于相似的标识以至于混淆
customers into thinking the products are official, which steals business from the original creator.
顾客，让他们误以为产品是官方正版的，从而抢走原创者的生意时，就会发生商标侵权。
Ah, so it is like someone wearing your school uniform and pretending to be you to get free lunches.
啊，所以这就像有人穿你的校服，假装是你去领免费午餐一样。
It is illegal because it damages your reputation and your brand. Exactly.
这是违法的，因为它损害了你的声誉和品牌。一点也没错。
It protects a company's hard work and identity.
它保护了一家公司的辛苦劳动成果和品牌形象。
And with that, Buc -ee's gets to keep its beaver safe and sound.
这样一来，Buc-ee's 就能让它的海狸标志安然无恙了。
What a fantastic lineup of stories today, Emma.
艾玛，今天的新闻阵容真精彩。
We covered Apple's new folding phones, the economic squeeze of diesel and mortgages, a major
我们报道了苹果的新款折叠屏手机、柴油和房贷带来的经济压力、一项重大
environmental cleanup, passenger -friendly changes at the airport, and a very protective cartoon beaver.
的环境清理行动、机场对乘客友好的改变，以及一只极具保护性的卡通海狸。
We sure did, Liam.
确实如此，利亚姆。
And that brings us to our engaging question of the day for our wonderful TalkCast community.
这就带出了我们今天为精彩的 TalkCast 社区准备的引人深思的互动问题。
With the TSA considering letting passengers bring liquids through security again, we want to know,
随着美国 TSA 考虑再次允许乘客携带液体通过安检，我们想知道，
what is the most frustrating part of traveling through airports for you?
对你来说，在机场旅行中最令人头疼的部分是什么？
And would you buy a foldable smartphone, or do you prefer the classic flat screen?
你会购买可折叠智能手机，还是更喜欢传统的平板屏幕？
We want to hear your stories.
我们很 想听听你的故事。
Please write down your answers in the comments section below, or check out what other listeners from
请在下方的评论区写下你的答案，或者看看来自
around the world are saying.
世界各地的其他听众在说些什么。
It is a fantastic opportunity to practice your English.
这是练习英语的绝佳机会。
Yes, indeed.
是的，确实如此。
We love reading and responding to your comments.
我们非常喜欢阅读并回复大家的评论。
Also, if you enjoyed today's episode, please hit that subscribe button, share TalkCast with your
此 外，如果你喜欢今天的节目，请点击订阅按钮，并把 TalkCast 分享给你的
friends, and leave us a five -star review.
朋友们，并给我们留下五星好评。
Your support means the world to us.
您的支持对我们来说意味着一切。
And a friendly reminder, you can find the complete written transcript and audio files for this
友情提醒，您可以在我们的网站上找到本期节目的完整文字文稿和音频文件
episode on our website at www .talkcast .top, or on our official WeChat account, TalkCast.
网址为 www.talkcast.top，或者在我们的官方微信公众号 TalkCast 上找到。
It is the perfect way to review today's vocabulary and practice your pronunciation.
这是复习今天词汇和练习发音的绝佳方式。
Thank you all so much for listening and starting your morning with us.
非常感谢大家的收听以及与我们一起开启美好的清晨。
Have an absolutely wonderful day.
祝您度过绝对精彩的一天。
Keep practicing your English, and we will see you right back here tomorrow on TalkCast.
坚持练习英语，我们明天在 TalkCast 不见不散。
Have a great day, everyone.
祝大家今天过得愉快。
Bye -bye.
再见。
