Overgrown garden, Top tech news, Resolutions, Word stress

On the Sunday and Monday podcast, Bryan Lynn and Anna Matteo host the show. Anna tells listeners what they are going to hear.
(1:30) First, Jill Robbins has a report that might be of interest to people who keep plants in a garden. What is the best way to repair a garden that is overgrown or to start new parts of a garden? An Associated Press gardening expert has some ideas to ensure that in the coming years you will be pleased with what you see in your garden. Advice includes keeping a planning notebook, removing dead or unwanted plants, pruning and planting new plants to improve your garden. learningenglis...
(7:45) Then, Bryan reviews some of the major technology stories of the year. 2024 saw further development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. AI agents and chatbots made news as companies aimed to create more and more advanced forms of the AI tools. AI was also used to great weather prediction models. Some placed passed laws banning AI-created videos. The U.S. government brought new legal action against technology companies like TikTok, Microsoft and Google. And the Federal Aviation Administration released new rules for automated flight. learningenglis...
(15:00) Following the technology year-end story, Anna presents a Words and Their Stories program that is right on time for the New Year holiday. During a new year, many of us decide to try something new. With a new year’s resolution, we resolve to do something we have not done in the past. Anne explores ways to talk about starting anew. Among the expression she talks about are “nothing ventured nothing gained” and “fortune favors the bold.” learningenglis...
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