중서부 예비선거의 진보 후보들, 트럼프-이란 교착 상태, 콜롬비아 지진
Progressive candidates challenge moderate Democrats in key Midwest primaries, nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran collapse into a public reparations dispute, and rescue teams search for survivors after a major earthquake strikes Colombia.
영어 뉴스에서는 선거 관련 표현이 자주 등장합니다. “shake up the race(판세를 뒤흔들다)”, “stiff competition(치열한 경쟁)”, “hinge on(~에 달려 있다)”처럼 특정 명사와 결합하는 동사 표현(collocation)을 통째로 익혀두면 고급 독해와 작문에 큰 도움이 됩니다. 단어 하나씩 외우기보다 덩어리(chunk)로 암기하는 습관을 기르세요.
Six states are holding primaries today, with the most closely watched contests inside the Democratic Party. In Wisconsin, self-described democratic socialist Francesca Hong has shaken up the race
for governor, running a grassroots campaign featuring cookouts and livestreams. Her past calls to defund the police and abolish prisons have raised concerns among establishment Democrats that she cannot win a general election in a state where outcomes typically hinge on
just a few thousand moderate and independent voters.
In response, mainstream Democrats rallied behind Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who re-entered the race with a coveted
endorsement from outgoing Governor Tony Evers. Next door in Minnesota, the Senate race pits progressive Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan — backed by Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren — against moderate Representative Angie Craig, who has raised more money and drawn support from centrists. The two differ on Medicare for All and on how sharply to criticize the Israeli government.
On the Republican side, Trump-endorsed candidates are competing in several states. In Minnesota, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell faces questions about his electability and even his state residency. In South Carolina, Darline Graham — the senator’s sister — faces stiff competition
from a crowded field that includes former Governor Mark Sanford and two sitting members of Congress.
Diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran has rapidly turned sour
after Iran demanded compensation for what it called violations of a June framework agreement. President Trump responded by demanding his own reparations from Iran for damages inflicted on the United States over fifty years, citing incidents such as the attack on the USS Cole and American lives lost or wounded. Iran swiftly declared it would rule out any further negotiations and would simply wait out the remainder of Trump’s time in office.
Just one week ago, Trump was publicly boasting that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was imminent. Now he says he is low-keying
negotiations and shifting toward economic pressure. He described the situation as a “chess match,” though analysts note that very few ships are actually moving through the strait, undermining the administration’s assertion that the U.S. Navy has full control of the waterway.
The episode illustrates how a stalemate
with a smaller adversary can become politically costly, especially when a president has invested his credibility in a quick resolution. With the strait still effectively closed, pressure on global energy markets continues to mount.
A major earthquake has struck Colombia, leaving rescue workers and community volunteers digging through rubble
in search of survivors. The scale of the destruction has prompted both official emergency response teams and ordinary citizens to join efforts on the ground, reflecting the widespread impact of the disaster on local communities.
Reports from the affected regions describe scenes of devastation, with buildings reduced to debris and residents anxiously awaiting news of missing family members. The earthquake’s magnitude and the depth of structural damage have made the search-and-rescue operation both urgent and challenging for those involved.
Today’s Key Words
오늘의 핵심 단어 및 표현