Squid Game Controversy Highlights Poor Working Conditions of Subtitlers
The wildly popular Netflix series Squid Game drew criticism for its poorly translated English subtitles. But the real issue is the dismal pay and…
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Interpreter Who Helped Joe Biden Escape Afghanistan Arrives in U.S.
The interpreter who helped President Joe Biden escape Afghanistan in 2008 has finally arrived in the U.S. “I’m totally free. I’m so excited. It…
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Planet Word Founder on the Power of Language
When Ann Friedman retired from teaching, she knew she wanted to continue her work promoting literacy. But how could she find something that would…
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Nigerian Language Advocates Seek Inclusion of African Languages in Tech Devices
Voice-activated virtual assistant technologies such as Siri and Alexa are becoming increasingly common around the world, but in Africa, with its many languages, most…
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Ontario Freelance Court Interpreters Rally for Better Wages
Freelance court interpreters in Brampton, Ontario, started the year with a rally, calling for a long overdue wage increase and other benefits to improve…
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British Sign Language to Become Recognized Language in the U.K.
With the British government poised to support the passage of the British Sign Language Bill, British Sign Language (BSL) is on track to become…
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Despite Opposition, Plan Moves Forward for Students in the U.K. to Learn 1,700 Words for General Certificate Language Exams
Starting in 2026, students in the U.K. taking the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) academic qualification exams in Spanish, French, or German will…
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Los Angeles County Foster Care System to Increase Services in Indigenous Languages
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion directing the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to develop…
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Pennsylvania Court Rules Out License Suspensions for DUI Test Refusals if Police Don’t Solve Language Barriers First
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Patricia McCullough has ruled that the state can no longer continue to suspend drivers’ licenses for refusal to submit…
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Detroit Police Reach Out to the Spanish-Speaking Community through Social Media
The Detroit Police Department (DPD) announced the launch of a Spanish-language Facebook page and Twitter account as part of an effort to improve communications…
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PEN Translates Award Winners from 15 Countries Revealed
English PEN has named 18 books from 15 countries the winners of this year’s PEN Translates awards, including novels, short story collections, journalism, poetry…
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Meta Adds Sign Language Interpreters for Portal Video Calls
META (formerly Facebook) now offers video relay services (VRS) on its Portal video calling devices, allowing users to bring English or Spanish American Sign…
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