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Spotlight - Information - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

What's the difference between disinformation and misinformation? And what about misleading information? Find out in this video.

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Caption 57 [en]: But when we're talking about wars, governments, elections, crime,
Caption 57 [en]: But when we're talking about wars, governments, elections, crime,

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Slow News with Sigrid - Heating our homes

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

What's the difference between "clean" and "dirty" energy? Sigrid reports on different kinds of energy and discusses trends in heating our homes.

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Caption 17 [en]: Everybody's talking about renewable energy.
Caption 17 [en]: Everybody's talking about renewable energy.

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Slow News with Sigrid - Wildfires, Justices, and Old Age

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

It's been a stormy and fiery year in the United States, both weather-wise and in the government.

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Caption 53 [en]: Everybody's talking about it, and it's a problem.
Caption 53 [en]: Everybody's talking about it, and it's a problem.

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Slow News with Sigrid - A Tale of 2 Rivers

Difficulty: Newbie

USA

Both the Mississippi River and the Colorado River have a huge impact on the lives of millions of Americans. While there have been severe droughts leading to a lack of drinking water, there have also been floods because of quickly melting snow.

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Caption 13 [en]: we're talking about the Rocky Mountains,
Caption 13 [en]: we're talking about the Rocky Mountains,

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Slow News with Sigrid - Word of the Year

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

This is a special report about 2022's word of the year, which is "gaslighting." As with many new words, or old words with new usage, this word of the year has an interesting story. Sigrid fills us in.

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Caption 5 [en]: We're talking about words in the news.
Caption 5 [en]: We're talking about words in the news.

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Slow News with Sigrid - Climate Change and the Mississippi River - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

What happens when an important river like the Mississippi starts drying up because of lack of rain? We find out in this segment.

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Caption 25 [en]: So, we've been talking about the Mississippi River,
Caption 25 [en]: So, we've been talking about the Mississippi River,

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Breaking News - Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen calls for government action and full transparency as she rejects Facebook’s claim that privacy issues prevent it from sharing research data.

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Caption 62 [en]: Facebook wants you to believe that the problems we're talking about are unsolvable.
Caption 62 [en]: Facebook wants you to believe that the problems we're talking about are unsolvable.

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Explainer - What is the 'metaverse'?

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

United Kingdom, USA

The "metaverse" is the latest buzzword in technology and business. But do you know what it means?

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Caption 31 [en]: with Microsoft also talking about converging the digital and physical worlds.
Caption 31 [en]: with Microsoft also talking about converging the digital and physical worlds.

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Slow News with Sigrid - Alternative transportation

Difficulty: Newbie

USA

There are plenty of ways to get around a city. How do you like to get around? This video focuses on getting around on a bike, and is intended for beginners.

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Caption 5 [en]: We're talking about transportation.
Caption 5 [en]: We're talking about transportation.

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Slow News with Sigrid - The 2020 Olympics

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Yabla brings you a special report about the 2020 Olympics, which are still scheduled to happen in Tokyo this summer. But can they really still go forward under the current circumstances?

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Caption 4 [en]: and we're talking about the Olympics tonight.
Caption 4 [en]: and we're talking about the Olympics tonight.

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Today Show Australia - Chris Hemsworth crashes live TV weather report

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Australia

The God of Thunder, as it just so happens, is perfectly capable of delivering a weather report, if it ever becomes necessary. Chris Hemsworth, known best for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently proved as much when he interrupted a local newscast in Australia. Hemsworth, effectively and efficiently, delivered the news, all with his signature charm.

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Caption 13 [en]: I heard you talking about looking for some horses.
Caption 13 [en]: I heard you talking about looking for some horses.

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Brexit - What Happens When the UK Leaves the EU? - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

This segment outlines the advantages and the drawbacks for British businesses in different versions of Brexit. The rights of British citizens living in EU countries and EU citizens living in Britain are also discussed.

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Caption 16 [en]: on what kind of company we're talking about. [Made in Britain]
Caption 16 [en]: on what kind of company we're talking about. [Made in Britain]

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Brexit - What Happens When the UK Leaves the EU? - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

"Brexit" is a portmanteau that blends "Britain" and "exit", and refers to Britain leaving the European Union. The decision was made by referendum, in which a narrow majority of British voters chose to leave the European Union. This video (part 1 of 3) succinctly outlines the plans that Britain's Prime Minister and the Members of Parliament are grappling with on the eve of Britain's exit from the European Union on March 29, 2019.

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Caption 44 [en]: Are we talking barriers and police checks and a huge wall along the border?
Caption 44 [en]: Are we talking barriers and police checks and a huge wall along the border?

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PopTopic TV - Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

PopTopic TV: Until “The Kiss” at the recent Billboard Music Awards last week in Las Vegas, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber have been reluctant to comment on their relationship. Back in March Gomez stopped by Z100, where she opened up about Bieber and revealed she actually relates to everyone who hates that they are together.

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Caption 10 [en]: "It's hard!" she said, when talking about haters on the Internet.
Caption 10 [en]: "It's hard!" she said, when talking about haters on the Internet.

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