The trolley problem is a classic thought experiment in moral philosophy. Is sacrificing one life to save the lives of many others the best possible outcome?

Abi tells us a little about the history of the origami paper crane, from its significance in Japanese culture to her own personal contact with this powerful modern symbol of hope and goodwill.

More than 800 million people around the world use the social media video platform TikTok. However, some governments around the world are concerned that the Chinese-owned app allows the Chinese government to access people's data.

Hasn't everyone tried to miss a day of school by pretending to be sick? Annette reads us a humorous poem by American poet Shel Silverstein about the very subject.

The city of Oxford is home to some 150,000 residents and a famous seat of learning, the oldest English-speaking university in the world. Although the exact date of its founding isn't known, it is said that local priests and monks were first taught in monastery schools in the area in the eleventh century.

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

Did you know that the big letter “M” from the MacDonald’s logo might have a further significance? Many well-known brands, companies, and institutions have hidden meanings and messages in their logos, as well as some subtle and some not-so-subtle advertising.

Jimmy’s camera crew asks kids from Los Angeles and New York City, the two biggest U.S. cities, what they know and what they really think of each other. You can usually rely on children to speak their minds! There are some revealing and amusing answers.

The crew continue their interviews of kids from New York and LA. What do they really think of their far-away rivals on the opposite coast of the United States?

John looks out across the Hudson River and explains the appeal of New Jersey for many residents who have recently moved there from New York City.

Luana and Austin give us some tips on how to get a date, with a few different scenarios. Although the tips are aimed at young people, you're never too old to go out on a date!
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Austin and Luana give us some tips about words and phrases you can use when you're on a date. Stock Footage courtesy of: Videvo.cin, Pixabay.com, and Videezy.com

Actress, author, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik considers open relationships. While she sees the benefits, there are certainly things she doesn’t “get” about this kind of arrangement, as she sees male and female biology clearly dictating different ideals.

Mayim shares her doubts and misgivings about open relationships. It seems that for her, the commitment, predictability, and closeness of a monogamous relationship is all together more meaningful and enjoyable.

Timothy Russell Strayer and Michael Barsinsky, two members of the "Occupy" movement, talk about the main points of the occupation with respect to the Guantánamo Bay problem and the ways in which society can be changed in a progressive way.

Pierre talks about the tradition of afternoon tea, which is practically a ritual in England. Today, he's taking a relaxing break with Earl Grey tea and digestive biscuits.

The nation's first Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman recites her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the inauguration ceremony for the 46th presidency of the United States of America. So many people were emotionally touched by this performance that we wanted to share it with our Yabla learners. It's a living example of contemporary American poetry and was part of a unique moment in American History.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo weighs in on a video showing police brutality in Buffalo, New York. It was an incident that occurred during the protests over the police killing of George Floyd.

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For so many of us, life has changed radically. We've had to learn new habits because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the changes we are having to make.

Everyone should stay home as much as possible to keep the coronavirus from spreading, but sometimes we have to go out for essential errands. What are some items to have on hand when we go out? Sigrid talks about five of them.

What a time to be learning English! Things are happening quickly in the United States and history is being made right now, so don't miss out on the words and expressions you need to know.

We keep seeing the "Black Lives Matter" slogan all around — what's it all about? Well, it's a long story. Here's part of the story in a nutshell.

Lots of English words can serve as nouns, verbs, or adjectives depending on the context. Sometimes even the pronunciation changes. Let's look at the slogan "Black Lives Matter" in both a grammatical and historical context.

This is a public service announcement of the Obama administration on ending sexual assault. President Obama is joined by Vice President Biden, Daniel Craig, Benicio Del Toro, Dulé Hill, Seth Meyers and Steve Carell.