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    an issue

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    A1
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about.
    Pollution is a big issue in big cities.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A copy of a newspaper or magazine that is published on a particular date.
    Have you seen the latest issue of 'Time' magazine?
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A point or matter of debate or disagreement.
    There is an issue between the two companies regarding the contract.

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    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • It is an issue for jobs and employment because people that do not have good health care do not succeed at work.

      It is an issue for jobs and employment because people that do not have good health care do not succeed at work.

    • It is an issue for jobs and employment because people that do not have good health care do not succeed at work.

      It is an issue for jobs and employment because people that do not have good health care do not succeed at work.

    B1

    Elon Musk: Trip to Israel was not an apology tour

    02:50Elon Musk: Trip to Israel was not an apology tour
    • And I know you have an issue with journalists often times but I said it's our role to have conversations and to inquire and to sometimes even interrogate ideas and that's... I'm hoping we can do that.

      And I know you have an issue with journalists often times but I said it's our role to have conversations and to inquire and to sometimes even interrogate ideas and that's... I'm hoping we can do that.

    • >> I KNOW YOU HAVE AN ISSUE WITH

      >> I KNOW YOU HAVE AN ISSUE WITH

    A2

    Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ

    05:50Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ
    • BNPL can give more spending power to people who may not have access to credit or have credit built up, but that can be an issue.

      BNPL can give more spending power to people who may not have access to credit or have credit built up, but that can be an issue.

    • to credit or have credit built up, but that can be an issue.

      to credit or have credit built up, but that can be an issue.

    B1

    Bill Gates meets Aamir Khan

    42:05Bill Gates meets Aamir Khan
    • when we take an issue, we also create partners and try and figure who is doing what in this

      when we take an issue, we also create partners and try and figure who is doing what in this

    A2

    How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation

    08:32How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
    • And the more we stay engaged and connected and share our purpose, the less of an issue disengagement will be.

      And the more we stay engaged and connected and share our purpose, the less of an issue disengagement will be.

    B1

    Smoking vs Vaping

    04:20Smoking vs Vaping
    • And second hand smoke is still an issue; exhaled particles from vaporizers known as “ultrafine particles” are known to affect pulmonary health.

      And second hand smoke is still an issue; exhaled particles from vaporizers known as “ultrafine particles” are known to affect pulmonary health.

    B2

    Taiwan's New President Lai Urges China to Jointly Maintain Regional Peace

    01:54Taiwan's New President Lai Urges China to Jointly Maintain Regional Peace
    • And that is an issue that Beijing would take great exception to because Beijing feels Taiwan is a renegade province.

      And that is an issue that Beijing would take great exception to because Beijing feels Taiwan is a renegade province.

    B2

    Priority Seats and Invisible Disabilities | Fashioneyesta

    09:25Priority Seats and Invisible Disabilities | Fashioneyesta
    • I didn't have my guide dog, because she had an operation on her claw to be removed 'cause there was an issue with it.

      I didn't have my guide dog, because she had an operation on her claw to be removed 'cause there was an issue with it.

    A2

    How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

    15:15How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
    • So it's kind of easy to say like, oh drink more water or eat a more balanced meal, but a lot of people have kind of tried this before or are already doing it in their life, so it doesn't kind of seem like something you can really easily latch on to. Whereas when you say cut out all carbs, that's like a new thing that you can bring into your life that feels like you're really changing something. So trends tend to be something that's new, kind of strange sounding, and something that you can easily latch on to that people think may improve their life. Now we should point out that in terms of the wellness industry, not everything is a scam. As you said up top, it's a massive industry and there are indeed products that are backed by scientific evidence. My question for you is this though, where is the line? When does it become problematic? It's really tough to draw that line sometimes because you've got most of the trends that I see tend to be kind of in this middle area where they don't work, but they don't cost you money, so it's not really an issue if people want to try them. It may lead to something, it may make you happier in some way, but it kind of is this middle ground where, oh it is a lie, but at least there's no direct harm being caused. And then you have the next step, which is selling a product that may not have any harms, costs a lot of money, but also doesn't work. So that's actually ripping people off. Then you've got the next step where someone tries a wellness trend or believes in these products so much that they don't then seek mainstream medical care. That's really problematic because it delays treatment, it can delay prevention, which is really the most important point in medical care, and it can cause people to have a bit of distrust in mainstream medicine and think that this maybe natural solution that an influence is selling is better than a pharmaceutical or doctor recommended treatment. And then there's the last step where influencers recommend products or regimes that are actively harmful. So this is when they recommend disordered eating habits or a product that has a high concentration of some chemical or some, I don't know, byproducts that can actually cause harm. Now I think it's easy for people to watch this and say, oh how could people fall for these scams? But the fact is there are a lot of vulnerable people. Perhaps they have consulted a doctor, they haven't found a solution, and they sincerely want that solution. Do you think that plays in to this becoming so popular, this trend taking off? It's so easy to be swept up when you're seeing video after video after video from these beautiful influencers who've changed their lives and look at that and be like, wow, I want to feel like, I want my gut to be healthy, I want my hormones to be balanced. These terms are meaningless and gut health, for example, is so complex. An influencer on TikTok is not going to know how to solve it. We talked about aspiration, we talked about people seeking a solution. Are there any other reasons that these online trends go viral, that they're so effective for the influencer in promoting themselves? I think one thing that these viral trends tend to do really well for influencers is to be a successful influencer, you need to have a story, you need to have a character arc. These wellness trends are a really easy way to create a character arc for yourself. You could say, come with me on my journey to heal my cortisol levels. It's one of those things where, okay, well now I'm going to tune in and see if this influencer does heal their cortisol. Even if they're doing completely separate things. One trend that people may have seen is cortisol face, which is when there's just like a bit of fat in your face.

      So it's kind of easy to say like, oh drink more water or eat a more balanced meal, but a lot of people have kind of tried this before or are already doing it in their life, so it doesn't kind of seem like something you can really easily latch on to. Whereas when you say cut out all carbs, that's like a new thing that you can bring into your life that feels like you're really changing something. So trends tend to be something that's new, kind of strange sounding, and something that you can easily latch on to that people think may improve their life. Now we should point out that in terms of the wellness industry, not everything is a scam. As you said up top, it's a massive industry and there are indeed products that are backed by scientific evidence. My question for you is this though, where is the line? When does it become problematic? It's really tough to draw that line sometimes because you've got most of the trends that I see tend to be kind of in this middle area where they don't work, but they don't cost you money, so it's not really an issue if people want to try them. It may lead to something, it may make you happier in some way, but it kind of is this middle ground where, oh it is a lie, but at least there's no direct harm being caused. And then you have the next step, which is selling a product that may not have any harms, costs a lot of money, but also doesn't work. So that's actually ripping people off. Then you've got the next step where someone tries a wellness trend or believes in these products so much that they don't then seek mainstream medical care. That's really problematic because it delays treatment, it can delay prevention, which is really the most important point in medical care, and it can cause people to have a bit of distrust in mainstream medicine and think that this maybe natural solution that an influence is selling is better than a pharmaceutical or doctor recommended treatment. And then there's the last step where influencers recommend products or regimes that are actively harmful. So this is when they recommend disordered eating habits or a product that has a high concentration of some chemical or some, I don't know, byproducts that can actually cause harm. Now I think it's easy for people to watch this and say, oh how could people fall for these scams? But the fact is there are a lot of vulnerable people. Perhaps they have consulted a doctor, they haven't found a solution, and they sincerely want that solution. Do you think that plays in to this becoming so popular, this trend taking off? It's so easy to be swept up when you're seeing video after video after video from these beautiful influencers who've changed their lives and look at that and be like, wow, I want to feel like, I want my gut to be healthy, I want my hormones to be balanced. These terms are meaningless and gut health, for example, is so complex. An influencer on TikTok is not going to know how to solve it. We talked about aspiration, we talked about people seeking a solution. Are there any other reasons that these online trends go viral, that they're so effective for the influencer in promoting themselves? I think one thing that these viral trends tend to do really well for influencers is to be a successful influencer, you need to have a story, you need to have a character arc. These wellness trends are a really easy way to create a character arc for yourself. You could say, come with me on my journey to heal my cortisol levels. It's one of those things where, okay, well now I'm going to tune in and see if this influencer does heal their cortisol. Even if they're doing completely separate things. One trend that people may have seen is cortisol face, which is when there's just like a bit of fat in your face.

    • but they don't cost you money, so it's not really an issue if people want to try them.

      but they don't cost you money, so it's not really an issue if people want to try them.

    B1

    Elon Musk tweets that his Twitter deal is on hold

    07:04Elon Musk tweets that his Twitter deal is on hold
    • So if you are to believe musk at his word, perhaps the news that Reuters article suggesting that it's not as big of an issue as he initially expected.

      So if you are to believe musk at his word, perhaps the news that Reuters article suggesting that it's not as big of an issue as he initially expected.

    • So, if you are to believe Musk at his word, perhaps the news at Reuters article suggesting that it's not as big of an issue as he initially expected.

      So, if you are to believe Musk at his word, perhaps the news at Reuters article suggesting that it's not as big of an issue as he initially expected.

    C1