Oxford’s choice of “rage bait” as the 2025 Word of the Year reflects just how much of our culture now unfolds online — and ...

Viewed this way, a definition is a decision mechanism. It distinguishes some elements of the universe from the others. Hence ...

The Fed rate just hit its lowest level in years, but whether mortgage rates fall now depends on a few factors.

A new study reveals that the human brain processes spoken language in a sequence that closely mirrors the layered architecture of advanced AI language models.

In everyday conversation, it's critical to understand not just the words that are spoken, but the context in which they are ...

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It’s awards season, and it’s not just books, music and movies that are being recognized for their cultural impact.

The word 'jejune,' originating from Latin for 'meager,' describes things lacking depth, substance, or interest. Primarily ...

The word 'retarded' was once an accepted medical term before it became an insult, was gradually phased out, and has now been revived by Musk and Trump ...

From terms like "sigma" to others like "fanum tax," or even the use of "Ohio" that does not refer to the state, slang terms ...

This week, the Chronicle of Philanthropy launches a new monthly opinion column — “Watch Your Language” — that aims to help nonprofit professionals reduce jargon and communicate in ways that build ...

The internet’s new favorite slang term has some users scratching their heads. While the expression “67” (pronounced “six-seven”) has surged in popularity on social media, the significance of the ...