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Here's some news for the word nerds out there. Merriam-Webster, the country’s oldest dictionary publisher, is releasing a hefty, new Collegiate edition for the first time in 22 years. “So, the ...

It’s the teenage lingo that’s sweeping the nation, and now it’s the word of the year. Dictionary.com named 67 (six-seven) its 2025 Word of the Year this week, but if you aren’t sure what it means, you ...

A preexisting condition usually refers to a health issue you had before the date new health coverage starts. People may also use it to refer to health conditions you had before a new one began. Since ...

Skibidi entered the Cambridge Dictionary in 2024, joining a lively parade of slang words that have wiggled from pop culture into official recognition. Not every new entry comes with a clear-cut ...

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Globalization integrates economies, enhancing trade and specialization across countries. Tech advances foster global culture sharing, but create economic shifts impacting local jobs. Globalization ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...