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I grew up both enjoying the wonders of a digital-free world—collecting snail shells in my pocket and scraping knees on my ...

Shadow ban – noun, to cause (a user or their content) to be hidden from some or all other users, usually without the user’s knowledge Other words in the self-proclaimed “iconic dictionary” are late ...

Today Merriam-Webster announced the addition of 200 new words and definitions to its iconic dictionary – maybe not a beach read, but worthy of a For You page and nearly as irresistible as street corn.

In addition to street corn (noun, grilled corn on the cob that is coated with a creamy spread), additional nouns include ...

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Let’s dive into some of the frequently used words and phrases that are on repeat during this busy week of hurricane season.

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Hoosiers challenged hundreds of books in Indiana libraries last year — from Maia Kobabe's "Gender Queer" to the Holy Bible. Here's a full list.

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