Speaking from his home in Washington, D.C., Fatsis reflects on the thousands of words that were added to the lexicon in 2025, ...

Are you having trouble coming to grips with your own language recently? Don't fret – even Gen Z is confused. If you've heard a tween or young teen yell “six seven” at the mall, or seen “chopped” pop ...

If you felt more excited for Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement earlier this year than you did for your friend or family member’s, you might relate to Cambridge Dictionary’s word of 2025.

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 ...

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 ...

Inner speech, or self-talk, is a natural cognitive process that helps humans plan, reflect, and regulate emotions. A recent study explored how this internal dialogue, when constructive, aids ...

Collins Dictionary has declared “vibe coding" to be the word of the year for 2025. This term captures the nexus between artificial intelligence and human creativity in a rapidly evolving language and ...

Earlier this year Outfit7 released a host of new plans for the Talking Tom IP. Among those plans is the remaster of the original Talking Tom Cat. Česen says rebuilding a beloved game is “much harder ...

Many dog owners instinctively use a “baby voice” when speaking to their pets, and according to veterinarians this style of communication can actually affect a canine’s emotional bond with their human.

When we see someone talking to themselves in public, it’s easy to pass quick judgments. People may be embarrassed to be caught talking to themselves, but it’s completely normal. In fact, there are ...

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