Seven in ten believe today’s children use fewer words than previous generations, with 67% saying children now struggle to express themselves confidently, according to new research. Adults place much ...

Rena Cohen’s first Sunday puzzle gives something to everyone. By Caitlin Lovinger Jump to: Tricky Clues | Today’s Theme SUNDAY PUZZLE — Will Shortz, in his print introduction to this grid, writes: ...

If you've ever used Microsoft Word on your smartphone, you've likely found it cramped, slow, or just plain frustrating. But that usually happens only when you don't use the app correctly. The mobile ...

Our editors' top picks to read today. The president recently used the word to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. President Donald Trump smiles after walking on stage to address the attendees of the ...

We English speakers swear by this word. When it comes to expletives, US citizens are the most prolifically profane. Finnish researchers found that Americans drop more f-bombs than their UK ...

There's always that one friend who pulls out random big words in the middle of a casual sentence. To them, it feels natural, even if it leaves others standing around with a puzzled look. It's almost ...

President Donald Trump posted a series of anti-immigration messages on Thanksgiving, one of which included a slur. In a Truth Social post, Trump used the "r-word" to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Awni Etaywe is affiliated with Charles Darwin University, Australia - a Lecturer in Linguistics and a researcher specialising in forensic linguistics, focusing on countering violent extremism, ...

Gen Z slang, driven by the internet, evolves rapidly. Some popular slang terms in 2025 originated in Black, LGBTQ+, and gamer communities. "Crashing out," "locking in," and "6-7" are some of the most ...