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Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 words and definitions, from vibe coding to Sunday scaries
Merriam-Webster added 1,400 words and definitions, including vibe coding, Rickroll, looksmaxxing, and Sunday scaries. Here’s what made the cut.
Baker Mayfield loses bet to coach Todd Bowles, has 'rough couple of days' including at press conference
Baker Mayfield lost a friendly bet to Todd Bowles over the Michigan-Oklahoma game, but a revenge matchup against the Cleveland Browns looms Sunday.
New Starlink partnership to bring phone service to remote U.S. areas
Starlink and Ooma team up to provide satellite internet-based landlines for places where cell service is unreliable.
This Is the Best Gaming Gear of 2026
From consoles to controllers to PC, this is the best gaming gear of 2026.
iOS 27.2 lets developers use an alternative App Tracking Transparency prompt in the EU
Starting with iOS 27.2, developers will have the option to use an alternative App Tracking Transparency system prompt in the EU, as part of Apple’s recent deal...
Reporter's Notebook: House control could hinge on whether the old political rules still apply
Trump's mid-thirties approval and high gas prices favor Democrats, but redistricting and turnout questions could keep House races razor-tight.
Researchers swap in human brain cells for a mouse's cortex
The results are only a slight improvement over missing the entire brain structure.
Ex-Dem insider drops bombshell on where Harris ranked in secret poll for Biden replacements
Lindy Li says Democratic internal polling showed Kamala Harris ranked dead last among potential Biden replacements, behind Pete Buttigieg and others.
I worked red carpets and toured with country stars. Then losing my dad made me rethink my dream career.
After her father's sudden death, a burned-out music publicist built a new career around their shared loves of travel, Disney, food, and writing.
Jordon Hudson dusts herself off and resumes her WAG duties, Belichick vs Sydney Sweeney & 'Gainesville Ripper'
Jordon Hudson resurfaces at UNC football after months of silence, while AI golf announcer "Duff" has a brutal debut and Junior Caminero stuns.
Russian spies orchestrated $40K murder plot in nation’s capital, US alleges
Five Russian intelligence operatives allegedly offered $40,000 to a U.S.-based recruit to kill a Kremlin critic believed to live in Washington, D.C.
3 stabbed at New York college, 2 suspects in custody
Three people were stabbed at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, north of New York City, as two suspects were taken into custody.