Many people believe that peruse means to read something quickly. In fact, the opposite is true: Peruse means to “read with thoroughness or care.” Used correctly, you would say, “I spent at least an ...
The length of a standing ovation at Cannes has admittedly become a bit of a punchline, but there's no doubt that the ...
The word 'retarded' was once an accepted medical term before it became an insult, was gradually phased out, and has now been revived by Musk and Trump ...
What did that feel like for him?” Boddice asked. I stared for a few seconds while Boddice smiled encouragingly, as if he’d ...
If you want to actually carve out some space to focus on yourself, you'll have to get more comfortable using "no" — without ...
Say goodbye to abrupt departures, that awkward am-I-staying-or-going dance, and hovering anxiously (and conspicuously) near ...
The new head of the actors union promises that his members will have a voice in Hollywood "no matter whose name is on the water tower" ...
Alanis Morissette has been performing “You Oughta Know” for 30 years, and yet the record remains a striking encapsulation of her artistry. The singer-songwriter appears on the MGM+ documentary series ...
Cambridge Dictionary's new word of the year is widely associated with online stan culture. The dictionary has selected "parasocial" for its 2025 Word of the Year. The pick, in part, stemmed from fans' ...
What's the difference between dishes cooked on Thanksgiving and those made with leftovers? The former are prepared with care — family recipe cards are consulted, ingredients are measured and ...
Douglas County’s leaders want to put an end to the “look the other way” mentality when it comes to retail theft — and they aim to do so, in part, by threatening to fine businesses that fail or refuse ...