If you look up “microaggression” or “sheeple” or “safe space” on the website of the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the entries won’t have a byline—but their author is Stefan Fatsis. A longtime journalist ...

Some of the words are cutesy (kerfuffle, jubilee). Others are onomatopoeic, with a similar sound to the idea they’re describing (meow, clink, squeak). Some are bizarre sounding (for example, syzygy: ...

"67," pronounced "six seven," spread from a rap song, through sports and social media, to classrooms and homes across the U.S ...

Politics used to be about persuasion—now it’s about performance. In this sharp and relatable essay, JJ breaks down why political discourse online has become so frustrating and unproductive. From ...

The federal government is in its second week of a shutdown because Congress failed to pass spending legislation by the Oct. 1 deadline. Republicans and Democrats are blaming each other for the ...

Migrants wanting to get a British visa will have to pass A-Level-standard English tests, ministers revealed today. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said it was 'unacceptable' for arrivals to be 'unable ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Americans are taking note of President Donald Trump’s habit of muddling ...

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Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam is backing Welsh “reject” Josh Carrington to shine in the Gallagher Prem. After being turned down by Welsh teams and dropped by the Ospreys academy, Carrington ...

Learn to talk about fruit, nuts, crisps and chocolate bars! For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Show more Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English ...

A much-loved scaffolder and dad-of-two tragically took his own life while visiting a friend's house. An inquest was held at Swansea Guildhall on Wednesday into the death of Marcus Rees who died on ...