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Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 Entries Reflecting Digital Culture and Modern Slang

The historic dictionary publisher expands its catalog with terms like 'looksmaxxing' and 'cuffing season,' signaling how social media platforms have become primary drivers of linguistic evolution.

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9:28 AM4 min read

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Comedian Carrot Top Hospitalized in Las Vegas Following Reported Suicide Attempt

The prop comedian was taken to a medical facility after first responders were seen at his residence, leading to the cancellation of upcoming Strip performances.

Reported by 4 sources

10:33 AM3 min read

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Duncan Sheik, Composer of ‘Spring Awakening’ and Hitmaker, Dies at 56

The singer-songwriter known for his pop success and Broadway contributions has passed away, leaving behind a legacy in both music and theater.

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1:05 PM3 min read

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Netflix’s ‘Monster’ Series Reignites Debate Over Lizzie Borden and the Myth of Female Rage

The release of a new dramatization has sparked renewed public fascination with the 1893 axe murders, raising questions about how society sensationalizes female perpetrators.

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5:00 AM4 min read

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Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Reimagines Franchise Amid Critical Acclaim and Fan Debate

The director of 'Weapons' and 'Barbarian' has released a new entry in the zombie franchise that critics are praising as one of the best video game adaptations, despite online backlash regarding its departure from traditional source material.

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5:00 AM4 min read

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Rare Lunar Impact Creates Largest Newly Formed Crater in Solar System

Scientists confirm a massive crater formed on the moon in 2024, offering unprecedented data on surface dynamics and potential hazards for future human exploration missions.

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3:04 PM4 min read

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Life-Size Bison Puppets Roam New York Streets in Tribute to Indigenous Resilience

A two-day public art spectacle featuring forty mechanical bison aims to honor the animal's recovery from near extinction and the enduring legacy of Native American communities.

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2:44 PM3 min read

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Mathematician Challenges Longstanding Belief That Parthenon Curves Correct Optical Illusions

New research suggests the ancient temple's subtle architectural refinements may have served structural or practical purposes rather than visual tricks, overturning a theory held for centuries.

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1:11 PM4 min read

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Medieval Manuscripts Reveal Ancient Viral DNA, Reshaping Understanding of Livestock Disease History

Genetic traces of sheep pox found in historic books and animal remains suggest the virus has plagued European agriculture for millennia, offering new insights into pathogen evolution and current outbreaks.

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11:10 AM3 min read

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Chemical Analysis of Fossil Teeth Suggests T. Rex Maintained Human-Like Body Temperature

New research using enamel chemistry indicates the iconic predator was warm-blooded, reshaping understanding of its metabolic needs and geographic range during the Cretaceous period.

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11:59 AM3 min read