SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Merriam-Webster has added 455 new words to its venerable dictionary. The list includes a number of abbreviations and slang terms that have become ubiquitous on social media. Among them are dadbod, amirite, TBH and FTW. The coronavirus pandemic also contributed new terms to the lexicon, such as super-spreader, long COVID and
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PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix is making permanent a temporary policy to close popular hiking trails on two mountains on days of extreme heat. The policy approved Thursday by the city Parks and Recreation Board applies to trails on Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on days when an extreme heating warning is
Continue ReadingBy Daniella Diaz and Annie Grayer, CNN Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois who has been a strong critic of former President Donald Trump, announced in a video Friday morning he is not running for reelection. “I also remember during that campaign saying that if I ever thought it was time to move on
Continue ReadingWalé Azeez, CNN Business The United Kingdom is pushing ahead with legislation that will force more than 1,300 of its largest companies to disclose climate risks. Announcing the move ahead of the COP26 climate talks that start in Glasgow on Sunday, the UK government said it plans to be the first major economy to require
Continue ReadingBy Meghan Packer Click here for updates on this story COBB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — The clock is counting down until all eyes are on Truist Park and metro Atlanta. Crews are buzzing around the ballpark getting ready for game three of the World Series Friday night when the Braves take on the Astros. Thursday’s
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN When President Joe Biden arrived at the Vatican on Friday to meet Pope Francis, he brought with him 10 of his closest advisers — including his doctor. A spot in the official presidential delegation to visit the Vatican is always a highly sought position. Presidents typically bring along both policy aides
Continue Reading By AMY TAXIN Associated Press NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Four weeks after an oil spill off Southern California’s coast, surfers have been allowed to return to the waves and people can play in the surf. But fishermen still can’t put lines in the water along the coast. California has prohibited fishing in an area
Continue Reading By AMY TAXIN Associated Press NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Four weeks after an oil spill off Southern California’s coast, surfers have been allowed to return to the waves and people can play in the surf. But fishermen still can’t put lines in the water along the coast. California has prohibited fishing in an area
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By AMY TAXIN Associated Press NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Four weeks after an oil spill off Southern California’s coast, surfers have been allowed to return to the waves and people can play in the surf. But fishermen still can’t put lines in the water along the coast. California has prohibited fishing in an area
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN Business Oil prices are unlikely to stay elevated for long, Chevron’s chief financial officer told CNN. “This feels more cyclical than structural,” Pierre Breber, the CFO of Chevron, the No. 2 US oil company, said in a phone interview. “We view these prices as above mid-cycle and above what our price
Continue ReadingBy Melissa Sulek Click here for updates on this story COLUMBIA, Tennessee (WSMV) — When you get a flat tire on a highway, you never know who might come to your rescue. For one Columbia woman, little did she know, a familiar face would be the one to pull over to help. The face that
Continue Reading By LISA MASCARO, AAMER MADHANI and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he’s reached a “historic” framework with congressional Democrats on his sweeping but scaled-back domestic policy plan. But Biden still must secure votes from a few skeptical fellow Democrats. Biden announced the framework at the White House after he
Continue Reading By LISA MASCARO, AAMER MADHANI and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he’s reached a “historic” framework with congressional Democrats on his sweeping but scaled-back domestic policy plan. But Biden still must secure votes from a few skeptical fellow Democrats. Biden announced the framework at the White House after he
Continue ReadingBy Winnie Dortch Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — The families of two friends killed hours apart in Milwaukee are seeking justice. It’s been five days since the two were murdered just blocks apart. The families say it’s still unclear how the night unfolded and they’re asking the community for help.
Continue Reading WEST PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — The King of Rock n’ Roll is back in the building. An Elvis Presley bust that was swiped from a central Illinois saloon has been returned after the story of its theft attracted international attention. The Peoria Journal Star reports that employees at Jimmy’s Bar found the missing bust Thursday
Continue Reading ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister says he is concerned that the West’s calm response toward Turkish actions is encouraging it to behave in an unacceptable manner. Kyriakos Mitsotakis made the statements after a meeting with outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was in Athens Friday on a final official visit. Neighbors and NATO
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Becker Click here for updates on this story PEWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Pewaukee school bus driver is turning schools buses into ghoul buses for Halloween! Felicia Goines is the artist, and she also drives a bus for GO Riteway Transportation. “Everybody is so stressed, and so just something silly that they get
Continue Reading LAS VEGAS (AP) — The school board for metro Las Vegas has fired the district superintendent.The Clark County School District’s board didn’t provide a specific reason for its 4-3 vote Thursday night to terminate Superintendent Jesus Jara’s contract, saying only that it was “for convenience.” Jara left the meeting after being fired. He said in
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Jada Pinkett Smith wants to be clear that she and her husband Will Smith have no problems when it comes to their intimacy. Apparently, some things were taken out of context after the latest episode of Pinkett Smith’s “Red Table Talk,” where she and guest Gwyneth Paltrow got real about
Continue ReadingCNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jada Pinkett Smith wants to be clear that she and her husband Will Smith have no problems when it comes to their intimacy. Apparently, some things were taken out of context after the latest episode of Pinkett Smith’s “Red Table Talk,” where she and guest Gwyneth Paltrow got real
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