Have You Been Misled by ‘Misles’? The Linguistics Behind These Commonly Mispronounced Words
Learning how to pronounce ‘biopic’ is one thing. Understanding why it’s such a commonly mispronounced word is another.
2023-05-30 20:28
Race and ethnicity can be hard to define. Here's why
If it seems like the distinctions between race and ethnicity are confusing, unsatisfying or unclear, you're onto something.
2023-05-30 12:15
Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law
UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".
2023-05-29 20:56
New Iowa law restricts gender identity education, bans books with sexual content
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a sweeping bill into law Friday that will restrict education about gender identity and sexual orientation and ban books with certain sexual content from school libraries, as well as require schools to notify parents if their child asks to use a new name or pronoun.
2023-05-28 01:56
Brazil’s Amazon Region to Host UN Climate Summit in 2025
Belem, a city in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest region, will host the United Nations’ annual climate change summit in
2023-05-27 03:28
State judge temporarily blocks South Carolina's 6-week abortion ban
A South Carolina judge has temporarily blocked the state's new abortion restrictions from going into effect, just one day after the governor signed them into law.
2023-05-27 00:45
Thailand media guide
An overview of the media in Thailand, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-05-26 23:56
Pope Francis pulls out of Friday audiences because of fever
The 86-year-old Pontiff cleared his morning schedule because of a fever, a Vatican spokesman has said.
2023-05-26 22:21
What Your Car’s Air Recirculation Button Does—And Why You Should Be Using It
Your car’s air recirculation button can make life easier on you and your air conditioner.
2023-05-26 21:17
French Drugmaker Weighs Bids For Scottish Site Behind Covid Debacle
Valneva SE has been approached by about a dozen potential buyers for its Scottish manufacturing site, according to
2023-05-26 19:48
Daveed Diggs had to overcome vocal hurdles in The Little Mermaid
Daveed Diggs gave his all as Sebastian in the live-action version of 'The Little Mermaid' despite a lack of traditional vocal training.
2023-05-26 19:25
Tina Arena announces first new album in eight years: ‘I found solace in music during lockdown’
Tina Arena has said her first new album in eight years was inspired by lockdown.
2023-05-26 18:16