There's always that one friend who pulls out random big words in the middle of a casual sentence. To them, it feels natural, even if it leaves others standing around with a puzzled look. It's almost ...

The sight of the slur shocked and alarmed the mother of a young boy with special needs. Kimberly Steffes of Joliet never imagined a sitting president would use the “R-word,” a derogatory term long ...

When it comes to hard problems, computer scientists seem to be stuck. Consider, for example, the notorious problem of finding the shortest round-trip route that passes through every city on a map ...

President Donald Trump posted a series of anti-immigration messages on Thanksgiving, one of which included a slur. In a Truth Social post, Trump used the "r-word" to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

When we use words to communicate, we not only have to choose what to say, but also what not to say, and how to say it. How we decide to frame a message can influence how people think, feel, and ...

For many older Americans, retirement isn't about staying put in their homes. It's a time for making a meaningful change instead. Some retirees want to downsize their home into a more manageable space, ...

Scientists have discovered what could be a breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, which slowly erodes memory, cognitive skills and ...

Brianne Nadeau, a member of the Council of the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C., proposed legislation to tackle plastic pollution in a way that puts money in locals' pockets, WJLA reported. It ...

Abstract: Trench power MOSFETs are widely used across consumer, automotive and industrial market segments for many applications. During switching, the reverse recovery charge (Qrr) associated with the ...

President Donald Trump has said he moved "a submarine or two" to the coast of Russia, but said the word "nuclear" can never be said. "I call it the N word. There are two N words, and you can't use ...

Whether it's a job or being with friends, big words aren't always meant to be used in everyday conversation. Even if smart people can throw in complex words to show off their intellect, it's not ...