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Ed Sheeran has shared that he had fears for his safety during his latest show. [TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago - Man shot, wounded by U.S. immigration agents in Austin, Texas
A man was shot and wounded Sunday afternoon by a federal immigration agent in Austin, Texas, state and local officials said. [TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago - Merriam-Webster welcomes ‘looksmaxxing,’ ‘vibe coding’ and ‘cuffing se...
From "vibe coding" to "trash panda," the internet has officially talked its way into the dictionary.Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its online catalog, giving a digital-age "glow-up" to the language and official recognition to an internet-fueled mix that also includes "looksmaxxing," "parasocial" and "Rickroll."The publisher said the new entries reflect terms and meanings that have demonstrated widespread use over time, offering what it called "a window into the world today."CONTROVERSIAL STREAMER CLAVICULAR EXPLAINS VIRAL 'LOOKSMAXXING' TREND AS GEN Z ADOPTS EXTREME REGIMENMerriam-Webster pointed to social media culture as a driving force behind a number of the additions. "Looksmaxxing," a term tied to efforts to improve one’s physical appearance, made the cut alongside "parasocial," which commonly describes a one-sided connection someone feels toward a public figure or media personality.Merriam-Webster also welcomed "meme coin," "promposal" and "Rickroll," the internet prank that redirects an unsuspecting user to Rick Astley’s 1987 music video for "Never Gonna Give You Up."NEW YORK MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND LAW REGULATING AI-POWERED COMMERCIALSArtificial intelligence left a major imprint on the update, with "vibe coding," "AGI" and a new noun form of "compute" joining the dictionary.The publisher also added "uncanny valley," the unsettling feeling sparked by something artificial that appears nearly human, but not quite.The additions stretch well beyond screens and Silicon Valley.Food-related newcomers include "superfood," "cake pop," "shishito," "bao" and "chili crisp." The relationship term "cuffing season" also earned a spot, defined as a time when single people seek short-term romantic partners for the colder months.VIRAL RACCOON JIMOTHY GETS HIS OWN MLB THEME NIGHT AS SEATTLE MARINERS EMBRACE THE TRENDOther entries capture the mood of modern life, including "Sunday scaries," "crashout," "copium," "California sober" and "yacht rock." "Shapewear" and "neckbeard" were also added, while "letterboxing" received a new digital meaning.The list even includes the "Mandela Effect," a term for a shared false memory, and "trash panda," a playful name for a raccoon.Merriam-Webster said words are not added simply because they suddenly go viral. Its editors look for sustained, widespread use before an entry is granted a place in the dictionary.The sweeping update comes just months before Merriam-Webster is expected to announce its 2026 Word of the Year.THE AI YOU USE EVERY DAY IS BIASED — AND IT’S QUIETLY SHAPING YOUR WORLDVIEW, NEW REPORT SAYSIn 2025, the publisher selected "slop," defining it as "digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means… [TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago - CNN’s Brian Stelter Reports Letitia James ‘Resisting’ Deal to Close Paramo...
The Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger has hit another roadblock, with New York Attorney General Letitia James and other “blue state” officials said to be “resisting” a settlement deal that would allow the merger to move forward, CNN reported Sunday. Even though Trump’s Justice Department okayed the merger in June, a group of 12 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit in July to block it. They want a settlement that would ensure certain provisions, like preserving CNN’s editorial independence, and guaranteeing a fixed amount of theatrical movie releases each year. Chief media analyst Brian Stelter reported Sunday that James in New York, William Tong in Connecticut, and at least two other state attorneys general “have reservations” about the terms of the settlement. “There’s a lot of political overtones to all of this because Paramount has cultivated a close relationship with the Trump administration,” Stelter said. He added that Paramount CEO — and Trump friend — David Ellison has been pushing hard to strike a settlement deal so he can take control of CNN, HBO, Warner Brothers-Discovery, and other assets as soon as possible. And California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D), who led the blue states in filing suit to block the merger, is now said to be “pushing to get the deal done,” leading to “advanced talks” with Paramount. “The Wall Street Journal was first to report on these advanced talks, and now we’re adding new details, reporting that Letitia James in New York and William Tong in Connecticut are both trying to get more out of Paramount,” Stelter reported. “And I’m told at least two other states also have reservations about any settlement deal right now.” James has well-documented bad blood with the Trump administration. The DOJ is currently appealing to refile federal bank fraud and false statement charges against her after a judge dismissed them and two grand juries failed to re-indict her. “For example, in Connecticut, William Tong, the AG there, a source telling me, quote, ‘He is fighting to preserve the Independence of CNN and CBS News,'” Stelter said. “Now, that’s an interesting comment coming from a source close to the matter. CBS News is owned by Paramount. There’s talk of a combination of [CNN] with CBS News if the deal goes through.” Stelter continued: There’s also been talk about a possible independent content monitor or other steps to ensure CNN’s independence. We… [TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago - Smart beds and motion sensors – is this the future of dementia care?
Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house. [TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago - Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here’s how to checkHow to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now. [TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago
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