Year in a word: Slop

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Quiz: Do You Know the Words That Were Popular in 2024?

A varied assortment of words entered (or re-entered) the lexicon this year. How well do you know them?
The New York Times - 4h
Tech billionaire shares his 5-word piece of advice for a successful future: ‘I get up every morning’ with it in mind

Billionaire Nandan Nilekani says soft skills will make professionals more successful in the age of AI. Here are a few you should prioritize.
CNBC - 5h
For Leonie Benesch, not finding the words on 'September 5' was the right call

Leonie Benesch grew up in Germany without a TV and first saw footage — some of it re-created — from the Munich Summer Olympic attacks in 1972 while filming 'September 5.'
Los Angeles Times - 8h
For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird

The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.
Inc. - 9h
This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics

The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.
Wired - 1d
UK political photographs of the year – in pictures

The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months Continue reading...
The Guardian - 12h
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth

Yahoo News - 1d
BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year

A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.
MarketWatch - 1d
Congress Delays Threatened DJI Drone Ban for a Year

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed without an amendment effectively banning the China-made drones, but left a door open for a prohibition in 12 months.
Inc. - 1d