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Carville: 'Defund the police' the '3 stupidest words in the English language'
Democratic strategist James Carville said support from some on the left for the push to defund the police has become a major hindrance for the party's candidates, including Vice President Harris ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Translators association honors English-language editions of Italian prose and French poetry
The English-language translators of an Italian collection of short stories and a French book of poetry have won awards from the American Literary Translators AssociationEntertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
Translation tech tackles health language barriers
A new device is helping to improve communication between patients who do not speak English.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
London’s endangered language communities to be mapped in new project
London may be second only to New York in the number of at-risk languages spoken. Life in London has been mapped according to its health, wealth, land ownership, politics and transport at key points ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Does Changing the Language of DEI Protect Companies?
Many executives have changed – or are changing — their language around DEI efforts. But one expert says these changes aren’t likely to provide any legal protection.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Indonesian Tribe Adopts Korean Hangul to Preserve Ancient Cia-Cia Language
The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe’s children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
Hot property: quintessential English cottages
From a traditional thatched cottage to a discreet London hideawayWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Trump Picked the Wrong Moment to Complain About a Language Barrier
But his description of the problems he sees with Haitian immigrants helps explain his monochrome vision of American life.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Funding cuts could mean death of Sámi languages, say Indigenous parliaments
Sweden and Finland plan to withdraw funding to safeguard nine languages defined as threatened by Unesco. The Indigenous parliaments of Sweden, Finland and Norway have warned that some Sámi ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Nvidia doubles down on India with Hindi language model and major partnerships
Nvidia on Thursday announced a slew of partnerships with major Indian firms and launched a Hindi language model.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Cohere launches new AI models to bridge global language divide
Cohere released two new open weight AI models from its Aya initiative that looks to expand LLM performance for languages other than English.Tech - VentureBeat - October 24 -
Amid Talk of Fascism, Trump’s Threats and Language Evoke a Grim Past
Plenty of presidents have been called dictators by their political opponents, but none until now has been publicly accused of being a “fascist” by his own handpicked advisers.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Donald Trump attacks Liz Cheney using violent language
Former President Trump is facing backlash for comments he made about former Rep. Liz Cheney where he appeared to suggest she should be shot. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
How Irish-language trio Kneecap conquered hip-hop
With a sold-out tour, knockout album and Oscar-tipped movie, the group is unstoppable right nowBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Harris and Trump Rally in Milwaukee as They Make Final Wisconsin Push
The presidential rivals campaigned in the battleground state’s largest city after Donald Trump tried to slightly soften his violent remarks about Liz Cheney, which Kamala Harris called ...Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Runes prove Elfdalian is distinct ancient Nordic language, say researchers
Linguists argue language spoken by 2,500 people in central Sweden is more than an esoteric dialect. It is a distinct language that has survived against the odds for centuries in a tiny pocket of ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
New rules require drugmakers to be clearer about explaining the risks and side effects of prescription drugsHealth - ABC News - 5 hours ago -
English smacking ban being considered by government
Government ministers are considering outlawing physical punishment of children, Department for Education confirms.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
The English county facing the biggest financial ‘black hole’
Even in relatively prosperous Hampshire, the cost of providing social care is swallowing up funding for everything elseBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
The Call Of Cthulhu's Manga Adaptation Is Finally Available In English
H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu Manga $18 (was ...Tech - GameSpot - October 23 -
Traditional English Pottery Takes on a Modern Flair
Sophie Wilson’s 1690 collection of slipware reflects a variety of artistic and literary references.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25 -
Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?
The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
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Trump, on the Civil War, in His Own Words
It’s hard to compromise with those who consider any criticism a threat.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Michelle Obama’s Plain Words at a Harris Rally in a Plain Suit
Who needs a slogan tee when your outfit can say it all?Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 28 -
In their own words: Lawmakers on what it's like in a 'chaos' Congress
PolarizingTop stories - ABC News - October 28
