Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year

'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year

Gen Alpha’s hyper-online manner of speaking has officially entered the zeitgeist.

NBC News - 1d

Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year

Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.

CBS News - 1d

A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the most talked-about people this year

ABC News - 3h

"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics

The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of ...

CBS News - 15h

New women's baseball league names 97-year-old AAGPBL alum honorary chair on advisory board

Former baseball pitcher Maybelle Blair will be an honorary chair on the advisory board of the Women’s Professional Baseball League, which last month announced plans to launch in 2026 as a six-team ...

ABC News - 14h

UCF football coaching search 2024: Candidates, hot board, news, names to watch from Knights insiders

The Knights247 team just revealed their top candidates to replace Gus Malzahn as Central Florida football head coach

CBS Sports - 18h

Brunson, Wemby lead trending dog names of 2024; Bronny, Messi among others

NBA names were common among dog owners last year, but the WNBA's Caitlin Clark and Team USA gymnast Simone Biles were represented, too.

ESPN - 10h

North Carolina football coaching search 2024: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from UNC experts

The InsideCarolina team just revealed their top candidates to replace Mack Brown for the North Carolina Tar Heels

CBS Sports - 18h

Signing Day arrives early in 2024 as a juggling act of epic proportions: Why it is different this year

Before the transfer portal opens, an earlier-than-ever Signing Day begins

CBS Sports - 1d

2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals

Did you have a “Brat summer” this year

ABC News - 18h

Jason Laks Named President of Broadway League

The Broadway League, an industry trade organization, named Jason Laks as its new president. “I think our mission has to be more than to make it 2019 again,” Laks said.

The New York Times - 1d

Luka Doncic returns to red-hot Mavericks & Giannis gets the Bucks back on track | Good Word with Goodwill

Vincent Goodwill and Tim Cato discuss the Mavericks and Bucks, who have gone 8-1 in their last 9 games, and what's leading to a youth revolution in the Western Conference.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan's capital: Luxury housing

Peace is driving up property prices in Kabul and fueling the luxury market

ABC News - 22h

Intel CEO Gelsinger Retires as Chipmaker Names Interim Co-CEOs

David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus were named interim co-leaders after the boomerang executive, who returned to the company in 2021, left the top job.

Inc. - 1d

Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut named Golden Globe presenters

"CBS Mornings" reveals Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut as the presenters for this year's Golden Globe nominations. The ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, airs Jan. 5 on CBS and Paramount+.

CBS News - 19h

AWS and Riot Games name winner of Valorant Champions Tour Hackathon

AWS and Riot Games have revealed the winners of their Valorant Champions Tour Hackathon: Esports Manager Challenge.

VentureBeat - 14h

B.C. Lions name former quarterback Buck Pierce as head coach

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have named Buck Pierce as their new head coach.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Beyoncé named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard

Beyoncé has officially been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard. The music industry magazine made the announcement on Tuesday as part of its ongoing series highlighting the ...

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Mastercard reaches agreement in UK to settle claims of overcharging on fees

Test case bought on behalf of 46mn credit and debit card customers ends in deal for compensation of about £200mn

Financial Times - 11h

Exxon Mobil Names Ammann Upstream President as Mallon Retires

The head of Exxon Mobil’s massive exploration and production arm is retiring after more than three decades with the energy giant and will be replaced by a former General Motors executive.

The Wall Street Journal - 16h

Jay-Z's 'The Book of Hov' immersive New York exhibit lives up to its name and becomes a book

Jay-Z’s popular exhibit “The Book of Hov” in New York is about to live up to its name by becoming an actual book sold nationwide

ABC News - 17h

The best TV shows of 2024

In a year filled with quality series, these subjective choices indicate that great TV shows keep being made, even if the industry is in a bit of slump, our television critic says.

Los Angeles Times - 23h

The 10 Best Books of 2024

The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s top fiction and nonfiction.

The New York Times - 11h

Peacock Promo Codes - December 2024

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Wired - 1d

Verizon Promo Codes | December 2024

Unlock savings on phones, tablets, internet, and more with the best Verizon discounts.

Wired - 1d

These are the worst cities for package theft in 2024

These are the 10 worst cities for package theft in 2024, according to an annual report from SafeWise.

The Hill - 22h

Most common passwords of 2024 revealed

Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.

CBS News - 19h

Unveiling YouTube's top trends for 2024

Exclusively on "CBS Mornings Plus," YouTube's Culture and Trends lead Maddy Buxton joins us to reveal YouTube's top trends for 2024.

CBS News - 17h

The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate

With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.

ESPN - 1d

Rangers sign Higashioka, 34, to 2-year contract

After a standout season in which he finished with a career-high 17 home runs for the San Diego Padres, veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka, 34, signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on ...

ESPN - 1d

Alex Consani Is First Transgender Woman to Win Model of the Year

Alex Consani is a star, on TikTok and on the runway. In her speech at the Fashion Awards in London, she acknowledged the struggles of other pioneers.

The New York Times - 13h

Three rail firms to be renationalised next year

The rail operators will be renationalised in May, as part of the government's manifesto promise.

BBC News - 50m

35 Best Cyber Monday Headphone Deals (2024)

Looking for a new pair of earbuds or over-ears? Some of our favorite models are on sale right now.

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54 Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals (2024)

All cords lead to WIRED. Come gather to find the best Cyber Monday tech deals before they're gone.

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Hoka Coupon Code: Free Shipping in December 2024

Enjoy free expedited shipping with a Hoka discount code and save with the latest deals and coupons this December.

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Save 80% with Nomad Coupon in December 2024

Save up to 80% on accessories like phone cases, wallets, and more this December.

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Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year

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