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May 17, 2025 at 5:31 am

The old slang term ’86’ probably started as restaurant-worker jargon. Suddenly it’s in the news

The slang term at the center of a political firestorm around former FBI Director James Comey likely originated as food-service-industry jargon before extending to other...

April 30, 2025 at 9:10 pm

For Black men, fashion has been a tool of self-expression — and a way they’ve been judged

Clothing as message.

Entertainment

April 10, 2025 at 12:45 pm

Pronouns in some reporters’ email signatures get a stony response from Trump administration

You know those email signatures at the end of messages.

March 24, 2025 at 4:03 pm

Some US embassies in Europe post warnings to would-be visa seekers: Watch your step

Some U.S. embassies in European nations are taking to social media with pointed warnings to would-be visitors: Watch your step.

March 14, 2025 at 2:14 pm

Here’s what you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day

If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day.

February 4, 2025 at 9:04 pm

Mmm, that looks yummy! The colors we see make a difference in the food we eat

When it comes to what we eat, it’s not just a matter of taste.

Business

December 18, 2024 at 9:12 pm

The truth behind Santa Claus, as seen by grown-ups: To tell or not to tell? VIEW

When it comes to Christmas, there’s no getting away from Santa Claus.

Entertainment

December 16, 2024 at 9:09 pm

Younger Asian Americans navigate something new to their generation: Taking up space VIEW

It's about as American an idea as it gets -the hunger to make your own path, to find your own way, make your voice heard.

November 25, 2024 at 11:07 am

So you’re gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays VIEW

There’s no place like home for the holidays.

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November 6, 2024 at 3:00 am

Trump isn’t first to be second: Grover Cleveland set precedent of nonconsecutive presidential terms

On the list of U.S. presidents, several have been tapped to serve for more than one term, with Donald Trump now joining the group.