A demagogue is a leader who gains power by appealing to emotions, fears, and prejudices, rather than reason or truth. This ...

Lollygag, a 19th-century American verb, describes wasting time or moving slowly, often with a playful, mildly negative tone.

KAKEGAWA, Shizuoka -- Japan boasts some 56,000 convenience stores nationwide, and the three biggest chains -- Seven-Eleven ...

Word of the Day: Felicity signifies profound happiness and contentment. It is a state of well-being and inner peace. This word describes a deep, enduring happiness, not just temporary pleasure.

Ellery Fine took first place in BCSD’s 2026 district spelling bee; nine students will advance to the regional competition.

Metamorphosis signifies a profound transformation, not just a minor shift. This term, rooted in Greek, describes dramatic ...

Jonathan Kwan (@migrationethics) is the Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Views are his own. What term should we use to ...

Pontiac — Oakland County prosecutors plan to consider fighting to uphold life without parole sentences for 16 people eligible for resentencing for a murder they committed. The Michigan Supreme Court ...

BROOKLYN -- Daniel Hernandez, the rapper known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, turned himself in on Tuesday to the same Brooklyn jail where Nicolás Maduro and his wife are currently being held. He arrived at the ...

The verb pudla comes from pudel, the Swedish word for a poodle. Despite this, it doesn’t have much to do with fluffy dogs.