Merriam-Webster names ‘polarization' its 2024 word of the year
Following a contentious presidential election, is it any surprise the Merriam-Webster word of the year is “polarization”?
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Syrians search notorious Assad jail for underground cells while freed prisoners rejoice
The brutal regime saw hundreds of thousands of political prisoners disappear into jails for decades before it was toppled by rebels Sunday.
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The Onion's bid to buy Infowars goes before judge as Alex Jones tries stopping sale
The Onion’s bid to buy conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars is scheduled to return to a Texas courtroom on Monday.
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It's the end of an era: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour comes to a close in Vancouver
After nearly two years, five continents, 50 cities and 149 shows, this era is over.
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Israel strikes suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria
Israel’s foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile actors.