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In a reflection of the strange times we live in, Oxford University Press has announced that “goblin mode” is the Oxford word of the year for 2022.

In a reflection of the strange times we live in, Oxford University Press has announced that “goblin mode” is the Oxford word of the year for 2022.

BY JOE PRICE

'Goblin Mode' is the Oxford Word of the Year for 2022

Merriam-Webster has declared 'gaslighting' to be the word of the year. The term can be applied in multiple arenas, including the political and medical worlds.

Merriam-Webster has declared 'gaslighting' to be the word of the year. The term can be applied in multiple arenas, including the political and medical worlds.

BY TARAMHDVN

Merriam-Webster Declares 'Gaslighting' 2022's Word of the Year

During a conversation with Fort Myers Beach mayor Ray Murphy, the president was recorded on a hot mic assuring that "no one f*cks with a Biden."

During a conversation with Fort Myers Beach mayor Ray Murphy, the president was recorded on a hot mic assuring that "no one f*cks with a Biden."

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

President Says 'No One F*cks With a Biden' on Hot Mic in Florida

One of the contestants from the latest viral 'Wheel of Fortune' clip has broken their silence, and explained what led to the series of incorrect guesses.

One of the contestants from the latest viral 'Wheel of Fortune' clip has broken their silence, and explained what led to the series of incorrect guesses.

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant Defends Himself After Failing to Solve 'Another Feather in Your Cap' Puzzle

Less than a week after her split from Kanye West, 'Uncut Gems' actress Julia Fox has become a meme for how she pronounced the 2019 film's title on a podcast.

Less than a week after her split from Kanye West, 'Uncut Gems' actress Julia Fox has become a meme for how she pronounced the 2019 film's title on a podcast.

BY JOE PRICE

Julia Fox Responds to Being Playfully Trolled Over How She Pronounced ‘Uncut Gems’

Gunna's "Pushing P" phrase has become permanently tattooed on his body. The 'DS4EVER' rapper took to Instagram on Monday to reveal the new ink.

Gunna's "Pushing P" phrase has become permanently tattooed on his body. The 'DS4EVER' rapper took to Instagram on Monday to reveal the new ink.

BY MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY

Gunna Commits to 'Pushing P' Slogan With New Tattoo

Wordle is everywhere, but what exactly is it? Here, we take a look at the viral sensation that has social media flexing its word game muscles.

Wordle is everywhere, but what exactly is it? Here, we take a look at the viral sensation that has social media flexing its word game muscles.

BY TRACE COWEN

Wordle: What You Need to Know About the Wildly Popular Word Game

Twitter has spent days dissecting just how TikTok user Travion Thomas could possibly come up with his pronunciation of jalapeños as seen in a viral clip.

Twitter has spent days dissecting just how TikTok user Travion Thomas could possibly come up with his pronunciation of jalapeños as seen in a viral clip.

BY BRENTON BLANCHET

This Pronunciation of Jalapeños Has the Internet in Shambles

The Grammy-nominated pop star turned professional UFO enthusiast discussed their new series and explained why they don't use the word "aliens."

The Grammy-nominated pop star turned professional UFO enthusiast discussed their new series and explained why they don't use the word "aliens."

BY BRENTON BLANCHET

Demi Lovato Wants People to Stop Using Offensive Term ‘Aliens’ for Extraterrestrial Beings

The auction will begin on Tuesday and close at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, and will be handled by the largest digital marketplace for crypto collectibles, OpenSea.

The auction will begin on Tuesday and close at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, and will be handled by the largest digital marketplace for crypto collectibles, OpenSea.

BY XAVIER HAMILTON

Merriam-Webster Is Selling the Definition of ‘NFT’ as an NFT