PEN International is the world’s largest nonprofit association of writers with more than 100 centers worldwide. It was founded in 1921 to promote literature, friendship and freedom of expression, with ...

The automotive giant Stellantis, parent company of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep, has a name that varies greatly in pronunciation. We went to the source.

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A Canadian woman who suffered a stroke in 2023 thought she was embarking on a long road to rehabilitation. After surgery, she woke up with an unexpected accent, a rare neurological phenomenon. A ...

CINCH Pronunciation: sinch UK/sɪntʃ/ and US/sɪntʃ/ Meaning: ‘Cinch’ means something that is certain, easy, or guaranteed. Origin and history: The word "ci ...

Mint’s Word of the Day is perspicacity. Perspicacity is the ability to see beyond the obvious, to notice, understand, and judge things quickly and accurately.

The automotive giant Stellantis, parent company of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep, has a name that varies greatly in pronunciation. How do you pronounce it?

'Uxorious' (adjective, /ʌkˈsɔː.ri.əs/) describes a man who is excessively fond of, doting upon, or submissively devoted to ...

Padma Shri poet Shafi Shauq warns institutions—not people—threaten Kashmiri. He explains power, translation, and survival.

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