Medieval women used falconry to subvert gender norms

Hawks are taking cinematic flight. In two recent literary adaptations, they are entwined with the lives and emotions of their respective protagonists – Agnes Shakespeare (née Hathaway) and Helen ...
theheraldghana.com

Oxford dictionary updates with adowa, obroni, Ghana must go

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added nearly 500 new words, phrases, and meanings to its lexicon, including several ...

Voices: In times of tragedy and fear, conversation is a civic — and moral — responsibility

When we stop talking to one another, fear fills the vacuum,” write Annie Caplan and Becca Kearl with Living Room ...
BBC

Beating Speaking Anxiety: 1. I’m scared of making mistakes

In our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about how to increase your confidence speaking English, even when you make mistakes. Find more programmes at bbclearningenglish.com. Show more Do you get ...
Bristol Post

Bristol City striker hunt update after Reds' 'really bad' performance in Oxford United stalemate

Bristol City are in "big final conversations" over securing a new striker, Gerhard Struber has confirmed, with the Robins boss sharing the latest on his side's search for reinforcements after their ...
Naija Gist - Latest

Amala, Nyash and 6 New Nigerian Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

The latest update reflects the growing global reach of Nigerian language and culture. On Wednesday, 7 January 2026, the OED announced the inclusion of 22 new expressions from the region, reflecting ...
The Straits Times

Ramyeon, ajumma enter Oxford English Dictionary

SEOUL - Several Korean terms rooted in daily life and social relationships have been formally entered into the Oxford English Dictionary, the latest sign of Korea’s widening cultural reach. New ...
The Korea Times

'Ramyeon' among 8 new Korean words added to Oxford English Dictionary

Eight Korean words have been newly added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), further cementing the global influence of Korean culture and language. The latest update by the Oxford University Press ...
CNET

Headphone Conversation Awareness Mode: How It Works and Why You Need It

Listening to your tunes, but your neighbor is feeling chatty? Ordering a latte but your hands are full so you can't pause your podcast? Conversation detection, a feature on some headphones and ...
NPR

Don't get angry, but the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year is 'rage bait'

Take a deep breath and think of your happy place: "rage bait" is the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year. After three days of online voting by more than 30,000 participants, Oxford University Press announced ...
USA Today

'Rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year for 2025. What it means.

The Oxford University Press promises it's not rage baiting with its two-word Word of the Year. The publishing house announced on Dec. 1 that its experts have named "rage bait" the 2025 Word of the ...