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There are words that are easy to understand, and then, there are words like “recondite.” The thing about “recondite” is that it doesn’t just describe something obscure and complex to figure out, it is ...

It’s cider-making time in the Berkshires — a time to enjoy such a sweet, nutritious drink from fresh apples grown in local orchards. The word “cider” might appear to be one of those sturdy Old English ...

There is a growing danger in this country as Christian nationalism claims one particular understanding of Christianity as the only true faith and one form of political understanding as the only way to ...

A Republican congressman from Ohio condemned the display of an altered American flag that included a swastika in his office, calling it “a vile and deeply inappropriate symbol” that his office is ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasted The Wall Street Journal over its coverage of U.S.-China trade relations and accused the newspaper of shilling for China. “I think this narrative … just a ...

A manager’s email to an employee about the “5 minute rule” their company has in place for those working from home has left fellow workers gobsmacked. Anyone who has worked remotely knows there is a ...

Two brothers, Jerome and Jearhamel Fanaro, were killed in separate El Paso-are homicides less than a month apart. Jerome Fanaro, 37, died on Oct. 7 from strangulation after he was placed in a ...

Why do so many Oregonians rely on SNAP benefits? Experts say the number of Oregonians who utilize SNAP reflects both the economic realities and deliberate policy choices made by Oregon leaders in the ...

Will West works full time as a behavioral-health technician in southern Utah as he pursues an undergraduate degree in social work. He wants to make sure his savings meet his short and long-term goals.

American gymnastics star Simone Biles loved every bit of the Chicago Bears' thrilling comeback win over the Washington Commanders on Monday night, when they won, 25-24, on a game-winning field goal at ...