AI writing tools are now part of daily life. Students use them for essays. Professionals use them for emails. Marketers use them for blog drafts. Many ...

Human language may seem messy and inefficient compared to the ultra-compact strings of ones and zeros used by computers—but our brains actually prefer it that way. New research reveals that while ...

Spokeo reports on slang terms from various generations, highlighting their evolution and the cultural significance in connecting or alienating peers.

The “as … as” structure is one of the most natural and flexible ways to make comparisons in English — but many learners either avoid it or use it incorrectly. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to build ...

Grammar pro June Casagrande writes on when, how and why to use "whom," while also providing examples from great writers like Shakespeare who eschewed it in their works.

There are a few phrases, quotations, that get used over and over in different contexts. Author Ryan Holiday and Here & Now ‘s ...

From "founding fathers" to "misunderestimate," U.S. presidents have come up with—and taken heat for—a wide range of words and phrases.

Business English goes beyond vocabulary—it’s about knowing the phrases professionals actually use in meetings, emails, and daily communication. This lesson breaks down well-known Business English ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Artist Temi Coker is expanding his practice beyond the wall with his first home collection. The 18-piece debut, launching January 21, 2026, brings his visual language into everyday objects designed ...

Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday after being convicted of the second-degree murder of Sonya Massey in 2024. Grayson was initially ...

A federal judge has stepped in to block the removal of a five‑year‑old boy and his father after a controversial immigration arrest in the United States sparked fresh debate over Donald Trump ’s border ...