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The word “obdurate” is an adjective that describes the act of stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action ...

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As 2025 comes to a close, Merriam-Webster is marking an annual tradition. On Dec. 15, the leading expert in language announced that “slop” had earned the title of word of the year for 2025.

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"The Daily Show" laid into the Trump administration's decision to cut free entry to national parks on Martin Luther King Jr.

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National Cookie Day on December 4, 2025, celebrates cookies with baking, sharing, and tastings. This year, National Cookie ...