Those who say that journalism is history (told) in a hurry, are probably alluding to the realisation that history provides more backgrounding, depth and perspective when reporting an event than the ...

The Oxford English Dictionary defines trust as, “Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something; confidence or faith in a person or thing, or in an ...

Make your dream of living in a French farmhouse or chateau a reality. After a notable obsession with yellow houses, historic homes, and glossy magazines as a child that lead to a degree in American ...

The Times reports the dictionary contains around 4,000 entries and was compiled to help visitors avoid being targeted by London’s criminal “canting crew” - a catch-all phrase for vagrants, thieves, ...

Vibe’ is not a vague feeling, but a shared human experience shaped by environments, design and social interaction.

Beacon Journal readers ask about the origin of common sayings such as ‘getting off scot-free’ and ‘a chip off the old block.’ ...

While the name highlights pancakes (which are indeed exceptional), it’s the French toast that deserves special recognition – golden slices that have been baptized in a perfectly spiced egg mixture ...

A local library will host a discussion on Simon Winchester's book about Dr. W.C. Minor's contributions to the OED while he ...

If your starter word contains a rarely used letter, rethink your strategy. Here are the most commonly used letters in the ...

Language experts agree that no single English language rule exists for terms like "farmers market," "couple's retreat" or ...

Last week, The New York Times broke the news that the aircraft the US used to attack a boat in the Caribbean last ...