Terminology like “beast mode,” “bracketology,” and “goated” are among the 690 new words that have been added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary’s list of vocabulary words.
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New dinosaur species discovered on U.K.’s Isle of Wight
A brand-new species of dinosaur has been discovered on the Isle of Wight.
Read More New dinosaur species discovered on U.K.’s Isle of WightTSA testing facial recognition tech to tighten airport security
Picture this. A traveler approaches a security checkpoint at the airport, inserts their identification card into a slot, and faces a camera on a small screen. Without having to present their identity to the TSA agent, the screen then reads “Photo Complete,” and the person passes through.
Read More TSA testing facial recognition tech to tighten airport securityNew Minnesota law could place you on govt bias registry if you say COVID-19 came from China
During a discussion of new proposed measures, State Representative Harry Niska questioned if asserting that COVID-19 originated in China, or if commending Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling would constitute biased speech that could put individuals on a government database and watchlist.
Read More New Minnesota law could place you on govt bias registry if you say COVID-19 came from ChinaNorth Korea fires off new ballistic missile, prompting Japanese evacuation warning
According to a South Korean military official, the North Korean launch that prompted Japanese residents of its northernmost main island to “evacuate immediately” may have featured a “new type of ballistic missile.”
Read More North Korea fires off new ballistic missile, prompting Japanese evacuation warningUtah’s new law requires parental consent for kids to use social media
Governor Spencer Cox signed two bills on Thursday requiring parental approval before children can sign up for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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