Why do the works of Jane Austen still hold so much appeal 250 years after her birth? We ask members of the Jane Austen Society of North America as well as writers Sandra Cisneros and Brandon Taylor.

Ice cream can tell a lot about a person’s character. Vanilla is classic, but it can also be a sign of someone who is down in the dumps or just unadventurous. Chocolate ice cream is an obvious choice ...

In everyday conversation, it's critical to understand not just the words that are spoken, but the context in which they are said. If it's pouring rain and someone remarks on the "lovely weather," you ...

Mr. Elsass is a food writer and recipe developer. My childhood was built on signature dishes. Every Christmas morning, my stepdad would slip into the kitchen and slide a French toast into the oven. It ...

SZA has a word for the discourse surrounding Cynthia Erivo after the “Wicked: For Good” press tour: misogynoir. The “Good Days” singer shared her opinion in the comments of an Instagram Reel posted by ...

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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is offering a stinging assessment of her Republican colleagues, claiming that many privately mocked President Donald Trump before the 2024 primary, only to ...

The Oxford University Press defines "rage bait" as "online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage by being frustrating, provocative or offensive, typically posted in order to ...