'Hard pass' and 'dad bod' among 5,000 words added to Merriam-Webster's 'Collegiate' dictionary
Merriam-Webster added these words to its latest edition of the dictionary, and here are some of the new entries.
Merriam-Webster added these words to its latest edition of the dictionary, and here are some of the new entries.
Source denies affair between Astronomer executives caught on Coldplay kiss cam at concert: report
A source close to Kristin Cabot denies affair rumors with former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron following their viral Coldplay concert appearance on kiss cam.
A source close to Kristin Cabot denies affair rumors with former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron following their viral Coldplay concert appearance on kiss cam.
Used cooking oil stolen from Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby
Police are looking to identify a second suspect they believe is involved in the theft of used cooking oil from Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby.
Police are looking to identify a second suspect they believe is involved in the theft of used cooking oil from Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby.
Annual survey reveals the industries that Americans love, hate the most
Only three industries earned majority praise, while others sunk to record lows.
Only three industries earned majority praise, while others sunk to record lows.
Iron Hill Brewery closing all locations, files for bankruptcy
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, a Philadelphia-area brewpub chain with more than a dozen locations, announced its permanent closure on Thursday.
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, a Philadelphia-area brewpub chain with more than a dozen locations, announced its permanent closure on Thursday.
Americans traveling to Europe will have fingerprints scanned under new rule. What we know
Tourists heading to Europe will be required to have their fingerprints and facial images scanned starting next month.
Tourists heading to Europe will be required to have their fingerprints and facial images scanned starting next month.
2025 Midtown Village Fall Festival canceled
The Midtown Village Merchant's Association has decided to cancel the fall festival this year due to rising costs and a decline in corporate sponsorships.
The Midtown Village Merchant's Association has decided to cancel the fall festival this year due to rising costs and a decline in corporate sponsorships.
Actor Ben Stiller launches Stiller’s Soda — here’s where to buy it
Ben Stiller has launched his own soda brand, Stiller’s, featuring three nostalgic flavors. Here’s where you can buy it and how much it costs.
Ben Stiller has launched his own soda brand, Stiller’s, featuring three nostalgic flavors. Here’s where you can buy it and how much it costs.
‘Heavy soda’ trend explained: Super sweet fountain drinks spark buzz
A new Midwestern drink trend called heavy soda is going viral online. The extra-syrup fountain drinks promise maximum sweetness, but dentists warn about the health risks.
A new Midwestern drink trend called heavy soda is going viral online. The extra-syrup fountain drinks promise maximum sweetness, but dentists warn about the health risks.
Spirit Airlines furloughing 1,800 flight attendants just before Christmas travel season
Spirit Airlines flight attendants face job losses before the Christmas travel season as the budget airline continues restructuring.
Spirit Airlines flight attendants face job losses before the Christmas travel season as the budget airline continues restructuring.
Pornhub to block Arizona access due to new age verification law
Pornhub, one of the world's largest adult content websites, is blocking access for users in Arizona. This comes as a new state law, House Bill 2112, takes effect Sept. 26. Arizona is now among two dozen states with similar age verification legislation.
Pornhub, one of the world's largest adult content websites, is blocking access for users in Arizona. This comes as a new state law, House Bill 2112, takes effect Sept. 26. Arizona is now among two dozen states with similar age verification legislation.
These are the best cities for women, based on 15 key metrics
WalletHub has released its 2025 ranking of the best and worst U.S. cities for women, evaluating 182 locations on economic opportunity, health care, and safety.
WalletHub has released its 2025 ranking of the best and worst U.S. cities for women, evaluating 182 locations on economic opportunity, health care, and safety.
Fall is here: What that means, and when we change the clocks
The upcoming fall season is expected to bring warmer and drier conditions for much of the country.
The upcoming fall season is expected to bring warmer and drier conditions for much of the country.
McDonald’s bringing back Monopoly game next month
McDonald’s is bringing back its fan-favorite Monopoly game promotion next month, the fast-food giant announced on Instagram.
McDonald’s is bringing back its fan-favorite Monopoly game promotion next month, the fast-food giant announced on Instagram.
Olive Garden tests smaller portion menu with 'encouraging' results
The Italian chain is testing lighter entrées across 40% of its location.
The Italian chain is testing lighter entrées across 40% of its location.
Marsha's, Philly's first women's sports bar, holds grand opening
Chivonn Anderson, owner and founder of Marsha’s on South Street, details the story behind her opening Philly's first women's sports bar.
Chivonn Anderson, owner and founder of Marsha’s on South Street, details the story behind her opening Philly's first women's sports bar.
World stone-skimming championship rocked by cheating scandal
A handful of people vying to be the next world champion of stone-skimming were disqualified from the annual contest in Scotland after a cheating scandal.
A handful of people vying to be the next world champion of stone-skimming were disqualified from the annual contest in Scotland after a cheating scandal.
Tyson Foods to remove corn syrup, other additives from these popular brands
Tyson Foods, one of the largest food companies in the U.S. says it’s removing five chemical additives from its most popular brands, including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm and more.
Tyson Foods, one of the largest food companies in the U.S. says it’s removing five chemical additives from its most popular brands, including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm and more.
Parents say defective Tesla door handles trapped kids in back seat
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.
Cast your vote: National Toy Hall of Fame 2025 finalists revealed
Public voting begins today and ends Sept. 24.
Public voting begins today and ends Sept. 24.