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The acronym in question is FAFO, and remarkably, it’s being offered as the justification for the U.S. invasion of Venezuela.

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Drawn from the opening lines of the Hawaiian creation chant, the Kumulipo, kāhuli was selected by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language, as the ...

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June Casagrande's easy New Year's resolution trick for choosing between "and I" and " and me" when communicating with others.

Each year millions of Americans take to social media to complain about pollen. Scientists have put all that data to good use.

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A surprisingly long debate took place at Lys Kernow (County Hall) in Truro today (Tuesday, January 6) when Cornwall councillors discussed whether the use of the word ‘chairman’ is sexist and if it ...

California regulators have drawn a bright red line through one of Silicon Valley's most recognizable product names, giving ...