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The Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words this year influenced by internet culture. These additions, including "skibidi," reflect changes in how language evolves through social media. The dictionary updates its entries based on how frequently and in what context people use these new terms.
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The word "skibidi" is now in the Cambridge Dictionary and can mean something "cool" or "bad."
Over 6,000 new words were added to the dictionary this year.
Many new words come from social media, especially platforms like TikTok.
Other new words include "tradwife," "delulu," and "mouse jiggler."
"Mouse jiggler" is a term for technology that keeps a computer active.
The dictionary uses a large database, the Cambridge English Corpus, to track word usage.
Words added to the dictionary are selected based on their potential to remain in use.
The dictionary serves as a public record of how language evolves over time.
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The union of Air Canada flight attendants continues their strike, defying a government order to return to work. The Canada Industrial Relations Board declared the strike illegal, and both the union and individual workers might face legal consequences. The strike, which started on Saturday, has affected around 500,000 passengers.
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Air Canada flight attendants began striking on Saturday.
The strike was declared illegal by the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
The strike involves over 10,000 flight attendants.
Approximately 500,000 passengers have experienced disruptions due to this action.
The union refuses to end the strike, even if it means facing fines or jail time.
The strike seeks higher salaries and pay for ground work.
Eight months of negotiations between Air Canada and the union did not lead to an agreement.
The Canadian government ordered binding arbitration to resolve the dispute.
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A woman named Jasveen Sangha, nicknamed the “Ketamine Queen,” has agreed to plead guilty to selling the drug ketamine that resulted in the death of actor Matthew Perry. Sangha, along with four other defendants, was charged following a thorough investigation into Perry's death in 2023. She will face a formal plea hearing, and prosecutors plan to recommend a prison sentence of less than the maximum 45 years.
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Jasveen Sangha agreed to plead guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry, which led to his death.
Sangha is charged with five criminal counts, including drug distribution and causing a death by drug overdose.
She is the last of five defendants to reach a plea deal in the case.
Sangha could face up to 45 years in prison, but prosecutors will ask for a lesser sentence.
Perry died from a ketamine overdose on October 28, 2023, according to a medical examiner.
Perry sought ketamine treatment for depression through legal and illegal channels.
The investigation revealed Sangha as a major drug dealer supplying high-profile clients.
Prior to pleading guilty, both Sangha and another doctor were primary targets in the investigation.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House to meet with President Trump after a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky is backed by seven European leaders who support Ukraine, and they will all participate in a larger summit focusing on security and territorial issues. Trump suggests a trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelensky, but Putin has not agreed publicly.
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Zelensky met Trump in the White House after a summit between Trump and Putin.
Seven European leaders, who support Ukraine, arrived before Zelensky for a larger summit.
The meeting will discuss security guarantees and territorial deals with Ukraine.
Trump previously had a controversial meeting with Zelensky, affecting expectations.
U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Finland, NATO, and EU representatives are attending.
Zelensky states he will not concede Ukrainian land to Russia.
Trump suggests a future meeting with himself, Zelensky, and Putin.
Putin has not publicly agreed to the proposed trilateral meeting.
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Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 4 storm, is impacting island communities off North Carolina and other areas in the Atlantic. Although it is not expected to hit the U.S. directly, North Carolina's Outer Banks are preparing for strong winds, high waves, and potential flooding. Evacuations have been ordered on some islands, and impacts are being felt in the southeast Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Hurricane Erin is a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph (225 kph).
Outer islands of North Carolina have issued evacuation orders due to expected high waves and flooding.
Erin is affecting the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeast Bahamas with tropical storm warnings in place.
Roads on North Carolina's Outer Banks could be covered by waves as high as 15 feet (4.6 meters).
The storm is shifting northeast, avoiding a direct hit on the U.S. mainland.
Erin's edges have already brought heavy rain and winds to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, causing power outages.
Government officials in Bermuda are warning of dangerous conditions as storm surge could reach up to 24 feet (7.3 meters).
Hurricane Erin's strength has changed frequently according to the Saffir-Simpson Scale.
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Zarah Sultana, a former Labour MP, claimed Jeremy Corbyn, while leading the Labour party, gave in to adopting a definition of antisemitism that ties it with anti-Zionism. This definition, set by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), led to disputes during Corbyn's leadership. Sultana and Corbyn have recently started a new political party to challenge current government policies.
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Zarah Sultana criticized Jeremy Corbyn for accepting the IHRA's definition of antisemitism.
The IHRA definition equates antisemitism with anti-Zionism, sparking debate within the Labour party.
Kenneth Stern, involved in crafting the IHRA definition, later criticized its use as a limit on free speech.
Labour's National Executive Committee adopted the IHRA definition in 2018 after much discussion.
Some Jewish groups and figures support the IHRA definition, saying it provides a clear standard for identifying antisemitism.
Sultana and Corbyn recently launched a new political party, opposing certain government policies.
Critics label Sultana's stance as extremist, while Jewish leaders view the definition as essential for combating antisemitism.
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Hurricane Erin has started affecting parts of the Caribbean with rain and wind and is expected to create dangerous surf along the U.S. East Coast. The storm is not expected to hit land directly but has led to evacuation orders in some areas of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Forecasters predict coastal flooding and strong waves could impact roads and transportation.
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Hurricane Erin has reached Category 4, with winds of 140 mph.
Evacuations are ordered for Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island in North Carolina's Outer Banks.
The storm is causing heavy surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast.
Roads in the Outer Banks risk being flooded or damaged by waves.
Erin was previously a Category 5 hurricane with winds reaching 160 mph.
The storm's outer bands impacted Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with rain and wind.
Coastal flooding is expected from Tuesday through Thursday.
Scientific research links stronger hurricanes to climate change, due to warmer ocean temperatures.
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Architect Koen Olthuis suggests that as sea levels rise due to climate change, cities should be built on water, not behind higher barriers. He proposes floating structures as a solution that could be used globally, from luxury homes to schools and communities.
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Koen Olthuis is a Dutch architect.
He focuses on designing floating cities as a response to rising sea levels.
The design includes luxury homes in the Netherlands.
There are also plans for floating schools in poorer areas.
Olthuis's projects include entire island communities in the Maldives.
He believes living on water might be necessary for future urban areas.
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President Donald Trump said that his wife, Melania Trump, wrote a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking him to end the war in Ukraine. She expressed concern for the children affected by the conflict. Trump mentioned this in a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Melania Trump wrote a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The letter asked Putin to stop the war in Ukraine.
The reason given was concern for the well-being of children caught in the conflict.
President Donald Trump shared this information during a meeting with Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump shared the letter on his social media platform.
The meeting took place at the White House before talks with European leaders about the war.
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Five thousand aid trucks are waiting at the Rafah border crossing, the only entry between Gaza and Egypt, now under Israeli military control. The UN reports that although some food is entering Gaza, a lot more aid is needed quickly. Palestinian and Egyptian officials visited the border amid these challenges.
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Rafah is the only border crossing between Gaza and a country other than Israel, now controlled by Israeli forces.
Five thousand aid trucks are waiting for clearance to enter Gaza from Rafah.
Despite international concern, the UN states that more aid is needed urgently in Gaza.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty visited the border crossing.
International images of starving children have increased global attention on the situation.
The UN acknowledges that although some food has entered Gaza, it is insufficient.
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Opera singers attend a summer language course in Vermont to improve their German skills. The course takes place at the Middlebury Language School and helps singers focus on details like pronunciation.
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The course is held during the summer in Vermont.
It takes place at the Middlebury Language School.
The focus of the course is to help opera singers improve their German language skills.
Participants work on mastering German pronunciation, including specific sounds like the umlaut.
The program aims to enhance the singers' performance by improving their language proficiency.
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Scientists report that Boston Harbor's cleaner water has led to more sand tiger sharks using the area as a nursery. This indicates successful conservation efforts for the species in that region.
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Sand tiger sharks are seeing population growth in Boston Harbor.
The water quality in Boston Harbor has improved.
Cleaner water is helping sand tiger sharks use the area as a nursery.
This development is a result of ongoing conservation efforts.
Scientists are monitoring the increase of sharks in the area.
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President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and leaders from Europe. The main goal of the meetings is to work towards ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The meetings included leaders from European countries.
The main focus of the discussions is to try and stop the war between Russia and Ukraine.
These meetings are part of broader efforts to bring peace to the region.
The war between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing and is a major international concern.
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Syria is working to improve its financial situation after years of being under a corrupt dictatorship. The country faces challenges such as a lack of money available for spending, which makes recovering the economy difficult.
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Syria has been under a corrupt dictatorship for several years.
The Syrian government is trying to fix the country's finances.
There is a shortage of liquidity, meaning there is not enough money to go around.
This lack of money is slowing down Syria's economic recovery.
The recovery efforts aim to get the country's economy back on track after years of struggle.
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Taylor Swift is launching a new album called "The Life of a Showgirl" and is using her usual method of dropping hints, known as "Easter eggs," to engage fans. Some people are excited about her return, while others feel overwhelmed by her constant presence and impact on cultural discussions.
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Taylor Swift announced a new album called "The Life of a Showgirl."
Swift uses clues, known as "Easter eggs," to hint at her new releases, which fans try to decode.
She made details of the album public in an appearance on the "New Heights" podcast.
Swift's fans, called "Swifties," eagerly participate in uncovering these clues.
The podcast where the announcement occurred is hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce.
Some people feel that Swift's frequent releases dominate media attention.
Swift's re-recording of her past music adds to her album count.
Other artists, like Gucci Mane and Charley Crockett, have released more music in less time.
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The article discusses the potential impact of geopolitical tensions on inflation, with a focus on energy prices. The United States plans to impose heavy tariffs on India, a major customer of Russian oil, which could affect global economic relations and energy prices. The situation is part of ongoing international discussions about the conflict in Ukraine and its economic repercussions.
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Economists are looking at how global political tensions might raise inflation, especially through energy prices.
The United States will impose tariffs on India, which heavily relies on Russian oil.
The US government might consider more economic actions against Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
European leaders and Ukraine's President Zelensky are in Washington for talks about resolving the conflict.
A meeting between leaders in Anchorage ended without a peace agreement.
The Trump administration is contemplating additional sanctions on Russia's major oil companies.
The White House plans to increase tariffs on Indian goods, which could impact India's access to US markets.
Energy prices have been more stable since the last peak but could fluctuate with changes in global supply and demand.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Armenia to discuss a new transport corridor called the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) that would connect Azerbaijan's main territory to its Nakhchivan exclave. Iran is concerned about the corridor project, which is backed by the U.S., as it could alter regional dynamics and bring foreign presence near its borders. The corridor plan is part of a U.S.-brokered peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian traveled to Armenia to discuss the proposed corridor.
The TRIPP corridor links Azerbaijan's main area to its exclave near Iran's border.
The corridor is part of a U.S.-brokered peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the deal gave the U.S. rights to develop the corridor.
Iran worries the corridor might lead to unwanted foreign presence near its border.
Iranian officials view the project as a potential U.S. strategy to gain influence in the region.
Russia and Iran have opposed foreign intervention in the region but support regional stability.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have a history of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
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The UK government has warned Irish author Sally Rooney against funding Palestine Action, which is banned in the UK as a "terrorist" group. The ban means supporting the group could lead to legal consequences under the Terrorism Act. Palestine Action, which engages in protests against the arms trade supporting Israel, was banned after its activists damaged military property in the UK.
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Sally Rooney has been warned by the UK government against supporting the banned group Palestine Action.
Palestine Action is considered a "terrorist" organization in the UK and was banned due to its protest activities.
Rooney expressed her support for Palestine Action in an article in the Irish Times.
In June, Palestine Action activists vandalized planes in an English military base.
Supporting Palestine Action could result in criminal charges with up to 14 years in prison under the Terrorism Act.
Over 700 people have been arrested in the UK for supporting Palestine Action.
The UK ban is based on security advice following serious attacks linked to the group.
Rooney plans to continue supporting Palestine Action despite the ban.
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Iran is facing a serious drought that has caused water levels in dams to drop extremely low. Problems with managing these water resources have made the issue worse, leaving officials worried that people in Iran might soon lack enough water.
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Iran is experiencing a long drought and extreme heat.
Water levels in the dams, such as Amir Kabir Dam, are at historic lows.
Government mismanagement is worsening the water shortage situation.
Officials warn that Iran’s population of ten million could face a lack of water in weeks.
This situation is leading to a water crisis in Tehran, the capital city.
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