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Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words in 2026: Vibe coding, meme coin, parasocial, AGI, Sunday scaries, trash panda and Mandela Effect explainedMerriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its online dictionary. These additions include internet slang, AI terminology,...- Psychology says people who worship their idols in sports, politics, cinema or business aren't just fans: What this behaviour reveals?Psychology says people who worship their idols in sports, politics, cinema or business aren't always showing simple admiration. Excessive i...
- Quote of the day by Bonnie & Clyde star Warren Beatty: ‘It is your private life that counts. It is a big mistake to think… ’; inspiring life lesson from Oscar-winner on how some things are better kept personal to maintain dignity and not everything worthwhile have to be shared with everyoneLimelight can be heady but also frightening, as it is very difficult for public figures to maintain privacy. Years ago, actor Warren Beatty...
- Erling Haaland is Norway's FIFA World Cup machine - and the internet's "babygirl"FIFA World Cup 2026 match: Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland has become a social media sensation. His online persona contrasts with his ...
- Psychologists say people who feel attached to celebrities aren't always obsessed, they may be responding to a powerful mental habitResearch suggests that people who feel emotionally connected to celebrities, influencers, or media personalities are not necessarily obsess...
- Psychology suggests people who keep the TV on in an empty house aren't simply avoiding silence; familiar voices can provide a sense of social presence that helps reduce feelings of isolationTurning on familiar TV shows when alone offers comfort. Research shows favorite programs act as social surrogates, fulfilling the fundament...
- Psychology says people who spend hours each evening on social media aren't undisciplined or passively bored; they're caught in a feedback loop designed specifically to feel like socializingSocial media platforms, designed for connection, may paradoxically fuel loneliness through passive consumption and parasocial interactions....
- Psychology says rewatching the same TV show again and again isn’t just comfort or laziness — It may reveal a hidden emotional needThe psychology behind rewatching the same shows suggests that the habit is often driven by emotional comfort, nostalgia and mental familiar...
- In the age of parasocial fame, nepo kids are the new comfort TVCelebrity families now offer a shared reference point in a fragmented world. The public emotionally inhabits these lives, finding reassuran...
- Word of the Day: ParasocialAdmiration for public figures can foster a one-sided connection known as parasocial, in which followers develop a sense of intimacy and fri...
- Ariana Grande’s big statement on her figure and the obsession with ‘Wicked’ actors’ bodies reveals how normalized body policing has becomeRigorous scrutiny of the physical appearances of the Wicked: For Good starring Ariana Grande has sparked a broader cultural conversation ab...
- Taylor Swift makes ‘Parasocial’ the Cambridge word of the year. Psychologist explains if parasocial relationships are healthy or notCambridge Dictionary has declared 'parasocial' its word of the year. This term describes one-sided connections people feel towards celebrit...
- Inside AI’s child-safety debate: Where OpenAI, Meta, Google, Character.AI standOpenAI, Google, Meta, Character.AI, and others face scrutiny over AI’s impact on minors. OpenAI added teen-specific safeguards, including a...
- Professor cancels class after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement news, fans react to parasocial bondA University professor went viral after cancelling class when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement news broke. Fans quickly reacted w...
- Sam Altman wishes to give 'free GPT-5' to everyone on Earth: OpenAI CEO’s bold dream sparks awe and alarmOpenAI CEO Sam Altman envisions a future where everyone has free access to GPT-5, a superintelligent AI assistant. This ambitious plan spar...
- Situationships are old news, ‘delusionship’ is Gen Z’s new buzzword: Are you trapped in a fantasy romance?Move over, situationships—Gen Z is now grappling with delusionships: one-sided fantasy romances often mistaken for meaningful connections. ...
- One word to rule them all: Oxford University Press declares 'Rizz' as the word of 2023In Gen Z lingo, the word 'rizz' denotes the ability to charm a potential romantic partner. The term was coined in 2022.
- Rizz triumphs over Swiftie, prompt, and Situationship to claim the title of Word of the Year. Here's why Oxford picked itThe Word of the Year selection process underscores language's influential role in shaping our perception of the world and ourselves, with R...
- From Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello: Celebrity break-ups reflect our own relationship strugglesCelebrities' breakups have continuously fascinated the public. Fans stay hooked on celebrities' love life, theorizing about relationships, ...
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