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‘Mogging’ is suddenly everywhere. Is that a problem?

This word for outdoing or outshining others originated in the manosphere, but is now thoroughly mainstream. Why is it so popular – and should we be worried about slang that arises from toxic subcultures?

The Guardian - UK

“No Peaceful Solution To Our Current Situation”: 76 People Share Their ‘Wokest’ Opinions

What's your 'wokest' opinion you can't wait to share?

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Losing our voice? Fears AI tone-shifting tech could flatten communication

As Apple Intelligence rollout continues, linguists say tools to rewrite texts and emails add ‘extra layer of inauthenticity’

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‘What a privilege … ’ trend catches on as gratitude makes social media comeback

Posts lauding anything from running in the rain to tiredness and a comfy bed are springing up on Instagram and TikTok

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From the ‘panny d’ to a ‘jackie p’, is the language of hun culture leaving you behind?

Gen Z and Gen Alpha have more ‘rizz’ than ‘LOLs’ – but linguists blame the internet for cringeworthy slang such as ‘cozzie livs’

The Independent UK

Baby Reindeer’s Success Could Spark A Major Change In The English Language For This Reason

“It’s not a complete surprise.”

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Bait, ting, certi: how UK rap changed the language of the nation

Fuelled by music fandom and social media, young British people’s slang is evolving to include words with pidgin, patois and Arabic roots – even where strong regional English dialects exist

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Face fillers, fire pits and the ick – how 10 series of Love Island have shaped UK culture

The reality TV dating show remains a winning formula despite being blamed for everything from body shaming to fast fashion

The Guardian - UK

Welsh Rugby Union appoints first ever independent chair

Richard Collier-Keywood previous roles include being managing partner of PwC in the UK

Birmingham Post

WRU make historic appointment as independent chair revealed and new director joins board

The Welsh Rugby Union has appointed its first independent chair

Wales Online

The American right has gone to war with 'woke capitalism' – here's what they get wrong

Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Republican governor and likely future presidential contender, has opened up a new front in his party’s war on “woke capitalism”. He is proposing to change the rules around how public bodies within Florida borrow from the markets by issuing bonds.

The Conversation

Karens, ‘The Ben Stage’ and what happens when your name is ruined by the internet

As relationship gurus on TikTok warn women off dating men named Ben, Ellie Muir speaks to people whose names have become shorthand for unattractive – or even racist – behaviour

The Independent UK

Karens, ‘The Ben Stage’ and what happens when your name is ruined by the internet

As relationship gurus on TikTok warn women off dating men named Ben, Ellie Muir speaks to people whose names have become shorthand for unattractive – or even racist – behaviour

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