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Associated PressThink 'brain rot' summed up 2024? Oxford agrees it was the word of the year
Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “Brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year. Oxford University Press said Monday that the evocative phrase “gained new prominence in 2024,” with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before. Oxford defines brain rot as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging.”
- The Independent
Harry Potter theme park recalls Gryffindor sword replicas for violating Japan’s strict weapons law
More than 350 of the swords have already been sold
- Deadline
Netflix Wins 7-Figure Auction For Callie Hart’s BookTok Sensation ‘Quicksilver’
EXCLUSIVE: In heated competition, Netflix has optioned the rights to Callie Hart’s fantasy romance BookTok phenom novel Quicksilver. Deadline hears this is a 7-figure deal. Elizabeth Cantillon will produce for The Cantillon Company. Hart will be executive producer. WME brokered the deal. TikTok’s mention of Quicksilver amassed 3 million views in the first two months …
- The Independent
‘I knew she was going to die,’ says mother of lawyer killed in Laos poisoning after call from daughter’s friend
Simone White had brain surgery and blood transfusions but died nine days after falling ill
- USA TODAY
How does 'Wicked' fit into 'The Wizard of Oz'? The storylines explained
With "Wicked" the movie being an adaptation of the stage musical which is an adaptation of the book, things get confusing. Here's what to know.
- People
Francia Raisa Teases New Memoir on “Live From The Other Side” with Tyler Henry: 'A Reset for Myself'
"I’ve been quietly in the planning stages of writing a tell-all book about my life," Raisa shared exclusively with PEOPLE.
- People
Sofía Vergara Poses Topless and Shares Sexy Bikini Snaps from Colombian Holiday Vacation with Her Family
The actress shared photos of herself posing in a sexy black bikini as she and her family spent Thanksgiving in Colombia
- The Independent
South Korea says 38 Vietnamese tourists have gone missing in Jeju island
Tourists disappear on last stop of their itinerary before their departure
- Evening Standard
Arne Slot names two Mohamed Salah alternatives as Liverpool boss drops transfer hint
Reds accused of relying on Egypt international too heavily
- SETHLUI.COM
Don’t go to these markets & hawker centres scheduled for spring cleaning in Dec 2024
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- The Guardian
Leicester’s Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘hurt’ by enforced exit from Manchester United
Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted: ‘I was disappointed, very much so’ after leaving Old Trafford but said he is ready to ‘work around the clock’ for Leicester
- Hello!
Amal Clooney's jaw-dropping glitterball dress everyone forgot about
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney oozed glamour in the glitterball gown during the 2023 Fashion Awards - see photos of George Clooney's wife
- The Daily Beast
The Massive Clue That Donald Trump’s Threats Are All BS
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to deport millions in an unprecedented crackdown on undocumented migrants. His MAGA billionaire lieutenant Elon Musk has said he will find unprecedented trillions to cut from federal spending. Wall Street thinks they’re delusional, projecting that the two will accomplish a fraction of what they’re threatening at best.
- Cinema Online
Lin Chi-ling celebrates 50th birthday with heartwarming photos of son
The actress reflects on motherhood and life's journey in emotional birthday post
- NextShark
Bangladeshi fruit vendor moved to tears as banana he sold for 35 cents fetches millions
Shah Alam, a 74-year-old Bangladeshi fruit vendor in Manhattan, was shocked to discover that a banana he sold for 35 cents was later auctioned off for $6.2 million at Sotheby's auction house as the centerpiece of artist Maurizio Cattelan’s artwork called "Comedian." The piece, which features the banana duct-taped to a wall, was purchased by entrepreneur Justin Sun on Nov. 20. A banana’s value: Alam, who lives in a basement apartment in the Bronx and works 12-hour shifts at a fruit stand outside the auction house, was moved to tears after learning of the sale from a reporter.
- People
'Bleeding Eye' Virus Sparks Travel Warning and Worldwide Concern — What Is the Incurable Disease?
The Marburg virus, which causes bleeding from the eyes, nose, and mouth, can be fatal in up to 90% of those infected
- People
Father, 20, Dies After Getting 'Little Cut' on His Lip, Leaving Behind 2 Kids and Pregnant Partner: Reports
Lockie Seddon reportedly died after he contracted a golden staph infection which spread to his brain
- The Independent
White House staffers angry they might not get goodbye photos with President Biden
Staffers ‘deserve at the very least a proper goodbye from the man who says he owes them everything,’ complains former official
- People
See Janelle Monáe Ring in Her 39th Birthday in a Sexy, Signature Black-and-White Bikini
Monáe also rocked two black-and-white party fits. See every look here
- KameraOne
Huge shark jumps out of sea onto fishing boat in South Korea
Fishermen off the coast of South Gyeongsang, South Korea, got a terrifying scare in mid-November when a huge mako shark surprised the relaxed anglers by leaping out of the sea and onto the boat. Chilling footage captured the once-in-a-lifetime moment that sent the group into a panic. Remarkably, no one was seriously injured in the freak accident.