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July 1, 2026 • Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country already reeling from crisis after crisis ...
Lifehacker

‘Lowkenuinely,’ ‘Bruzz,’ and Other Gen Z and Gen Alpha Slang You Might Need Help Decoding

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PBS

Busts of First Century Emperors

Why was the first century so turbulent? The first answer is simple: hereditary rule. For most of this period, emperors were not chosen on the basis of their ability or honesty, but simply because they ...
WDIY

When going to 'camp' meant Roman military lodgings — not summer fun

In this installment of NPR's Word of the Week, we go to camp: from 16th-century military lodgings to the wilderness adventures of the 1880s designed to turn boys into "manly men." ...