Have You Been Misled by ‘Misles’? The Linguistics Behind These Commonly Mispronounced Words
Learning how to pronounce ‘biopic’ is one thing. Understanding why it’s such a commonly mispronounced word is another.
1970-01-01 08:00
Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism
Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India.
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: Cardinals trade chip concern, Ohtani's best free agency fit, bad Astros injury update
MLB Rumors: Astros get troubling update on Lance McCullers Jr.On the whole, things have been going well for the Houston Astros since an inauspicious start to the 2023 season. They still aren't atop the AL West with the Rangers continuing to roll, but they are just two games back at 31-21, a r...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Power Rankings by winning percentage against .500 or better teams
This week's MLB Power Rankings takes a look at winning percentage for all 30 teams against clubs with a .500 or better record.Run differential is one way to differentiate the frauds from the teams with something serious to play for. In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we look at a differ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Lakers rumors: LA targeting key Heat starter in free agency
With their season over, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly could be looking at signing a key Miami Heat starter this offseason.The Los Angeles Lakers put up as much of a fight as they could against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, but it wasn't enough as they were swept i...
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Everest base camp won't be moving anytime soon
Nepal will not shift base camp due to climate change, after opposition from Sherpas and mountaineers.
1970-01-01 08:00
El Salvador gangs: Derelict gang houses given to locals
As part of a new social housing plan families are moving back in to former gang neighbourhoods.
1970-01-01 08:00
Marlins vs. Angels prediction and odds for Sunday, May 28 (Can Miami complete sweep?)
The Miami Marlins have won back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Angels heading into Sunday’s series finale.Miami is third in the NL East and now back over .500 after those wins, competing despite a minus-43 run differential on the season.The Marlins have an electric young rotatio...
1970-01-01 08:00
Dodgers vs. Rays prediction and odds for Sunday, May 28 (Tampa Bay has pitching advantage)
Two of the best teams in Major League Baseball go head to head on Sunday morning in the league’s weekly matchup on Peacock.The Tampa Bay Rays are still in first place in the AL East, but they have come back to earth after an extremely hot start to the season. Still, they should have an adv...
1970-01-01 08:00
Irish Civil War: Ceremony marks 100 years since conflict ended
The event at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin marks 100 years since the Irish Civil War ended.
1970-01-01 08:00
China's C919 passenger plane makes maiden flight
China hopes the C919 will end the dominance of Airbus and Boeing - but it relies on Western components.
1970-01-01 08:00
Katty Kay: A growing case of transatlantic heartburn
European leaders are getting nervous about the US election and shifts in foreign policy.
1970-01-01 08:00