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English professor explains what happy, successful people share
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— Sep 8, 2026
English professor Dr. Shanté Holley describes how true literacy sets happy and successful people apart by building critical thinking and independence.
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Beloved 'Cowie' Makes 2,300-Mile Trek Home Thanks to the Generosity of Strangers
Reporting
— Nov 23, 2021
Like many people who have dabbled in social media, Richard Sains from the English town of Billericay, Essex, was a skeptic. “For me I’m always a little bit hesitant with social media — there can be a lot of negativity,”…
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British Teacher Embarks on Rescue to Save Wife and Son in Ukraine, Ready to Take Up Arms
Reporting
— Mar 2, 2022
Many people in Ukraine are doing their best to evacuate and save their families amidst the Russian invasion. Ian Umney, an English teacher residing in Manchester, got a call that no one wants to hear from their loved…
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‘View’ Hosts, Audience Crack Up When Sunny Hostin Mocks Melania Trump’s Ability to Speak English
Opinion
— Mar 10, 2022
On Wednesday, “The View” — the daytime sociopolitical chat show which spent four years fixated on the fact Donald Trump was a mean meanie who said mean, mean things about nice people — had a good laugh about Melania…
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African diaspora teens relearn ancestral languages to reconnect with grandparents
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— Sep 6, 2026
A renaissance is underway for Africa’s languages, driven by diaspora reconnecting with roots and online learning, with examples like a Lagos game show where English is a loss and a Canadian teen learning Shona to talk with Zimbabwean grandparents, supported by platforms such as ZimbOriginal. Experts note Africa hosts 1,500–3,000 languages spoken by over a billion people, creating new business and tech opportunities as linguistic heritage moves into commerce and education through social media, storytelling, and online courses.
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Rachel Meyers
Love that game show idea, penalizing English is clever way to force people back into their mother tongue for fun instead of guilt.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Princess Eugenie Welcomes Daughter Adelaide Brooksbank
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— Aug 17, 2026
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed their daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank in Lisbon on August 3; the name honors three people they love, including Eugenie's great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, and places the baby 15th in line to the throne. They announced the birth on Instagram, sharing the arrival alongside mentions of her two big brothers Augie and Ernie, and noting the name reflects English and Portuguese history.
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