Languages & Names

5+ hour, 52+ min ago   (450+ words) Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. Merriam-Webster defines “copium” as “avoidance, denial, or minimization (as of a bad situation, problem, outcome, etc.)…...

5+ hour, 47+ min ago   (734+ words) The Catholic Herald Bringing Scripture study into the app age Recent years have seen a revival of Scripture study among Catholics. Perhaps the single most important contributor to this biblical renaissance has been the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology....

10+ hour ago   (1065+ words) Winnipeg 16° C, Sunny The partners — 60 in total, according to Monday’s announcement — include frontier AI labs, corporations, philanthropies and others already working to expand the number of languages available in AI tools that the Gates Foundation believes could combat global inequality....

8+ hour, 8+ min ago   (376+ words) Updated 18 minutes ago, September 21, 2026 New Social Security Administration data reveals a curious wrinkle in the politics of baby names: the Trump-family name climbing the charts in 2025 isn’t Donald or Trump. It’s Barron — the name of the president’s youngest son, now…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (14+ words) A Reflection for Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time, by Jackson Goodman...

19+ hour, 19+ min ago   (246+ words) "BibleHealed" was developed around a straightforward mission: to help people delight in God’s Word and know Him personally. Its resources are designed for people at different stages of their faith journey, including beginners, regular Bible readers, families, ministry leaders, and…...

18+ hour, 39+ min ago   (295+ words) In addition to the physical effects of space travel, the psychological challenges faced by astronauts can significantly impact brain function. The isolation, confinement, and distance from Earth can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression. These psychological factors can affect cognitive…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (202+ words) Highland Post Shillong, Sep 20: A push to preserve the endangered Koch language brought linguists and native speakers together at a two-day workshop held at Ghasura Gaon in South West Garo Hills on September 19-20 Funded by the Foundation for Endangered Languages…...

18+ hour, 10+ min ago   (139+ words) The European Union brings together 18 countries, cultural institutes and partners in Cairo to celebrate Europe's diversity of languages and cultures. CAIRO, 15 September 2026 The third edition of the European Day of Languages will take place in Cairo in September, showcasing the…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (294+ words) In a powerful display of Chassidic unity and intensive preparation for the sacred evening of Erev Yom Kippur, over 600 English-speaking Bochurim from around the world gathered Tuesday in 770 Eastern Parkway, Beis Chayenu, for a grand and inspiring Seder Sichos. Full…...