In 1796, when slavery remained both legal and common in New York, a white man named Aquila Giles set out to free Hannah, a 30-year-old woman he enslaved, and her daughter, Abigail, who was about 5.

THERE has been a remarkable surge of global interest in Japan recently, a trend most visibly evidenced by the dramatic influx ...

'Abeg' and 'nyash' are common mainstream words from Nigeria and have now been added to the Oxford English Dictionary.

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon for 2026 with the inclusion of over 22 new expressions drawn from Nigeria and other West African ...

The Oxford English Dictionary has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine.The December 2025 ...

It’s out with the old and in with the new in Times Square this year as the famous New Year’s Eve ball drop rings in 2026 with a dazzling new ball — the largest in the history of an event that started ...

Among the more visible aspects of globalization is the increased mobility of labor. Such migrations, whether permanent or transitory, have linguistic consequences, which have helped cement the role of ...

New York shoppers will soon face one less barrier at the checkout, as a newly signed law forces merchants to accept cash payments. Last week, as per the New York State Senate website, Governor Kathy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about TV shows, movies, video games, entertainment & culture. It’s a big week for new TV shows, though the majority of the ...

The latest New Year’s Eve Ball will make its Times Square debut this year — the largest one to date, featuring nearly double the amount of reflective crystals as its predecessor, officials announced ...

Discover What’s Streaming On: Whether you’re looking for action, drama, comedy, or a little of everything, this weekend’s new releases are sure to please. Netflix’s new historical drama Train Dreams ...

Blue Origin announced plans Nov. 20 for New Glenn 9x4, an upgraded version with increased payload performance. MUNICH — A week after successfully launching and landing the current version of New Glenn ...