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Life List: 2025 in 15 lifestyle objects

Emojis from Netflix’s Adolescence expose how language is evolving faster than before

The Netflix series Adolescence, starring Owen Cooper, piqued curiosity across the globe into the coded language of the manosphere.
The Netflix series Adolescence, starring Owen Cooper, piqued curiosity across the globe into the coded language of the manosphere.

Parents, here’s how you can get your slang-loving kids to speak, write better – no cap

Parents should teach their slang-loving kids to recognise and adapt their language use.
Parents should teach their slang-loving kids to recognise and adapt their language use.

American burger chain In-N-Out removes number ‘67’ from its ordering system after viral trend

Employees of the chain said the practice started in November, adding that the number “69” was also removed from the ticket system.
Employees of the chain said the practice started in November, adding that the number “69” was also removed from the ticket system.

Why US college students are worried about money and jobs

Radiology student Chris Martin feels the financial strain of studying and starting a young family.
Radiology student Chris Martin feels the financial strain of studying and starting a young family.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 31, 2025

King Charles' brother, Andrew, will now be known as simply Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, and will live in private accommodation in eastern England.
King Charles' brother, Andrew, will now be known as simply Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, and will live in private accommodation in eastern England.

Beyond words: ‘67’ crowned Word of the Year

Dictionary.com said the origin of the word might be traced to Doot Doot (6 7), a song by the US rapper Skrilla.
Dictionary.com said the origin of the word might be traced to Doot Doot (6 7), a song by the US rapper Skrilla.

Italian brainrot: The AI memes only kids know

The dozen-plus cartoonish AI creatures have fast become memes, inspiring a stream of new content.
The dozen-plus cartoonish AI creatures have fast become memes, inspiring a stream of new content.

A guide to ‘terminally online’ slang: 5 terms that define Gen Zs, Alphas

An oversized hat worn by Zendaya on the red carpet in 2014 is emblematic of the irony-laden and unserious language of the "terminally online" youth.
An oversized hat worn by Zendaya on the red carpet in 2014 is emblematic of the irony-laden and unserious language of the "terminally online" youth.

A to Z of 2024: Gen Z and Alpha turn ‘brain rot’ and bizarre memes into new language

The Gen Z and Alpha slang term "skibidi" is derived from the YouTube machinima web series Skibidi Toilet, while the label "sigma" refers to independent men.
The Gen Z and Alpha slang term "skibidi" is derived from the YouTube machinima web series Skibidi Toilet, while the label "sigma" refers to independent men.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.