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‘The Ick’, ‘Boop’ and ‘Chef’s Kiss’ Added to Cambridge Dictionary

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July 28, 2024
The Ick, A Viral Salad, and Chappell Roan
Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, embracing tomato season.
 
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Deep Dive
We Bought Everything Needed to Make $3 Million Worth of Fentanyl
All it took was $3,600 and a web browser.
Reuters
Maurice Tamman, Laura Gottesdiener and Stephen Eisenhammer
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Viewing Guide
8 Storylines to Follow As the Paris Summer Olympics Get Underway
A new sport, the return of in-person crowds, and a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony. Here's what to know about the start of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
NPR
Emma Bowman
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Incredible
Science of Simone: The Forces Behind Her Iconic Yurchenko Double Pike
The Yurchenko double pike has become Simone Biles' signature move in the vault, a gravity-defying, six-second burst that has added to her legend.
Los Angeles Times
Thuc Nhi Nguyen
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Recent History
From the KKK to the State House: How Neo-Nazi David Duke Won Office
In the 1970s, David Duke was grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. In the 80s, he was elected to Louisiana's house of representatives – and the kinds of ideas he stood for have not gone away.
The Guardian
John Ganz
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In the Zeitgeist
What Is It About Chappell Roan?
From TikTok feeds to television, breakout performances at Coachella and Governors Ball, the rising pop star has felt inescapable — and for good reason.
NPR
Hazel Cills
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Essay
To Catch a Sunset
Reflections on allergies, anxieties, and the limits of familial love.
The American Scholar
Sandra Beasley
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Good Advice
11 Things to Say When Someone Dies Besides 'I'm Sorry'
It's hard to summon any words when someone dies—let alone the right ones.
Time
Angela Haupt
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Blast from the Past
I Tried the Viral 1905 Salad and It's My New Favorite Make-Ahead Lunch
Considering this recipe is 117 years old, I figured I should try it out.
The Kitchn
Rachel Dolfi
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Who Knew?
The 600-Year History of the Singular 'They'
The singular form of 'they' has been endorsed by writers like Jane Austen and William Shakespeare.
Mental Floss
Michele Debczak
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IYKYK
'The Ick', 'Boop' and 'Chef's Kiss' Added to Cambridge Dictionary
A phrase popularised by Love Island joins more than 3,200 other entries relating to online gaming, parcel thefts and more.
The Guardian
Ella Creamer
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Further Reading
 
Collection of the Day
9 Recipes to Try Before Tomato Season Ends
Make the perfect tomato sandwich, mouthwatering honey-roasted tomatoes, or a two-ingredient dinner featuring the versatile fruit.
Pocket Collections
Corrie Evanoff
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In Case You Missed It
Pocket's Top-Saved Stories This Week
Skin cancer signs, tips for solving the Monty Hall dilemma, and what to do about your filthy kitchen sponges.
Pocket Collections
Pocket Editors
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