Oxford University Press selects ‘rage bait’ as the 2025 word of the year
New Oxford Word of the Year Captures Global Anger George Bernard Shaw once remarked, “Britain and America are two countries separated by the same language.” Yet, it seems the divide has shrunk, united by a shared sense of anger. This week, Oxford University Press revealed its Word of the Year, which resonates profoundly with current […]
‘Rage Bait’ Named Word of the Year for 2025
Oxford Dictionaries Names “Anger Bait” Word of the Year for 2025 This week, online terminology gained recognition when Oxford Dictionaries chose “anger bait” as its word of the year for 2025. The term, which stems from “clickbait,” refers to content intentionally crafted to provoke anger and, in turn, enhance engagement and potential profits for its […]
“Rage bait” chosen as Oxford’s word of the year for 2025
Doomscrolling’s New Threats The term “rage bait” has gained recognition, being dubbed the word of the year for 2025. This title, awarded by Oxford University Press, describes online content aimed at provoking anger or outrage, often by being irritating or offensive, and is typically used to drive traffic or engagement on web pages. According to […]
Fisherman searching for bait finds large medieval treasure in concealed pot
A fortunate individual in Sweden stumbled upon a cauldron brimming with medieval jewelry, rings, and a staggering number of coins, all remarkably well-preserved. This discovery took place in Stockholm County, which has 26 municipalities, as noted in a mid-September statement from the Stockholm County Management Board. The discoverer was reportedly digging for worms—yes, for fishing […]
New York City is distributing anti-rabies bait packets as cases reach a five-year peak.
New York City Vaccinates Raccoons Against Rabies Amid Increase in Infections New York City is taking steps to vaccinate raccoons against rabies, sparked by a rise in cases of the disease. This year has seen rabies infections reaching a five-year high, prompting a creative approach involving the city’s trash-loving raccoons. The vaccination comes in small […]
Oregon officials advise against falling for ‘bait’ as Trump heads to Portland
President Trump’s decision to send the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, has sparked tensions in a city that often views him as a symbol of far-left opposition. This move appears to align with the White House’s efforts to address accusations of extremism. Over the weekend, Trump announced he would “provide all the military necessary to […]
DHS officials reject claims that ICE agents used an autistic girl as bait for an arrest
DHS official Tricia McLaughlin firmly denied a report by NBC News that claimed a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent used a 5-year-old autistic girl as “bait” to capture her father, an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala living in Massachusetts. A video aired by Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra depicts the young girl by a law enforcement […]
Dave Portnoy claims ABC engaged in ‘bait and switch’ during intense interview
Dave Portnoy recently accused a local ABC News affiliate of attempting to mislead him during an interview regarding an incident involving an anti-Semitic sign at his Barstool Sansam Street Bar in Philadelphia. In a video shared on his social media on Monday, the Barstool founder featured a clip from the interview where he engaged with […]
The Seahawks’ QB comments are the perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade bait
It’s just over a week until the 2025 NFL Draft, which is a time of misinformation. If you are trying to collect how your team will go into the draft, you definitely don’t want to hear the general manager. So when something comes up Seahawks GM John Schneider 2025 quarterback class is right to raise […]
Why Fearful Investors Shouldn’t Take the VIXY ETF Bait – Yahoo Finance
You've probably heard of VIX indexes before. It is often referred to as the market “fear gauge,” a symbolic barometer of stock market uncertainty. If you're a more skilled investor, you might have tried to invest in one of its indirect proxies: Proshares Vix Short-Term Futures ETF (Vixy). But it's here. VIX is not traded […]