'Rage Bait' Named Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining the provocative online content designed to fuel anger and social media traffic. Discover the other contenders.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining the provocative online content designed to fuel anger and social media traffic. Discover the other contenders.
Discover ōsōji, Japan's centuries-old year-end deep cleaning tradition. Learn its history, spiritual significance, and how it offers a mindful reset for the new year.
Oxford University Press crowns 'rage bait' the 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting how online outrage fuels engagement. Discover the cultural impact and Canadian connection.
Disney's 'Zootopia 2' delivers a record-shattering $556 million global opening, leading a lucrative Thanksgiving weekend that offers hope for Hollywood's 2025 box office. Discover the full story.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen sets new NFL record for most rushing touchdowns by a QB while leading team to crucial 26-7 victory over Pittsburgh Steelers.
Guelph Storm captain comes seconds from breaking franchise record for fastest goal in Teddy Bear Toss game. Read about the thrilling moment that nearly made history.
Disney's Zootopia 2 achieves historic global box office debut with $556 million, setting new animation records worldwide. Discover the record-breaking success story.
Vancouver Giants' Cameron Schmidt scores just five seconds into the game, tying a WHL record set in 1987. Read about this historic hockey moment.
The United Kingdom has unveiled an unprecedented $300 million bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup, featuring iconic venues like Old Trafford. This landmark proposal could transform women's football globally.
William Nylander makes NHL history with record-setting overtime goal, securing Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-1 victory over Columbus Blue Jackets in Wednesday night thriller.
Canada's anti-trafficking hotline experienced a record number of contacts last year and is on track to surpass that number in 2025. Learn about the growing crisis.
Blake and Melanie Berglund establish new record label in Saskatchewan to preserve artistic integrity and support provincial music careers. Discover their mission.
New home sales in the Greater Toronto Area plummet to unprecedented levels with just 25 condo units sold in Old Toronto during October. BILD reports concerning market trends affecting Toronto real estate.
E.J. Hughes's 'Entrance to Howe Sound' sold for $4.8 million at a Heffel auction, setting a new record for a B.C. artist. Discover the story behind this historic sale.
Frida Kahlo's self-portrait 'El sueño (La cama)' sells for US$54.7 million at auction, breaking the record for female artists. Discover the details of this historic sale.
Country star Lainey Wilson swept the 2025 CMA Awards, winning Entertainer of the Year. She also revealed the funny lie she told fiancé Duck Hodges on their first date.
LeBron James becomes first NBA player to compete in 23 seasons, surpassing Vince Carter's record while leading Lakers to victory over Jazz. Read about his historic achievement.
Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' sells for US$236.4 million, becoming the most valuable Modern artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the details of this historic sale.
Cambridge Dictionary reveals 'parasocial' as its 2025 Word of the Year, exploring our one-sided connections with celebrities and influencers in the digital age.
Cambridge Dictionary reveals 'parasocial' as its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting modern relationship trends. Discover what this means for digital culture.
Port Saint John celebrates a record-breaking 2025 cruise season with 196,000 passengers, boosting New Brunswick's economy and setting a new tourism benchmark for the region.
Islam Makhachev makes UFC history, capturing the welterweight title and tying the record for most consecutive victories at UFC 322 in New York. Read the full fight breakdown.
Ottawa residents can own pieces of music history at Harvey Glatt's estate sale. Discover rare collectibles from the legendary promoter's personal collection.
Toronto Blue Jays rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage announces engagement to girlfriend Taylor Frick following his record-breaking World Series performance and remarkable rise from minors.
Bad Bunny captures Album of the Year at the 2025 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, highlighting an electrifying night celebrating Latin music's biggest stars and achievements.
A remarkable 2-hour, 28km e-scooter journey in Ottawa marks the longest ride this summer. Discover how micro-mobility is transforming urban transportation in Canadian cities.
Saskatchewan is modernizing its name change laws to allow multiple surnames and mononyms while expanding restrictions for serious criminals. Learn what's changing.
Rick O'Donnell from Sherwood Park has completed a monumental 42,000-piece 'Around the World' puzzle. Discover his incredible journey and what's next for this dedicated puzzle enthusiast.
OPP and Windsor police make history with largest fentanyl seizure ever recorded. Learn about this major drug bust and its impact on community safety.
OPP and Windsor police seize historic $6.5 million in fentanyl, the largest bust in OPP history. Learn about this major drug enforcement victory in Ontario.