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Yaddo president stepping down after 25 years

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward 12/12/2025 8:11 PM

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After a quarter of a century, the president of Yaddo is stepping down. Founded in 1900, Yaddo is a private nonprofit retreat for artists in Saratoga Springs. Elaina Richardson announced her decision to step aside as president after 25 years. A national search has begun for her replacement. Since its [...]

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Republican House leader signals plan to begin contempt proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton

By Fox News | 12/12/2025 7:31 PM

House Oversight Chairman James Comer says Bill and Hillary Clinton could face contempt of Congress proceedings after months of ignoring subpoenas in the Epstein investigation.

music

‘Love Island’ Stars Ace & Chelley Break Up: Watch Their Last Appearance as a Couple Here

By Billboard | Michael Saponara 12/12/2025 7:19 PM

Chelley revealed the split on Friday (Dec. 12), but says it was a "mutual" decision to part ways.

people

Justin Bieber 2025 musical comeback has fans wondering if the singer will climb to the top once again

By marca.com | Angel Nakamura 12/12/2025 6:59 PM

The Canadian artist is experiencing one of its most surprising resurgences Leer

people

Taylor Swift gives $197M to her Eras Tour crew and a security camera captures the moment

By marca.com | 12/12/2025 6:29 PM

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Palace want Johnson from Spurs - Saturday's gossip

By Yahoo Sports | 12/12/2025 6:04 PM

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Hiker’s watch logged moment man’s heart stopped in Japan bear attack

By Global News | 12/12/2025 4:18 PM

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King Charles III reports progress in personal cancer fight

By United Press International, Inc. | 12/12/2025 4:16 PM

politics

Trump tells WSJ next Fed chair should consult him on interest rates

By The Hill | 12/12/2025 4:11 PM

nation

Southern Command leader Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquishes command

By upi.com | 12/12/2025 3:33 PM

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Op-Ed: Upholding a vow: Gov.-elect Sherrill and the future of New Jersey’s judicial balance

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Congress moves to curb Trump’s war powers

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Jose Bonell at Peana

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basketball

Pat vs. Podz: Warriors' Spencer having his Linsanity moment, but expectations are the root of frustration

by CBS Interactive Inc | Dec 12 2025

book

Mr. Kuroki’s Garden

by BookPage | Dec 09 2025

fashion

Power puffs: The Cube — Max Mara’s innovative jacket system — unboxes luxe new styles

by NY Post | Dec 12 2025

finance

These stocks could land big profits from filling Big Tech’s critical water needs

by MarketWatch.com | Dec 12 2025

football

Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

by ESNY | Sep 26 2025

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Want A Bunch Of Free eShop Games This Holiday Season? Here's How

by GameSpot | Dec 12 2025

golf

It Was an Eventful Year for Golf, on and Off the Course

by NY Times | Dec 12 2025

knowledge

Here’s What It Means if You See Orange Lines on the Highway

by Reader's Digest | Dec 11 2025

nation

Florida Goodwill store evacuated after live grenade donated

by upi.com | Dec 12 2025

nutrition

Sebastian Maniscalco Reveals How Jerry Seinfeld Helped Him Establish a Mental Health Routine

by thehealthy.com | Oct 15 2025

opinion

‘Anti-Zionism’ doesn’t need facts, our unwavering distrust in gov’t and other commentary

by New York Post | Dec 12 2025

people

Diego Pavia says Theo Von can keep his Heisman trophy if he wins it

by marca.com | Dec 12 2025

real_estate

John Stamos’ former ‘Tacky AF’ mansion has asking price slashed by millions

by NY Post | Dec 12 2025

shopping

This Was the Last Great Version of a Signature Subaru Sedan, Prove Us Wrong

by Gear Patrol | Dec 12 2025

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

Word of the Day

waggish

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 12, 2025 is:

waggish • \WAG-ish\ • adjective

Waggish describes someone who is silly and playful, and especially someone who displays a mischievous sense of humor. The word can also describe things that such a person might do or possess.

// He had a waggish disposition that could irk adults but typically delighted children.

// She denied the prank but did so with a waggish smirk that didn't match her disavowal.

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Examples:

“[Patricia] Lockwood began her writing life quietly, as a poet. She found her first major audience on Twitter, posting self-proclaimed ‘absurdities’ ... that quickly came to define the medium’s zany, waggish ethos ...” — Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025

Did you know?

One who is waggish acts like a wag. What, then, is a wag? It has nothing to do with a dog’s tail; in this case a wag is a clever person prone to joking. Though light-hearted in its use and meaning, the probable source of this particular wag is grim: it is thought to be short for waghalter, an obsolete English word that translates as gallows bird, a gallows bird being someone thought to be deserving of hanging (wag being the familiar wag having to do with movement, and halter referring to a noose). Despite its gloomy origins, waggish is now often associated with humor and playfulness—a wag is a joker, and waggery is merriment or practical joking. Waggish can describe the prank itself as well as the prankster type; the class clown might be said to have a “waggish disposition” or be prone to “waggish antics.”

Yaddo president stepping down after 25 years

Republican House leader signals plan to begin contempt proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton

‘Love Island’ Stars Ace & Chelley Break Up: Watch Their Last Appearance as a Couple Here

Justin Bieber 2025 musical comeback has fans wondering if the singer will climb to the top once again

Taylor Swift gives $197M to her Eras Tour crew and a security camera captures the moment

Palace want Johnson from Spurs - Saturday's gossip

Hiker’s watch logged moment man’s heart stopped in Japan bear attack

King Charles III reports progress in personal cancer fight

Trump tells WSJ next Fed chair should consult him on interest rates

Southern Command leader Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquishes command

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Hawks at Pistons, Texas at No. 5 UConn and more

Fortnite's Harry Potter Collab Revealed, Lets You Dress Up Like A Wizard

Watch: Trespassing alligator removed from 7-Eleven store in Florida

It Was an Eventful Year for Golf, on and Off the Course

Op-Ed: Upholding a vow: Gov.-elect Sherrill and the future of New Jersey’s judicial balance

Congress moves to curb Trump’s war powers

Kiki Smith at Krakow Witkin Gallery

Jose Bonell at Peana

Here’s What It Means if You See Orange Lines on the Highway

ClinicalTrials.gov: Human Papillomavirus Viruses

Pat vs. Podz: Warriors' Spencer having his Linsanity moment, but expectations are the root of frustration

Mr. Kuroki’s Garden

Power puffs: The Cube — Max Mara’s innovative jacket system — unboxes luxe new styles

These stocks could land big profits from filling Big Tech’s critical water needs

Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

Want A Bunch Of Free eShop Games This Holiday Season? Here's How

It Was an Eventful Year for Golf, on and Off the Course

Here’s What It Means if You See Orange Lines on the Highway

Florida Goodwill store evacuated after live grenade donated

Sebastian Maniscalco Reveals How Jerry Seinfeld Helped Him Establish a Mental Health Routine

‘Anti-Zionism’ doesn’t need facts, our unwavering distrust in gov’t and other commentary

Diego Pavia says Theo Von can keep his Heisman trophy if he wins it

John Stamos’ former ‘Tacky AF’ mansion has asking price slashed by millions

This Was the Last Great Version of a Signature Subaru Sedan, Prove Us Wrong

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Hiker’s watch logged moment man’s heart stopped in Japan bear attack

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