Many of us have felt it, and now it's official: 'brain rot' is the Oxford dictionaries' word of the year.
In this Aug. 29, 2010, file photo, an Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York. Many of us have felt it, and now it's official: "brain rot" is the Oxford dictionaries' word of the year.
While it may seem a modern phenomenon, the first recorded use of "brain rot" was by Henry David Thoreau in his 1854 ode to the natural world, "Walden." Multiple elements contributed to fatal Chinook helicopter crash in Ottawa River, investigation concludes The Better Business Bureau in British Columbia is warning Taylor Swift fans of scams ahead of the superstar's Vancouver concerts, highlighting one case in which a social media profile was allegedly hacked and used to sell fake tickets.The British government's culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as the broadcaster comes under growing scrutiny after one of its TV hosts drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct allegations against him.
Less than a year after an LED volume wall was introduced to the film world in Saskatchewan, the equipment is making its exit from the province.Saskatchewan received yet more snow as winter continues to ramp up on the prairies. With the increased precipitation, communities have recorded dipping temperatures – with a handful breaking or tying longstanding records.A young history buff was able to reunite a Guelph, Ont. woman with letters written by her husband almost 80 years ago.
A young Halifax filmmaker known for his dedication to the IWK Telethon, and who is a familiar face to CTV News viewers, has died at the age of 27.A Nova Scotia lawyer has lost his appeal of a suspension following an alleged courtroom struggle earlier this year that saw him restrained by deputy sheriffs.The Manitoba government is set to give an update on the search for remains at the Prairie Green Landfill on Monday morning.
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