But in some contexts, the term has evolved to mean something more sinister: to eliminate or kill. According to lexicologists, the term “86” began as diner shorthand in the early 20th century.

The city has ... does not elaborate on what it means to be “objective.” City officials say that unambiguously eliminates the ability for planning staff to meaningfully consider public comment.

Trump signed an executive order banning federal funds for ‘gain of function’ research abroad ... another COVID virus comes through we won’t have the data to quickly find new treatments ...

The administration has accused the university of lacking viewpoint diversity. Harvard is fighting its demands, but embracing the vague term. By Jennifer Schuessler The billion-dollar standoff ...

Then a morphism is a function that maps ... two things the same? What does “same” mean, and how does it change depending on the kind of math you’re talking about? For example, a set is kind of like a ...

Supreme Court spokesperson Camille Ting explained that when the high court directs a party to submit a comment, it does not mean the petition has been granted or denied. "So when the court asks ...

The term carries different meanings and strong emotional connections for people, and it has changed over the years. So what is the history and the meaning of the word "woke"? And why you can ...

We say that everyone is unique, yet when faced with more specifics, details, and particulars about a person than we can manage, we strip out what’s unique and deal with generalizations ...

Other reporting has covered education ... Newsweek reached out to the Vatican via email for further comment. Pope Francis attends a Mass in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for the first ...

The Biden administration now says that “sex” means “gender identity.” So what does this mean for K-12 ... But the administration has swapped “sex” for “gender,” which will allow ...

"Has anyone ever had a baby girl? Because we have, and I don't know whether you'd want to be called that," she quipped. Read on to learn more about what "babygirl" means, where the term comes from ...

Has someone ever called you the "GOAT ... Saying someone "lowkey" can mean they are calm, don't cause drama and usually keep to themselves. The slang can also be stylized as "low-key." ...