As @ihatebodhi learned, WLW means "women who love women" or "women loving women," not "winners love winning." It's an internet shorthand for folks to signal who they like, or find others like them.

The word "woke" is tossed around a lot in political and social debates all around the country. It's ramping up as Election Day draws near. The term carries different meanings and strong emotional ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Neuroscience tells us that love is caused by ...

It turns out even Kamala Harris is having a "brat summer" this year. Harris' presidential campaign is leaning into a viral social media trend based on Charli XCX's latest album. Stream NBC 5 for free, ...

5G began rolling out in the U.S. in 2019, and while 5G Advanced — the next major network upgrade — is already in the works, there are still parts of the country without coverage. Many smaller towns ...

What the "D" in D-Day actually stands for has been a source of debate almost from the time that the Allies first landed on the French coast. The magnitude of D-Day -- the 150,000 Allied service ...

We’re all at it, all the time. Yet thinking, or how we should think about thought, is surprisingly hard to pin down. When I did a vox pop, for instance, a couple of friends described thoughts as ...

Sick of slow, expensive, or unreliable internet service? You probably are. Internet service providers (ISPs) came second to last in a study of customer satisfaction by industry in the US last year.

In a world where we seem to have less and less in common with our neighbors, it’s crucial to focus on what we share. So, here’s an easy one: We’re all human. But wait — what does that mean? Beyond the ...

What does it mean to be a leader in 2024? As ambitious leaders and managers take on the new business challenges that face them this year, it's essential to take a step back and re-evaluate one's ...

When you hear the word "ship," the image of a large boat probably comes to mind. But if you're involved in a fandom, you might have a different definition for "ship." Even if you're a casual fan of ...

Myths about cortisol—also known as the “stress hormone”—abound on social media. Here’s what experts say about this substance that helps make your body tick. Cortisol plays a critical role in your body ...