Guatemala open to accepting Trump's Central American deportees, sources sayThe Las Vegas Strip has a knack for signing big name headliners for residencies that tend to draw sell-out crowds. Many of the top residency performers lately are popular artists who can still sell out stadiums and arenas on national concert tours. 💸 💰 Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter 💰 💸 Sphere Entertainment's ( SPHR ) Sphere Las Vegas opened with giant rock band U2, which has had global stadium and arena sell-out power for over 30 years. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino signs superstar band for popular residency U2's 40-show U2/UV Achtung Baby Live at the Sphere residency debuted in Sept. 29 2023 and ended March 2, 2024 with every show in the 18,600-seat venue sold out. The Sphere continued to book superstar entertainers for residencies, with jam band Phish completing a short engagement consisting of four sold-out shows in April, followed by Grateful Dead spinoff band Dead & Company, which performed 30 sold-out shows at the Las Vegas Sphere from May 16 through Aug. 10, 2024. Legendary rock band The Eagles, which played stadium and arena sellouts throughout their touring career, claimed to have retired from touring on its "Long Goodbye" tour in the Netherlands on June 15, 2024. TheStreet The Eagles opened their sold-out residency at The Sphere on Sept. 20, 2024, and have stretched the residency out to 28 shows without designating a final show in the residency yet. Other huge sold-out residencies that have rolled through The Strip in the past couple of years have included Lady Gaga, Shania Twain, and Adele. Popular superstar R&B group New Edition is still packing fans into theaters on the Las Vegas Strip as it sold out 15 shows on its residency at Wynn Resorts' ( WYNN ) Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, which just closed on Nov. 2. Fans might think New Edition had finally closed their residency at the Encore Theater, but the group signed on for six more shows in February 2025. New Edition added new shows on its residency at the Encore Theater on Feb. 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, and 22, with all shows set for 8 p.m. Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images The Killers add shows to Las Vegas Strip residency Finally, popular Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers had always wanted to perform a residency at Caesars Entertainment's ( CZR ) Colosseum at Caesars Palace in their hometown and mentioned in fall 2023 that they were ready to sign up for one as soon as there was an opening. Related: Popular singer signs for Christmas residency off Las Vegas Strip The Killers in January 2024 signed up for 10 shows in their first-ever residency on the Strip at the 4,300-seat Colosseum which began Aug. 14 and ended Sept. 1 More Las Vegas : The residency featured the band performing their debut album "Hot Fuss," which includes The Killers' hits "Mr. Brightside" and "Somebody Told Me," from start to finish to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the album. The band also has had great success with their hits "When We Were Young," released in 2006, and "Human," released in 2008. The Killers were so popular at Caesars Palace that they will return for their Live In Las Vegas residency Encore Shows, which will be presented at The Colosseum Jan. 22, 24, and 25, 2025, Live Nation ( LYV ) revealed on Nov. 19. Tickets go on sale to the general public Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. Related: Veteran fund manager sees world of pain coming for stocks
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Reports: Delaware State hires DeSean Jackson as head coachGus Malzahn is leaving his post as UCF's head coach to reunite with Florida State coach Mike Norvell as the Seminoles' offensive coordinator, ESPN reported on Saturday. Norvell, who served as a graduate assistant under Malzahn at Tulsa in 2007-08, relinquished his role as FSU's primary playcaller amid a staff shakeup this season. Florida State, 1-7 in the Athletic Coast Conference this season, entered Saturday's season finale against Florida at 2-9 and ranked No. 131 in the nation in total offense. UCF also endured a tough 2024 season, going 4-8 after losing eight of its last nine games. During Malzahn's four-year tenure, the Knights went 28-24, including 5-13 in the Big 12 Conference the last two seasons. Malzahn, 59, is 105-62 in 13 seasons as a college head coach, highlighted by a 68-35 mark in eight seasons at Auburn -- which included a BCS title game appearance in 2013. He served as offensive coordinator and playcaller when the Tigers won the national title in 2010. Malzahn will be tasked with revitalizing a Florida State offense that helped produce a 13-1 campaign in 2023, when the Seminoles were denied a spot in the College Football Playoff. Over the last three seasons at UCF, his rushing attack has been in the Top 10 in the nation. In his 19 seasons as a college head coach or offensive coordinator, Malzahn's teams have averaged 447.7 yards per game, and three of his teams eclipsed 7,000 yards in a season. --Field Level MediaPresident-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France, in the latest of several controversial picks. Kushner "is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests," Trump said on his Truth Social website, adding that Jared "worked closely with me in the White House." Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.( MENAFN - Gulf Times) Bruno Fernandes was sent off as Manchester United crashed to an embarrassing 2-0 defeat at lowly Wolves, while Erling Haaland missed a penalty as crisis-torn Manchester City failed to end their dismal run with a 1-1 draw against Everton on Thursday. United suffered a third successive loss in all competitions to leave new boss Ruben Amorim with five defeats in his 10 games since replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag. Fernandes was dismissed two minutes into the second half at Molineux for a second booking after fouling Nelson Semedo. United's 10 men cracked in the 58th minute when Matheus Cunha's corner went straight in as keeper Andre Onana flapped under pressure from Matt Doherty and Santiago Bueno. Hwang Hee-chan compounded Amorim's misery when he tapped in with just seconds left. It was another bitter blow for United, who endured a humiliating 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth at Old Trafford last weekend after losing 4-3 in the League Cup at Tottenham. With his team marooned in 14th place - just eight points above the relegation zone - Amorim's woes might not be over, with United facing in-form Newcastle on Monday before travelling to Liverpool in their first game of 2025. Wolves climbed out of the bottom three thanks to their second successive win under new manager Vitor Pereira. Champions Manchester City have just one victory in their last 13 games in all competitions as their Christmas schedule started in disappointing fashion. Bernardo Silva put City in front early on before Iliman Ndiaye salvaged a point for Everton. Seven minutes into the second half, Haaland had the chance to end his longest goal drought at the Etihad but Jordan Pickford dived low to his right to make the save. City are languishing in seventh place and sit five points adrift of the top four, with their astonishing decline showing no sign of ending. “Of course we need results and we didn't get it. The team played really good again in all departments and unfortunately could not win,” said City boss Pep Guardiola, whose side are at risk of failing to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 15 years. “We accept it. It is life. We did not expect it to not win games many times. But what do you have to do? Continue.” At Stamford Bridge, second-placed Chelsea were stunned by Fulham's late fightback for a 2-1 win in a dramatic west London derby. It was Chelsea's first home defeat against Fulham since 1979. Cole Palmer put Chelsea ahead after 16 minutes, the England forward drilling home from the edge of the area after weaving through the Fulham defence in dazzling style. But Fulham levelled with eight minutes left when Antonee Robinson's cross was headed down by Timothy Castagne and Harry Wilson nodded in from close range. Chelsea were furious, claiming Alex Iwobi had fouled Pedro Neto in the build-up to the goal. But there was worse to come for the Blues in stoppage-time when Rodrigo Muniz converted Sasa Lukic's pass with a clinical strike. Chelsea are four points behind leaders Liverpool, who have two games in hand and host Leicester later on Thursday. Nottingham Forest climbed to third place after a 1-0 win against sputtering Tottenham at the City Ground. Forest went ahead in the 28th minute when Anthony Elanga raced onto Morgan Gibbs-White's pass and stroke a composed finish past Fraser Forster. Forest's fourth successive win was sweet revenge for boss Nuno Espirito Santo, whose former club Tottenham had Djed Spence sent off in the closing moments for a second booking. Tottenham are stuck in 11th as the pressure mounts on boss Ange Postecoglou. Newcastle swatted aside 10-man Aston Villa 3-0, moving up to fifth place after winning three consecutive league games for the first time since 2023. Jarrod Bowen's 59th-minute goal gave West Ham a 1-0 win at bottom of the table Southampton after the visitors saw Guido Rodriguez's red card overturned by VAR. It was a frustrating start for new Saints boss Ivan Juric, who has replaced the sacked Russell Martin. Bournemouth and Crystal Palace shared a goalless draw at the Vitality Stadium. MENAFN26122024000067011011ID1109033794 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. 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Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat sent to restaurants nationwide. Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli, which can cause life-threatening infections. No illnesses have been reported outside of Minnesota. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which On3.com reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.”
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Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on biggest day for online shoppingYPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — On a damp Wednesday night with temperatures dipping into the 30s, fans in sparsely filled stands bundled up to watch Buffalo beat Eastern Michigan 37-30 on gray turf. The lopsided game was not particularly notable, but it was played on one of the nights the Mid-American Conference has made its own: A weeknight. “A lot of the general public thinks we play all of our games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, not just some of them in November,” MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said in a telephone interview this week. “What it has done is help take what was a pretty darned good regional conference and has given it a national brand and made it a national conference.” When the conference has played football games on ESPN or ESPN2 over the last two seasons, the linear television audience has been 10 times larger than when conference schools meet on Saturdays and get lost in the shuffle when viewers have many more choices. The most-watched MAC game over the last two years was earlier this month on a Wednesday night when Northern Illinois won at Western Michigan and there were 441,600 viewers, a total that doesn’t include streaming that isn’t captured by Nielsen company. During the same span, the linear TV audience has been no larger than 46,100 to watch two MAC teams play on Saturdays. “Having the whole nation watching on Tuesday and Wednesday night is a huge deal for the MAC,” Eastern Michigan tight end Jere Getzinger said. “Everybody wants to watch football so if you put it on TV on a Tuesday or Wednesday, people are going to watch.” ESPN has carried midweek MAC football games since the start of the century. ESPN and the conference signed a 13-year extension a decade ago that extends their relationship through at least the 2026-27 season. The conference has made the most of the opportunities, using MACtion as a tag on social media for more than a decade and it has become a catchy marketing term for the Group of Five football programs that usually operate under the radar in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and New York. Attendance does tend to go down with weeknight games, keeping some students out of stadiums because they have class or homework and leading to adults staying away home because they have to work the next morning. “The tradeoff is the national exposure,” Buffalo coach Pete Lembo said. “You know November nights midweek the average fan is going to park on the couch, have a bowl of chips and salsa out in front, and watch the game from there." When the Bulls beat Ball State 51-48 in an overtime thriller on a Tuesday night earlier this month, the announced attendance was 12,708 and that appeared to be generous. There were many empty seats after halftime. “You watch the games on TV, the stadiums all look like this,” Buffalo fan Jeff Wojcicki said. “They are not packed, but it’s the only game on, and you know where to find it.” Sleep and practice schedules take a hit as well, creating another wave of challenges for students to attend class and coaches to prepare without the usual rhythm of preparing all week to play on Saturday. “Last week when we played at Ohio in Athens, we had a 4-four bus ride home and got home at about 3:30 a.m.,” Eastern Michigan center Broderick Roman said. “We still had to go to class and that was tough, but it's part of what you commit to as an athlete.” That happens a lot in November when the MAC shifts its unique schedule. During the first two weeks of the month, the conference had 10 games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays exclusively. This week, there were five games on Tuesday and Wednesday while only one was left in the traditional Saturday slot with Ball State hosting Bowling Green. Next week, Toledo plays at Akron and Kent State visits Buffalo on Tuesday night before the MAC schedule wraps up with games next Friday and Saturday to determine which teams will meet in the conference title game on Dec. 7 in Detroit. In all, MAC teams will end up playing about 75% of their games on a Saturday and the rest on November weeknights. When the Eagles wrapped up practice earlier this week, two days before they played the Bulls, tight end Jere Getzinger provided some insight into the effects of the scheduling quirk. “It's Monday, but for us it's like a Thursday,” he said. Bowling Green coach Scot Loeffler said he frankly has a hard time remembering what day it is when the schedule shift hits in November. “The entire week gets turned upside down,” Loeffler said. “It’s wild, but it’s great for the league because there’s two days a week this time of year that people around the country will watch MAC games.” AP freelance writer Jonah Bronstein contributed to this report. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballIn the early hours of Saturday (IST), Sai Teja Nukarapu, a 22-year-old student, was shot dead at a gas station near Chicago. He had recently arrived in the US, having completed a BBA degree in India and was pursuing an MBA. Nukarapu was working part-time at the gas station, in addition to his job at a shopping mall's cash counter. New Delhi: A 22-year-old student of Indian origin named Sai Teja Nukarapu was shot dead by unidentified assailants at a gas station near Chicago, where he had been working, according to reports from family members, PTI reported. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday (IST), with Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Madhusudan Thatha confirming the news based on initial reports from the United States. Thatha, who visited Nukarapu’s family in Khammam, Telangana, to offer his condolences, clarified that the victim was not on duty at the time. Instead, he was helping a friend who had asked him to stay for a while as the friend had to step out for a brief period. Nukarapu killed while helping a friend Nukarapu was employed at a shopping mall’s cash counter, according to an India Today report. He held a BBA degree from India and was pursuing an MBA in the US, having only arrived in America three months ago. A relative of Nukarapu shared with reporters that he had been working part-time at the gas station. The relative expressed sorrow over the tragic loss, especially since Sai Teja had been helping a friend when the fatal incident occurred. MLC Thatha also said that he had reached out to the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) for help. The student’s remains are expected to return to India by next week. Indian Consulate, MEA offer support The Consulate General of India in Chicago has expressed deep sorrow over the loss, condemning the student’s murder and offering condolences to the family. “We demand immediate action against the culprits. Consulate will extend all possible help to the family and friends of the victim,” it added in a post on X. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also expressed his sorrow over the incident, sharing his condolences on X. “Deeply grieved at this news. Our Consulate is rendering all possible assistance to the family, ” he wrote. 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( MENAFN - IANS) Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 27 (IANS) To mark the completion of 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi taking over as the President of the congress at Belagavi in Karnataka, party leader Mallikarjun Kharge held a meeting and said that "the party must fight with unity, expose falsehoods, and move forward with confidence to face upcoming Political challenges". Kharge made these remarks at the Nav Satyagraha meeting. Addressing the public gathering, the Congress President also said, "Hard work alone isn't enough; we need a time-bound strategy. We must empower new and local leadership and give opportunities to fresh talent." Reminding the Congress of Mahatma Gandhi's words, Kharge said: "Truth endures, even if it lacks public support. We have both the truth and the support of millions." "We possess the strength of our ideology, the legacy of Gandhi and late PM Jawahar Lal Nehru, and the heritage of great leaders. We will return from Belagavi with a new resolve and a fresh message." "That's why we've named this meeting 'Nav Satyagraha' because today, even constitutional authorities question Gandhi's Satyagraha. Those sworn to the Constitution spread lies, and those in power make false accusations against us. We must expose and defeat them," Kharge underlined. "Today is a golden day in the history of the Congress party. On the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's presidency of Congress, the historic Nav Satyagraha Meeting is being held in Mahatma Gandhi Nagar, Belagavi," he said. "In this extended Congress Working Committee (CWC), all key office bearers of the party from across the nation, CWC members, permanent and special invitees, Pradesh Congress Committee Presidents, Congress Legislature Party leaders, council leaders, Congress Election Committee members, and office bearers of the Congress Parliamentary Party, along with present and former Chief Ministers, have gathered here," Kharge added. "A century ago, on December 26, 1924, at 3 p.m., the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, took charge as the President of Congress at this very place. Before this, Muhammad Ali served as the Congress President. It was from this place that the tradition of ceremonially hoisting the national flag every morning and lowering it every evening began in the Congress's history,” he emphasised. Mahatma Gandhi served as Congress President for just one year, but he set such a high benchmark that it remains unparalleled by any political leader, Kharge underlined. "Mahatma Gandhi redefined the Congress constitution, built a strong foundation for the party in the hearts of villages, the poor, farmers, and labourers, and connected the party organisation to constructive work. He also made the fight against untouchability and discrimination a key part of Congress's agenda," he said. "You should all take pride in the fact that the Congress party carries the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, and we are his successors," Kharge appealed. "Back then, Gandhi Ji expressed concern over communal riots in places like Kohat and Gulbarga. He stated, "When quarrels become a normal thing of life, it is called civil war, and parties must fight it out themselves." "Motilal Nehru moved a resolution condemning these riots. In Gulbarga, where I hail from, sympathies were expressed for the riot-affected people," Kharge said. "It is unfortunate that even 100 years later, the ruling BJP and its leaders openly provoke inflammatory slogans and create discord in society, spreading hatred between communities and dividing people," he said, while slamming the BJP government. The Belagavi session was notable as Mahatma Gandhi launched a nationwide campaign against untouchability from here, incorporating it into Congress's national programme. Mahatma Gandhi declared untouchability to be one of the greatest obstacles to Swaraj, Kharge said. Rahul Gandhi, Congress National Treasurer Ajay Maken, party General Secretary (Organisation) K. C. Venugopal, State party In-charge Randeep Surjewala, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, State party President D. K. Shivakumar, and members of the extended Congress Working Committee were present. MENAFN26122024000231011071ID1109033627 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.LONDON— Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year. Oxford University Press said Monday that the evocative phrase “gained new prominence in 2024,” with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before. READ MORE: ‘Brat’ is Collins Dictionary word of the year Cambridge Dictionary and Dictionary.com reveal their ‘2024 Word of the Year’ Oxford defines brain rot as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging.” The word of the year is intended to be “a word or expression that reflects a defining theme from the past 12 months.” “Brain rot” was chosen by a combination of public vote and language analysis by Oxford lexicographers. It beat five other finalists: demure, slop, dynamic pricing, romantasy and lore. 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.” Oxford Languages President Casper Grathwohl said that in its modern sense, “‘brain rot’ speaks to one of the perceived dangers of virtual life, and how we are using our free time.” “It feels like a rightful next chapter in the cultural conversation about humanity and technology. It’s not surprising that so many voters embraced the term, endorsing it as our choice this year,” he said. Last year’s Oxford word of the year was “rizz,” a riff on charisma, used to describe someone’s ability to attract or seduce another person. Collins Dictionary’s 2024 word of the year is “brat” – the album title that became a summer-living ideal.None