Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is “slop.” The word was first used in the 1700s to mean soft mud. It evolved more generally to mean something of little value.

A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.

In winter, the Danish capital of Copenhagen is transformed into a sparking, sugar-scented wonderland. Tamara Shopsin gets a first-hand look during the most festive time of year.

New Year’s Eve bomb plot disrupted by federal agents led to four arrests in California, with U.S. companies named as alleged ...

Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called “slop.” The word’s proliferation online, in part thanks to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence, ...

The original Brooklyn location of the beloved wood-fire-pizza joint Paulie Gee’s is about to go the way of the dollar slice.

While Haleiwa town itself offers plenty to explore, it also serves as the perfect base for adventures along Oahu’s spectacular North Shore. Just a short drive from town, Waimea Bay beckons with its ...

Shark’s Cove provides some of Hawaii’s best snorkeling when conditions are right. This rocky cove within a Marine Life Conservation District houses a thriving underwater ecosystem of colorful fish, ...