Faizan Zaki Victorious at Scripps National Spelling Bee
After placing second last year, Faizan Zaki triumphed at the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The winning word was "c...
Scripps National Spelling Bee Celebrates 100 Years of Words
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is celebrating a century of competition, marking 100 years since its start. From the f...
Indian Novel 'Heart Lamp' Wins Booker Prize, Celebrated for...
The novel "Heart Lamp," originally written in an Indian language, has won the prestigious Booker Prize. The book is bein...
US Revives English Proficiency Rule for Truck Drivers
The U.S. government is reinstating a rule requiring truck drivers to be proficient in English. Officials say this measur...
DOT Officially Reinstates English Proficiency Rule for Truck...
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has officially reinstated a rule requiring truck drivers to demonstrate sufficien...
New Rule Requires English Proficiency for Truck Drivers
The Trump administration is implementing a new requirement for truck drivers operating in the United States. An executiv...
Debate Heats Up Over English as Official U.S. Language
A recent executive order proposing English as the official language of the United States has sparked debate across the n...
VOA's Future Uncertain: Could Changes Benefit China?
The Voice of America (VOA), a U.S. government-funded media outlet, has historically provided a window into democracy and...
The Feeling of 'Gigil': New Words Added to Oxford English Di...
Have you ever felt the urge to squeeze something cute? There's a word for that! The Oxford English Dictionary recently a...
13-Year-Old Wins US National Spelling Bee with 'claircissement'
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old, has won the prestigious US National Spelling Bee. He correctly spelled 'claircissement,' a w...
Harini Logan Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Harini Logan of San Antonio, Texas, correctly spelled "pullulation" to win the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The f...
Faizan Zaki Shines at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Faizan Zaki, a spelling prodigy, made a splash at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. He first competed in 2019, demonstr...
Faizan Zaki Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Thirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki from Texas has emerged victorious in the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee. Zaki's trium...
Word Game Sparks Debate: Homonyms Confuse Players
A friendly word game took an unexpected turn when player Bailly used a word that was a homonym, leading to confusion and...
New Jersey Student Eliminated from National Spelling Bee
Harini Murali, a 13-year-old eighth-grader from New Jersey, was eliminated from the National Spelling Bee after misspell...
Trump Tariffs Face Legal Challenges, Reporter Reflects on Spelling Struggles
Federal court rulings are questioning the legality of tariffs imposed by former President Trump. Legal experts are analy...
11-Year-Old Wins National Spelling Bee with Confidence and a Zest for Words
Sarv Dharavane, an 11-year-old, captivated audiences with his wit and spelling prowess at the National Spelling Bee. His...
National Spelling Bee Enters Vocabulary Round
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved into its vocabulary round. Spellers now face the challenge of selecting the...
Nine Spellers Advance After First Round of National Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is underway, and all nine finalists successfully navigated the first round. These youn...
Spelling Bee Finalists Prepare for Tonight's Championship
Nine young spellers will compete tonight in the final round of the national spelling bee. These finalists have navigated...
How to Watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals
The Scripps National Spelling Bee finals are tonight! Millions will tune in to see who will be crowned the champion. Her...
Aurora 7th Grader Honored for National Spelling Bee Achievement
A 12-year-old seventh grader from Aurora, Colorado, is being recognized for his upcoming participation in the National S...
DHS Ends Funding for Immigrant Citizenship Assistance Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has cut funding for community groups and adult education programs that help le...