The First 10 Words of the African American English Dictionary Are In

In a recent online presentation, editors and researchers working on a first-of-its-kind dictionary of African American English gave a status update on the project. As academics explained their various methodologies, slides displayed behind them showed words that are more often associated with Twitter than Oxford: “Bussin,” virtual attendees were told, means impressive or tasty, while…

Sought Out by Science, and Then Forgotten

José Echeverría spends restless days in a metal chair reinforced with boards and padded with a piece of foam that his mother, Nohora Vásquez, adjusts constantly for his comfort. The chair is coming loose and will soon fall apart. Huntington’s disease, which causes José to move his head and limbs uncontrollably, has already left one…

The Restaurant QR-Code Menu Is Being Shown the Door

Heavenly Buffaloes, a chain of restaurants with locations in three North Carolina college towns, would seem tailor-made for QR-code menus. Its customers tend to be young and tech-savvy. Most come in hungry, many tipsy. And the menu isn’t exactly complicated. “It’s chicken wings and beer,” said Bo Sayre, the company’s district manager. “That’s what we…

Prints Galore: ELLE’s May Shopping Guide

NEED FOR TWEED The tasteful textile lightens up for spring, thanks to a muted palette and youthful extras. Chanel SS23.Courtesy of Designers Styling Tip: Eschew tweed’s buttoned-up connotations with abbreviated hemlines, flared legs, and playful accessories with a retro twist. Wear it with: ON THE DOT With clever plays on scale, the classic polka dot…