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President Trump sent a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister, claiming that the decision not to grant him the Nobel Peace Prize has helped make up his mind to try to acquire Greenland.
Trump said that because he didn't win the prize, he, quote, no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, and said he was now considering what is, quote, good and proper for the United States.
Trump added that, quote, the message was later confirmed by the Norwegian Prime Minister, who said in a statement that although Trump blames Norway for not giving him the Nobel Peace Prize,
The Norwegian government does not select the winner of the prize.
These words might not sound instantly familiar, but they were added to the Oxford English Dictionary last week, with origins in countries around the world. Gigil is a word to describe the feeling when something is so cute that it gives us the irresistible urge to pinch or squeeze whatever it is we find so adorable.
These words might not sound instantly familiar, but they were added to the Oxford English Dictionary last week, with origins in countries around the world. Gigil is a word to describe the feeling when something is so cute that it gives us the irresistible urge to pinch or squeeze whatever it is we find so adorable.
It has origins in Tagalog, a language from the Philippines, one of 11 new words from the country. In all, the 42 new words range from around the globe, with others added from Malaysia and Singapore, South Africa and Ireland. Alarm mark is a Malay word that conveys surprise or outrage, while ludraman is an Irish word for a lazy or stupid person. Robbie Griffiths, NPR News, London.
It has origins in Tagalog, a language from the Philippines, one of 11 new words from the country. In all, the 42 new words range from around the globe, with others added from Malaysia and Singapore, South Africa and Ireland. Alarm mark is a Malay word that conveys surprise or outrage, while ludraman is an Irish word for a lazy or stupid person. Robbie Griffiths, NPR News, London.
Starting in the early hours of Sunday morning, drivers entering Manhattan anywhere south of Central Park have been charged a fare. They pay $9 during the peak daytime and $2.25 at night during off-peak hours. Motorcycles pay less and bigger vehicles pay more, while passengers in taxis and Ubers are also paying a surcharge on each journey.
Starting in the early hours of Sunday morning, drivers entering Manhattan anywhere south of Central Park have been charged a fare. They pay $9 during the peak daytime and $2.25 at night during off-peak hours. Motorcycles pay less and bigger vehicles pay more, while passengers in taxis and Ubers are also paying a surcharge on each journey.
Advocates say the new system will ease traffic gridlock, improve air quality, and help raise $15 billion for upgrades to New York's transit system. But it's not universally popular. An attempt by officials in neighboring New Jersey to stop it in court failed at the last minute. Robbie Griffiths, NPR News.
Advocates say the new system will ease traffic gridlock, improve air quality, and help raise $15 billion for upgrades to New York's transit system. But it's not universally popular. An attempt by officials in neighboring New Jersey to stop it in court failed at the last minute. Robbie Griffiths, NPR News.