Shein, semaglutide, and 8 other words people mispronounced the most in 2024

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A Shein Activation in England earlier this year. The fast-fashion brand is pronounced "SHE-in."

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Pete Buttigieg says 'the best thing to do is just to pick up the phone' to talk out a workplace issue. Experts agree — with some exceptions.

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Pete Buttigieg believes phone calls are the best way to sort out a conflict.

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Pete Buttigieg says he had a call with Elon Musk to talk about Hurricane Helene because 'the best thing to do is just to pick up the phone'

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Pete Buttigieg says he and Elon Musk had a call where they ironed out details regarding Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

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Biden and other government officials are telling port companies to get a better offer to striking workers ASAP

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President Biden and other top aides called on port companies to negotiate fair deals for striking dockworkers, and warned against profiting off the strike.

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Flying has never been worse — but hope is on the way

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The government is maybe going to make flying slightly less terrible.

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How Pete Buttigieg became the Dems' most ubiquitous TV spokesperson

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Pete Buttigieg has become one of the Democratic Party's most effective and versatile communicators.

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The US wants to ban airlines from charging families to sit together

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The Department of Transport wants US airlines to get ride of "junk fees" and ensure families can sit next to each other without an extra charge.

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Pete Buttigieg, on Jon Stewart, is being really coy about the VP vetting process

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"All I should say about it is that, you know, she is gonna make this decision," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said of Vice President Kamala Harris pick for running mate.

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The best Delta customers can hope for is a simple refund

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Delta had more severe delays due to CrowdStrike's botched update compared to other airlines.

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RFK Jr.'s expected VP pick is a Silicon Valley lawyer who's given thousands to Democrats — including AOC's 2020 primary challenger

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Nicole Shanahan has donated to politicians including Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Rep. Ro Khanna.

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