If you ever stop and think about language, it’s actually kind of mind-blowing. Our ability to string words together and understand each other is nothing short of magical. So magical, in fact, that ...

CARLSBAD, Calif. — One of the world's top crossword puzzle writers claims he has created a system to beat the word game Wordle. In this Zevely Zone, I went to Carlsbad to meet the King of Crosswords.

(By Pat Bryson) You’ve probably been in a buying situation where the salesperson made you uncomfortable. Perhaps that seller was a bit too slick. Perhaps they used technical terms you didn’t ...

About five years ago, I published a book called Magic Words. "A whole book?" some wondered. "Why can't you just give me a list?" Because the words aren't where the real magic lies. And yet, the media ...

“Andrea, as I’m building my professional identity, I understand how important it is to focus on my strengths and my accomplishments. But how do I articulate my strengths without sounding arrogant and ...