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The recent release of a limited set of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has triggered significant criticism from U.S. lawmakers and public figures. Prominent voices, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elon Musk, have accused the Department of Justice of failing to disclose the full record as legally required, maintaining opacity around the scandal.The recent release of a limited set of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has triggered significant criticism from U.S. lawmakers and public figures. Prominent voices, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elon Musk, have accused the Department of Justice of failing to disclose the full record as legally required, maintaining opacity around the scandal.At least 19 Palestinians, including multiple children and women, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza early Saturday, according to local medical sources. The attacks targeted residential areas, a displacement camp, and a police station, amid ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement.Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports surged 48% to $10.54 billion in 2025, with the country now aiming to rank among the world’s top 10 defense exporters. Officials highlight a strategic shift toward country-to-country sales and deeper global partnerships.Turkish exports to Syria skyrocketed by nearly 70% in 2025, exceeding $2.5 billion, following political changes in Damascus. Business leaders cite a more predictable market and reopening border gates. This growth is expected to continue, supported by reconstruction needs and increasing stability.

The recent release of a limited set of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has triggered significant criticism from U.S. lawmakers and public figures. Prominent voices, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elon Musk, have accused the Department of Justice of failing to disclose the full record as legally required, maintaining opacity around the scandal.The recent release of a limited set of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has triggered significant criticism from U.S. lawmakers and public figures. Prominent voices, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elon Musk, have accused the Department of Justice of failing to disclose the full record as legally required, maintaining opacity around the scandal.At least 19 Palestinians, including multiple children and women, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza early Saturday, according to local medical sources. The attacks targeted residential areas, a displacement camp, and a police station, amid ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement.Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports surged 48% to $10.54 billion in 2025, with the country now aiming to rank among the world’s top 10 defense exporters. Officials highlight a strategic shift toward country-to-country sales and deeper global partnerships.Turkish exports to Syria skyrocketed by nearly 70% in 2025, exceeding $2.5 billion, following political changes in Damascus. Business leaders cite a more predictable market and reopening border gates. This growth is expected to continue, supported by reconstruction needs and increasing stability.

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Cambridge chooses 'parasocial' as 2025's word of the year

16:27, 18/11/2025, Tuesday

Yeni Şafak

Cambridge chooses 'parasocial' as 2025's word of the year

The word "parasocial," chosen as the 'Word of the Year' by the Cambridge Dictionary, has become the most searched and debated term of 2025. This word describes the illusory bonds formed with celebrities and influencers.

The University of Cambridge has selected "parasocial" as its 2025 Word of the Year, propelling the psychological term into global discourse. The word describes the one-sided, intimate relationships individuals form with media personalities and influencers, a phenomenon experts identify as a growing mental health concern for the digital generation.

The word "parasocial," chosen as the 'Word of the Year' by the Cambridge Dictionary, has become the most searched and debated term of 2025. This word describes the illusory bonds formed with celebrities and influencers.

<p>The word "parasocial," chosen as the 'Word of the Year' by the Cambridge Dictionary, has become the most searched and debated term of 2025. This word describes the illusory bonds formed with celebrities and influencers.</p>

The dictionary defines the term 'Parasocial' as 'involving or related to a connection that a person feels with a famous person they do not know.'

<p>The dictionary defines the term 'Parasocial' as 'involving or related to a connection that a person feels with a famous person they do not know.'</p>

Cambridge Dictionary editor Colin McIntosh stated that social media and artificial intelligence have brought an academic term into the mainstream, saying, "'Parasocial' captures the spirit of 2025. Millions of people are involved in parasocial relationships; many more are just curious about this rise."

<p>Cambridge Dictionary editor Colin McIntosh stated that social media and artificial intelligence have brought an academic term into the mainstream, saying, "'Parasocial' captures the spirit of 2025. Millions of people are involved in parasocial relationships; many more are just curious about this rise."</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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Professor Simone Schnall of Experimental Social Psychology at the University of Cambridge noted that parasocial relationships 'are redefining the culture of fandom, the concept of fame, and the way ordinary people interact online with artificial intelligence.'

<p>Professor Simone Schnall of Experimental Social Psychology at the University of Cambridge noted that parasocial relationships 'are redefining the culture of fandom, the concept of fame, and the way ordinary people interact online with artificial intelligence.'</p>

Schnall added that as people's trust in mainstream and traditional media decreases, they are turning to influencers, and this can lead to 'unhealthy and intense relationships' built with social media stars.

<p>Schnall added that as people's trust in mainstream and traditional media decreases, they are turning to influencers, and this can lead to 'unhealthy and intense relationships' built with social media stars.</p>

The dictionary also added new words related to artificial intelligence this year.

<p>The dictionary also added new words related to artificial intelligence this year.</p>

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Among these are the term 'slop,' which describes the mass-produced, meaningless AI images and videos flooding social media, and 'memeify,' which is the act of rapidly turning an image into a viral meme.

<p>Among these are the term 'slop,' which describes the mass-produced, meaningless AI images and videos flooding social media, and 'memeify,' which is the act of rapidly turning an image into a viral meme.</p>

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