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Here are the three resources we've prepared for today:

• The TIME100 Next list recognizes a hundred emerging leaders

• “The Web Can Do What!?” shows the possibilities offered by the web

• Merriam-Webster adds 200 new words to its English dictionary

The TIME100 Next list recognizes a hundred emerging leaders 

TIME magazine has published the fifth edition of its annual TIME100 Next list, which recognizes a hundred influential emerging leaders in fields such as health, climate, business, sports, and entertainment, among others.

The individuals appearing on the list are presented, through a brief text, by relevant personalities from their same field, some of whom have been part of TIME100 Next in previous editions.

For example, Sabrina Carpenter tops the list of artists who are part of TIME100 Next, and her presentation is written by Christina Aguilera. NBA star Jaylen Brown is presented by football player and activist Colin Kaepernick, while the founder and CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, Aisha Nyandoro, is introduced by entrepreneur Laurene Powell Jobs, founder of Emerson Collective and widow of Steve Jobs.

Links:

• TIME100 Next

• How We Chose the 2024 TIME100 Next

“The Web Can Do What!?” shows the possibilities offered by the web

“The Web Can Do What!?” is a project offered by Google's Chrome for Developers team that "showcases the incredible capabilities of the modern web."

The goal of the members of this team, who define themselves as "web enthusiasts," is to "inspire creators to build better, more engaging, and innovative web experiences."

The various possibilities offered by the web are shown in the form of cases where the opportunity that the web offers to developers is explained, existing options are defined, concrete examples are shown, and instructions and additional resources are provided to start working, among other materials.

These are some of the examples shown: "The web can..."

• Be more tan just a landing page

• Render heavy graphics in the browser

• Deliver app-like navigations

Link:

The Web Can Do What!?

Merriam-Webster adds 200 new words to its English dictionary

The company Merriam-Webster, which is part of Encyclopaedia Britannica, is one of the great references for the English language. Its most famous dictionary, the Collegiate Dictionary, is one of the best-selling books in the history of the United States. And its dictionaries are widely used by English students worldwide.

Merriam-Webster's website offers numerous linguistic resources that can be very useful for users, including its famous dictionary, which has just added 200 new words and definitions:

These are some of the new additions to the dictionary:

• Beach read

• For You page 

• Street corn

• Freestyle

•  Jam band

• True crime

In addition to the dictionary, the website offers games and quizzes (Games & Quizzes), the Word of the Day, a grammar section, and a Word Finder, among other resources.

Links:

• Merriam-Webster

• 200 New Words and Definitions Added to Merriam-Webster.com

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