Acronyms are everywhere—streamlining our conversations, simplifying complex ideas, and sometimes, leaving us scratching our heads. From LOL and OMG to more technical abbreviations like SWOT and VPN, ...

NEW YORK — “ILY!” Susan Maushart’s 16-year-old daughter often calls out over her shoulder as she leaves the house. Sure, actual words would be better. But Maushart knows not to complain. “A mother of ...

All-weather allies China and Pakistan have launched their first joint think-tank, the acronym of which became the butt of jokes on social media. The Research and Development International (RANDI), ...