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Why Are There So Many Jacintas?

The relatively uncommon name of Jacinta or Jacinda is shared among many famous people in New Zealand and Australia, with…

World

Jerry Moss, the ‘M’ of A&M Records, Is Dead at 88

In partnership with Herb Alpert, he turned a small independent label into a powerhouse with a roster full of superstars.

World

When Tragedy Strikes in China, the Government Cracks Down on Grief

The Chinese government represses public grief, withholding information and stanching displays of mourning to tell history the way it wants…

World

A Former Weed Dealer Built the ‘Budega’ Brand. Then Copycats Moved In.

Alex Norman’s fight to protect the brand he created is part of a trend that industry lawyers say threatens small…

Business

So What Do We Call Twitter Now Anyway?

With Elon Musk’s rebranding of the app, is Twitter’s name really retired? What about tweets? We unravel the terminology puzzle.

Business

From Twitter to X: Elon Musk Begins Erasing an Iconic Internet Brand

The tech billionaire started removing the bird logo that has been part of Twitter’s identity since 2006.

Health

Should Medicine Still Bother With Eponyms?

The names of Nazi-era doctors are still found on diseases and body parts. By expunging them, will doctors forget lessons…

Travel

George Washington University Drops Colonial Moniker

The Latest George Washington University announced a new name — Revolutionaries — for its athletic teams on Wednesday, after years…

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