What's in a name? Information structure parallels discovered across cultures—with repercussions for Asian names

First names in Western countries today are more diverse than they were before early modern states evolved. This difference started to emerge in the 17th century in response to a change that took place ...

Explainer: Why are many Hispanic surnames formed from 2 names and how does that work in the US?

The latest census estimates show more than 68 million people in the U.S. identify as ethnically Hispanic. And many of them ...

Discover 65 Banned Baby Names in the U.S. and Worldwide

Baby/Infant — Illegal in all states: According to the Social Security Administration's (SSA) enumeration at birth guidelines, ...
Votebeat

Mail ballot application error adds to Chester County’s woes

Roughly 145,000 mail ballot applications sent out in Chester County this week for the 2026 elections were printed with the ...
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List: 100 surnames that could mean you have royal blood

Have you ever wondered if you might have royal blood? For centuries, royals and nobles have been seen as “fancier” than the ...
TheWrap

‘Sinners’ Breaks Oscar Record With 16 Nominations (Complete List)

Ryan Coogler’s drama set in the Mississippi Delta made it into the history books on Thursday, racking up 16 Oscar nominations, easily beating the record of 14 originally set by “All About Eve” and ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Abby, Garrett, more Baby names in danger of going extinct. See full list

Know an Abby, Garrett, Danielle, Harry, Ezra or Elsa? Or maybe one of those is your name? Well, those names are among 100 that are on the verge of going extinct in 2026, according to BabyCenter. Abby ...
People

Kendall Jenner Reveals She Has a ‘List’ of Potential Baby Names — and Whether She'll Continue Her Family's Naming Tradition

"I definitely have my list. It's not crazy," Jenner said on a recent podcast appearance Ingrid Vasquez is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Golden Globes: Winners List

'Hamnet' and 'One Battle After Another' won the top film awards of the night, while 'The Pitt,' 'The Studio' and 'Adolescence' reigned in the TV categories. By Kimberly Nordyke Managing Editor, ...
The New York Times

Golden Globes Winners: The Complete List

The winning films, TV shows, actors and production teams at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. By Shivani Gonzalez At the 83rd Golden Globes it was a big night for Brazil, Hamlet and Paul Thomas Anderson.
NPR

These are the 2026 Golden Globe winners

Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor and Noah Wyle each took home acting awards at the Golden Globes on Sunday night. Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the show for the second year in a row, joking in her ...
Variety

Critics Choice Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Film, ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Adolescence’ and ‘The Studio’ Dominate TV Prizes

“One Battle After Another,” a subversive comedy about radical politics, was named best picture at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday. The film won two other top prizes; best director and ...