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9 Baby Names with Beautiful Meanings

Choosing a name for your child is one of the first and most lasting decisions you’ll make as a parent. It’s more than just a label; it’s a word they will carry with them for life. While sound and style are important, a name’s meaning can add a layer of…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 14, 2025

Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net

The idea got a boost from the pandemic, when an array of cash relief helped cut child poverty and keep people housed. Researchers are studying how much money, for how long, may have lasting impact.

WEKU · Mar 5, 2024

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical review

Visual novels and stage musicals come together in almost harmony.

PC Gamer · Aug 16, 2023

Unique baby names: From Alora to Zyier - check out our carefully curated edit of 225 unusual baby names for boys and girls

Parents-to-be are picking increasingly unusual baby names

GoodToKnow · Jul 5, 2022

Campy vampire series First Kill offers a fresh, inclusive take on a genre that’s been too creepy for too long

Finally, the predatory male vampire has been sacrificed, writes Amanda Whiting, as she celebrates Netflix’s wildly successful new fantasy show

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Netflix's 'First Kill' updated 'Twilight' for the 2020s — here's how

The new Netflix series evokes the peak of 2010s vampire fever, but with a queer romance twist.

Inverse · Jun 10, 2022