Periods, ellipses and exclamation points in text messages can mean different things to different people. Why? Linguist Gretchen McCulloch explains.
Author: Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY
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Yom Kippur is a time of reflection and atonement, so a celebratory “Happy Yom Kippur” doesn’t ring true.
Rosh Hashanah in 2020: Groups are blowing the shofar outside synagogue to mark Jewish New Year
With congregants unable to gather at synagogue for the sounding of the shofar this Rosh Hashanah, Jewish groups are bringing the tradition outside.
‘Wakanda Forever’: Oprah, Chris Evans mourn loss of ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman
Famous friends Oprah Winfrey and Chris Evans are taking to social media to mourn ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday of cancer.
From wakeboarding to smiling at boaters, life in a pandemic is better near water
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Twitter creatively reimagines first lady Melania Trump’s RNC ‘green screen’ dress
On the last night of the RNC, Melania Trump wore a bright, pleated dress that Twitter dubbed a “green screen” gown. Images were superimposed on it.
More than 700 fans expected to attend pared-down Elvis Presley vigil
More than 700 fans of Elvis Presley have reserved spots to attend the candlelight vigil marking the anniversary of his death in Memphis.
Highest-paid actors of 2020: Dwayne Johnson is No. 1, again
Dwayne Johnson tops the Forbes list of highest-paid actors, which also includes, in order, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg and Ben Affleck.
Are we done with wearing high heels? How about after the pandemic ends
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Michelle Obama has a ‘Black girl magic’ playlist for you
Michelle Obama would like to be your DJ with a 41-track playlist featuring Beyonce, Jhene Aiko, Jill Scott and more Black female artists.