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How Brandon Kazen-Maddox, an American Sign Language Artist, Spends Their Sundays

Branden Kazen-Maddox makes time for mud massages, meditation and aerial hoop adventures.

By Sarah Bahr

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Oxford Dictionary Adds New Words, Including ‘Gigil’ for Extreme Cuteness

The Oxford English Dictionary added 42 new words borrowed from other languages, including gigil, a Tagalog expression for witnessing something adorable.

By Gina Cherelus

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How ‘Severance’ Is Shifting the Work-Life Balance Narrative With Innies and Outies

As “Severance” nears the end of its second season, the show has created a “cultural moment” that is changing the way people discuss work-life balance.

By Sadiba Hasan

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Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil

The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.

By Jack Nicas