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When a psychologically damaged mute boy named Simon breaks into her tower, she is pulled into his life as well as that of his Maori foster father, Joe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

The fossil nests were named Osnidum almontei in honor of Juan Almonte Milan, who first identified the cave and has spent decades studying the region as one of Hispaniola's leading paleontologists.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

Some venues have named the menu items in his honour.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

With a team-high 1.9 steals per game, Mañon was named to the G League all-defensive team and finished second in defensive player of the year voting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

“Aw, Grandpa,” I said, “nothing like that will ever happen to me. I’d be lucky if I had a grasshopper named after me.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls