Jhostynxon Garcia Name Pronunciation: Why Pirates Prospect Is Known As 'The Password'

The Pirates are officially calling up one of their top prospects, and he already possesses one of the most memorable ...

L-I-R-R vs. Lurr: The Debate Splitting New York Commuters

New Yorkers, among other neuroses, can be particular about the local vernacular. You wait on line, not in line. The subway ...

How Rihanna and Revenge Plots Inspired a Playwright to Turn Director

Aleshea Harris won acclaim for her drama “Is God Is.” When it came time for a film adaptation, she saw cinematic ...
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Do you say 'wash' or 'warsh?' Here's where the pronunciation comes from

Kevin Warsh is President Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve. And for some, the sound of his name holds a particular meaning — specifically, his last name. "My grandmother was the real tyrant ...