The interpreter layer read like an obituary column: the New York Times marked Yayoi Kusama's death at 97 alongside Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, at 85, singer Jaye P.
Eater made the case that dining side-by-side in restaurants is actually fine, and the Economist's culture desk ran lighter fare: the enduring appeal of Wile E.
Coyote, the world's most famous bookshop, and Alex Eala's rise as the Philippines' newest star.
Merriam-Webster's word of the day, "southpaw," kept language's own thread quiet but steady.