Whats in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters
U. S. hurricane season is gearing up. And from Amanda and Boris onward, tropical cyclones' names in the Pacific region are unfolding quickly. But why the monikers each year? Or at all?Humans have given names to the world around them for almost as long as language itself has existed, but formal naming practices for storms and other events of national and international importance are a relatively new phenomenon. Names of military operations (“Operation Epic Fury”), hurricanes (Hugo, Andrew,...
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- Whats in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters
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Thu, 20 Aug 2026
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Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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Tue, 18 Aug 2026
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- Trumps slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
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Sun, 16 Aug 2026
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Fri, 14 Aug 2026
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