Ella Flagg Young was an American educator who, as Chicago’s superintendent of schools, became the first woman to achieve that administrative status in a major American school system. Young graduated from the Chicago Normal School in 1862 and taught primary school before becoming principal of the

Faron Young was one of the most popular American country music performers of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. An actor as well as a singer and composer, he was known as the “Young Sheriff,” which he later changed to the “Singing Sheriff” after playing a western film role as a deputy sheriff. Young was

Francis Brett Young was an English novelist and poet who, although at times sentimental and long-winded, achieved wide popularity for his considerable skill as a storyteller. Among his best known novels, many of which are set in his native Worcestershire, are The Dark Tower (1914), Portrait of

historiography: The historian’s sources: The British historian G.M. Young said that the ideal historian has read so much about the people he is writing about that he knows what they will say next—a counsel of perfection, no doubt, but a goal to aspire to.

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Loretta Young was a motion picture actress noted for her ethereal beauty and refined, controlled portrayals of virtuous and wholesome women. Young began her career at age four as a child extra. She later attended convent school, and at age14 she landed a part in the film Naughty but Nice (1927)

philosophical feminism: Feminist social and political philosophy: Iris Marion Young appropriated Marxist categories, which were based on labour and economic structures. Criticizing traditional Marxism for exaggerating the importance of waged labour outside the home, socialist feminists insisted that the unpaid caregiving and homemaking that women are expected to perform are equally indispensable…

John W. Young was a U.S. astronaut who participated in the Gemini, Apollo, and space shuttle programs. He was the first astronaut to make five—and later the first to make six—spaceflights. He served as Virgil I. Grissom’s copilot on Gemini 3 (1965), the first U.S. two-man spaceflight. After

John W. Young was a U.S. astronaut who participated in the Gemini, Apollo, and space shuttle programs. He was the first astronaut to make five—and later the first to make six—spaceflights. He served as Virgil I. Grissom’s copilot on Gemini 3 (1965), the first U.S. two-man spaceflight. After

Steve Young is a former gridiron football player who is considered one of the most accurate quarterbacks in NFL history. In 1995 Young helped the San Francisco 49ers win Super Bowl XXIX and was named MVP of the game. After retiring in 1999, he became a sports analyst. Young was raised in

Kevin Young is a poet, essayist, and editor whose work explores African American history and culture, in particular music, food, art, creativity, and traditions of death and mourning. He served as director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture from

Kevin Young is a poet, essayist, and editor whose work explores African American history and culture, in particular music, food, art, creativity, and traditions of death and mourning. He served as director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture from

the Velvet Underground: …in New York City by La Monte Young. In 1965, while working as Brill Building-style staff songwriter for Pickwick Music, Reed formed a group, the Primitives (including Cale), for live performances of a single he had recorded called “The Ostrich.” He also had written songs, such as “Heroin” and “Venus…

Lester Young was an American tenor saxophonist who emerged in the mid-1930s Kansas City, Mo., jazz world with the Count Basie band and introduced an approach to improvisation that provided much of the basis for modern jazz solo conception. Young’s tone was a striking departure from the accepted

Lester Young was an American tenor saxophonist who emerged in the mid-1930s Kansas City, Mo., jazz world with the Count Basie band and introduced an approach to improvisation that provided much of the basis for modern jazz solo conception. Young’s tone was a striking departure from the accepted

Loretta Young was a motion picture actress noted for her ethereal beauty and refined, controlled portrayals of virtuous and wholesome women. Young began her career at age four as a child extra. She later attended convent school, and at age14 she landed a part in the film Naughty but Nice (1927)

AC/DC: March 31, 1955, Glasgow, Scotland), Malcolm Young (b. January 6, 1953, Glasgow—d. November 18, 2017, Sydney, Australia), Bon Scott (original name Ronald Belford Scott; b. July 9, 1946, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland—d. February 21, 1980, London, England), Brian Johnson (b. October 5, 1947, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England), Phil…

Marguerite Young was an American writer best known for Miss MacIntosh, My Darling (1965), a mammoth, many-layered novel of illusion and reality. Educated at Indiana University and Butler University, Indianapolis (B.A., 1930), Young also studied at the University of Chicago (M.A., 1936) and did

Marguerite Young was an American writer best known for Miss MacIntosh, My Darling (1965), a mammoth, many-layered novel of illusion and reality. Educated at Indiana University and Butler University, Indianapolis (B.A., 1930), Young also studied at the University of Chicago (M.A., 1936) and did

Mavis Gallant was a Canadian-born writer of essays, novels, plays, and especially short stories, almost all of which were published initially in The New Yorker magazine. In unsentimental prose and with trenchant wit she delineated the isolation, detachment, and fear that afflict rootless North

Michael W. Young is an American geneticist who contributed to the discovery of molecular mechanisms that regulate circadian rhythm, the 24-hour period of biological activity in humans and other organisms. Young’s elucidation of the relationships between genes and behavior in the fruit fly

Chic Young was a U.S. cartoonist who created the comic strip “Blondie,” which, by the 1960s, was syndicated in more than 1,500 newspapers throughout the world. Young was born into an artistic family and worked at several jobs, including one as a stenographer in a railroad office, for a number of

The Defiant Ones: …was cowritten by blacklisted writer Nedrick Young under the pseudonym Nathan E. Douglas.

Neil Young is a Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known for his idiosyncratic output and eclectic sweep, from solo folkie to grungy guitar-rocker. Young grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with his mother, Astrid Young, after her divorce from his father, Scott Young, a well-known Canadian

Owen D. Young was a U.S. lawyer and businessman best known for his efforts to solve reparations issues after World War I. Educated at St. Lawrence University and Boston University Law School, Young practiced law in Boston until 1912 and then became general counsel for the General Electric Company,

illusion: Auditory phenomena: …was described in 1928 by Paul Thomas Young, an American psychologist, who tested the process of sound localization (the direction from which sound seems to come). He constructed a pseudophone, an instrument made of two ear trumpets, one leading from the right side of the head to the left ear…

Robert Young was an American actor who costarred in numerous movies but was best remembered for his later portrayal of benevolent authority figures when he starred in the title roles of the television classics Father Knows Best and Marcus Welby, M.D. When Young was 10 years old, his family moved to

The Philadelphia Story: Cast:

Blade Runner: Premise and summary: There he meets Rachael (Sean Young), who serves as assistant to the CEO, and Tyrell suggests that Deckard test her. Deckard discovers that Rachael is a replicant who has been given false memories so that she will not know that she is a replicant. Rachael comes to his apartment…

Steve Young is a former gridiron football player who is considered one of the most accurate quarterbacks in NFL history. In 1995 Young helped the San Francisco 49ers win Super Bowl XXIX and was named MVP of the game. After retiring in 1999, he became a sports analyst. Young was raised in

Zoltan Korda: …the Nile (1955; codirected with Terence Young), a remake of The Four Feathers; although it recycles footage from the 1939 version, the inclusion of Christopher Lee and Laurence Harvey in the cast helped justify the new version. Korda retired afterward because of an extended illness, and he died six years…

Thomas Young was an English physician and physicist who established the principle of interference of light and thus resurrected the century-old wave theory of light. He was also an Egyptologist who helped decipher the Rosetta Stone. In 1799 Young set up a medical practice in London. His primary

Todd Young is an American politician who was elected to the U.S. Senate as a Republican in 2016 and began representing Indiana in that body the following year. He previously was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (2011–17). Young was born in Pennsylvania but moved to suburban

Atlanta Hawks: …traded him for another prospect, Trae Young, an offensively gifted but undersized guard. That choice seemed sound in Young’s second year with the team, when he led the fifth-seeded Hawks on an unexpectedly deep playoff run, during which the team upset the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers before falling…

For Whom the Bell Tolls: Production notes and credits:

the Marvelettes: …26, 2011, Sherman Oaks, California), Wanda Young (b. August 9, 1943, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.—d. December 15, 2021, Garden City), Georgeanna Tillman (b. February 6, 1943, Detroit—d. January 6, 1980, Detroit), Katherine Anderson (b. January 16, 1944, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.), and Wyanetta Cowart (b. 1944, Detroit).

Whitney Young was an American civil rights leader who, as head of the National Urban League from 1961 to 1971, spearheaded the drive for equal opportunity for Black people in U.S. industry and government service. Through his advocacy of a “Domestic Marshall Plan”—providing significant financial aid

Whitney Young was an American civil rights leader who, as head of the National Urban League from 1961 to 1971, spearheaded the drive for equal opportunity for Black people in U.S. industry and government service. Through his advocacy of a “Domestic Marshall Plan”—providing significant financial aid

human eye: Young-Helmholtz theory: It was the phenomena of colour mixing that led Thomas Young in 1802 to postulate that there are three photoreceptors, each one especially sensitive to one part of the spectrum; these photoreceptors were thought to convey messages to the brain, and, depending on…

John Oliver Killens: …published the Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel Youngblood, for which he is best known. The story focuses on the Youngbloods, an African American family that faces the struggle of living in the South under Jim Crow law in the first decades of the 20th century. The inspiration for the characters and their…

Keanu Reeves: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Point Break, and Speed: …as a hockey player in Youngblood (1986), set in the world of junior hockey in Canada. Later that year he gained notice for his portrayal of a disaffected teen in the bleak drama River’s Edge and as the son of an alcoholic father (Andy Griffith) in the TV movie Under…

Sutton Foster: …a small-town ballet teacher, and Younger (2015–21), a comedy about a 40-year-old divorcée who decides to pretend that she is 26. In 2021 Foster published the book Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life (written with Liz Welch), in which she discussed how various hobbies helped her cope with stress and…

Younger Brothers, four Midwestern American outlaws of the post-Civil War era—Thomas Coleman (“Cole”; 1844–1916), John (1846–74); James (“Jim”; 1850–1902), and Robert (“Bob”; 1853–89)—who were often allied with Jesse James. As youngsters in Lee’s Summit, Mo., the Youngers were witness to the bloody

Younger Dryas, cool period between roughly 12,900 and 11,600 years ago that disrupted the prevailing warming trend occurring in the Northern Hemisphere at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch (which lasted from 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago). The Younger Dryas was characterized by cooler average

Younger Dryas, cool period between roughly 12,900 and 11,600 years ago that disrupted the prevailing warming trend occurring in the Northern Hemisphere at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch (which lasted from 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago). The Younger Dryas was characterized by cooler average

Younger Dryas, cool period between roughly 12,900 and 11,600 years ago that disrupted the prevailing warming trend occurring in the Northern Hemisphere at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch (which lasted from 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago). The Younger Dryas was characterized by cooler average

elf: In the Prose, or Younger, Edda, elves were classified as light elves (who were fair) and dark elves (who were darker than pitch); these classifications are roughly equivalent to the Scottish seelie court and unseelie court. The notable characteristics of elves were mischief and volatility. They were…

Frank Capra: Early life and work: The Younger Generation (1929) was a part-sound drama about a man who leaves his family on New York’s Lower East Side to seek the good life on Park Avenue. Capra’s first all-talkie was the comedic murder mystery The Donovan Affair (1929). Flight (also released in…

Miley Cyrus: Bangerz, Plastic Hearts, and Endless Summer Vacation: Younger Now (2017) featured a number of ballads and country-infused songs, one of which was a duet with Dolly Parton (who is also her godmother). Cyrus’s seventh studio album, the rock-infused Plastic Hearts (2020), further highlighted her versatility.

Reuss: …Middle Reuss (extinct 1616), and Younger Reuss. Elder Reuss had its capital, Greiz, and other possessions in Oberland; Younger Reuss possessed Unterland, with the capital at Gera, and half of Oberland.

Younger Brothers: …(1846–74); James (“Jim”; 1850–1902), and Robert (“Bob”; 1853–89)—who were often allied with Jesse James.

Jesse James and Frank James: …Confederate guerrillas, becoming friends with Cole Younger, a fellow member. Jesse followed suit by joining “Bloody” Bill Anderson’s guerrilla band. At the end of the war, the bands surrendered, but Jesse was reportedly shot and severely wounded by Federal soldiers while under a flag of truce. He and Frank, joined…

Younger Brothers: Coleman (“Cole”; 1844–1916), John (1846–74); James (“Jim”; 1850–1902), and Robert (“Bob”; 1853–89)—who were often allied with Jesse James.

Younger Brothers: Coleman (“Cole”; 1844–1916), John (1846–74); James (“Jim”; 1850–1902), and Robert (“Bob”; 1853–89)—who were often allied with Jesse James.

Younger Brothers: …War era—Thomas Coleman (“Cole”; 1844–1916), John (1846–74); James (“Jim”; 1850–1902), and Robert (“Bob”; 1853–89)—who were often allied with Jesse James.

Younger Brothers: …(1846–74); James (“Jim”; 1850–1902), and Robert (“Bob”; 1853–89)—who were often allied with Jesse James.

Jesse James and Frank James: …Confederate guerrillas, becoming friends with Cole Younger, a fellow member. Jesse followed suit by joining “Bloody” Bill Anderson’s guerrilla band. At the end of the war, the bands surrendered, but Jesse was reportedly shot and severely wounded by Federal soldiers while under a flag of truce. He and Frank, joined…

Sir Francis Edward Younghusband was a British army officer and explorer whose travels, mainly in northern India and Tibet, yielded major contributions to geographical research. He also forced the conclusion of the Anglo-Tibetan Treaty (September 6, 1904) that gained Britain long-sought trade

stand-up comedy: Origins: …mother-in-law, the henpecked husband—exemplified by Henny Youngman’s famous line “Take my wife—please.”

stand-up comedy: Origins: …mother-in-law, the henpecked husband—exemplified by Henny Youngman’s famous line “Take my wife—please.”

Rust Belt: How the Belt rusted: …his Rust Belt anthem “Youngstown,” Bruce Springsteen movingly evokes the prideful heartbreak and disillusioned sense of abandonment that resulted from the transformation of that Ohio city and scores like it. Billy Joel paints a similar portrait of industrial upheaval in eastern Pennsylvania in another popular song, “Allentown.”

Youngstown, city, Mahoning and Trumbull counties, seat (1876) of Mahoning county, northeastern Ohio, U.S. It lies along the Mahoning River, near the Pennsylvania border, and is equidistant (65 miles [105 km]) from Cleveland (northwest) and Pittsburgh (southeast). Youngstown is the heart of a

Youngstown State University, public, coeducational institution of higher learning in Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. It comprises colleges of business administration; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; liberal arts and social sciences; education; fine and performing arts; and health and

Youngstown State University, public, coeducational institution of higher learning in Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. It comprises colleges of business administration; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; liberal arts and social sciences; education; fine and performing arts; and health and

Youngstown State University, public, coeducational institution of higher learning in Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. It comprises colleges of business administration; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; liberal arts and social sciences; education; fine and performing arts; and health and

Alexander City, city, Tallapoosa county, east-central Alabama, U.S., 75 miles (120 km) southeast of Birmingham. Early settlement began in 1836, and gold was discovered in the area in the early 1840s. It was known as Youngsville until 1873, when it was named for General Edward Porter Alexander,

cricket: Bowling: …by bowlers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younnus. If a bowler is able to deliver at speeds of greater than 85 mph (135 kph), he can achieve reverse swing, meaning that without altering the grip on the ball or the motion of delivery, the bowler can cause the ball to swing…

cricket: Bowling: …by bowlers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younnus. If a bowler is able to deliver at speeds of greater than 85 mph (135 kph), he can achieve reverse swing, meaning that without altering the grip on the ball or the motion of delivery, the bowler can cause the ball to swing…

Napa: American settler George Yount, who arrived in 1835, received a land grant from Californio military commander, politician, and rancher Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, for whom the Bay Area city of Vallejo is named. Yount trained his indigenous laborers to till soil and shear sheep, while they taught him…

Milwaukee Brewers: …future Hall of Fame shortstop Robin Yount in 1974 heralded the beginning of a slow turnaround for the Brewers, which was further bolstered in 1978 by the debut of another future Hall of Famer, infielder–designated hitter Paul Molitor. The Brewers ran off three consecutive winning seasons before claiming their first…

Barbara Kruger: In her 1989 work Untitled (Your Body Is a Battleground), for example, she employed an oversized black-and-white image of a female model’s face and divided it vertically into positive and negative halves. Placed across the image is the statement “Your body is a battleground,” by which she called into…

John Mayer: …“No Such Thing” and “Your Body Is a Wonderland” both became hits, and the latter earned Mayer a Grammy Award for best male pop vocal performance. Mayer’s next studio release, Heavier Things (2003), topped the Billboard album chart and featured the hit “Daughters,” which was honoured with two Grammy…

Hank Williams: …including “Cold, Cold Heart,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” “Hey, Good Lookin’,” “Jambalaya (On the Bayou),” and “I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive.” His extraordinary “Lost Highway” peaked at number 12.

Whether you’ve just landed your first job or you’re just starting your retirement savings journey, contributing to an employer 401(k) plan is one of the simplest and most effective ways to build your nest egg. There are several reasons to consider participating in your 401(k) at work, from tax

One way to keep your money safe and make it easier to manage your personal finances is to open a bank account. However, there are different types of accounts, each with its own rules, purposes, and interest rates. Here’s a breakdown of various bank accounts and how they can help you reach your

When you’re in a tight financial spot, you might be looking for a bit of help with your money. A small loan for two or three weeks seems like the perfect solution—especially if you don’t have to worry about a credit check. But such temporary fixes often fall into the “predatory loan” category. That

Creating a monthly budget. It’s one of the first steps in getting your personal finances on track. But many see it as too daunting a task, while others see it as a bunch of busywork that isn’t worth the trouble. They think, “If I make it through the month and have money left over, I don’t need a

You’re a small business owner, looking to hire more help. As you expand, you might be asking yourself whether offering a retirement plan is essential to stay competitive. Depending on the size of your business and your state’s requirements, you may not have to, but it could still be helpful to your

College loan debt can be crushing, and many individuals struggle to balance monthly payments with other essential expenses such as rent and utilities. For those who have taken out multiple loans to cover tuition and other higher education costs, managing separate payments for each loan can add to

Student loan debt amounts to nearly $2 trillion in the United States, with almost 43 million Americans holding federal student loan debt. After the Biden student loan forgiveness plan was ruled unconstitutional in June 2023, followed by a post-pandemic resumption of student loan payments, borrowers

Natalie Portman: Black Swan and Thor series: …in the bawdy period comedy Your Highness (2011). Portman then appeared as an unfaithful wife in Terrence Malick’s Hollywood parable Knight of Cups (2015) and as a hard-bitten pioneer in the vengeance tale Jane Got a Gun (2016).

Bryan Cranston: He later starred in Your Honor (2020–23), about a judge who goes to great lengths to protect his son, who killed someone in a hit-and-run accident.

The balance sheet. That’s the realm of accountants, stock analysts, and C-suite executives, right? Actually, if you have your own household budget and some assets in your name, the balance sheet is just as relevant to your personal finances as it is to the pros. A balance sheet is a financial

Your Party, centre-right political party in Japan. It was established in August 2009 by Watanabe Yoshimi—formerly of the Liberal-Democratic Party (LDP), who had resigned from the LDP early that year over policy disagreements with the prime minister, Asō Tarō—and several other members, most of whom

Ashton Kutcher: Stardom: …starred opposite Reese Witherspoon in Your Place or Mine (2023), a rom-com about two best friends who eventually embark on a romantic relationship.

Ira Glass: …later adapted for television) called This American Life.

Olafur Eliasson: The permanent installation Your rainbow panorama was constructed atop the ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum in Denmark in 2011. Comprising a circular walkway encased in coloured glass, the piece, as its name suggests, offered patrons panoramic views through a spectrum of colours. Eliasson also collaborated with Henning Larsen Architects to…

A required minimum distribution (RMD) is the amount the government requires you to withdraw each year from certain retirement accounts—such as your 401(k) or individual retirement account (IRA)—once you reach a certain age. The basic idea of an RMD may sound straightforward, but there are a number

Jerry Bock: …Holofcener on songs for television’s Your Show of Shows and the musical Mr. Wonderful (1956). With the composer-lyricist Sheldon Harnick he had his greatest successes: Fiorello! (1959, Pulitzer Prize) and Fiddler on the Roof (1964). Bock and Harnick’s other musicals included The Body Beautiful

Elton John: His first American hit, “Your Song,” in 1970, was a love ballad that combined the introspective mood of the era’s singer-songwriters with a more traditional pop craftsmanship. John’s early 1970s recordings paid homage to country rock and folk rock models such as the Band and Crosby, Stills and Nash.

Olafur Eliasson: In Your Strange Certainty Still Kept (1996), droplets of water were frozen in midair through the use of a perforated hose and strobe lights. Ventilator (1997) incorporated a menacing electric fan swinging from a ceiling. In Room for One Colour (1997), he flooded a room with…

Marguerite Yourcenar was a novelist, essayist, and short-story writer who became the first woman to be elected to the Académie Française (French Academy), an exclusive literary institution with a membership limited to 40. Crayencour was educated at home in French Flanders and spent much of her

Ariana Grande: Yours Truly: Her debut album, Yours Truly, appeared two years later and included the popular single “The Way,” a collaboration with rapper Mac Miller. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and was widely praised. With her R&B-infused pop music and impressive vocal range, Grande earned…

yogurt, semifluid fermented milk food having a smooth texture and mildly sour flavour because of its lactic acid content. Yogurt may be made from the milk of cows, sheep, goats, or water buffalo. Cow’s milk is used in the United States and north-central Europe; sheep’s and goat’s milk are preferred

Humza Yousaf is a Scottish politician who in 2023 became the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the sixth first minister of Scotland when he replaced the long-serving Nicola Sturgeon. Yousaf, who is of Pakistani heritage, is the second Muslim to lead a major British political party and

Humza Yousaf is a Scottish politician who in 2023 became the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the sixth first minister of Scotland when he replaced the long-serving Nicola Sturgeon. Yousaf, who is of Pakistani heritage, is the second Muslim to lead a major British political party and

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist who, while a teenager, spoke out publicly against the prohibition on the education of girls that was imposed by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP; sometimes called Pakistani Taliban). She gained global attention when she survived an assassination attempt at

Ramzi Ahmed Yousef is a Kuwaiti-born militant who masterminded the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. He was part of some of the most ambitious terrorist conspiracies discovered to date, including a thwarted plot to blow up 11 airliners over the Pacific Ocean. Born in Kuwait to Pakistani and

Xu Zhimo was a Chinese poet who strove to loosen Chinese poetry from its traditional forms and to reshape it under the influences of Western poetry and the vernacular Chinese language. After graduating from Peking University, Xu went to the United States in 1918 to study economics and political

Alicia Alonso: …guest dancer, often with partner Igor Youskevitch. In 1948 she cofounded (with her husband and his brother, Alberto) the Alicia Alonso Ballet Company in Cuba, through which she became known for her artistry as a choreographer, which ranged from variations on classic works such as Swan Lake to the comic…