Friday, June 06, 2025

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AI Overview
The name Laertes means "gatherer of the people" or "urging the men". It is a Greek name, with roots in the words "laos" (people) and "eirein" (to fasten together or to speak, say). Laertes was a significant figure in Greek mythology, known as the father of Odysseus. He was also a king of Cephallenia.

Former 1988 activist--US scholar MinZin arrested in China--NYT

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/china-arrests-us-scholar.html?unlocked_article_code=1.plA.-7tb.2M_-DNpSDzOv&smid=em-share