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Is It Really Rude to Eat on a Video Call?

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen 4/29/2026 2:01 AM

Just because you can do something, it doesn’t mean you should ... especially if it involves chewing. The post Is It Really Rude to Eat on a Video Call? appeared first on Reader's Digest.

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101 Freeway reopens after man threatened to jump leading to hours-long standstill

By New York Post | Daniel Farr 4/29/2026 12:55 AM

The 101 Freeway through downtown Los Angeles reopened late Tuesday night after an hours-long standoff with a man on an overpass ended with him being safely taken into custody, authorities said.

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Court sentences Purdue Pharma to pay $5.5B, clearing settlement path

By upi.com | 4/29/2026 12:23 AM

A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Purdue Pharma to pay more than $5 billion in criminal penalties, clearing the way for its bankruptcy settlement.

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Two investment strategies for people who are afraid of the stock market

By MarketWatch.com | Philip van Doorn 4/28/2026 10:37 PM

ETFs with protection features can help risk-averse investors increase returns while weathering market storms.

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Coffee May Alter Gut Microbiome to Reduce Stress (Yes, Even Decaf)

By Healthline.com | 4/28/2026 8:56 PM

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U.A.E. is leaving OPEC but will still need to exercise caution as it increases oil production

By MarketWatch.com | 4/28/2026 8:32 PM

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Hill Republicans want Trump to solve their internal problems

By Politico | 4/28/2026 7:20 PM

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FDA clears first US trial of wireless brain implant for treatment-resistant depression

By Interesting Engineering | 4/28/2026 6:48 PM

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Lost an AirPod? This Trick Will Help You Find It

By CNET | 4/28/2026 6:00 PM

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How To Get Shiny Meltan In Pokemon Go

By GameSpot | 4/28/2026 5:40 PM

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‘Neverland’ wasn’t Michael Jackson’s final home — this $100K/month LA mansion was

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New AI algorithms are 95% better at showing how the universe changes over time

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Your Fitness Level After 40 Can Add Years to Your Life and Boost Health

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Ohio woman wins total $150,000 with three identical lottery tickets

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Intangible cultural heritage: Fado, Portugal

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Taylor Swift is staying one step ahead of AI by legally protecting her voice and image

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Taylor Swift dines with father Scott after Michael Rubin's decision revealed new wedding date

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Polluted NJ neighborhood has one lead tester, and he’s leaving in May

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Harry Styles seems to have gained a powerful ally who could explain his commitment to Zoe Kravitz

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Lina Lapelytė Fills Hamburger Bahnhof with 400,000 Wood Blocks for Communal Building

by Colossal | Apr 28 2026

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After more than 30 books, KJ Charles hasn’t given up on historical romance

by BookPage | Apr 28 2026

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'The Bachelor' Alum Sarah Trott Celebrates Her Upcoming Wedding with a Combined Bachelor and Bachelorette Trip

by ET Online | Apr 27 2026

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Two investment strategies for people who are afraid of the stock market

by MarketWatch.com | Apr 28 2026

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DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

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Coffee May Alter Gut Microbiome to Reduce Stress (Yes, Even Decaf)

by Healthline.com | Apr 28 2026

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These 3 Research-Based Habits Could Help You Live a More Stress-Free Life

by thehealthy.com | Apr 23 2026

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Kevin O’Leary calls Mamdani’s NYC tax plan ‘sheer blind stupidity’ as wealth flees the city

by New York Post | Apr 29 2026

music

‘Wicked: For Good’ Gets Some Love at 2026 ASCAP Screen Celebrates Event

by Billboard | Apr 28 2026

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Watch: Cat lost in California reunited with Georgia family 7 years later

by United Press International, Inc. | Apr 28 2026

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California’s gubernatorial debate ranked — and the candidate the ‘D-‘ moderators had it in for

by New York Post | Apr 28 2026

science

First-of-its-kind map of the mouse nose reveals surprises about the sense of smell

by LIVE SCIENCE | Apr 28 2026

soccer

New 89-goal striker is coming to Liverpool as Reds find sensation

by Yahoo Sports | Apr 29 2026

sports

Want to Live Longer? Start Flossing Your Teeth

by Self.com | Apr 22 2026

Word of the Day

speculate

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 29, 2026 is:

speculate • \SPEK-yuh-layt\ • verb

In general contexts, speculate means "to form ideas or theories about something usually when there are many things not known about it." In contexts relating to business or finance, it means "to invest money in ways that could produce a large profit but that also involve a lot of risk."

// Scientists speculate that the newly discovered exoplanet could host liquid water.

// Their research explores the implications of so many people speculating on the stock market in the years leading up to the Great Depression.

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Examples:

"Bad Bunny wore an all-cream ensemble consisting of a collared shirt and tie, chinos and a sport-inspired jersey bearing the name "Ocasio"—his surname—and the number 64. The significance of the number was not confirmed, but fans were quick to speculate that it referenced his mother's birth year." — Lara Owen, The Independent (United Kingdom), 9 Feb. 2026

Did you know?

It might be said that what separates our species from others is our tendency "to meditate on or ponder a subject." That's the original 16th century meaning of speculate. It's a use not too distant from today's most common sense, which also involves the mind and thinking: when someone speculates about something, they think and make guesses about it, often forming unsubstantiated ideas or theories. But the origins of speculate lie not in thinking but in looking—the word comes from Latin specere, meaning "to look," or "to look at." We don't have to look far to find other specere descendants, and we'll point them out here with some italics: a cursory inspection reveals spectacle, spectrum, specimen, and perspective. Less conspicuous are despise, prospect, and species.

Is It Really Rude to Eat on a Video Call?

101 Freeway reopens after man threatened to jump leading to hours-long standstill

Court sentences Purdue Pharma to pay $5.5B, clearing settlement path

Two investment strategies for people who are afraid of the stock market

Coffee May Alter Gut Microbiome to Reduce Stress (Yes, Even Decaf)

U.A.E. is leaving OPEC but will still need to exercise caution as it increases oil production

Hill Republicans want Trump to solve their internal problems

FDA clears first US trial of wireless brain implant for treatment-resistant depression

Lost an AirPod? This Trick Will Help You Find It

How To Get Shiny Meltan In Pokemon Go

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‘Neverland’ wasn’t Michael Jackson’s final home — this $100K/month LA mansion was

New AI algorithms are 95% better at showing how the universe changes over time

Your Fitness Level After 40 Can Add Years to Your Life and Boost Health

Ohio woman wins total $150,000 with three identical lottery tickets

Intangible cultural heritage: Fado, Portugal

Taylor Swift is staying one step ahead of AI by legally protecting her voice and image

Taylor Swift dines with father Scott after Michael Rubin's decision revealed new wedding date

Polluted NJ neighborhood has one lead tester, and he’s leaving in May

Harry Styles seems to have gained a powerful ally who could explain his commitment to Zoe Kravitz

Lina Lapelytė Fills Hamburger Bahnhof with 400,000 Wood Blocks for Communal Building

After more than 30 books, KJ Charles hasn’t given up on historical romance

'The Bachelor' Alum Sarah Trott Celebrates Her Upcoming Wedding with a Combined Bachelor and Bachelorette Trip

Two investment strategies for people who are afraid of the stock market

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

Coffee May Alter Gut Microbiome to Reduce Stress (Yes, Even Decaf)

These 3 Research-Based Habits Could Help You Live a More Stress-Free Life

Kevin O’Leary calls Mamdani’s NYC tax plan ‘sheer blind stupidity’ as wealth flees the city

‘Wicked: For Good’ Gets Some Love at 2026 ASCAP Screen Celebrates Event

Watch: Cat lost in California reunited with Georgia family 7 years later

California’s gubernatorial debate ranked — and the candidate the ‘D-‘ moderators had it in for

First-of-its-kind map of the mouse nose reveals surprises about the sense of smell

New 89-goal striker is coming to Liverpool as Reds find sensation

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Want to Live Longer? Start Flossing Your Teeth

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