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Is It Really Rude to Share Someone Else’s News Before They Do?

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 4/8/2026 10:51 AM

The road to ruined friendships is paved with good intentions and the phrase "Well, I thought everyone should know." The post Is It Really Rude to Share Someone Else’s News Before They Do? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Here’s What the Artemis II Astronauts Are Eating as They Slingshot Around the Moon

By Reader's Digest | Ally Childress | 4/7/2026 4:37 PM

Forget meeting little green men. We want to know what the Artemis II crew eats! From freeze-dried snacks to hot sauce, it's quite a diverse menu. The post Here’s What the Artemis II Astronauts Are Eating as They Slingshot Around the Moon appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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This Is the Magic Phrase That Shuts Down Overly Chatty Salespeople—Without Being Rude

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 3/31/2026 7:40 PM

You just want to browse in peace. They want to help (and hit a quota). Here's exactly what to say—and do—to exit a sales pitch gracefully. The post This Is the Magic Phrase That Shuts Down Overly Chatty Salespeople—Without Being Rude appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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This Is the Rudest Thing You Can Do When Traveling Abroad, According to an Etiquette Expert

By Reader's Digest | Sunny Fitzgerald | 3/31/2026 12:46 PM

Can you guess what it is? See if you're guilty of this common travel-etiquette misstep—and learn how to avoid it. The post This Is the Rudest Thing You Can Do When Traveling Abroad, According to an Etiquette Expert appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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15 Things That Are Dangerous to Use Secondhand

By Reader's Digest | Rebecca Walter | 3/31/2026 9:07 AM

We all love a bargain, but some household goods should definitely be bought new. Experts explain why good deals may be hiding a real danger. The post 15 Things That Are Dangerous to Use Secondhand appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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This Super Simple Trick Will Ensure You Never Forget Anyone’s Name Again

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 3/26/2026 10:15 AM

This clever method from a mentalist works like a charm. Here's how to do it—and the science behind this strategy. The post This Super Simple Trick Will Ensure You Never Forget Anyone’s Name Again appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Here’s the Real Reason Why Hotel Sheets Are Tucked So Tightly—And How Workers Get Them Quite So Snug!

By Reader's Digest | Ryleigh Nucilli | 3/26/2026 9:39 AM

Believe it or not, it has nothing to do with making guests feel all warm and cozy! Here's the history behind that snug fit. The post Here’s the Real Reason Why Hotel Sheets Are Tucked So Tightly—And How Workers Get Them Quite So Snug! appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Is It Really Rude to Decline a Phone Call and Text Back Instead?

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 3/25/2026 8:10 PM

My husband calls. I text back. We've been fighting about this for 20 years—and one of us is actually wrong. The post Is It Really Rude to Decline a Phone Call and Text Back Instead? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Mailing Your Taxes? This USPS Change Might Make You Accidentally Miss Your Deadline (Yikes!)

By Reader's Digest | Natasha St. Clair | 3/24/2026 6:51 PM

Tax season is upon us—better get that return postmarked by the filing deadline! But a U.S. Postal Service change might make that difficult. The post Mailing Your Taxes? This USPS Change Might Make You Accidentally Miss Your Deadline (Yikes!) appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Here’s What the Tiny Hole in Your Nail Clippers Is Actually For (Who Knew?!)

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 3/24/2026 4:59 PM

The little hole at the bottom of your nail clippers isn't decorative—it's been solving a very specific problem since the 1800s. We just somehow forgot about it for 150 years. The post Here’s What the Tiny Hole in Your Nail Clippers Is Actually For (Who Knew?!) appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Every Group Chat Has a Dreaded “Finger Princess”—Does This Sound Like You?

By Reader's Digest | Michelle Polizzi | 3/20/2026 4:49 PM

Is your group chat getting derailed by a certain someone? The slang term is new, but we all know a finger princess—and it might just be us. The post Every Group Chat Has a Dreaded “Finger Princess”—Does This Sound Like You? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Is It Really Rude to Lie About Being Busy to Get Out of Something?

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 3/19/2026 7:55 PM

Don’t even try to pretend that you’ve never done this. But here's whether that little white lie is actually OK. The post Is It Really Rude to Lie About Being Busy to Get Out of Something? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Ew! This Part of the Airplane Is Crawling with Germs—And You’re Going to Touch It

By Reader's Digest | Miranda Manier | 3/18/2026 3:58 PM

Get out the hand sanitizer! You'll want to carry extra when you learn about this gross part of an airplane—and we use it every time we fly. The post Ew! This Part of the Airplane Is Crawling with Germs—And You’re Going to Touch It appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 3/11/2026 5:37 PM

The answer may depend on which offender we're talking about: the person who won't take them off or the person who should definitely put them on. The post Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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The Tooth Fairy Is Paying More Than Ever Before—Here’s How Much Lost Teeth Go for These Days (Hint: It’s Way More Than You Ever Got)

By Reader's Digest | Nina Derwin | 3/6/2026 1:58 PM

Start wiggling those loose teeth, kids! The Tooth Fairy is paying top dollar these days. How high are we talking? You won't believe this. The post The Tooth Fairy Is Paying More Than Ever Before—Here’s How Much Lost Teeth Go for These Days (Hint: It’s Way More Than You Ever Got) appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Do You Live in a Cheapskate State? A New Report Says These States Give the Smallest Tips

By Reader's Digest | Jennifer Geddes | 3/5/2026 4:40 PM

Tipping is a fact of life, but some places are more generous than others. And some states are just plain cheap. Where do you stand? The post Do You Live in a Cheapskate State? A New Report Says These States Give the Smallest Tips appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Is It Really Rude to Have ChatGPT Write Your Emails?

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 3/4/2026 7:14 PM

I used AI to write a work email—and got caught. Learn from my mistake! Here's when you should and shouldn't let ChatGPT write your emails. The post Is It Really Rude to Have ChatGPT Write Your Emails? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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When the World Is a Mess, Your Community Can Save Your Sanity—Here’s How

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 2/27/2026 8:07 PM

When everything feels like it's falling apart, your community can get you through. Here's how to build one—or strengthen the one you already have. The post When the World Is a Mess, Your Community Can Save Your Sanity—Here’s How appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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10 of Gloria Steinem’s Biggest Feminist Moments—And How They Changed Our Lives for the Better

By Reader's Digest | Tina Donvito | 2/27/2026 12:49 PM

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem is turning 92! We take a look at her biggest milestones and how they changed all our lives for the better. The post 10 of Gloria Steinem’s Biggest Feminist Moments—And How They Changed Our Lives for the Better appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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The Key to Stronger Connections? A Little Oversharing, Says a Harvard Researcher

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 2/27/2026 10:07 AM

Good news for everyone who has ever told a stranger way too much in a Target checkout line: Science is on your side. The post The Key to Stronger Connections? A Little Oversharing, Says a Harvard Researcher appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Good Joy, Bad Joy

by BookPage | May 04 2026

entertainment

Skincare Meets Sweat: Why Sofia Richie, Kate Hudson, and Adriana Lima Are Working Out at BURN

by ET Online | May 01 2026

exercise

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

by thehealthy.com | Apr 15 2026

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I tried the $2.2K Met Gala facial loved by Sabrina Carpenter, Kendall Jenner — and here’s the truth about it

by NY Post | May 02 2026

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Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring fuels 800K-square-foot industrial build in El Paso

by FreightWaves | May 03 2026

football

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

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

game

GameStop Announces Shocking Buyout Offer For eBay, Priced At $55.5 Billion

by GameSpot | May 03 2026

health

Heart Failure Couldn’t Stop This Couple from Saying ‘I do’ in the ICU

by Healthline.com | May 03 2026

lifestyle

Jimmy Fallon, Rafa Nadal steal the spotlight at star-studded Miami Grand Prix

by Hello! Magazine | May 03 2026

long_island

Strong Island FC retires No. 44 in honor of Miller Place’s Andrew Salgado

by greaterlongisland.com | May 02 2026

opinion

Miranda Devine: Dems seek a blue-collar MAGA man to win back Trump voters — but better look in the mirror

by New York Post | May 03 2026

real_estate

Feil’s 7 Penn Plaza to lease three floors to HDR Engineering

by NY Post | May 03 2026

science

'Sacrifice zones' around critical mineral mines are rife with pollution, child workers and birth defects

by LIVE SCIENCE | May 03 2026

soccer

Wolves 1-1 Sunderland - the fans' verdict

by Yahoo Sports | May 04 2026

world

Second vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz in about 8 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | May 04 2026

Word of the Day

scrupulous

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 4, 2026 is:

scrupulous • \SKROO-pyuh-lus\ • adjective

Scrupulous describes someone who is very careful about doing something correctly, or something marked by such carefulness. Scrupulous can also describe someone who is careful about doing what is honest and morally right.

// She was always scrupulous about her work.

// Being an editor requires scrupulous attention to detail.

// Less scrupulous companies find ways to evade the law.

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Examples:

“Scrupulous directors make sure that the sound of their movies is grossly efficient, so that the dramatic meaning of a scene is apparent even in the worst theatre or home system in the country …” — David Denby, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026

Did you know?

People described as scrupulous might feel discomfort if their work is not executed with a sharp attention to detail. Such discomfort might present itself as a nagging feeling, much as a sharp pebble in a shoe might nag a walker intent on getting somewhere. And we are getting somewhere. The origin of scrupulous is founded in just such a pebble. Scrupulous and its close relative scruple (“a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is wrong”) both come from the Latin noun scrupulus, “a small sharp stone,” the diminutive of scrupus, “a sharp stone.” Scrupus has a metaphorical meaning too: “a source of anxiety or uneasiness.” When the adjective scrupulous entered the English language in the 15th century, it described someone careful about preserving their moral integrity, but it now is also commonly used for someone who is careful in how they execute tasks.

Is It Really Rude to Share Someone Else’s News Before They Do?

Here’s What the Artemis II Astronauts Are Eating as They Slingshot Around the Moon

This Is the Magic Phrase That Shuts Down Overly Chatty Salespeople—Without Being Rude

This Is the Rudest Thing You Can Do When Traveling Abroad, According to an Etiquette Expert

15 Things That Are Dangerous to Use Secondhand

This Super Simple Trick Will Ensure You Never Forget Anyone’s Name Again

Here’s the Real Reason Why Hotel Sheets Are Tucked So Tightly—And How Workers Get Them Quite So Snug!

Is It Really Rude to Decline a Phone Call and Text Back Instead?

Mailing Your Taxes? This USPS Change Might Make You Accidentally Miss Your Deadline (Yikes!)

Here’s What the Tiny Hole in Your Nail Clippers Is Actually For (Who Knew?!)

Every Group Chat Has a Dreaded “Finger Princess”—Does This Sound Like You?

Is It Really Rude to Lie About Being Busy to Get Out of Something?

Ew! This Part of the Airplane Is Crawling with Germs—And You’re Going to Touch It

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

The Tooth Fairy Is Paying More Than Ever Before—Here’s How Much Lost Teeth Go for These Days (Hint: It’s Way More Than You Ever Got)

Do You Live in a Cheapskate State? A New Report Says These States Give the Smallest Tips

Is It Really Rude to Have ChatGPT Write Your Emails?

When the World Is a Mess, Your Community Can Save Your Sanity—Here’s How

10 of Gloria Steinem’s Biggest Feminist Moments—And How They Changed Our Lives for the Better

The Key to Stronger Connections? A Little Oversharing, Says a Harvard Researcher

Good Joy, Bad Joy

Skincare Meets Sweat: Why Sofia Richie, Kate Hudson, and Adriana Lima Are Working Out at BURN

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

I tried the $2.2K Met Gala facial loved by Sabrina Carpenter, Kendall Jenner — and here’s the truth about it

Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring fuels 800K-square-foot industrial build in El Paso

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

GameStop Announces Shocking Buyout Offer For eBay, Priced At $55.5 Billion

Heart Failure Couldn’t Stop This Couple from Saying ‘I do’ in the ICU

Jimmy Fallon, Rafa Nadal steal the spotlight at star-studded Miami Grand Prix

Strong Island FC retires No. 44 in honor of Miller Place’s Andrew Salgado

Miranda Devine: Dems seek a blue-collar MAGA man to win back Trump voters — but better look in the mirror

Feil’s 7 Penn Plaza to lease three floors to HDR Engineering

'Sacrifice zones' around critical mineral mines are rife with pollution, child workers and birth defects

Wolves 1-1 Sunderland - the fans' verdict

Second vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz in about 8 hours

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

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2.Look: Crying kitten rescued from Texas storm drain

3.Watch: 7-foot alligator caught trying to cross Florida highway

4.'Escaped zebra' in Armenia was a painted donkey

5.Look: Baby eagle returns to nest after surgery to remove fish hook

6.19 Screenshots Of Helicopter Parents Who Desperately Need To Loosen Their Grip

7.Passengers pulled from water after learner driver crashes bus into major European river

8.Watch: San Diego Zoo launches Elephant Valley live camera

9.Look: Helicopter complicates morning drop-off at Tennessee school

10.Ohio woman's mistaken lottery purchase wins seven-figure jackpot