Picture this common scenario: Person #1 is in the middle of sharing something meaningful with Person #2. Suddenly, they notice Person #2 is scrolling through their phone instead of listening.Can you relate to Person #1 or Person #2 — or maybe both?Chances are, you’ve been on both sides of phubbing, or “phone snubbing.” Phubbing sends a subtle but powerful message: “My phone is more important and interesting than you.”In my research on emotionally intelligent digital etiquette, I’ve found that phubbing erodes trust and weakens connections, leaving others feeling lonely, insecure, resentful — and dissatisfied in their relationship with you. DON’T MISS:…
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LeBron James posted his first triple-double of the season, including 16 points in the fourth quarter, as the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2010-11 with a 131-127 defeat of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena.James finished with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. All three marks were season highs for the 39-year-old in his 22nd season.“Just when you think he’s slowing down, man, he continues to show the world why he’s the greatest,” Anthony Davis said of James’ performance. “To go on that stretch, he actually looked to the bench…
It was a wild week, with the bond market in the driver’s seat. Rising yields early on gave way to some moderation, and the Nasdaq hit an all-time high on Friday. The Nasdaq did not finish above its July record-high close of 18,647 but ended less than a half-percent away. The tech-heavy index also eked out a gain for the week, extending its weekly winning streak to seven in a row. The Dow and S & P 500 finished Friday and the week lower, breaking six-week winning streaks and moving a bit further away from their record closes from Oct.…
“Every dream, if dreamed too long, turns into a nightmare,” the renowned author Andrzej Sapkowski once said. “And we awake from such dreams screaming.”What’s the worst day you’ve ever had at work? Maybe you called your boss ‘babe’ by mistake, maybe you stumbled over by the water cooler and a couple of people laughed at you, something trivial like that. Anyway, imagine in your mind whatever that worst day entailed, and then remember that it won’t have been as bad as Harry Clarke’s.His happened in front of 17,109 people and many, many more watching on television. This is the most-watched…
While love is a deeply important aspect of romantic relationships, it isn’t everything — and relying on love alone may not lead to a successful relationship. “Love is great and all, but it can only take you so far,” Mindy, a 39-year old software consultant, told self-made millionaire and money expert Ramit Sethi on a recent episode of his podcast. She and her boyfriend, Victor, 25, came on Sethi’s show to better understand how to handle money as a couple. Their last names were not used.”I want to be a functioning team,” Mindy said. “And I tell him all the time,…
Deion Sanders’ Colorado will be playing in the postseason. In Sanders’ second season as head coach after taking over the worst power-conference team in college football, the Buffaloes (6-2, 4-1 Big 12) are bowl eligible after beating Cincinnati 34-23.Colorado hasn’t played in a bowl game since it went 4-2 in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. The program hasn’t won a bowl game since 2004, and this season will mark its third bowl appearance since 2007.Sanders has made frequent references this year to 99-year-old Colorado superfan Peggy Coppom and his promise to get her to a bowl game this season. The Buffaloes…
This month, Realtor.com released its ranking of the top 10 cities with the lowest cost of living based on the latest regional price parities data from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).The regional price parities measure the differences in price levels of goods and services across states and metropolitan areas and are shown as a percentage of the overall national price level, the BEA states.Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com, tells CNBC Make It that it’s no coincidence that most of the cities on the list are in the South and the Midwest.”A big…
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban speaks at a campaign event for US Vice President Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at University Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on October 17, 2024.Craig Lassig | Afp | Getty ImagesBillionaire investor Mark Cuban said Sunday that he is not eyeing a White House cabinet role even as he vigorously campaigns for Vice President Kamala Harris in the race against former President Donald Trump.”I have no interest in being a politician of any type. I have no interest in serving in the cabinet for Kamala Harris or anybody,” Cuban said in an interview on ABC’s “This…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Just three weeks ago, Ohio State dominated Iowa with a physical performance against one of the country’s premier run defenses. The Buckeyes looked like they were hitting their stride up front and could win games in the trenches.Things can change fast in college football. Now, after a 21-17 win over Nebraska, an inability to dominate in the trenches could prove to be the Buckeyes’ undoing.Ohio State ran for just 64 yards and averaged a season-low 2.1 yards per carry against the Huskers. According to TruMedia, it averaged just 0.79 yards per rush before contact, its fourth-worst mark…
Credit monitoring services can track and alert you of potential fraud on your credit reports, but many programs charge a monthly fee.While there are free credit monitoring services, they often have fewer features and protections than paid services. You should consider paying for a credit monitoring service if you want more comprehensive coverage.Here’s how much credit monitoring costs and questions to consider if you’re trying to decide if it’s worth paying a monthly fee.Compare credit repair companiesHow does credit monitoring work?As you build your credit, you may become vulnerable to issues like identity theft or inaccurate reporting. This is where…
