Should you stop saying ‘um’? Here’s what experts said

It’s common to be told that filler words are bad, whether you’re in an in-person interview or chatting online, but avoiding them outright can worsen communication.

Reiner Family Associate Details Events Before and After Killings Were Discovered

A person close to the family provided a detailed account of what occurred in the Reiner house after a massage therapist ...
VTDigger

These Vermont sexual assault survivors sought justice. Instead, one victim said the prosecutor’s approach was ‘like a ‘screw you.’’

Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos’ conduct has prompted two formal ethics complaints. One advocate called her behavior “unacceptable and deeply concerning.” ...
Click2Houston

‘How could you do that to an old man?’: 15-year sentence for man who attacked senior with dementia

HOUSTON – Nearly two years after a violent attack outside a north Houston pawn shop left a man with dementia severely injured, a judge on Monday sentenced 30-year-old Trayvion Lockridge to 15 years in ...
Inc

5 Obvious Ways Everyone Knows You’re Using ChatGPT

I’ve been able to spot AI-generated content for over a decade. And now that ChatGPT has been so widespread for so long, almost everyone else can spot it too. Especially if it contains a few ...
The New York Times

Man Who Wrote ‘So I Raped You’ Is Sentenced to 2 to 4 Years in Prison

Ian Cleary sent Facebook messages to Shannon Keeler six years after he sexually assaulted her when they were college students in Pennsylvania, prosecutors said. By Michael Levenson A man who sent a ...
CNN

Exhausted? The reason may be how you’re using technology

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was published ...
Los Angeles Times

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for using prostitutes in ‘freak-offs’

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A judge sentenced Sean “Diddy” Combs to four years and two months in federal prison Friday for transporting ...
Macworld

Apple Intelligence: The ultimate guide to using Apple’s AI tools on your iPhone

Apple Intelligence is Apple’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) system, and it comes with a huge range of features and abilities. You’ll find it deeply embedded in your iPhone, whether that’s ...
Today

How Much Toothpaste Do You Actually Need When Brushing? Dentists Reveal the Answer

We all know that brushing our teeth is important. However, it's easy to make mistakes during one's dental hygiene routine. In fact, people often believe they are doing much better job at cleaning ...
NBC 7 San Diego

Prosecutors seek nearly 22-year prison sentence for GirlsDoPorn website owner

Federal prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of nearly 22 years for the owner of the San Diego-based GirlsDoPorn.com website, which featured pornographic videos of young women who were forced or ...