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Driving fast or braking hard? Your connected car may be telling your insurance company

Insurance firms will use this data from LexisNexis -- a global provider of legal and business information and analytics -- to personalize insurance rates for drivers. Anyone can download their own Consumer Disclosure Report online, in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.Many insurance companies offer "safe driving" discounts, giving those who maintain a clean driving record a better rate. Some even offer devices installed in your car or location tracking through mobile apps to track your driving habits and

“Am I The Jerk For Not Telling My Husband That I Am A Millionaire?”

ADVERTISEMENT Sometimes, money can bring out the worst in people. Partners get divorced over it, family members don’t speak to each other, and even colleagues can become jealous of another’s fortune. So, it might be understandable if a person wishes to keep their wealth a secret. However, how long should they keep that secret from their significant other? This is the dilemma the author of this story ran into. She came into a lot of money before meeting her husband but hasn’t told him even after five years of marriage.…

Denis Villeneuve Knows How to Dismount a Sandworm, and He’s Not Telling

Image: Warner Bros.There’s a lot of sandworms in Dune: Part Two. We even get to learn a lot about how to start riding them, thanks to an extended sequence where Paul is trained in mounting the massive creatures. But getting off of one? Only one man currently knows that beyond Arrakis, and he’s keeping it very secret.Prepping the Sandworm Scenes in Dune: Part TwoVilleneuve apparently gets a lot of questions about dismounting sandworms, which he described as a “crazy Uber system” during a recent interview with Indiewire.

Kate Winslet Roasted Robert Downey Jr. While Telling The Story Behind The Time He And Jimmy Fallon Auditioned For The Holiday

Back in the '80s and '90s, long before he was Iron Man or a 2024 Oscar nominee for his staggering supporting work in Oppenheimer, Robert Downey, Jr. was known to dabble in the rom-com genre. There was 1987's The Pick-Up Artist and '89's Chances Are and, of course, that early-'90s fan-favorite Only You, opposite Marisa Tomei. But allegedly, his poor accent work kept RDJ from appearing in one of the genre's most beloved titles: The Holiday.Kate Winslet, who memorably portrayed house-swapping Brit Iris Simpkins in that 2006…

Spotify unveils innovative ‘Song Psychic’ feature for musical fortune telling

In a playful and imaginative fusion of technology and music, Spotify has introduced its latest feature, Song Psychic, promising users a delightful way to explore their destinies through song recommendations. This whimsical addition to the music streaming giant's repertoire not only enhances user engagement but also opens new avenues for creative interaction within the realm of music.Song Psychic is not just another feature; it's a unique experience that invites users to seek answers to life's questions through the lens…

Interview: Santa Khurai, author, The Yellow Sparrow – “Telling these stories is a way to save the lives of many like me”

What inspired you to write your story and include even your most vulnerable moments? Santa Khurai, author, The Yellow Sparrow (Courtesy the subject) Writing is my passion and I always wanted to share my story with the public as there were instances where people weren’t ready to listen to my lived experiences. In the journey to find myself, I was all alone and felt low for a prolonged period of time. Hence, writing my diary became my solace not because I wanted to publish it some day but because I wanted an…

“I Finally Learned The Truth”: Man Considers Leaving GF On A Vacation Without Telling Her

In relationships, making plans together is a crucial aspect of building intimacy. However, what happens when those plans are hijacked by unforeseen circumstances? Or even worse, egotistical personal interests?Reddit user Caesar-Sensei hadn’t seen his girlfriend in months, so when the two of them went on a long-awaited vacation together, he wanted to milk every second of it.But as his post on r/TrueOffMyChest reveals, instead of quality time alone with his partner, the guy was forced to endure the constant presence of…

Server Goes Viral For Telling Customers They Have To Order Takeout If They Don’t Tip

In an American restaurant or taxi, it’s standard to tip 15-20%, even if the service isn’t outstanding. In many European countries, people are expected to round up to the nearest euro. Meanwhile, in South America, customers usually leave a 10% tip for their order. And then there are those who leave servers nothing at all. A waitress’ video has recently gone viral after she recounted an uncomfortable situation she experienced while working at a restaurant, as well as her strong reaction to the customer’s remark.In the…

“Am I The Jerk For Telling My Husband I Don’t Want Dinner On The Table As Soon As I Walk In?”

Marriage is all about mutual respect and open communication. However, when Reddit user and wife Mango_Rita4 told her husband that she wanted him to stop serving her dinner the moment she came back from work, he took it personally.In a post on the subreddit ‘Am I the ?‘, the woman explained that she would rather recharge first, but her partner got the impression that she was being ungrateful, and the two of them got into a fight over it.Finding common ground is crucial for Mango_Rita4, so she described the situation to…

“AITA For Telling My Mom We Don’t View Her Eldest As Our Brother And To Stop Forcing Him On Us?”

There is probably no worse pain for parents than losing their child. It may feel like they will never be the same and there will always be emptiness inside. And while it’s important to remember them and keep the memory alive, unfortunately, forcing others won’t do any good.This Reddit story may be an example about that – a guy shared that his parents’ first baby was stillborn. While it’s understandable that losing a child is painful, their living children felt uncomfortable with the constant inclusion of his photos.More…