How to Respectfully Decline an Invitation to a Social Obligation You Simply Do Not Feel Like Attending In this column, professional speechwriter Chandler Dean provides partly satirical, partly genuine “How To” advice focused on a hyper-specific subcategory of speeches—from graduation speeches to wedding toasts to eulogies, and all the rhetorical occasions in between. – – – Yay! You’ve been invited to a thing. But on the other hand: Shit! You’ve b…

What is the fate of social media? Is there a heavy decline coming. The burnout has gotta do a lot with the gig apps. They just burn everybody out so now everyone is really just tired of social media and technology. What is your Perspectives on this? submitted by /u/canvasguru

Stocks Suffer Sharpest Weekly Decline of 2024 Investors had been put on edge by a stronger-than-expected inflation report earlier in the week. Rising tension in the Middle East heading into the weekend gave them another reason to retreat.

Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspirants to priesthood MUMBAI, India (RNS) — With steadily declining numbers, some of India’s Zoroastrians are looking to reduce the strain of becoming a priest in order to encourage more young men to devote themselves to the rituals that sustain the world’s first monotheistic religion. The post Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspirants to priesthood app…

The Pitiful Decline Of The Guitar Hero Franchise submitted by /u/West_Sun2001

Match Group stock plunges after decline in people paying for Tinder Match Group shares plummeted Wednesday after the company released its third-quarter earnings Tuesday.

Etsy shares slip on light revenue and forecast decline in gross merchandise sales Etsy released third-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday.

The Decline of a European Soccer Heavyweight Manchester United is the most successful club in the English game, but two decades of mediocrity have left it deeply mired in futility.

Western Digital is spinning off its flash memory business as sales decline Image: Western DigitalWestern Digital is splitting into two companies: one for its flash business and another for its hard drive storage products. The company announced the change alongside its earnings results on Monday, noting that spinning off its flash business will allow Western Digital to “realize its full value.” Western Digital acquired …

Underrated? NOFX – THE DECLINE Is this seriously underrated/ underappreciated? Is it the Jethro Tull Thick as a Brick of the post post punk (pop?/not) era? I honestly wonder what the general consensus is of this EP and would love some discussion. For the time I think this is awesome. Does it still have any impact today, I’m not sure. what is a modern version of this? subm…

‘Chaos Doesn’t Scare Me. American Decline Does.’ The Republican Party’s “lunge toward extremism” shows no sign of abating.

The Strange Decline of America’s Global Power The problem isn’t weakness at the top. It’s the enemy within.

Reddit’s Fortnite Token BRICK More Than Doubles After Two-Months of Decline Bricks (BRICK), the native token of Reddit’s Fortnite community, surged by 100% over the past 24-hours following a two-month downswing that saw it lose more than 80% of its value.

Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline submitted by /u/chefranden

Feinstein Didn’t Retire Before Health Decline. Will It Damage Her Legacy? The senator faced calls to step down as her health declined, amid concerns about the effectiveness of an aging Senate.

‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ Writers Decline to Return submitted by /u/MarvelsGrantMan136

Vulnerable New Yorkers Suffer as Some Services Decline Under Mayor Adams Some critical services in New York City are growing less reliable under Mayor Eric Adams, from long waits for food stamps to fewer sexual health clinics.

It Still Stings: The Slow Decline of Killing Eve submitted by /u/Kryptoniian

LPT – Overcommitting can lead to stress and decreased productivity. Politely decline when your plate is already full. submitted by /u/Friendly_613

America Is an Empire in Decline. That Doesn’t Mean It Has to Fall. The Roman Empire is both an illuminating precedent and a cautionary tale.