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Thursday Edition - August 19, 2025

Sophia - Writer

• Protecting benefits? ✅ Cutting wait times? ✅ Fixing broken systems? ✅ This new Social Security proposal checks all the right boxes.

• T-Mobile’s new satellite service keeps you covered in more places than ever*—included with select plans.

• A highly contagious virus is spreading quietly across states, with vulnerable adults still at risk.

• You could claim up to $2,000 from this $6 million data breach settlement—but only if you apply before…

• SNAP rules are changing again, and if you rely on food benefits, what’s off the table might surprise you.

• One man’s $5,000 loss started with a simple favor. GrayViners, please be extra cautious with this heartbreaking scheme.

• The FDA just increased this popular snack’s recall update to the highest risk level, saying it could be fatal. Double-check your pantry!

• From Walmart to fast food, this “blackout” is urging Americans to keep their wallets shut for 24 hours. Do you think it's worth it?

• “Pay what for gum?!” If rising prices have you rethinking everyday purchases, you’re not alone. See what items shoppers are now leaving behind.

• Power-hungry devices might unknowingly be adding up to $200 to your energy bill. Here’s how to spot them.

• Feeding a group doesn’t have to cost a fortune—see which fast food deals give you the most food for the best price.

• Even Walmart and Macy’s couldn’t save it: This ‘90s mall favorite just filed for bankruptcy for the second time.

• Craving a treat on a budget? Taco Bell just rolled out this $3 deal—but hurry, it won’t be on the menu forever.

• Power up your thinking with our LetterLinks, Last Two Letters, Word Pairs, and Word Association games!

• Cat lover or not, this video will claw its way into your funny bone. Don’t miss the meowment—it’s purr gold. 😂

• Looking for something quick, hearty, and full of flavor? This sizzling stir-fry recipe packs a savory punch.

In which country would you spend stotinki?

A. Hungary

B. Czech Republic

C. Bulgaria

D. Romania

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Persian-Style Spinach & Eggs

Pair it with warm bread and you've got a healthy meal.

You can find the full recipe below!

It’s not as tricky as it seems! Drop your answers here.

Did you crack the last challenge? See if you earned a shout-out!

1782 - George Washington ordered the creation of the Purple Heart.

1957 - Comedy legend Oliver Hardy passed away.

What else happened on this day? Take a trip down memory lane here!

Storm’s Spotlight

Have you ever seen a sky like this? This jaw-dropping photo captures a thunderstorm unfurling across the skies of eastern New Mexico, taken last June. With its layers of clouds, fiery sunset glow, and a curtain of rain falling beneath it, this looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. Captured something breathtaking or simply beautiful? Send your photo our way! 

Front Porch Forum: Feeling Left Out

Your fellow GrayViner needs your advice. Read her letter here and tell us what you think!

Got something on your mind? Start a conversation with us!

Ballyhoo

(BAL-ee-hoo) Noisy fuss or public attention, especially one that’s over-the-top or exaggerated.

When used in a sentence, it reads: “There was a lot of ballyhoo about the new store opening.”

Today’s trivia answer: C. 

Stotinki are monetary units of Bulgaria.