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Thursday Edition - June 17, 2026

Veronica — Newsletter Writer

📰 News & Finance

• Member, your medical bill could be wiped to ZERO. Most patients don't even know this help exists.

• The Father’s Day gift golfers may appreciate most? Less stiffness, better mobility, and more time on the course.*

• No receipts? You could still cash in from this $3.3M payout—or receive up to $5,000 from your old scan or X-ray.

• Hospitalized while traveling? It’s more common than you think. Medjet gets you home to the hospital of your choice*—guaranteed.

• You could own a slice of $39 BILLION and not even know it. Seriously, go look. The search is free.

• Up for grabs: $50 food vouchers! We'll show you where to find them before everyone else does.

• This recalled pet food may be harming your furry friend’s brain right now, and waiting even one more meal makes it worse.

• A calmer mind might be closer than you'd guess, thanks to an approach trusted quietly for 40 years.

• Those hidden fees could be costing you $1,200 a year. Good news: a $38 billion settlement may finally shake things up!

✨ Editor’s Picks

• Your favorite chain is giving away FREE meals! One look at this and you'll moo-ve fast. 🐄

• Remember dad's “good shoes”? I sure do. Now, after 134 years, their legendary maker is saying goodbye.

• “I almost died.” This country legend's secret battle ended in a miracle... but the details will shake you.

• Psst! Kroger's got a freebie coming, and you don't have to buy a thing. Don't say we never tip you off. 😋

• So there's a cancer warning about a kitchen thing we all use. I checked mine. You should check yours.

• Deadly bacteria might be in your fridge as we speak, and no, your nose won't catch it!

• Need a laugh? This man thought the elevator operator was being too familiar, but the ride back down made it even worse. 😂

• If breakfast has been feeling rushed, these cozy recipe might be the make-ahead fix you need.

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Fun & Games

💬 Front Porch Forum

“Am I wrong for wanting to keep more of my own income?”

Pull up a seat, GrayViners! An anonymous reader needs your advice. Read on and share your thoughts. 

🤷 Emoji’s Decoded

Can You Guess The Song?

Hint: This hit became one of Billy Joel's signature songs, recounting decades of world events. Think you got it? Drop your answer here! 

🎂 Birthday Corner

Happy birthday, @PatsySh! 🎉🎂 We hope your day is full of smiles, good cake, and a little extra birthday magic. ✨ 

📅 On This Day In History

1880 - Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the Congress, was born.

1982 - Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial premiered in theaters.

2001 - Oklahoma City bomber, Timothy McVeigh, was executed.

📸 Aww Of The Day

Nap Level: Expert

Curled up, completely relaxed, and not a care in the world. 😴 There’s just something so sweet about seeing them feel that safe and cozy. Does your pet have a favorite sleeping position that always makes you smile?

👨‍🎓 Fact Of The Day

What body part can you live without noticing? It’s probably hanging from the side of your head. 🤔

💬 Word Of The Day

EPIPHANY

(I-PIF-UH-NEE) A sudden perception of the essential meaning of something.

When used in a sentence: “A few years ago, I had an epiphany.”

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