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Happy Friday the 13th, dear GrayViners! 🍀 Some folks call it unlucky… but I’ve always thought it’s just another day to create your own luck—so let’s make today a good one, shall we? Tell me: Did your family have any little superstitions growing up? Things like not walking under ladders, no opening umbrellas indoors, or tossing salt over your shoulder. I’d love to hear the ones you still remember (or maybe still follow!).

Did you solve yesterday’s riddle? It was: What has a head and a tail but no body?

The answer is a coin! Check here to see if you’ve earned a shoutout!

Now, for your next challenge: try to unscramble D O O H I L D C H

Send in your answer, and you might land a spot in Monday’s winners list. Ready for today’s stories? We’ve got a payout you may qualify for, a recall to check, updates that could affect seniors’ wallets, and sweet deals to brighten your weekend.

News & Finance

• Live in one of these 13 states? You could be eligible to claim up to $250 from a “trash collection” settlement.

• Another prescription medication was recalled nationwide due to possible health risks. Check to see if your bottle is on the list.

• Better sleep can start with better sheets. This bestselling set is just $25 right now.*

• Stretch your budget: Plenty of food spots are offering meal deals, freebies, and buy-one-get-one specials this weekend. Take your pick!

• A proposed state-run program may bring one-time cash relief for families losing SNAP benefits. Are you included?

• If you’ve been searching for a practical way to support better sleep, there’s a device designed to help you wind down and wake up more gently.

• Property bills can eat into retirement savings—but some parts of the US give sizable tax breaks for seniors. Find out where.

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Smart Savings & Sweet Deals

• Looking for a gift to treat yourself or someone special? Celebrate love year-round with these meaningful finds.

• Tomorrow only: One purchase at Burger King gets you a second for free, but there’s a catch. What’s on the menu?

• Feeling lucky this Friday the 13th? Free dozens are up for grabs at a popular donut chain—while supplies last. Don’t miss it!

• The votes are in! America’s new No. 1 grocery chain has been crowned, and it’s not Costco or Publix. Do you agree, GrayViners?

• Time for laughs! A professor makes a bold claim about language… but a clever student proves him wrong in just two words. 🤭

• Bring warmth and zest to your winter nights with a comforting skillet dish that looks like it came from a favorite local kitchen.

Heads Up & Helpful Reads

• A major shipping hub is shutting down in phases this year, and package delays could follow. Will your deliveries be affected?

• Want to keep more of your money in retirement? These 6 smart moves could lower your 2026 taxes if you act early.

• Flying cars never quite arrived. Here’s a peek at changes that could shape daily life by 2050—from lab-grown meat to space travel.

• A few minutes of natural light could boost your health and lift your mood. Learn simple ways to soak up more daylight this winter. 

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