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Friday Edition - May 25, 2026

Blue — Newsletter Writer

📰 News & Finance

• Your Social Security number may have been caught up in a major data breach, and some could now qualify for payouts up to $5,000.

• Better sleep starts with better sheets. This best-selling set is 46% off right now*—plus a free towel set.

• Americans in several states are being told to shut their windows ASAP as dangerous dust-filled air reaches “hazardous” levels.

• If you’ve stocked up on this common pantry staple lately, now’s the time to double-check before dinner turns into a health scare.

• These 11 overlooked Medicare tricks could slash your monthly premiums, yet most retirees have never even heard of it. Have you?

• One of retirement’s best-kept secrets might be hiding on college campuses, where over-60 folks can take classes for little to no cost.

• Millions were watching when this anchor suddenly stopped the news program live after a frightening on-set medical emergency.

• This SNAP update is causing a whole lot of panic among retirees, especially for folks living mostly on Social Security checks.

✨ Editor’s Picks

• Prosecutors say a $1B Medicare fraud preyed on vulnerable seniors—and your Medicare statement may tell you if you were one of them.

• Retirees everywhere are blaming inflation for sky-high grocery bills, but the real culprit may be hiding in your everyday shopping habits.

• A Whopper for under $4? Burger King quietly brought back a weekly deal that budget-conscious burger lovers are eating up fast.

• Your morning routine could be quietly affecting your memory, mood, and sleep more than you realize, especially after 60.

• But before you blame aging for those rising blood pressure numbers, check the labels on the supplements you’ve been trusting for years.

• Cue the chuckles! He thought he was making a harmless joke… until his daughter fired back with one line he’ll never forget. 😅

• Sweet, smoky, and a bit of spice. These chicken skewers are a weeknight win in the air fryer, oven, or on the grill.

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🧩 Today’s Trivia

What did Galileo Galilei invent?

A. Barometer

B. Thermometer

C. Microscope

D. Astronomical telescope

🤔 Fill In The Blank

“The greatest love of all is easy to ________.”

A. believe

B. receive

C. achieve

D. perceive

Send in your answer and complete the lyric from this Whitney Houston song.

🎂 Birthday Corner

Cheers to you, GrayViner Nancy H. and Emerald U.! Wishing you a birthday full of love, laughter, and all your favorite things. 🎈💐

📅 On This Day In History

1918 - The United States launched its first regular airmail service.

1940 - Nylon stockings were sold to the American public for the first time.

💰 Let’s Save — Today’s Deals

1. Freo S $70 OFF @ Narwal*: Tackles wet & dry mess on every floor.

2. Fabric Softener $13.99 @ Costco: Keep clothes feeling soft.

3. Extra Virgin Olive Oil $10.97 @ Walmart: Smooth, rich taste.

📝 Today’s Trivia Answer

D. Galileo Galilei is best known for drastically improving the telescope.