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Happy first Monday of the year! We’re so glad you’re here, drink in hand, and easing into a brand-new chapter. As the year gets rolling, I look forward to hearing more from everyone in the forum, as it’s becoming one of my favorite places to visit. Your stories, thoughts, and smiles truly make our mornings brighter. So here’s a little icebreaker to get us going: What do you look forward to the most this year? Big or small, serious or sweet—we hope you’ll share your answer with us in the forum.

Before we move on, let’s solve last Friday’s Word Unscramble: N O I T C E L B E A R

You got it; it’s celebration! Nicely done to those who cracked it!

Ready for today’s challenge? Here it is: H Y B R I D A T

Post your guesses in the forum—we’ll be giving a friendly shout-out tomorrow to those who solve it. Now then, let’s settle in and take a look at today’s stories: Social Security boost for nearly half a million Americans, a frozen item recalled over deadly bacteria, IHOP’s all-you-can-eat deal, and more!

News & Finance

• Good news to start the week: A quiet policy shift is putting more money into Social Security checks of nearly 500,000 Americans! Are YOU included?

• With 100% natural hormone-free ingredients, Provitalize has helped millions of women achieve "menobliss".*

• Check your freezer! A daily staple has been under a Class I recall over a microscopic threat doctors take very seriously.

• Saving in 2026 doesn’t have to feel hard. Try these four simple money habits to help you keep more of your hard-earned dollars without the stress.

• Ever wonder how retirement works for a president? One former leader now receives the largest pension on record, and it raises some questions.

• Your bank may be taking a little more than you realize. Here are three hidden fees that add up fast, and easy ways to keep that money for yourself.

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What Else Is Making A Buzz Today?

• After 119 years of helping families build homes, rising costs made it hard for this beloved neighborhood shop to keep going. Have you shopped here?

• Once a familiar face on the big screen, this 73-year-old Hollywood icon is now turning to fans for help through a tough, all-too-relatable challenge.

• Your phone bill may look a little different in 2026—three behind-the-scenes changes are rolling out for millions of customers.

• What if you had more say in how your final chapter is written? For the first time in the region, a new law is reshaping that conversation.

Health & Lifestyle

• FREE pancakes, anyone? IHOP is rolling out an all-you-can-eat deal starting this week and runs for months—no coupon clipping required.

• A well-loved chain is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a $2.50 patriotic treat that’s sure to make your day sweeter. Sounds good, right?

• Subway is starting the new year with two new sandwiches and a budget-friendly daily offer focused on flavor without the splurge.

• This cozy skillet dinner comes together fast, feels filling, and just might become your new go-to when you want something simple but satisfying.

• A heavenly mix-up delivers a classic marriage joke with a surprise ending that sneaks up on you.

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