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Welcome to another week! I hope you’re starting the day feeling cozy, steady, and ready to ease into the week. My mornings come with extra entertainment because I’ve got both a cat and a dog, which means there’s one acting like they didn’t get fed, and another following me around like I’m the most important person on earth. And honestly? I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Pets have a way of making a house feel like a home.

Now, I’m wondering: What’s the story behind your first pet? How did they come into your life? Were they a surprise, a childhood best friend, a rescue, or a gift you never forgot? We’d love to hear from you, and if you’ve got a name and a little detail, even better. Those are the kinds of memories that bring us all closer.

Let’s wrap up last Friday’s Word Unscramble: R E G A C O U

The answer is courage! Big shout-out to everyone who solved it!

Here comes today’s challenge: R A P S O O N

Take your best guess and share it in the forum, and we’ll be giving a friendly shout-out tomorrow to everyone who cracks it. Alright then, friends… let’s get into today’s stories. We’ve got some good ones waiting for you.

News & Finance

• Good news, GrayViners! Social Security announced big service upgrades rolling out soon, and they could make things a lot easier for you.

• Not feeling like your usual self lately? This natural supplement line is made to support energy, digestion, joints, and intimate comfort.

• Heads up: A popular ready-to-eat food recall just hit 7 states, and it’s tied to a threat that Americans over 65 shouldn’t ignore.

• President Trump has floated the idea of a new way to make home buying easier, and it involves your retirement savings. Would YOU consider it?

• Publix shoppers are fuming over a $50-per-pound price tag, and it’s raising a big question for every American who’s on a budget.

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• Bring your own bucket, grab a freebie, and enjoy the show. These National Popcorn Day deals are worth the trip.

• Feeling the squeeze at the pump? Costco just made filling up a little more exciting with its quiet new perk.

• Forget the score—this might be the real win. Krispy Kreme is marking the National Championship with a $1-a-dozen donut offer that fans will love.

• This simple, old-fashioned side dish turns an everyday ingredient into something surprisingly cozy and delicious.

• Four retirees stumble upon the deal of a lifetime, until they spot the funniest bargain-hunters in the room.

What Else Is Making A Buzz Today?

• After a painful fall that needed emergency surgery, a prominent TV host had this to say: “I blame Donald Trump.” What happened?

• One of the brilliant minds behind The Lion King and other Disney classics has quietly passed away at 76. Which of his films have stayed with you?

• Need to reach this government office by phone or in person? You may want to act fast—its 24-hour shutdown is starting soon.

• It’s not a tax—but feels like one: A Chick-fil-A customer noticed a mystery $2 fee on their receipt, and got people asking whether it “should be illegal”.

• This simple bag trick is turning cluttered homes into calmer spaces. The best part? It’s surprisingly perfect for everyday life after 60.

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