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Monday Edition - September 10, 2025

Good morning Member

I hope you’ve got your coffee or tea close at hand—we’re setting the tone for a brand-new week together. Mondays always feel a little like dusting off the porch swing after a long weekend, don’t they? Fresh start, same familiar creak.

When I was a kid, I remember my grandma’s house smelling like simmering tomato sauce. She swore her slow-cooked recipe with a pinch of sugar was the best, which brings us to today’s question: What’s one recipe that your family believes they’ve perfected over generations? Share your answers in the forum—I’m curious to see whose pies, stews, or casseroles could give my grandma’s sauce a run for its money.

Now, let’s answer last Friday’s Word Unscramble: I T X A E Y N

And here’s your new puzzle to chew on: M I K E S A T

Drop your guesses in the forum and earn a shout-out from us tomorrow if you solve it. Alright, let’s swing into today’s stories and see what’s waiting for us this Monday.

Blue — Newsletter Writer



Breaking News SeparatorBreaking News


Fun & GamesFun & Games


CrosswordSudokuSolitaireTrivia

Today’s Trivia SeparatorToday’s Trivia

What is the belt of low pressure along the equator called?

Image source: Unsplash/Kevin Keith

A. Horse Latitudes

B. Doldrums

C. Jet Stream

D. Trade Winds


Let's Save - Today's Deals SeparatorLet's Save - Today's Deals

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Drain Protector $15.99 @ Macy’s

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PIta Bread $3.27 @ Walmart

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Note: Deals are not sponsored unless stated.


Yesterday’s America SeparatorYesterday’s America

What Picture Did Yours Contain?

Image source: Reddit

It looked like nothing more than a little trinket dangling from your keys, but inside was a secret worth showing off. All you had to do was hold it up to the light, and suddenly a tiny picture appeared—maybe a loved one’s smile, a vacation snapshot, or even a souvenir from a special place. Many of you carried one of these years ago… Do you still remember what picture yours revealed? Let’s take a trip down memory lane—what’s the most nostalgic thing you’ve come across lately?


Emoji’s Decoded SeparatorEmoji’s Decoded

Can you name this iconic restaurant?

Hint: Famous for juicy burgers, free peanuts, and fries cooked in peanut oil.

Think you got it? Submit your guess here! Did you crack the last one? Find out here.


On this day in History SeparatorOn This Day In History - September 10, 2025

1966 - The first episode of Star Trek aired on American television.

2022 - Queen Elizabeth II died at age 96, ending her historic 70-year reign.

What else happened On This Day throughout history? See them here!


Awww of the day SeparatorAwww Of The Day

Image source: Reddit

Look at this little fluffball! Just a tiny bundle of paws and whiskers, trying their best to look fierce while clearly melting hearts instead. The way those pink toes are stretched out and that tiny mouth is mid-meow? Pure magic. You can almost hear the squeaky “rawr” that probably came with it—cutest attempt at being tough you’ll ever see! Do you have your own photo that melts hearts? We'd love to see it here!


Today's (Grand)Dad joke SeparatorToday's (Grand)Dad Joke

A mom’s gentle coaxing sets up one of the funniest bus ride complaints you’ll ever hear. Got a joke that always cracks you up? Spread the laughter here!


Fascinating fact of the day SeparatorFascinating Fact Of The Day

Have you ever seen a traffic light that looks… backwards? You can find one here. Ever stumbled upon a fact so strange it sounds made up? Share it in the forum!

Today’s trivia answer: B.

The belt of low pressure along the equator is called “doldrums”.