Good morning Member

How was your weekend? I hope you are well and I wish you a gentle start to the week. This quiet early morning—just me, a cozy cup of coffee, and the hush before the day begins—has me thinking about how much the world has changed over the decades.

From music to fashion to the way we first met that special someone, every era has its own kind of magic. And I’d like to know: What was dating like back then? I’m interested to hear your stories and how courtship looked and felt in different times.

Now, let’s wrap up Friday’s Word Unscramble: Z I W D R A

It is “wizard”! Kudos to our Word Wizards who nailed it!

Up for another challenge? Unscramble this: T O S A T I N

Post your answer here and we’ll include your name in tomorrow’s shout-out if you get the correct answer. Alright, pour yourself a cup and settle in for today’s stories to start your Monday with a smile. We’ve got a big Social Security change coming, an urgent recall alert for a beloved snack, shocking news from Dolly Parton, and more!

Breaking News

Your Daily Update

• Fans were shocked when Dolly Parton herself revealed she was forced to cancel her upcoming concerts, and there's a heartbreaking reason why.

• Have you heard about this service helping seniors with meals, rides and more with just one call?*

• You asked, they listened: ALDI is finally adding a new touch to its shelves that shoppers have long been waiting for. Have you spotted it yet?

• Fine dining for five bucks? A Michelin-starred restaurant’s signature treat has landed at Trader Joe’s—yes, really.

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• Some stroke symptoms in women don’t look like what you’d expect. Do you know the ones most often missed?

• Starbucks is saying goodbye to its first-of-a-kind location, and the changes behind it are just getting started. Will your local spot be affected?

• “You don't have to be great to start…” Make your start towards greatness with the platform that lets you drag, drop, sell, and shine.*

• This grandma trusted AI for the numbers, but when the $150,000 jackpot came her way, her heart had the final say. Can you guess where the money went?

• Walmart’s fast-growing online marketplace is bringing big deals, but there’s something every shopper should know before clicking “buy”...

• America’s population is getting older as more folks enter their golden years. Experts say the key to thriving in this new era isn’t panic, but something far simpler.

• Whip up this cozy one-pot dish that brings tender chicken and comforting flavors together for the ultimate family meal.

• An older woman got the surprise of a lifetime: An all-expense-paid holiday getaway—complete with a hilarious twist.

News and Finance

• Have you heard about the big change happening to your Social Security payments TOMORROW? Make sure you’re ready for the switch.

• One of the year’s biggest food recalls is pulling 58 million pounds of this snack after bits of wood were found inside. Could it be in your freezer?

• There’s a $325 bonus waiting for you from this bank if you act before the October deadline. Here’s how to grab it.

• Speaking of bonuses, some US towns are offering up to $10,000 to folks willing to move there. Will you be packing your bags?

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