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I hope your weekend’s been kind so far. I was thinking about how people once stayed connected—waiting for a letter or postcard to arrive, each one carrying a piece of someone’s world. That patience shaped the way we kept in touch, and even travel felt slower, guided by paper maps instead of a screen. Remembering that pace made me wonder: was life really better without cell phones, or do you prefer the way they keep us connected now? Share your story with us!

Before we jump into the good stuff, it’s time for “Would the Grandkids Know This One?” A word worth reviving: Foxy.

Think you’ve got it? Share your answer here for a chance at next week’s shout-out! And if you joined the last round, take a peek at the winners’ list—you may just see your name. Now, let’s jump into today’s stories!

Breaking News

You Should Know

• A little-known Social Security rule could slash the benefits of nearly 400,000 seniors. Here’s what’s changing and who’s at risk.

• No signal? Not anymore. T-Mobile’s satellite keeps you connected* where AT&T & Verizon can’t.

• If you’ve had something delivered recently, you might be owed cash up to $5,000 from this $4.25 million pot! But act fast—the deadline is APPROACHING.

• Got a text about a refund? One wrong click could give scammers access to your Social Security number and bank account. Know these warning signs before it’s too late.

• This fast-moving, deadly virus is sweeping into the US, with severe cases causing internal bleeding. How can you stay one step ahead?

• Reports of explosions, cuts, and hearing damage have triggered an urgent recall of over 100,000 drinkware pieces. Do you own one?

• Did Jeopardy! sneak in a change when you weren’t looking? Eagle-eyed fans sure noticed, and it’s got people buzzing.

• Good news, Grayviners! Researchers uncovered a simple food-based fix that lowers blood pressure even faster than prescriptions. 

Just For You

• Are you claiming everything you’re entitled to? These 5 retirement perks are FREE, and are too good to miss.

• One woman faced staggering medical bills, then shocked everyone by wiping away $12K debt in just 30 days. Curious how she did it? The secret’s right here.

• Before you pay full price elsewhere, take a look at these Five Below bargains retirees are scooping up—each one is under $7 and selling out fast!

• Looking to save more on groceries? One major chain just rolled out 10% bill discounts—joining Target and Whole Foods in the savings race.

• Stretch your dollars further with ALDI’s biggest price drops this week, perfect for stocking up on essentials!

• She thought boarding at the airport would be dull until the gate agent cracked a perfect punchline. 🎯😂

• Looking for a way to satisfy your sweet tooth the healthy way? This dessert recipe is sugar-free, fat-free, and just 100 calories per serving!

• Test your smarts with Alphabetical US places, Word Association, Word Pairs, and LetterLinks games.

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