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The GrayVine Newsletter Thursday 11.06.2025

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Thursday Edition - January 9, 2026
Good morning Member
Hey GrayViners! I hope youâre all having an amazing day! Tonight, Iâm heading out for dinner with my high school friendsâitâs been ages since we all caught up! Iâm bracing myself for the laughter, the throwbacks, and of course, the inevitable bit of juicy gossip (because whatâs a reunion without someone dropping a âyouâll never guess what happenedâ moment? đ). It got me thinkingâare you the type of friend whoâs more of a talker or a listener? Weâre curious, tell us which one sounds more like you!
Now, letâs answer yesterdayâs Word Unscramble: R G H C O U
The word is grouch! Kudos to our Word Wizards who got it correct!
For your last riddle this week, try to solve this: I start out green, then turn to gold. Iâm sweet inside, or so Iâm told. Monkeys love me, thatâs no bluff. What am I that peels off tough?
Drop your answer hereâyour turn in the shoutout spotlight might be next! Until then, check out todayâs picks: Weâre diving into the Social Security COLA debate, new SNAP updates, a tomato sauce recall, and a farewell to a country music legend.
Sophia â Newsletter Writer
News & Finance
The 2026 COLA isnât sparking debate over the increaseâbut over how itâs measured. Is it time to rethink what counts as seniorsâ real cost of living?
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Got any of these tomato sauces in your pantry? Donât cook with it, the FDA said it could cause food poisoningâdiscard it or return it for a refund.
The USDA says SNAP benefits will dip slightly this month. Hereâs what you can still expect, and when the funds should arrive.
But one US city isnât tightening its beltâitâs dishing out $21 million in extra SNAP cash this November. Check your ZIP code to see if youâre eligible.
If you grew up listening to country music, the loss of this music giant (74) will weigh heavy on your heart. May they rest in peace.
Breaking News
Stories Everyoneâs Buzzing About
You might reach for this common cold remedy to feel better, but doctors say itâs sending people to the ER. Do you have it in your medicine cabinet?
No hair appointment? No problem. A free haircut is still on the table this Veterans Day, just make sure to claim it before time runs out.
That long, steamy shower feels great, but experts say itâs doing more harm than good. Discover how long you should really stay under the water.
These 8 âpowerhouseâ foods could help balance your thyroid and boost your energy. The best part? Theyâre physician-approved and delicious!
Tasty Treats & Little Wins
TV lovers, listen up! This major mobile carrier is giving customers FREE access to Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV. Donât miss out!
Think your holiday dĂ©cor canât get any better? Wait âtil you see the $1 Home Depot find everyoneâs calling a seasonal must-have.
Savvy shoppers swear these 11 ALDI staples beat the big brandsâdelivering better flavor and value for less. Do you agree with their picks?
One man, one paint bucket, and a job that just keeps getting longer. What happens next will have you in stitches! đ
This sweet-meets-savory twist on chicken and veggies brings fall flavors to life in every bite.
Home insurance costs continue to climb, with premiums rising over 9% this year and more than 60% in the past five years. However, coverage hasnât kept pace, leaving many homeowners paying significantly more for less protection. With affordability becoming a growing concern, itâs more important than ever to compare optionsâcheck out Moneyâs handy home insurance tool to find the best fit for you.
Todayâs Trivia
What is the average distance from Earth to the Sun?

Image source: Pixabay/Pexels
A. 9 million miles
B. 39 million miles
C. 93 million miles
D. 193 million miles
Front Porch Forum

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âHow do I handle a friend who keeps commenting on my widowhood like itâs a lifestyle choice?â
Gather âround, everyone! A GrayViner is in a tender situation many might relate to. Read their story and share your advice.
Got a concern youâd like to talk about? Start a conversation with us.
What's The Image Saying?

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Looks can be deceiving, but I know youâll solve this puzzle! Drop your answer here.
Did you crack the last game? See if you earned a shout-out!
Recipe Of The Day
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Image source: All Recipes
This cozy copycat might just outshine the original.
You can find the full recipe below!
On This Day In History - January 9, 2026
1860 - Abraham Lincoln was elected 16th President of the US.
2001 - The TV series 24 began its run on Fox.
Take a trip down memory lane and see what else happened on this day in history.
Picture Of The Day

Image source: Reddit
Big, Beautiful World
We are but a speck of dust in the vastness of this universeâand that must be easy to feel when youâre looking at a grand view like this. Snow-dusted peaks stretch across the horizon, a waterfall cuts through the cliffs, and layers of forest roll out beneath the clouds. I bet you didnât notice the person sitting on the rock at first, did you? From simple scenes to sights like this, weâd love to see themâsend your photos!
Word Of The Day
AMBLE
(AM-buhl) To walk slowly and leisurely.
When used in a sentence: âThey ambled through the market, enjoying the sunny morning.â
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Todayâs trivia answer: C.
The Earth is approximately 93 million miles from the Sun.














