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Happy Thursday to you! Let’s start the day with something light and a little fun. After a good meal, everyone’s got their own way of tackling the dishes—some find it oddly relaxing, others just want it over with. So tell me this: Would you rather wash dishes by hand or use the dishwasher? 🍴Do you like the suds and a little elbow grease, or are you all about hitting start and walking away? Tell me in the forum—let’s see which camp bubbles up on top! 🫧

Let’s move on to yesterday’s Word Unscramble: D A N T R S

The answer? It’s strand! Give it up for our clever Word Wizards!

For this week's last riddle, solve this: I guard your eyes with gentle flair, a flutter soft beyond compare. With every blink, I wave my way. What am I that frames your gaze each day?

Share your answer here! Get it correct, and you’ll earn a stellar shout-out tomorrow. Grab your coffee and settle in: From Social Security updates to a new move by the FDA, plus a major scam warning and a nostalgic TV throwback—today’s stories have plenty to keep you in the loop.

News & Finance

• Mark your calendars! December’s Social Security checks (with the first COLA boost!) are almost here. Check when yours lands.

• Looking for a straightforward phone plan that fits your budget? Metro by T-Mobile just launched its most competitive offer yet.*

• It’s the end of an era: After 230 years, this beloved US coin is no longer being made. Do you still have some lying around?

• If you’ve bought frozen breakfast items, you might be owed cash from a $4 million pot! But HURRY—the deadline’s coming up fast!

• With 6 million people hit by a bank-draining text scam, one quick tap could cost you more than you think. Here’s how to stay one step ahead.

• Talk about a bold move! One country just made history with a lifetime smoking ban. Should America do the same?

• For anyone with a loved one facing a rare or serious illness, this new FDA move could finally mean safer treatments becoming available much sooner.

Breaking News

Stories Everyone’s Buzzing About

• Feeling that seasonal shift, GrayViners? These everyday spices might fight off colds better than anything in your medicine cabinet.

• As the cold weather creeps in, an unwanted guest may arrive at your home. Take action now to keep yourself safe.

• Wheel of Fortune fans are spinning with nostalgia after old military photos of this host resurfaced—and safe to say, the internet’s swooning.

• Artery inflammation can sneak up over the years, but doctors note one simple daily habit can help your heart be healthy and happy.

Tasty Treats & Little Wins

• At Dollar Tree, shoppers are rushing to grab this $1.25 holiday staple that’s flying off shelves faster than pricier brand-name options!

• The ’70s called… and they want to know if you still have this iconic dinner-party showstopper. Does it bring back any memories?

• Before passing up on dessert, take a look at this icy ALDI treat retirees are choosing—it’s high in fiber, low in sugar, and affordable.

• This bright, 20-minute chicken dish brings a cozy burst of lemon and garlic to your dinner plate—simple, golden, and downright irresistible!

• Joke time! It’s all smooth sailing until the captain meets a seagull… and that’s when things go sideways. 😂

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A single strand of spaghetti is called a spaghetto.