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Wakey wakey, GrayViners! I was doing a bit of reminiscing this morning and realized just how much the Internet has always been part of my life. I grew up around it—those old boxy computers, the slow loading screens, and the thrill of clicking on anything that moved. It made me think about those early days when everything online felt new and exciting. And honestly, without the internet, I wouldn’t even be here chatting with you this morning. Now I’m curious: What was the very first thing you used the Internet for? I can’t wait to hear your stories!

Let’s move on to yesterday’s Word Unscramble: R L A I D O A R

The word is railroad! Let’s hear it for our brilliant Word Wizards!

For your last riddle of the week, I’ll leave you with this: I fold and wake at your command, your tapping keys direct the strand. Your tasks begin when I appear. What am I that people hold dear?

Share your answer here! Get it correct, you’ll earn a shout-out tomorrow. Coming up ahead, there’s a little bit of everything waiting for you: IRS updates, SNAP news people are watching closely, possible money boosts, seasonal deals, and more!

News & Finance

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• ALERT: A widely sold kitchen tool is being recalled after tests linked it to headaches, fatigue, and stomach pain. Do you own one?

• The IRS just revealed key 2026 changes, including a $6,000 deduction many seniors are eyeing. See if it could raise your refund.

• Talk of up to a $120 pension bump has retirees buzzing this month, but how much of that boost will actually end up in YOUR pocket?

• A nationwide SNAP fraud sweep uncovered 186,000 accounts tied to ineligible recipients. The real surprise? What it means for everyone else…

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Tasty Treats & Little Wins 

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• Who says comfort has to cost more? One famous spot still charges just $1.50 for the “happy meal” so many people remember.

• Discover the under-$8 Target treats that are impressing dessert connoisseurs and stealing the show on Thanksgiving tables.

• He opened the little wooden door… and suddenly got the joke. Let’s just say the punchline wasn’t exactly a holy experience. 😇😆

• Need something crispy and comforting tonight? This warm, sweet-and-spicy dish should do the trick.

Stories Everyone’s Buzzing About

• Your favorite rewards apps may not be rewarding you the way you think. Don’t let these quiet “perks” take money you should be keeping.

• After 30 years of brunches and family stops, a beloved diner is turning off the lights forever. Did it hold a place in your heart?

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