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Hello, dear GrayViners! It’s almost the end of 2025, and I have to admit… I’m a little excited to spend this cozy end-of-year morning with you! We’re only two days from 2026, and I’m in that funny spot between wanting to be productive and wanting to curl up with leftover pie and forget the clock. I’m sure most of you know the feeling! 🥧✨

As the New Year approaches, do you have any small traditions or quirky superstitions for December 31? A lucky color, a certain meal, or a habit that sets the tone for the year? Share yours, I just might steal a couple! 🎊

Let’s take a quick look at today’s stories: From 2026 trends and travel surprises to helpful health notes, tasty comforts, simple little wins, and a few heartwarming reads—today has a bit of everything!

News & Finance

• If you think technology has already changed fast, just wait until you see what 2026 has planned. Will these will make our lives better or worse?

• 2026 is almost here. Don’t let another year pass with your old tapes and photos deteriorating.*

• Remember when words actually meant something? This year’s “Word of the Year” might leave you laughing, scratching your head, or both.

• Hold onto your suitcases! The number one travel hotspot of 2026 is a US town most people underestimate. Now, it’s beating out global icons!

• It might be the tiniest habit in your whole day, but experts say it can protect your health more than you think. Most adults skip it—do you?

• What happens when hospitals are asked to do more with less? The answer may shape the care many Americans receive in 2026.

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Sweet Deals & Small Delights

• From cookie fries to dessert pizza, these easy upgrades create instant crowd-pleasers. Get ready for people to request your famous dessert. 

• Do you prefer peaceful walks and fewer tourists? These parks are perfect for seniors who want nature without the stress.

• The 2025 restaurant rankings are here, with some hometown heroes rising to the top. Did your go-to spot show up—or get snubbed?

• Final days: Get the iPhone 17 for free when you switch to T-Mobile*. Offer ends tomorrow.

• If winter had a signature dish, this would be it—creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar in every spoonful.

• Ready for a giggle? A Marine, a Paratrooper, and an empty highway cross paths on New Year’s Eve, and their “fresh start” goes hilariously off-script. 😂

Extra Reads We Don’t Want You To Miss

• Rolling, stuffing, squeezing—forget it. This winter packing trick works so well, you’ll wonder why nobody told you sooner!

• Winter skin can be especially stubborn after 60, but these dermatologist-approved secrets can help you bounce back fast.

• With remakes, sequels, and long-awaited surprises, 2026 is shaping up to be a big movie year. Here’s what fans can’t stop talking about.

• You might swear your dog's name is special, but the 2025 most-loved dog names tell a different story. Take a peek… we promise we won’t tell!

Fun & Games

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Today’s Trivia

Front Porch Forum

“Should I be hurt that my daughter asked me not to come to her New Year’s Eve party?”

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Today's (Grand)Dad Joke

A quiet newcomer finds the perfect way to teach the town gossip a lesson—without saying a single word. Got some jokes of your own? Spread the laughter here!

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