Good morning, Member

Time to flip your calendars, dear GrayViners—it’s a brand new month already! Can you believe we’re entering the last quarter of 2025? My, how the days fly. I hope you have plenty of fun things lined up to look forward to this October. Let’s kick it off with a playful thought: If you had a twin, would you want them to be the same gender—or would you prefer a fraternal match? I’d love to hear your answers!

Shall we crack yesterday’s riddle? It was: I rest in cups when night is near. By day, I help your bite appear. With every smile, I re-adhere. What am I?

The answer? It’s dentures! Well done, Riddle Masters—here’s your shoutout!

For your next brain teaser, unscramble this word: E E E S N Z

Send in your answer and see your name in tomorrow’s winners list if you get it correct. In today’s stories, see who qualifies for Social Security checks this week, get Medicare updates, watch for a recall and scam warning, and stretch your dollars with deals.

Breaking News

Your Daily Update

• Open enrollment for Medicare 2026 is just weeks away—will your plan save you money or leave you paying more next year?

• A deadly listeria outbreak tied to meals sold at Walmart and other major chains has spread to 15 states. Check the list of recalled products now.

• Has driving started to feel more challenging? Discover the service helping seniors get around safely and easily.

• When was the last time you visited your local library? Free classes, cultural passes, streaming services access, and more may be waiting for you.

• Move at your own pace, listen to your body, and feel better every day—both physically and mentally, thanks to the Yoga-Go app.*

• Pasta, snacks, and pantry staples at Dollar Tree share one thing in common: they’ll help cut your grocery bill, and these 11 picks are proof.

• USPS is temporarily hiking shipping rates very soon. Find out when it starts—and how much more you’ll need to shell out.

• After 135 years, this iconic pharmacy chain is now closing, leaving a piece of Americana gone. Does its name still ring a bell?

• Uber is marking a big pop culture event with special deals you can grab this week—from cheaper rides to discounts on select items.

• A tea garden can nourish your body, calm your mind, and brighten your home. And you don’t need a green thumb to grow one.

• Dogs are man’s best friend. And if they could talk… this might be exactly what we’d hear, turning the tables in the funniest way. 😅🐶

• Stretch a $5 Costco chicken into a hearty bowl of soup—perfect for a crisp autumn day to warm you through.

News and Finance

• Heads up, GrayViners! This first week of October brings not one but two Social Security payments. Are you among the recipients?

• On top of that, a fresh $1,000 payout is landing in eligible Americans’ accounts this month. See whether you’re one of them.

• Scammers are using new technology tactics to target the elderly—with one victim losing $600,000. Know the warning signs to protect your money.

• Key prescription drug prices are set to drop under a federal-supported initiative with a pharmaceutical giant. Here’s what you need to know.

Today’s Trivia

Yesterday’s America

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Today's (Grand)Dad Joke

Two enemies crash their cars. Nobody’s hurt—but what happens next is both shocking and hilarious. Think you can make us laugh? Give us your best joke!

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On This Day In History - October 2, 2025

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