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Rise and shine, dear GrayViners! Have you had your morning drink yet? I’ve been trying to cut back on sugar, but for the life of me, I just can’t bring myself to drink coffee plain—it’s too bitter for me! 😩 How about you? Do you take your coffee black, or with a little cream and sugar? I’m curious to see how the rest of our GrayViners take theirs!

Let’s solve yesterday’s riddle: I sit on tables when birthdays near. With frosting sweet, I bring you cheer. Each year you wish, and I appear. What am I?

The answer? It’s birthday cake! Kudos to our brilliant Riddle Masters! 

For your next challenge, try to unscramble this: L A M I F Y

Send in your answer and you might see your name in tomorrow’s winners list! Ready for today’s stories? We’ve got a nationwide recall, SNAP and Social Security updates, Dolly Parton family news, and the month’s best food and grocery deals.

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• Popular ready-to-eat meal kits have been recalled over contamination concerns. Seniors face higher risk, so take a look before your next meal.

• Staying healthy shouldn’t empty your wallet. Here are 6 smart ways to cut your prescription costs without skipping the meds you need.

• One little-known service could take everyday stress off your shoulders—membership starts at $1/day.*

• Dolly Parton’s sister shared an emotional update on the music legend, and a heartfelt request for fans around the world.

• Free meals, family bundles, and $3 or less picks are all on the table as 7 fast-food chains dish up discounts worth craving. Which offer will you bite into?

• Laura Geller’s bestsellers are now 40% off.* Ready to stock up before shades sell out?

• Kitchen staples, home items, a fall must-have—take advantage of these Costco deals to stretch your grocery budget this month.

• A convenience store chain is rolling out a new “rounding” policy for cash payments, and it could change what you get back at the counter.

• One low-cost US airline is saying thanks in a big way with nearly $1 million in free flights for passengers. Have you ever flown with them before?

• Halloween is just around the corner, so get in the spooky spirit with top-rated horror films. Which ones on this list have you seen so far?

• This couple popped in their old wedding tape and… it had a different ending?! Watch the hilarious turn of events! 📼 

• Crispy, tangy, and full of flavor—your favorite comfort food just got a healthier upgrade. Try it tonight!

News and Finance

• Today is the last day to claim up to $5,200 from a data breach settlement involving a national retailer. See who’s qualified for a share.

• SNAP’s new requirement takes effect November 1, and it could leave millions without assistance. Will you be able to keep your benefits?

• Online care has made life easier for many seniors—but the FDA warns that a few telehealth ads may be misleading, putting patients at risk.

• You may want to keep an eye on this key date since it could bring important news about next year’s Social Security benefits.

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