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It's that time of year!  Open enrollment for health care is going on now and there are so many choices....so let's call and find out what's available.

Tesla to pull the plug on Cybertruck after years of poor sales https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-wind-down-cybertruck-production-texas-gigafactory-next-year-musk-says-2026-11-06/

We've all been there.  Tossing and turning.  Wide awake. About 30 million adults in the US live with insomnia or struggle without consistent, restful sleep- Fortunately, now there's something that can help!

Use Your Common Sense Day — November 4, 2026 https://nationaltoday.com/use-your-common-sense-day/

Candy prices surge beyond inflation, but Americans still plan to spend billions on Halloween staples https://www.foxnews.com/politics/candy-prices-surge-beyond-inflation-americans-still-plan-spend-billions-halloween-staples Get ready for the latest innovation in trick or treating!

Your Halloween candy is falling victim to a ghoulish shriek-flation https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/lifestyle/watch-out-for-shrinkflated-candy-bars-this-halloween/

Dictionary Day — October 16, 2026 https://nationaltoday.com/dictionary-day/

October 14th is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day- Here's a PSA

The political ads have gotten out of control...have you seen this one?!

Female AI agents ‘paid’ less than males, study finds https://www.the-independent.com/tech/ai-gender-pay-gap-study-b3061881.html

Zero Inbox Day — October 6, 2026 https://nationaltoday.com/zero-inbox-day/

AI Company retired its old-generation humanoid robots by training them to autonomously jump into a furnace https://www.threads.com/@firerock31/post/Dd7CI9PG0Zt

Finally, a name for it! Irritable Male Syndrome might explain why some guys get grumpy for no apparent reason https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-is-ims-in-men-g_l_6ab2af30e4b08976697bd1f2

Ask a Stupid Question Day is celebrated annually on September 28 to encourage students, teachers, and everyone else to ask lingering, silly, or basic questions without fear of judgment.

Hundreds of lawsuits allege GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro caused vision loss https://www.azfamily.com/2026/09/22/hundreds-lawsuits-allege-glp-1s-like-ozempic-wegovy-mounjaro-caused-vision-loss/ Drug companies are coming out with a new, more honest jingle-

When AI chatbots are more conversational and friendly, people are more likely to believe false health information from them https://studyfinds.com/chatty-ai-chatbots-make-false-health-info-easier-to-trust-study-finds/

The sun crosses the celestial equator, giving nearly equal amounts of day and night globally...it's all about perpective-

Starbucks Introduces Secret Menu Drinks Inspired by Charlie Brown and Snoopy  https://people.com/starbucks-introduces-charlie-brown-and-snoopy-drinks-12122145

More Americans are dining alone as solo restaurant reservations soar, data shows https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/more-americans-dining-alone-solo-restaurant-reservations-soar-data-shows

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Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/26/paper-product-toilet-paper-tariffs-us-canada

August 26, 2026 celebrate all dogs! Get 'em a card!

National Kiss and Make Up Day is observed annually on August 25th. It is an unofficial holiday created by Jacqueline Milgate of New York to encourage people to drop petty grudges, apologize, and mend strained relationships with family, friends, or partners

10-year-old girl attacked by beaver at Seneca Park during summer camp https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/animals/10-year-old-girl-attacked-beaver-at-seneca-park/65-ee0f3c25-70ab-4b2f-bf2b-ad3429198c7d

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