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It is Tuesday, December 14th, 2023.

On This Day In History — On this day in 1939, starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, the film Gone with the Wind—a romantic tale of the American South during the Civil War adapted from the 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell—premiered this day in Atlanta, Georgia.

Deal of the Day

Stocking Stuffer Deals from Walmart

• Now is the time to start thinking about stocking stuffers and other small gifts for your family, and WalMart has some of the best deals out there.

• Check out all their stocking stuffer deals and get them delivered before Christmas!

Words of the Day

Finance: 50/30/20 rule

Definition: A popular rule of thumb in personal budgeting that allocates income into three categories: 50% to "needs," 30% to "wants," and 20% to "savings or debt payment."

Medical Word: BMP

Definition: Basic metabolic panel. This test includes levels of sodium, potassium, calcium, glucose (sugar), and measurements of kidney function.

Slang Word of the Day: Snack

Definition: A snack is a person that you find attractive.

Used in a Sentence: “The new guy that moved in across the hall is an absolute snack.”

Longevity Tip Of The Day

Ripeness matters — No, you won’t die from eating under-ripe produce, but new research shows that fully ripened fruit has more life-lengthening health benefits. For example, green bananas are low in fiber and high in astringent tannins that can cause constipation. Fully ripened pears and blackberries have more disease-fighting antioxidants. And in watermelon, a deep red color signifies more lycopene, an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

What We’re Reading

 Christmas in Sweetbriar Cove by Melody Grace:

Price — Free

Overview: As Christmas comes to cozy Sweetbriar Cove, a little holiday magic brings locals together with their perfect matches! A delightful romance collection from a USA Today bestselling author.

Best Of The News

She died in a hotel's walk-in freezer. Her family will receive more than $6 million

• The family of Kenneka Jenkins, who was found dead at age 19 in a Chicago-area hotel's walk-in freezer, has reached a settlement reportedly worth $6 million. Jenkins' death attracted wide attention, including from conspiracy theorists.

• Jenkins' mother, Tereasa Martin, will receive a large share of the money, with two other relatives each receiving more than $1 million, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Word of a settlement had recently emerged, but the details didn't come out until the case was set to go to trial.

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Men accused of killing 3,600 birds including eagles

• Two US men have been charged with illegally killing about 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles.

• Simon Paul and Travis John Branson allegedly shot the birds over several years and sold parts and feathers on the black market.

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