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It is Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.

On This Day In History — On this day in 1967, Republican politician Ronald Reagan, who previously worked as an actor, was sworn in as governor of California.

Deal of the Day

Belk Department Stores — Additional 15% Off for Seniors

• Belk has plenty of clearance sales going on right now — upwards of 75% off on many items — and on the first Tuesday of the month, seniors (62+) get an additional 15% off items in-store.

• Belk Department Store Locator

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Words of the Day

Finance Term: Bull Market

Definition: A bull market is the condition of a financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise. The term "bull market" is most often used to refer to the stock market but can be applied to anything that is traded, such as bonds, real estate, currencies, and commodities.

Medical Term: Chronic

Definition: A long-developing syndrome or disease, such as osteoporosis or asthma.

Slang Word of the Day: Finesse

Definition: Finesse means to trick or manipulate someone or a situation in order to get what you want.

Used in a Sentence: “I finessed him into giving me an extra 20% discount.”

Longevity Tip Of The Day

Get a friend with four legs — A few studies on the link between pet ownership and health have found that owning a pet can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, even improve the odds of surviving a heart attack. Now the American Heart Association has weighed in with a report published in the journal Circulation that recommends owning a dog, in particular, for those seeking to reduce their risk of deadly heart disease. Dog owners are more likely to be physically active and are also less vulnerable to the effects of stress, the report says.

What We’re Reading

Murder in the Manor, by Fiona Grace

Price — $0.99 Free

Overview: Looking for a fresh start, New Yorker Lacey moves to a quiet seaside town in England and opens an antiques shop. But when a customer is found dead, does she have what it takes to clear her name? First in a delightful cozy mystery series.

News of the Day

Number of Electric School Buses More than Doubled in the U.S. in Past Year

• According to the World Resources Institute, the number of electric school buses operating or delivered in the United States more than doubled—from 598 in 2022 to 1,285 through June 2023—all driven to serve school children while providing cleaner air in 40 states.

• Looking into the near future, the number of electric school buses that were already funded or on-order nearly tripled, and were spread across districts located in 49 states.

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Florida woman sues Hershey for $5 million, says Reese's candies don't have carved designs

• A Florida woman is upset about the lack of designs on Reese's holiday-themed peanut butter candy - and now she's taking parent company Hershey to court over it.

• Cynthia Kelly filed a federal class-action lawsuit Thursday in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, alleging several Reese's products don't match their photos as depicted on the wrappers.

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