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It is Friday, January 26th, 2024.

On This Day In History — On this day in 1988 Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, a musical version of Gaston Leroux's melodramatic novel, opened in New York City and went on to become the longest-running show in Broadway history.

Deal of the Day

Mirol Women’s Fleece Jacket — Up to 58% Off

• For something cozy you can wear around the house, the Mirol Sherpa Fleece is perfect to keep you warm without being too bulky. With the 58% off deal, you can get it for as low as $25.

• Mirol Women’s Fleece — Up to 58% Off

RetireHub Poll

Yesterday’s Poll Results — What technology do you think will have the biggest impact in the next decade?

With almost 80% of the vote, Artificial Intelligence is the technology most feel will have the biggest impact in the next decade.

Thanks to everyone who voted!

We had our artist depict some (hopefully) beneficial AI helping out RetireHub members.

What We’re Reading

Trust No One, by L.J. Breedlove

Price — $4.99 Free

Overview: The first book in a Seattle thriller series! Someone wants Mac Davis dead… and the veteran Marine turned cop reporter will have to use all of his skills to find out who — and why.

• Get it on Amazon!

Senior Living News

7 Effective Stretches to Improve Your Posture

Do you feel like your posture is not what it used to be? You may have forgotten how good it feels to stand tall and straight.

Moreover, did you know that bad posture can lead to a host of health problems?

In this article, I will share with you 7 different stretches that can help improve your posture and get you back on track to feeling great again!

…Click Here to Read the Guide

Words of the Day

Finance Term: Credit utilization

Definition: Your credit utilization rate is the percentage of available credit that you’re using on your credit cards and other lines of credit. It’s based on the balances that appear in your credit report. In general, a lower utilization rate is best.

Medical Term: Cellulitis

Definition: Inflamed or infected tissue beneath the skin

Slang Word of the Day: Shook

Definition: Shocked or surprised.

Used in a Sentence: “When the killer ended up being the girlfriend, I was absolutely shook.”

Longevity Tip Of The Day

Enjoy some coffee, tea, and dark chocolate — There's evidence that other plant-based micronutrients like polyphenols and antioxidants can have a protective effect against chronic illness. Some of the richest sources of these nutrients may already be in your pantry in the form of your favorite beverages or sweet treats.

News of the Day

Drugmakers hiking prices for more than 700 medications, including Ozempic and Mounjaro

• Pharmaceutical companies are hiking prices for more than 700 medications, including popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro, industry research shows.

• The average price increase at year start was about about 4.5%, the analysis from 46 Brooklyn found. That represents a slightly slower pace compared with the five prior years, when drug prices rose about 5% each year on average, the data shows.

• …read the full story

A New Drinking Game Is Sweeping Britain: Sending Pints to Strangers Across the Nation

• A new drinking game is sweeping the British nation—it involves losing money and no drinking.

• If that sounds farfetched, it’s because the game consists of ordering pints and other drinks to people you’ll never meet out of the goodness of your heart—like Italy’s caffe sospesa, but with alcohol and in English.

• Called “Wetherspoons: The Game” the activity has attracted international media attention, and the story goes like this. One day, Chris Illman from Portsmouth was out drowning his sorrows after a bad breakup and a cancer diagnosis at the local JD Wetherspoons, the largest UK pub chain which has over 800 locations.

• …read the full story

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