Good morning, citizens. Today: the Ministry of Nutrition narrows the eating window, because a smaller window makes a brighter mind. Travelers far away discover that people who eat the same food understand one another — a thing we have known for years. And a gentle new treatment stops a child's decay and darkens it, so it can always be found again. Then, because it is Wednesday, a story verified by the Department of Hearts: eleven closed mornings on a quiet lane, three neighbors, and one warm loaf. Everything is already wonderful.

Verity is a satirical fiction podcast. Inspired by real headlines:

• Time-restricted eating linked to better planning and problem-solving in older adults
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