diff --git a/foodie_weekly_thread.py b/foodie_weekly_thread.py
index 004456b..2469ffa 100644
--- a/foodie_weekly_thread.py
+++ b/foodie_weekly_thread.py
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import signal
 import sys
 import fcntl
 import time
+import re
 from datetime import datetime, timedelta, timezone
 from openai import OpenAI
 from foodie_utils import AUTHORS, SUMMARY_MODEL, load_json_file, save_json_file, update_system_activity
@@ -107,11 +108,11 @@ def generate_intro_tweet(author):
     logging.debug(f"Generating intro tweet for {author_handle}")
     
     prompt = (
-        f"Generate a concise tweet (under 280 characters) for {author_handle}. "
+        f"Generate a concise tweet (under 200 characters) for {author_handle}. "
         f"Introduce a thread of their top 10 foodie posts of the week on InsiderFoodie.com. "
-        f"Make it engaging, create curiosity, and include a call to action to visit InsiderFoodie.com, follow {author_handle}, or like the thread. "
-        f"Avoid using the word 'elevate'—use more humanized language like 'level up' or 'bring to life'. "
-        f"Do not include emojis, hashtags, or reward-driven incentives (e.g., giveaways)."
+        f"Make it engaging, create curiosity, and include a call to action to visit InsiderFoodie.com or follow {author_handle}. "
+        f"Avoid using the word 'elevate'—use humanized language like 'level up' or 'bring to life'. "
+        f"Strictly exclude emojis, hashtags, or reward-driven incentives (e.g., giveaways)."
     )
     
     for attempt in range(MAX_RETRIES):
@@ -122,10 +123,11 @@ def generate_intro_tweet(author):
                     {"role": "system", "content": "You are a social media expert crafting engaging tweets."},
                     {"role": "user", "content": prompt}
                 ],
-                max_tokens=100,
+                max_tokens=150,
                 temperature=0.7
             )
             tweet = response.choices[0].message.content.strip()
+            tweet = re.sub(r'[\U0001F000-\U0001FFFF]', '', tweet)  # Remove emojis
             if len(tweet) > 280:
                 tweet = tweet[:277] + "..."
             logging.debug(f"Generated intro tweet: {tweet}")
@@ -137,8 +139,7 @@ def generate_intro_tweet(author):
             else:
                 logging.error(f"Failed to generate intro tweet after {MAX_RETRIES} attempts")
                 fallback = (
-                    f"This week's top 10 foodie finds by {author_handle}! Check out the best on InsiderFoodie.com. "
-                    f"Follow {author_handle} for more and like this thread to stay in the loop! Visit us at https://insiderfoodie.com"
+                    f"Top 10 foodie posts this week by {author_handle}! Visit InsiderFoodie.com and follow {author_handle} for more."
                 )
                 logging.info(f"Using fallback intro tweet: {fallback}")
                 return fallback
@@ -153,13 +154,13 @@ def generate_final_cta(author):
     logging.debug(f"Generating final CTA tweet for {author_handle}")
     
     prompt = (
-        f"Generate a concise tweet (under 280 characters) for {author_handle}. "
+        f"Generate a concise tweet (under 200 characters) for {author_handle}. "
         f"Conclude a thread of their top 10 foodie posts of the week on InsiderFoodie.com. "
-        f"Make it engaging, value-driven, and urgent, in the style of Neil Patel. "
+        f"Make it engaging, value-driven, in the style of Neil Patel. "
         f"Include a call to action to visit InsiderFoodie.com and follow {author_handle}. "
-        f"Mention that the top 10 foodie trends are shared every Monday. "
+        f"Mention that top 10 foodie trends are shared every Monday. "
         f"Avoid using the word 'elevate'—use humanized language like 'level up' or 'bring to life'. "
-        f"Do not include emojis, hashtags, or reward-driven incentives (e.g., giveaways)."
+        f"Strictly exclude emojis, hashtags, or reward-driven incentives (e.g., giveaways)."
     )
     
     for attempt in range(MAX_RETRIES):
@@ -170,10 +171,11 @@ def generate_final_cta(author):
                     {"role": "system", "content": "You are a social media expert crafting engaging tweets."},
                     {"role": "user", "content": prompt}
                 ],
-                max_tokens=100,
+                max_tokens=150,
                 temperature=0.7
             )
             tweet = response.choices[0].message.content.strip()
+            tweet = re.sub(r'[\U0001F000-\U0001FFFF]', '', tweet)  # Remove emojis
             if len(tweet) > 280:
                 tweet = tweet[:277] + "..."
             logging.debug(f"Generated final CTA tweet: {tweet}")
@@ -185,8 +187,8 @@ def generate_final_cta(author):
             else:
                 logging.error(f"Failed to generate final CTA tweet after {MAX_RETRIES} attempts")
                 fallback = (
-                    f"Want more foodie insights like these? Check out insiderfoodie.com and follow {author_handle} "
-                    f"for the world’s top 10 foodie trends every Monday. Don’t miss out!"
+                    f"Want more foodie insights? Visit insiderfoodie.com and follow {author_handle} "
+                    f"for top 10 foodie trends every Monday."
                 )
                 logging.info(f"Using fallback final CTA tweet: {fallback}")
                 return fallback
@@ -293,8 +295,9 @@ def generate_weekly_thread():
             continue
         
         # Select top 2 posts (to fit within 3-tweet limit: lead + 2 posts)
-        author_posts = sorted(author_posts, key=lambda x: datetime.fromisoformat(x["timestamp"]), reverse=True)[:2]
-        logging.info(f"Selected {len(author_posts)} posts for {username}")
+        author_posts = sorted(author_posts, key=lambda x: datetime.fromisoformat(x["timestamp"]), reverse=True)
+        selected_posts = author_posts[:2]
+        logging.info(f"Found {len(author_posts)} posts for {username}, selected {len(selected_posts)}")
         
         # Generate thread content
         try:
@@ -306,11 +309,13 @@ def generate_weekly_thread():
             
             # Generate thread tweets (up to 2)
             thread_tweets = []
-            for i, post in enumerate(author_posts, 1):
+            for i, post in enumerate(selected_posts, 1):
                 thread_tweet = (
                     f"{i}. {post['title']} "
                     f"Read more: {post['url']}"
                 )
+                if len(thread_tweet) > 280:
+                    thread_tweet = f"{i}. {post['title'][:200]}... Read more: {post['url']}"
                 thread_tweets.append(thread_tweet)
                 logging.info(f"Generated thread tweet {i} for {username}: {thread_tweet}")
             
@@ -319,8 +324,8 @@ def generate_weekly_thread():
             if not final_cta:
                 logging.error(f"Failed to generate final CTA tweet for {username}, using fallback")
                 final_cta = (
-                    f"Want more foodie insights like these? Check out insiderfoodie.com and follow @{X_API_CREDENTIALS[username]['x_username']} "
-                    f"for the world’s top 10 foodie trends every Monday. Don’t miss out!"
+                    f"Want more foodie insights? Visit insiderfoodie.com and follow {X_API_CREDENTIALS[username]['x_username']} "
+                    f"for top 10 foodie trends every Monday."
                 )
             
             # Collect thread content for this author