Message "Unable to Check for Updates"

Trying to select software updates under GENERAL.    Getting error popup message "Unable to Check for Update.   An error occurred while checking for a software update.    I can try again or cancel.    Cancel brings me back to Settings/General screen.
I'm also having a problem with getting mail.
Have not received any mail in few days.
Check all settings - seem to be fine.    I have no problem with iMac.

I went ahead and updated as you indicated. It worked.
Thanks for your help.
Have a great day.
Bonnie1234

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