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Boka's fluoride-free toothpaste, which uses nano-hydroxyapatite (n-Ha) instead of fluoride, is now sold at Target and Amazon. The article notes that fluoride helps strengthen enamel and is toxic to humans only at very high levels, and that some people seek alternatives for sensitive teeth.

The Kennedy Center was renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center and Richard Grenell was installed as its president; numerous artists and productions have canceled or withdrawn performances in response.

Police say investigators found about 100 human skulls and other remains linked to break-ins at Mount Moriah Cemetery; a 34-year-old man was arrested, charged with multiple counts and is jailed on $1 million bond.

Oregon lost 56-22 to Indiana in Atlanta; quarterback Dante Moore threw for 285 yards with two touchdowns and three turnovers and said the team 'beat ourselves.'

Major memory suppliers and AI chip buyers report demand has outpaced supply, and TrendForce projects average DRAM prices will rise about 50–55% this quarter.

A high-stakes bidding contest between Netflix and Paramount over Warner Bros. Discovery assets and recent editorial changes at CBS News are shaping expectations for media ownership and newsroom direction in 2026.

Once you earn $400 or more in self-employment income, the IRS requires a self-employment tax that is 15.3% applied to 92.35% of net earnings, and you may also owe regular federal and state income tax; estimated quarterly payments are required if you expect to owe $1,000 or more.

Rescue teams in Cebu City are searching after the privately owned Binaliw landfill collapsed; officials say four people have died and more than 30 workers remain missing.

A Fox News opinion column argues the FBI should avoid treating the ICE agent who shot Renee Good like Derek Chauvin; it notes Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and some city council members publicly called the shooting murder.

The IRS ended its Direct File program in late 2025 and the Direct File website is not available as of January 2026. Taxpayers can still use IRS Free File (AGI limit $84,000), free fillable forms, volunteer VITA/TCE services, and some commercial services that offer free federal filing.

Research by Investopedia and Travel + Leisure lists Pueblo among the 50 best places to retire and names it the only Colorado town on the 2025 list; reported median monthly housing in Pueblo County is $1,083.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi has fallen into a limited role with the Carolina Hurricanes, appearing in 25 games with two goals and six points this season, and reports say GM Eric Tulsky is looking for a fresh start that could include a trade.

In 2024 Quebec announced an $870 million project to replace Montreal Olympic Stadium's damaged roof, with officials saying work is on time and on budget and expected to finish in 2028.

The administration released new federal dietary guidelines that emphasize higher protein and full‑fat dairy while also loosening alcohol guidance and urging limits on highly processed foods.

Amy's Drive‑Thru said it will close its Rohnert Park restaurant on March 8, 2026. The company also said it will continue producing Amy's Kitchen frozen foods sold in grocery stores nationwide.

Business Insider reports major banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, and asset managers are deploying internal generative AI tools to speed workflows; JPMorgan has rolled AI to more than 200,000 employees and Citi says nearly 180,000 staff have access to proprietary AI tools.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have confirmed renewed merger talks after negotiations collapsed just over a year ago; a combined Rio Tinto ($142 billion) and Glencore ($65 billion) would surpass current leader BHP ($161 billion).

December's payrolls rose by 50,000 and the unemployment rate was 4.4%; analysts point to the Beveridge curve, a falling job vacancy rate (about 4.6%) and a negative jobs‑workers gap as signs that unemployment could rise if conditions worsen.

Mega investors own about 2–3% of U.S. single-family rental homes overall, but they control much larger shares in several Sun Belt markets including Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Houston, Charlotte and Tampa.

A sleep specialist told a journalist that morning grogginess can come from being woken during deep sleep (sleep inertia) and from low morning daylight keeping melatonin active; the article reports that brief morning natural light or a gradual sunrise-style alarm helped the author feel more alert.

Indiana, led by coach Curt Cignetti, closed the season with a decisive Peach Bowl win over Oregon that featured a touchdown catch by E.J. Williams Jr.; the team's rapid ascent, once seen as unlikely, is described as feeling inevitable.

The article reports that prediction-market sites such as Polymarket and Kalshi allow wide betting on politics and other events, and it cites a reported case in which a user made large gains after placing bets before Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's arrest.

Rachel Hunt started the Tiny Kindness project after her brother died, inspired by a small gesture from a family member; the Instagram account has shared over 5,000 stories from people in more than 88 countries.

Rachel Hunt launched the Tiny Kindness project after her brother died of an overdose in 2018, inspired by a small, heartfelt gesture from family. The Instagram account has collected thousands of submissions and Hunt has selected stories for a book to be published by a Hachette imprint.

Experts say improving libido often starts with basic steps like sleep, stress management and addressing medical or relationship issues, and they describe techniques—such as identifying specific 'turnoffs,' creating a calendared container for physical intimacy, introducing novelty, and reducing pressure—that aim to change the conditions around desire.

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania heard a recording of 6-year-old Hind Rajab making an emergency call to the Palestinian Red Crescent in early 2024, and the article reports that the clip moved her and inspired a film project.

EV sales and federal subsidies have cooled entering 2026, prompting some automakers to scale back costly projects while many are preparing lower-priced electric models aimed at mainstream buyers.

A 2025 Gallup poll found 54% of U.S. adults identify as drinkers, down from 62% in 2023, and younger generations are increasingly described as 'sober curious'.

Iran cut internet access during nationwide protests that rights groups said have led to at least 62 deaths, and the article notes a new warning from former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Defense contractors are consulting lawyers after President Trump signed an executive order tying buybacks, dividends and executive pay to weapons delivery schedules. The order prompted market moves and raised questions about enforceability.