A podcast and recent reporting described research that associates regular flossing with a reduced risk of dementia, and dental experts discussed daily flossing and interdental brushes as ways to address gum inflammation and oral bacteria.
Silver Dollar City announced that the Thunderation roller coaster will close at the end of the 2026 season, with the final day of operation set for Jan. 2, 2027.
A federal judge ordered the National Park Service to restore slavery-related exhibits at the President's House Site to their condition on Jan. 21 and to keep the items secure; the ruling grants a preliminary injunction that remains in effect until the court issues another order.
NASA selected Long Beach-based Vast to operate a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, with launch planned no earlier than summer 2027. The mission is part of a broader effort to transition low Earth orbit operations to commercial companies ahead of the ISS retirement.
Roche announced its Phase 3 MAJESTY trial in adults with primary membranous nephropathy met the primary endpoint, with significantly more people reaching complete remission at two years with Gazyva/Gazyvaro versus tacrolimus; safety was reported as consistent with the known profile and no new safety signals were identified.
An exhibition at Bozeman High displays 89 custom skateboard decks created by 95 artists and opened Feb. 3; an online auction running Feb. 12–26 will split proceeds evenly between an approved Ennis skatepark and a Bozeman expansion.
The Greenwich Royal Observatory will livestream a joint moon‑sighting event with the New Crescent Society on Feb. 18 to look for the crescent that marks the start of Ramadan, and members of the public can call in with their own sightings.
The government has launched the 'Stay Strong, Get Vaccinated' campaign across England after a measles surge in North London; MMR coverage in England is reported at 89% and the UK recently lost its WHO measles elimination status.
JR Automation employees and the company matched donations to raise a combined $165,000 in 2025 through the JR Community Care Fund, a program started in 1997 that lets employees choose local nonprofit recipients.
Heidi's Village partners with more than 120 local rescues to provide low-cost boarding and veterinary care, and the nonprofit reports saving over 400 kittens each year.
