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If you rely on traditional Medicare health insurance, you have virtually no dental coverage. Cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures and implants are not included. Regardless of whether you have a Medicare Advantage plan or a supplemental plan, it likely has a low annual limit on dental coverage. If you’re stressed about this financial gap – or stressed in general – you may be in for a double whammy. Whether it’s due to financial worries, health concerns or other stressors, stress can manifest in a condition called bruxism – teeth grinding. For retirees, the combination of brittle aging enamel and nighttime grinding…

The investment strengthens the company’s live entertainment presence and advances its AI-powered digital entertainment strategy Perth, Australia, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Globevend Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GVH) (“GlobeVend” or the “Company”), an emerging AI-powered digital entertainment company and e-commerce logistics provider, today announced that it has made a strategic investment in the Mamamoo 2026 World Tour Hong Kong and will serve as one of the official co-organizers of the event, marking another milestone in the Company’s strategy to expand its presence across the live entertainment value chain.The investment was made through Globevende’s entertainment subsidiary Lumi Entertainment…

When we reach for an artificial sweetener or a product containing it, it’s often because we want to make a health-conscious decision. Artificial sweeteners are included in products advertised as zero-sugar, low-calorie, low-carbohydrate, and ketogenic (or keto). But manufacturers of these ingredients are not openly saying that they come with health risks of their own. Research supports the concerns over the following sugar alternatives, so let’s take a look at what they are and the issues associated with them. 1. Xylitol What is this:Xylitol is a type of sugar substitute known as a sugar alcohol. It is found naturally in…

retirees Retirement with $1 million is a lofty goal. It is also more realistic for some Australians than others. A stronger salary can make a big difference as employer super contributions are based on income, and higher earners may have more room to make additional contributions. But I don’t think this goal should be dismissed as impossible. With time, discipline, sensible investment choices and a focus on increasing contributions where possible, a super balance of $1 million can be a realistic long-term goal for some investors. Image Source: Getty Images Know what the goal means The first suggestion is to…

Johnson/Money Talks NewsRight now, you’re probably paying full price to solve money problems that a free chatbot can solve in about five minutes. never day. Today. The tool is already on your phone. I’ve been writing about money since 1991, and I’ve seen a lot of “revolutionary” financial gadgets come and go. Most were junk. Not this one. Artificial Intelligence is the first tool I have seen…

AI executives and companies are betting that spending millions in the 2026 midterm elections will allow them to influence AI bills being developed in Congress. As of the end of June, the two largest artificial intelligence political action committees have given at least $44 million to 40 House and Senate candidates, according to a CNBC analysis of Federal Election Commission data. This is an early taste of how the groups will spend the rest of the primary season and the more than $200 million raised in the general election, according to fundraising totals provided by the groups. The growing AI…

In Malaysia’s wealth structuring landscape, the difference between having a structure in place and having a structure that actually works is greater than many families realize. Trusts, foundations and holding companies are readily available, but without real governance, clear purposes and mechanisms that track how families relate to each other, these arrangements risk becoming hollow tools that fail precisely when they are needed most. At the recent Malaysia Wealth Management Forum 2026 organized by Hubbis in Kuala Lumpur, a panel chaired by Ruben van Dijk, Director of Melbourne Capital Group, examined how wealth structures should evolve for Malaysian households meeting…

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard the new Air Force One on July 8, 2026. Vin McNamee | getty imagesUS President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that he did not know whether Washington and Iran were returning to full-scale war, but he told reporters that Iran “badly” wants a deal to stop escalating hostilities in the Middle East. Trump flew back to Washington, DC, via the UK on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One as it departed from Mildenhall Air Force Base in the UK, the president said the US military had “just…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomes United States President Donald Trump during a reception for heads of state and government of allied countries in Ankara, Turkey on July 08, 2026.Vin McNamee | Getty Images News | getty imagesA confrontational NATO summit took place in Turkey this week, with US President Donald Trump threatening to break trade with one ally and annex territory from the other. But Coalition bosses were full of praise for the man they described as “Dear Donald”.NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte thanked Trump, calling his effort to motivate NATO countries to increase defense spending a “stunning” achievement…

Is the US still the best place in the world for Americans to invest? Recent research from Vanguard shows that international stocks could provide strong opportunities over the next few years. The company’s 2026 economic and market outlook states that “ex-US equities” – international stocks that do not include the US – are expected to deliver a 4.9% to 6.9% average annual return for the next 10 years, while US stocks are expected to deliver only a 4% to 5% return. Another report from Vanguard in June predicted that some of the best long-term gains from the artificial intelligence (AI)…