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New toothpaste stops gum disease without killing good bacteria - ScienceDaily
health 2026/04/13 14:05:45

New toothpaste stops gum disease without killing good bacteria - ScienceDaily

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted approach blocks only the harmful microbes that drive periodontitis…

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Top Analysts See 65% Upside in Oracle Stock (ORCL). Let’s Look at Who Owns It Now - TipRanks
business 2026/04/13 14:00:49

Top Analysts See 65% Upside in Oracle Stock (ORCL). Let’s Look at Who Owns It Now - TipRanks

Software and cloud computing company Oracle ($ORCL) moved higher in early Monday trading after several Wall Street analysts maintained their Buy ratings on the stock. The shares are still down about

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NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 3.6% Decrease in March - National Association of REALTORS®
business 2026/04/13 14:00:00

NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 3.6% Decrease in March - National Association of REALTORS®

Existing-home sales decreased by 3.6% in March 2026. Month over month sales fell in all regions. Year over year sales rose in the South and West and declined in the Northeast and Midwest. Limited inventory continues to drive home prices up.

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SwitchBot’s button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery - The Verge
technology 2026/04/13 14:00:00

SwitchBot’s button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery - The Verge

The new SwitchBot Bot button-pressing robot now comes with a rechargeable battery so you don’t have to buy replacements every few years.

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The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Exposes a Fatal Flaw in Economic Thinking - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
business 2026/04/13 14:00:00

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Exposes a Fatal Flaw in Economic Thinking - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

A disruption in global energy supply reveals how deeply economic activity depends on energy, with even modest losses capable of triggering severe global recession or worse.

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You Need to Be More Freaked Out by Shingles - WIRED
health 2026/04/13 14:00:00

You Need to Be More Freaked Out by Shingles - WIRED

The viral infection leaves millions with chronic pain, increased stroke risk, and lifelong nerve damage—yet vaccination rates remain dangerously low.

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