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A former radio presenter who launched a gut-friendly toothpaste after suffering health problems, has raised €2 million (£1.8 million) to expand international sales of the Alcester-based Gutology and its Oral Biome+ toothpaste. Ollie Gallant, who also runs the Gutology Podcast, has secured funding from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II through fund manager Mercia Ventures, alongside Active Partners and existing angel investors. Ollie, founder of Gutology, says: “For decades, toothpaste has been designed to sterilise the mouth and kill bacteria, but we now know the important role that microorganisms play. This funding enables us to accelerate innovation in oral care…

A $10 million class action settlement is on the table after one of the biggest student loan servicing pipelines in the United States suffered a data security incident. The case stems from an August 2022 cyberattack on Nelnet, which services student loans and also provides a web portal and payment processing technology to other servicers. [adinserter block=”1″] Plaintiffs allege that the breach exposed the sensitive data of more than 2.5 million student borrowers of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority (OSLA) and Edfinancial, including their names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and Social Security numbers. Affected individuals can claim up to $5,000…

We’re thrilled to announce that VTHO is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading VTHO trading is live as of January 16, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost. Here’s some more information about this asset: VeThor (VTHO) VeThor (VTHO) is the utility token used exclusively to pay for transaction fees and smart contract executions on the VeChainThor blockchain. It functions as the network’s “gas,” where the…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 17, 2026 New research identifies Harris County Texas as one of the deadliest places in the U.S. for Black women to give birth. New research shows Harris County is the most dangerous place in the U.S. for Black women to give birth, with maternal and infant death rates that have at times surpassed both Texas and national averages. A recent study by local public health officials found that from 2016 to 2020, Black women in Harris County had a maternal mortality rate of 83.4 deaths per 100,000 live births — the highest in the nation, Capital…

50% Off Amtrak USA Rail Pass In celebration of America’s big 250th birthday, Amtrak is offering big savings on the USA Rail Pass. From now through Jan. 20, you can purchase one for only $250 (that’s $249 in savings). Take 10 rides over 30 days to your choice of 500 destinations — for only $25 per trip. Pass is valid for 120 days after purchase (30 days after first segment is traveled). Coach travel only. Important Terms An unused rail pass is fully refundable if requested within pass validity period (120 days) and no segments have been booked.  USA Rail…

What if you could scan, sort, and catalog your entire trading card collection in minutes? That’s exactly what Jonathan Domanus set out to build when he created CardMill, the world’s first automated scanner and sorter for trading card games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear the story of how Jonathan went from tinkering with cardboard, Legos, and a Raspberry Pi to launching a Kickstarter that has already surpassed $2 million in funding. He shares what it was like to go live (and hit his funding goal in just 24…

Bitcoin miners entered early 2026 in a familiar but increasingly unforgiving setup: network hashrate is slipping from late-2025 highs, difficulty is adjusting on a delay, and power costs remain the hard constraint that decides which fleets stay online and which go dark.The result is a market that can look resilient on the surface, especially when Bitcoin bounces, but remains fragile at the margin, where a single difficulty uptick or a regional power spike can turn “operating” into “curtailing” quickly.Hashrate is cooling after a late-2025 highBitcoin’s network hashrate has cooled from its late-2025 peak pace and has not consistently returned to…

The VWAP Volume Weighted Average Price MT5 Indicator addresses this issue by combining price and volume into one clear line. It helps traders see where the market is fairly priced and make smarter trading decisions with more confidence. What Is the VWAP Volume Weighted Average Price MT5 Indicator? The VWAP Volume Weighted Average Price MT5 Indicator calculates the average price of an asset based on both price movement and trading volume. Unlike simple moving averages, it gives more weight to price levels where higher volume occurs. This makes VWAP a stronger and more realistic benchmark. On MT5, the indicator appears…

Solana is testing investor confidence as the SOL price slips back toward key support levels, even as the network continues to expand across multiple fronts. After briefly pushing above $147 earlier this week, the token failed to hold its gains and is now trading below $145. Related Reading The pullback comes at a time when Solana is seeing rising institutional interest, growing real-world asset adoption, and new user-focused initiatives, creating a contrast between short-term price pressure and longer-term ecosystem growth. SOL’s price moving sideways on the daily chart. Source: SOLUSD on Tradingview SOL Price Tests Critical Support Zone SOL has…

Table of Contents Understanding Fixed-Income Investments Benefits of Fixed-Income Investments Types of Fixed-Income Investments Strategies for Incorporating Fixed-Income Investments Risks and Considerations Final Thoughts Building wealth doesn’t have to involve taking on high levels of risk. For investors who prioritize stability and consistent returns, fixed-income investments offer a time-tested path to sustainable wealth growth. These low-risk financial products are designed to generate steady income while safeguarding your capital. In this guide, we’ll examine practical ways to make the most of fixed-income options and help you understand why they’re such a core element of a well-balanced portfolio. For a deeper dive…