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  1. Japan's government approved a ¥21.3 trillion budget to tackle living costs. Prime Minister Takaichi announced a two-year suspension of the food tax.

  2. AI-assisted romance novels now account for 12% of Kindle Unlimited releases, while 19% of U.S. adults have interacted with AI companions.

  3. US equities lost over $1.5 trillion in value. Silver prices dropped 17%, while Bitcoin fell below $70,000, according to reports.

  4. A study describes how exercise can lead to increased appetite and decreased daily activity, according to published data. This reduces weight loss.

  5. OpenAI's GPT-4o model was retired in August 2025. User protests ensued, prompting a reversal for paying users, according to reports.

  6. Young entrepreneurs in San Francisco are launching AI startups, securing millions in funding from prestigious universities like MIT and Georgetown.

  7. A symposium on glaucoma advancements will take place on January 31, 2026, in Mainz. AI and surgical techniques will be key topics, according to reports.

  8. Updates for Pantheon’s itemization and economy include a player market and mail system set for 2026, according to the developers' roadmap.

  9. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims a ketogenic diet can cure schizophrenia. Experts stress there's no credible evidence, according to researchers.

  10. A community event took place on February 7, 2026, where advocates called for a ban on modified hydrofluoric acid, according to reports.