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When Do Tooth Fillings Need Replacement in Miami Gardens, FL?

By Media News
3 min read • Published March 7, 2026
By Media News
3 min read • Published March 7, 2026

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 7, 2026 / Tooth fillings are used by dentists to treat cavities caused by damage or decay.Without them, everyday activities like eating and drinking can feel painful for a person experiencing tooth decay. Over time, fillings start to wear down, and recognizing the warning signs can help you prevent bigger dental problems.

As a Miami Gardens resident with fillings, one question comes to mind: "How do I know when it’s time to replace them?" In this article, we’ll discuss the signs you need to look out for and explain how your dentist in Miami Gardens detects failing fillings.

Why fillings don’t last forever

Every day, we use our teeth when we eat, including biting, chewing, or even grinding. These actions exert pressure on your tooth fillings, causing them to wear down over time. Constant daily use naturally causes them to weaken, slowly wear down, and start developing cracks that might even let bacteria in.

Signs your filling may need replacement

Here are some common signs that a filling may need to be replaced:

  • Visible cracks or chips: If you notice any visible damage, then that is a sign your filling needs a change. If not quickly rectified, it can lead to decay forming underneath the fractures.

  • Pain: Pain when chewing isn’t normal. For someone with fillings, this may mean the filling has pulled away from the tooth or is pressing on a nerve. It must be checked quickly to prevent further damage.

  • Sensitivity: If you feel any lingering sensation when taking hot, cold, or sweet foods, it may mean that your tooth filling seal is broken. A gap or leak allows irritants to get to the inner part of the tooth.

  • Discoloration or staining: If you notice a dark line near the edge of your filling, that may be a sign of decay or leakage. Such color change must be checked immediately.

  • Gaps between the filling and tooth: Small gaps caused by food getting stuck around a filled tooth can easily let bacteria in. This may lead to gum inflammation and can even cause more serious damage if not quickly checked by your Miami Gardens dentist.

What causes fillings to fail

Filling failures are caused by several factors, such as:

  • When cavities form around the edges of fillings, bacteria can enter through the tiny gaps between the filling and the tooth. This leads to decay around the filling and is caused by poor oral hygiene.

  • If you grind or clench your teeth when you sleep, you exert excessive pressure on your fillings. This constant force causes them to weaken, crack, or loosen over time.

  • Any sudden injury or trauma to your mouth during sports or biting down on something hard can cause filling failure. Also, impact from an accident can damage or dislodge a filling.

How your Miami Gardens dentist detects failing fillings

During routine checkups, your dentist carefully examines each filling for any signs of wear, damage, or gaps where decay can develop. X-rays and imaging help detect and reveal any hidden problems beneath the surface, such as decay forming under or around a filling that isn’t visible during a visual exam.

Catching these signs early can lead to simpler treatment. Early intervention allows your dentist to quickly replace the affected filling before decay spreads deeper into your tooth. This saves you from more extensive treatment procedures.

Preventing premature filling failure

You can prevent premature filling failure by maintaining good oral hygiene practices, including brushing and flossing regularly to prevent decay from forming around your fillings. Also, make it part of your routine to visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and examinations. These appointments help detect any potential problems before they become serious.

The bottom line

Staying alert to all warning signs concerning damaged fillings can help you avoid unexpected dental problems. Regular checkups with your Miami Gardens entist ensure all issues are caught early, making treatment simpler and more affordable. If you notice sensitivity, pain, or visible damage to your fillings, don’t wait; schedule an appointment with a "dentist near me" immediately.

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Email: Sonakshi.murze@iquanti.com
Job Title: Manager

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Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Saturday at the 30th Annual Texas Country Reporter Fest

By Media News
4 min read • Published March 6, 2026
By Media News
4 min read • Published March 6, 2026

The popular event celebrating the beloved TV program takes place in downtown Grand Prairie on March 28 and will feature activities both new and fondly familiar.

AUSTIN, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / Texas Country Reporter Fest is back at it again, with plans to bring the back roads of Texas to Grand Prairie’s Main Street on Saturday, March 28, for another fun-filled experience. The thirtieth annual event will feature a roster of both new and familiar activities that offer something for everyone.

The first annual Backroads to Main Street Parade will kick off this year’s celebration, giving spectators the chance to cheer on local leaders, performance groups, and special guests. The parade’s grand marshal will be hometown icon Joe Zavala, owner of Zavala’s Barbecue. Zavala’s story was featured on the most recent season of Texas Country Reporter, spotlighting his fight against cancer and his mission to help others through the Zavala Family Foundation. The parade will wrap up with a vintage-car show in which aficionados will be able to show off their stylish vintage rides-from cars to pickups to lowriders-bringing to mind idyllic drives along the back roads of Texas. After the parade, festivalgoers will get to choose from an array of activities to continue to enjoy their Saturday.

If you’re itching for a little competition, the first annual Prairie Dog Showdown may be right up your alley. This isn’t your typical hot dog-eating contest. It’s a no-hands event featuring the Prairie Dog, an all-beef hot dog with Texas flair: It’s topped with crushed corn chips, pickled jalapenos, cheese, and, of course, chili. Contestants will compete to see who can eat their Prairie Dog while making the least mess-without using their hands. The winner will get not only impressive bragging rights but also $1,000 in cash. Zavala and the adventurous storyteller Bo Evans from CBS Texas are stepping up to compete, committing their potential winnings to charitable causes. Anyone interested in participating can apply here. Entries will be accepted through March 13. The event will be hosted by none other than TCR‘s host, J. B. Sauceda.

There’s also a less messy contest for the kiddos. The Oasis of Optimism art contest embodies the spirit of TCR‘s mission: to serve as an "oasis of optimism" on the fast-paced highway of modern life. The event will show off works of kids in grades K-12 that convey the things about Texas that make them feel optimistic. The art department of TCR‘s sister brand, Texas Monthly, will judge the artwork, and winners will have their creations displayed in an upcoming issue of Texas Monthly magazine. Submissions will be accepted here through March 13. In conjunction with the festival, CBS Texas will be extending the prompt to viewers of all ages to participate in a photo challenge, featuring VIP prizes and the opportunity to showcase their works at the event. Visit cbstexas.com for updates.

It wouldn’t be TCR Fest without the popular marketplace. The "Made in Texas" Vendor Market will be the festival’s shopping destination for those looking for some of the best Texas-made wares and services around. With more than one hundred specially curated vendors and artisans, the market will offer a wide selection of goods to add to your home or give as gifts, such as jewelry, home goods, clothes, and more. Shoppers may recognize a few vendors and artisans from the show too. There will also be food trucks throughout the festival grounds.

And "it just won’t get more Texas than ‘dillos," says the Sparks Agency, which will be hosting an armadillo race at the festival. Watch as the hard-shelled critters are guided down a track by their selected guests, or "jockeys," as they try to cross the finish line.

TCR Fest will also have something for music fans, who will get the chance to listen and dance to live tunes from artists including Nikki Lane, Texas Headhunters, Cory Cross, J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed, and Billy King and the Bad Bad Bad.

The festival, which will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., is free and open to the public. TCR Fest is proud to partner with the Zavala Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals in the restaurant industry who are battling or affected by cancer. Donations to the foundation can be made through its website, zavalafamilyfoundation.org.

TCR Fest thanks its exclusive event partners, the City of Grand Prairie and EpicCentral, and sponsors Boater’s World Marine Centers-Grand Prairie, Resort Vacations, and Santa Fe Spirits, as well as media sponsors CBS Texas and 95.9 The Ranch.

For media inquiries or to schedule an interview with TCR host, J.B. Sauceda, or an event official, please email press@texasmonthly.com. Follow TCR Fest on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

SOURCE: Texas Monthly

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Visit The New MEMRI "War With Iran" Webpage Featuring The Latest Translations And Analysis On Events On The Ground

By Media News
3 min read • Published March 6, 2026
By Media News
3 min read • Published March 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / The Middle East Media Research Institute’s (MEMRI) new War With Iran webpage presents all the latest MEMRI translations, analysis, and clips on developments in the conflict. They include statements, reactions, and threats by Iranian regime officials and military leaders, Iran-backed proxy militias, jihadi groups, and other relevant actors across the region, along with updates on developments on the ground and more. This research is from MEMRI’s Iran Studies Project, MEMRI TV Project, Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM), and others.

Since the start of the war in the early hours of February 28, the MEMRI Iran Studies Project’s research, Farsi translation, and monitoring teams have been in overdrive, working around the clock -adding new research to the War With Iran webpage throughout the day, every day.

The most recent notable clips and reports on the page focus on Iranian proxy militias in Iraq’s threats to attack U.S. military bases and their calls to Muslims worldwide to launch all-out war against the U.S.; Iranian officials’ warning that Iran will expand its aggression to outside the region as well, and Gulf states’ shifting positions against Iran.

Also on the War With Iran page are calls for global solidarity from designated terrorist organizations such as the PFLP, reactions from jihadi supporters online, and more.

At the same time, the MEMRI Trending page continues to highlight the most important news and trends in the Middle East and beyond, with tailored content on a broad range of issues.

The MEMRI Iran Studies Project, led by native-born Iranians, operates 24/7/365, monitoring, translating, and analyzing content from Iranian TV, social media, websites, blogs, online forums, and more. This project includes nearly three decades of translating Iran’s religious, military, and political leaders as well as the country’s extremism and voices of reform.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today to MEMRI to support our vital translations from Farsi.

ABOUT MEMRI

Exploring the Middle East and South Asia through their media, MEMRI bridges the language gap between the West and the Middle East and South Asia, providing timely translations of Arabic, Farsi, Urdu-Pashtu, Dari, Turkish, Russian, and Chinese media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends.

Founded in February 1998 to inform the debate over U.S. policy in the Middle East, MEMRI is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. MEMRI’s main office is in Washington, DC, with branch offices in various world capitals. MEMRI research is translated into English, French, Polish, Japanese, Spanish, and Hebrew.

MEMRI – Middle East Media Research Institute: www.memri.org

MEMRI TV – www.memri.org/tv

Jihad & Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) – www.memri.org/jttm

Cyber & Jihad Lab (CJL) – www.memri.org/cjlab

MEMRI Twitter: https://twitter.com/memrireports/

MEMRI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59Cpk70K2TwdmApJOTuW9g/videos

MEMRI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memrireports/

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SOURCE: Middle East Media Research Institute

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As Hockey Has a Hollywood Moment, Dolphin's Adaptation of Cult Classic Youngblood Premieres in Los Angeles

By Media News
4 min read • Published March 6, 2026
By Media News
4 min read • Published March 6, 2026

Youngblood, Opening in North American Theaters Today, Is Selected by The New York Times as a "What to Watch" Recommendation

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / Hockey is having a Hollywood moment – and one of the sport’s most beloved film titles is back.

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(L-R) Youngblood Actors Henri Richer-Picard, Blair Underwood, Youngblood Director Hubert Davis, and Youngblood Actor Ashton James. Photo Credit: Amy Graves

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(Top Row, L-R) Youngblood Actor Blair Underwood, Aircraft Pictures Associate Producer Sarah Davis, Dolphin Executive Producer Emerson Davis, Dolphin Associate Producer Allison Sokol, Dolphin Executive Producer Bill O’Dowd, Photon Films Associate Producer Jess Sonnenfeld Jolles, Photon Films Executive Producer Zanne Devine, Youngblood Actor Ashton James, Hockey Coordinator & Associate Producer Christopher V. Nelson. (Bottom Row, L-R) Youngblood actors Jonathan Valvano, Henri Richer-Picard, Dylan Hawco, Alexei Morita, and Ty Neckar. Photo Credit: Amy Graves

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(L-R) LA Kings Players Corey Perry, Andre Lee, Erik Potillo, LA Kings President Luc Robitaille, Former LA Kings Player Nate Thompson. Photo Credit: Amy Graves

On the heels of Olympic victories by both the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams and amid the breakout success of hockey-centered television like Heated Rivalry, Dolphin’s feature adaptation of the 1986 cult sports drama Youngblood premiered Tuesday night in Los Angeles at the Culver City Theater. The film will be released by Well Go USA in theaters, today March 6.

Directed by Academy Award® nominee Hubert Davis (The Well, Black Ice), the reimagining of the MGM original updates the coming-of-age hockey story for a new generation while honoring the intensity and swagger that made the 1986 film – starring Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves in his feature debut – a cult touchstone.

Davis attended the premiere alongside cast members Ashton James, who stars as Dean Youngblood, Blair Underwood, Henri Richer-Picard, Dylan Hawco, Ty Neckar, Alexei Morita, and Jonathan Valvano, as well as Hockey Coordinator Chris Nelson.

Notable attendees included Luc Robitaille, President of the LA Kings and Hockey Hall of Famer; LA Kings players Corey Perry, Erik Portillo and Andre Lee; actors Stephen Kalyn, Bianca Nugara, Sasha Compère, Galen Gering, Jensen Gering, Kiana Madeira, and Lovell Adams Grey; filmmaker Joe McClean; Mythical Kitchen host Josh Scherer; and Dancing with the Stars performers Gleb Savchenko and Jan Ravnik.

A strong roster of digital creators were also in attendance, underscoring hockey’s growing cultural footprint among younger audiences and on social platforms.

Additionally this week, the film was selected by The New York Times as a ‘What to Watch’ recommendation.

Produced by Academy Award® and Emmy Award® nominated Aircraft Pictures, in association with Dolphin and Photon Films & Media, the film follows a gifted but volatile hockey prodigy forced to confront toxic competitiveness – on and off the ice – as he pushes toward professional greatness.

The new adaptation arrives at a moment when hockey storytelling is expanding beyond the rink and into mainstream entertainment, positioning Youngblood – one of the genre’s most recognizable titles – squarely within that resurgence.

Dolphin’s Bill O’Dowd and Emerson Davis served as Executive Producers. The film was produced by Aircraft Pictures’ Anthony Leo and Andrew Rosen, alongside Allan Fung, Mark Slone, and Zanne Devine.

The Los Angeles premiere marked the beginning of the film’s North American rollout.

About Dolphin
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) is where cultural creation meets marketing execution. Founded in 1996 by Bill O’Dowd, Dolphin operates as both a venture studio-developing and investing in breakthrough content, products, and experiences-and a marketing consortium, featuring leading agencies across every communications discipline.

At its core, the venture studio creates, produces, finances, markets, and promotes new businesses and cultural ideas – ranging from acclaimed film, television, and digital content to consumer goods, live events and partnerships that define entertainment and lifestyle. Surrounding this entrepreneurial engine, Dolphin’s marketing prowess brings together best-in-class firms including 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects and The Digital Dept. Together, this collective delivers unmatched cross-marketing expertise and relationships across every vertical of pop culture – from film, television, music, influencers, sports, hospitality, and fashion to consumer brands and purpose-driven initiatives. Dolphin marketing has been the recipient of many accolades, including #1 Agency of the Year on the Observer PR Power List in 2025, The PR Net 100, and the PR News Elite 120.

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SOURCE: Dolphin Entertainment

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New to The Street and NewsOut Digital Network Surpasses 5 Million YouTube Subscribers, Driving Millions of Client Commercial Views

By Media News
1 min read • Published March 6, 2026
By Media News
1 min read • Published March 6, 2026

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / Business media platform New to The Street and its digital distribution partner NewsOut announced today that their combined YouTube channels have surpassed 5 million subscribers, marking a major milestone for the rapidly expanding financial media network.

The company said its digital audience growth is now driving millions of views for client commercials and company features, often outperforming engagement levels traditionally associated with linear television.

New to The Street broadcasts weekly business programming as sponsored content on Bloomberg Television and FOX Business, while distributing interviews, commercials, and corporate storytelling across its YouTube channels and social media platforms.

"Breaking the 5-million-subscriber milestone demonstrates the growing demand for business content delivered through digital media platforms," said Vince Caruso, Co-Founder and CEO of New to The Street. "Our integrated television and digital ecosystem is generating millions of views for the companies we feature."

The platform combines national television broadcasting, YouTube distribution, earned media coverage, and outdoor advertising placements across New York City, including placements in Times Square and the Financial District.

YouTube Channels:
New to The Street TV – https://www.youtube.com/@NewToTheStreetTV
NewsOut – https://www.youtube.com/@newsoutchannel

Media contact;

Monica Brennan
Monica@NewtoTheStreet.com

SOURCE: New to The Street

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New to The Street and NewsOut Pass 5 Million YouTube Subscribers as Digital Audience Drives Millions of Views for Client Commercials

By Media News
1 min read • Published March 6, 2026
By Media News
1 min read • Published March 6, 2026

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / New to The Street, the long-running business television brand broadcasting as sponsored programming on Bloomberg Television and FOX Business, announced today that its digital partnership with NewsOut has surpassed 5 million combined YouTube subscribers across their media channels.

The milestone highlights the rapid growth of New to The Street’s digital distribution platform, where executive interviews, corporate features, and television commercials regularly generate millions of views online.

The company’s integrated media platform combines:

  • National television broadcasts on Bloomberg Television and FOX Business

  • Executive interviews filmed from the NYSE and Nasdaq MarketSite

  • Distribution across YouTube channels with over 5 million subscribers

  • Social media amplification across LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram

  • Earned media pickup across ABC, NBC, and CBS affiliates

  • Outdoor media placements in Times Square and the NYC Financial District

According to Vince Caruso, Co-Founder and CEO of New to The Street, the platform’s growing digital audience is transforming how companies communicate with investors.

"Our digital reach is now driving millions of views for client commercials and corporate features," Caruso said. "This level of engagement increasingly rivals-and often surpasses-the visibility traditionally associated with linear television."

YouTube Channels
New to The Street TV – https://www.youtube.com/@NewToTheStreetTV
NewsOut – https://www.youtube.com/@NewsOutMedia

Media Contact :

Monica@NewtoTheStreet.com

SOURCE: New to The Street

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In search of affordability: How New York ranks for cost of living

In search of affordability: How New York ranks for cost of living
By Stacker Feed
5 min read • Published March 5, 2026
By Stacker Feed
5 min read • Published March 5, 2026

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In search of affordability: How New York ranks for cost of living

If there’s one issue that every single American is dealing with these days, it’s that costs are going up. Food, shelter, energy — the bills just keep getting bigger, and the affordability of daily life is being strained.

But here’s some surprising math you might not be aware of: Affordability can be extremely different depending on where you live.

That means you can completely change your budget outlook by picking up stakes and finding somewhere that’s a better fit for your finances.

“As costs have risen in recent years, this has become a big topic,” says Andrew Fincher, a planner with VLP Financial Advisors in Vienna, Virginia.

It’s more common than you might think. In fact, in a February 2026 survey commissioned by Current, a consumer fintech banking platform, in New York and across the country and conducted by Talker Research, 38% of respondents said they moved because where they were living had become too expensive. Among Gen Zers, that figure rises even higher, to an eye-popping 51%.

In addition, over half of respondents didn’t believe they’d ever be able to live in their “ideal” city (52%) or state (48%), with Gen Z again being the most pessimistic, with 64% saying they don’t think they will be able to afford their ideal city.

To be sure, a move is not something to be taken lightly: it involves a lot of different factors, social as well as economic, from job status to friends to family.

But if you’re looking for something to dramatically change your cost-of-living equation — and even your eventual retirement prospects — a big move is certainly one way to pull that off.

Do your due diligence

The first step in getting it right is to do your research. The survey provides a critical piece of information: The states reported as being most affordable by their own residents.

In New York, 27% of survey respondents reported that they believed the state is affordable, ranking as the #12 least affordable among all states. Results from neighboring states varied: Connecticut (16%), Massachusetts (23%), New Jersey (21%), Pennsylvania (28%), Vermont (24%).

The affordability “winners” are Mississippi, at 62%; Alabama, at 61%; and Oklahoma, at 60%. Those are followed closely by Iowa, at 57%, with Missouri, South Dakota, and Texas all tied at 56%.

Of course, just as useful is the information about which states are not affordable. On that end of the spectrum, you find Hawai’i, at 12%; Alaska and Colorado, at 14%, and Connecticut, at 16%.

But that isn’t the only statistic to consider when weighing whether to pack up and go. Some other factors that could influence such a big life decision:

Tax rates

If state income taxes are a major concern for you, good news — there are nine states that don’t have them at all, including major population centers like Texas and Florida, which came in at 56% and 32% of residents, respectively, calling those states “affordable” in the study.

Of course, that’s only one piece of the total tax hit: States have to fund their operations somehow, so you would be wise to look into issues like sales and property taxes as well. The areas with the stiffest property taxes in the nation are New Jersey, Illinois, and Connecticut, while the lowest are Hawai’i, Alabama, and Colorado.

Your stage of life

At certain life moments, moving is a much more challenging operation. If your kids are settled in a good school with a rich network of friends, you might not want to disrupt that. Or if a job you love requires you to be on-site at a particular office, you likely don’t want to give that up, especially in this turbulent economy.

But at other life stages, when you have more flexibility, a move can make a lot of sense. “Is your life at a point where it’s going to change anyway?” asks Nick Weisert, a Denver financial planner. “Are you selling a house, or your kids no longer live with you, or are you close to retirement?”

Housing costs

The biggest chunk of our paychecks typically goes toward shelter, whether we’re buying or renting. Financial planners often suggest that housing costs not exceed 30% of income, although many of us are already well beyond that.

When real estate Zillow crunched the numbers to find which cities across the nation had the largest share of affordable listings, it came up with this top five: Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Buffalo, Detroit, and Indianapolis.

A final note: While state affordability is definitely a factor to consider, remember that some money-saving actions can be taken no matter where you live.

That could include shifting savings — which could be earning you nothing — into higher-earning accounts. Increasing your credit score will also alter what you pay on everything from car notes to personal loans to mortgages. If your score needs a boost, you may want to consider using a secured charge card. You’ll want to look for one that reports to the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) and has a low or no required minimum deposit.

Combining those two strategies — maximizing your finances right where you are, while also looking at lower-cost possibilities around the country — can be a powerful step in making life more affordable.

Advises Weisert: “Generally, a move is a good idea if it frees up 20% or more of your cash flow, or pulls retirement up by 2-3 years — and leads to a meaningful improvement in quality of life.”

Wondering where your ideal state fell on the “affordability” survey? Here is the full list!

#1. Hawaii: 12%
#2. Alaska (tie): 14%
#2. Colorado (tie): 14%
#4. Connecticut: 16%
#5. Rhode Island: 17%
#6. New Jersey: 21%
#7. Oregon (tie): 23%
#7. Massachusetts (tie): 23%
#9. Maine (tie): 24%
#9. Nevada (tie): 24%
#9. Vermont (tie): 24%
#12. California (tie): 27%
#12. Illinois (tie): 27%
#12. New York (tie): 27%
#15. New Hampshire (tie): 28%
#15. Pennsylvania (tie): 28%
#15. Utah (tie): 28%
#18. Washington: 30%
#19. Maryland: 31%
#20. Florida: 32%
#21. Montana: 37%
#22. Minnesota: 38%
#23. North Carolina: 39%
#24. New Mexico: 40%
#25. Arizona: 41%
#26. Virginia: 42%
#27. Georgia (tie): 43%
#27. Michigan (tie): 43%
#29. West Virginia (tie): 44%
#29. Wisconsin (tie): 44%
#31. Idaho: 45%
#32. Indiana (tie): 49%
#32. Louisiana (tie): 49%
#34. Delaware (tie): 50%
#34. Wyoming (tie): 50%
#36. Nebraska: 51%
#37. Tennessee: 52%
#38. Kansas (tie): 53%
#38. Kentucky (tie): 53%
#40. Arkansas (tie): 54%
#40. North Dakota (tie): 54%
#40. Ohio (tie): 54%
#40. South Carolina (tie): 54%
#44. Missouri (tie): 56%
#44. South Dakota (tie): 56%
#44. Texas (tie): 56%
#47. Iowa: 57%
#48. Oklahoma: 60%
#49. Alabama: 61%
#50. Mississippi: 62%

Research methodology

Talker Research surveyed 5,000 Americans, state by state (100 in each state), who plan to file taxes, split evenly by generation (1,250 Gen Zers, 1,250 millennials, 1,250 Gen Xers, 1,250 baby boomers), who have access to the internet. The survey was commissioned by Current and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between Dec. 17, 2025, and Jan. 5, 2026.

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Rabbi Russell Rabichev Builds a Legacy of Ethical and Strategic Business Leadership

By Media News
2 min read • Published March 5, 2026
By Media News
2 min read • Published March 5, 2026

Rabbi Russell Rabichev Blends Integrity and Innovation in Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Rabbi Russell Rabichev, spiritual leader, journalist, entrepreneur, and community advocate based in Los Angeles, continues to distinguish himself as a principled and forward-thinking businessman dedicated to creating sustainable value and meaningful impact.

Rabbi Russell Rabichev – Vision and Purpose in Action

Through a series of carefully developed ventures, Rabbi Russell Rabichev has demonstrated a consistent ability to blend strategic insight with ethical decision-making. His business activities focus on building systems that support long-term growth, operational clarity, and alignment between commercial goals and core values. Rather than chasing short-term trends, he prioritizes initiatives that offer real utility, accessibility, and lasting benefit to individuals, creators, and organizations.

Rabbi Russell’s entrepreneurial approach is guided by several core beliefs: business should serve people first, integrity must underpin every decision, and success is measured not only by financial outcomes but by the positive difference created for others. He has cultivated expertise in digital strategy, branding, and scalable solutions, always seeking ways to empower others while maintaining transparency and responsibility.

His work reflects a rare integration of spiritual wisdom and practical commerce. By applying discipline, foresight, and a deep sense of purpose, Rabbi Russell Rabichev shows how ethical leadership in business can produce both personal fulfillment and broader societal good. His ventures stand as examples that profitability and principle are not mutually exclusive, they can, and should, reinforce one another.

Rabbi Russell Rabichev remains committed to mentoring emerging entrepreneurs and supporting community-focused growth. His ongoing efforts continue to inspire those who believe business can be a force for clarity, connection, and constructive change.

Connect with him on Facebook and explore his AI-powered tools at saaso.com.

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Rabbi Russell Rabichev Highlights Leadership and Values at "A Toast to Hollywood" 2026 Event

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2 min read • Published March 5, 2026
By Media News
2 min read • Published March 5, 2026

Entrepreneur, mentor, and strategist shares insights on authentic leadership, business systems, and sustainable growth.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Rabbi Russell Rabichev, entrepreneur, business strategist, and mentor, will participate in "A Toast to Hollywood" 2026, presented by Beauty Brand Coaching. Taking place in Los Angeles, this high-profile industry gathering brings together professionals from entertainment, branding, business coaching, and personal development for workshops, luxury gifting suites, red carpet experiences, and networking opportunities.

Rabbi Russell Rabichev discussing leadership principles with creative professionals in Hollywood

Rabbi Russell Rabichev’s participation emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and values-driven business practices, offering actionable guidance to professionals seeking to combine strategic growth with ethical, responsible decision-making. Known for advising entrepreneurs and executives across industries, he will share insights on aligning brand strategy, operational systems, and long-term vision with personal integrity.

"True leadership goes beyond results; it is about clarity, consistency, and a commitment to your team and community," Rabbi Russell notes. "Events like this provide opportunities to exchange ideas, learn from peers, and reinforce principles that support sustainable and ethical growth."

The event offers sessions on business systems, marketing performance, team development, and operational workflows. Rabbi Russell’s presentations and networking engagements will focus on actionable takeaways, demonstrating how leadership principles can be applied to real-world challenges in both business and creative industries.

By participating in "A Toast to Hollywood," Rabbi Russell continues to expand his impact within professional and entrepreneurial communities, sharing insights that integrate accountability, ethical decision-making, and sustainable growth strategies. Attendees will benefit from his expertise in structuring systems, developing authentic brands, and fostering leadership that balances performance with values.

About Rabbi Russell Rabichev

Rabbi Russell Rabichev is an entrepreneur, mentor, and brand strategist based in Los Angeles, California. He helps business owners and professionals develop structured systems, authentic brand strategies, and sustainable growth practices. Through his platform Rabbi.love, he offers insights and mentorship designed to support clarity, purpose, and thoughtful leadership.

Connect with him on Facebook and explore his AI-powered tools at saaso.com.

Media Contact:
Rabbi.Love
Erloel Calibo
310-747-5505
erloel@internetmarketingcompany.biz
www.rabbi.love

SOURCE: Rabbi Russell Rabichev

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EQ Inc. Secures Strategic Partnership with Global Card Network to Expand Integrated Rewards Across Canada

By Media News
3 min read • Published March 5, 2026
By Media News
3 min read • Published March 5, 2026

Partnership connects millions of additional cardholders giving them ways to save through Integrated Rewards AI-driven cashback platform

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / EQ Inc. (TSXV:EQ) ("EQ Works" or the "Company"), a leader in AI and data-driven software and solutions that empowers brands to better understand, acquire, and retain their most valuable customers, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Integrated Rewards, has entered into a partnership with one of the world’s leading global card networks to deliver its suite of card-linked offers to eligible cardholders across Canada.

The agreement expands Integrated Rewards’ publisher ecosystem and increases the platform’s potential cardholder reach across Canada. It further demonstrates the scalability of its card-linked offer infrastructure, enabling Integrated Rewards to connect participating merchants with millions of Canadians seeking meaningful cashback rewards and savings.

"Card-linked offers only create real value when they reach the right cardholders at scale," said Adrian Ramirez, Vice President of Integrated Rewards. "This partnership opens our merchant network to a cardholder base that would have taken years to build on our own. Our infrastructure was purposely designed and built for this scale and to make these types of partnerships seamless to integrate."

"These types of partnerships don’t happen by accident," said Geoffrey Rotstein, President and Chief Executive Officer of EQ Works. "Our team has worked to gain the confidence of major financial institutions and can now place highly targeted, data-driven offers in front of far more Canadians and generate measurable results for our merchant partners. This is an integral part of our strategy, a strong signal of the growing confidence the market has in Integrated Rewards’ technology and team, and we believe the start of many more significant partnerships."

This partnership is further validation of Integrated Rewards strategy to build Canada’s most scalable card-linked offer platform. With a growing roster of national merchants and an expanding network of financial institution partnerships, the Company believes it is well positioned to become the dominant infrastructure layer powering cashback rewards across Canada.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to known and unknown uncertainties and risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by such forward-looking statements. EQ Inc. is under no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein should material facts change due to new information, future events or otherwise.

About Integrated Rewards
Integrated Rewards (a division of EQ Inc.) delivers end-to-end technology and strategy for custom rewards programs and merchant offer licensing. As Canada’s largest network of card-linked offers, Integrated Rewards connects merchants, financial institutions, and publishers to drive engagement, acquisition, and incremental revenue. Its proprietary card-linking infrastructure powers several leading cashback rewards platforms across Canada, including Paymi, Save.ca, CST Rewards, and others. Learn more at www.integratedrewards.ca.

About EQ Works
EQ Works (www.eqworks.com) enables businesses to understand, predict, and influence customer behaviour. Using unique data sets, advanced analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, EQ Works creates actionable intelligence for businesses to attract, retain, and grow the customers that matter most. The Company’s proprietary SaaS platform mines insights from movement and geospatial data, enabling businesses to close the loop between digital and real-world consumer actions.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Investor & Media Contact
EQ Inc.
Michael Kahn, Chief Financial Officer
press@eqworks.com

SOURCE: EQ Inc.

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