Researchers calculated the direct and indirect costs associated with dental problems Source

A U.S. couple and two others say they were taken into custody when their boat accidentally veered into British Virgin Islands territory, where COVID-19 protocols are strict. Meg Oliver reports. Source

Last year the government said pop musicians couldn’t delay mandatory service, but as BTS claim their 3rd Billboard No. 1, lawmakers appear to recognize boybands’ value to the national brand. Source

Post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 cases surge as states and local communities remain divided over how to respond, 10 months into the pandemic. David Begnaud reports. Source

Promising breakthroughs on COVID-19 vaccines are raising spirits as cases around the country surge. Also, Scott Atlas, a controversial member of President Trump’s coronavirus task force, has resigned. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

The pair of January runoff elections will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the Senate. Source

Authorities said it still didn’t know whether an “extraterrestrial or earthling” left it there. Source

The fire as been raging for more than six weeks and is consuming large swaths of Fraser Island’s unique forests. Source

Research shows women hit harder by COVID-19 economic impact, likely fueling an 80% rise in suicides. Experts say if it can happen in Japan, it “can happen anywhere.” Source

There’s one publicly known investigation that could lead to criminal charges for Mr. Trump, and it’s led by a district attorney whose office is up for grabs. Source