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Mar 19 2026BUSINESS

Matsui Securities Eyes Big Partner Move

Matsui Securities, a trailblazer in Japan’s online trading scene, is exploring a partnership with several leading domestic banks and financial firms. The company has started early conversations about a potential capital alliance that could reshape its future strategy. Talks are still in the in

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mark Korshak Takes Lead at Giovanni Entertainment

Korshak has stepped into a fresh position as Chief Media Officer at Giovanni Entertainment, a new company that blends film production with financial backing. Before this move, he spent four years steering Artists Road, a partnership among Spyglass Media Group, Propagate Content, Artists First and

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Dementia Risk and Diabetes: What the Numbers Say

People with diabetes often worry about their brain health, and research shows that the type of diabetes matters. In a study that looked at an entire nation’s records, scientists compared people who had type 1 diabetes, those with type 2 diabetes, and individuals without any form of the disease. They

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Diabetes and the Risk of Forgetting

People who live with diabetes face a higher chance of losing memory. A recent study looked at nearly 284, 000 adults and found that those with type 1 diabetes were almost three times more likely to develop dementia than people without the disease. Those with type 2 diabetes were twice as likely. Th

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

'Crime, Courage and Culture: A Ukrainian Series on the Rise'

The show is a fresh look at life in Ukraine, far from the usual war news. It follows Igor, who comes back from years of military work to find his brother Anton killed. Instead of a slow, dark thriller, the series mixes police work with street crime in a way that feels almost like a buddy movie. I

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Famous Faces Turning a Year Older on March 19

Glenn Close, who is 79 today, once played Nova Prime in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Bruce Willis celebrates 71 and has lent his voice to an alien character on The Orville. Rachel Blanchard marks 50 after a high‑speed chase role in an episode of 9‑1‑1. Canadian actor Garrett Cla

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

When policies clash with basic safety

A recent legal battle over who gets to use a women-only spa in Washington State has sparked heated debates about safety, privacy, and how far anti-discrimination laws should go. At the center of the dispute is Olympus Spa, a traditional Korean bathhouse that welcomes female customers—including teena

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Mar 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Southern California’s Clean Transport Jobs at Risk Without State Action

Southern California isn’t just following the electric vehicle trend—it’s driving it. The region has turned itself into a hub for clean transportation, with companies making batteries, electric trucks, and even solar-powered cars. The Port of San Diego is spending millions to switch from diesel to el

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

When Newsrooms Put Feelings Before Facts

Back in the late 1970s, a famous TV reporter named Mike Wallace didn’t soften any punches when he interviewed a powerful Iranian leader. He called out the leader’s harsh treatment of women and shared harsh words about him from other world leaders. Wallace believed his job was to report the news stra

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Heart Health Depends on Sticking With GLP‑1 Drugs

A new study shows that the heart protection you get from GLP‑1 medicines fades quickly once you stop taking them. Researchers examined records of more than 333, 000 people with type‑2 diabetes who were treated through the Veterans Health Administration. Those on GLP‑1 drugs, such as semaglutide (Oze

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