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An advisory commission hand-picked by President Donald Trump has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, officials said Thursday, in a move slammed by Democratic opponents.

K-pop oozes with talent, flair and hard work, but the spectacularly successful South Korean music industry also has a dark side -- sometimes with tragic results.

Crude prices fell more than two percent Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being "decimated" and that the war would end earlier than many feared.

Employees of a US computer company raked in billions of dollars diverting Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China in violation of export controls, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday.

Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Miami Open second round Thursday as 50th-ranked fellow Pole Magda Linette fought back for a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over the six-time Grand Slam champion.

Six major international powers said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to" ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though three stressed that any initiative would take place post-ceasefire.

A US-backed crackdown on drug cartels along the Ecuador-Colombia border has sparked accusations that security forces bombed farms, burned homes and detained and abused villagers.

Outraged EU leaders rounded on Viktor Orban after the Hungarian nationalist refused to lift his veto on funds for Ukraine's war effort at a Thursday summit, accusing him of a "gross act of disloyalty" tantamount to "blackmail."

Aziza Ahmad hasn't planned anything -- no family meal, no gifts for the children. In Lebanon, between the war and soaring prices, she said "there's nothing to celebrate" this Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.

Basketball superstar LeBron James tied the NBA record for most regular-season games played as his Los Angeles Lakers took on the Miami Heat on Thursday.

K-pop megastars BTS release a new album Friday a day ahead of a huge comeback concert in Seoul, a record billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's "beginnings and identity".

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is advancing a fundamental shift in the global economy, where material efficiency and validation are rapidly becoming as critical - and as valuable - as traditional financial capital.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is transforming the luxury goods industry by introducing a new level of authentication, traceability, and material intelligence-helping brands protect their identity, preserve value, and meet rising consumer and regulatory expectations.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is advancing the way rare earth elements and precious metals are authenticated, tracked, and managed - bringing a new level of transparency and control to some of the most strategically important materials in the global economy.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is transforming the oil and gas industry by bringing real-time verification, traceability, and material intelligence to one of the world's most complex and high-value supply chains.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE:CODE) ("Cypher" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is undertaking a non-brokered private placement of up to $500,000, by offering common share units at $0.33 per unit, each unit comprised of one common share and one common share warrant exercisable for 2 years at an exercise price of $0.45, subject to the Corporation's option to accelerate the expiry date if the stock trades at $0.65 for 10 trading days.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is advancing a new digital infrastructure for global commerce, combining its molecular marking technology with blockchain-based systems to create a secure, verifiable, and interoperable record of physical materials across their entire lifecycle.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / Ryla.ai today announces the official launch of its revolutionary AI Generator. Setting an entirely new standard in content creation, the platform provides the first comprehensive solution specifically designed for building and managing lifelike AI Influencers.

LUXEMBOURG, LU / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / Ternium S.A. (NYSE:TX) announced today that its board of directors convened the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CET at Ternium S.A.'s registered office located at 26, Boulevard Royal, 4th Floor, L-2449 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Each holder of ADSs as of March 30, 2026, shall be entitled to instruct The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the depositary bank, as to the exercise of the voting rights pertaining to the shares represented by such holder's ADSs.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / Stagwell Inc. (the "Company") announced today the grant of equity inducement awards. Effective March 17, 2026, the Company granted a total of 122,484 restricted stock units to five new employees. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Company's Class A common stock. The restricted stock units will vest in two installments, with one-third vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date and two-thirds vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock units are subject to accelerated vesting upon (i) termination of employment by the Company without Cause or (ii) death or disability. The Company granted these awards as a material inducement to employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

SAN ANTONIO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / Tivic Health Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:TIVC), a late-stage immunotherapeutics company, today announced that it will report its year-end financial results for 2025 via pre-recorded conference call and webcast on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET.

Employee-first culture and continued growth drive Honorable Mention in statewide program

"You cannot claim to follow science while bypassing the scientific process," said Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ International Holdings."Not all CBD is the same. Without FDA validation, you're not practicing medicine-you're experimenting on patients with inconsistent products."

SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / Immortal Dragons, a $40M longevity fund headquartered in Singapore, today announced that its portfolio company Unlimited Bio has registered a Phase 1/2a clinical trial on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07443826). The CALM-AF-AI trial will evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of combining AAV9-Follistatin with VEGF plasmid gene therapy to counteract age-related muscle decline - believed to be the first registered clinical study worldwide to combine these two gene therapies in a single protocol.

SIOUX FALLS, SD / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / States across the country are preparing to deploy $50 billion in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHT) to modernize care delivery, stabilize rural hospitals, and strengthen healthcare access for rural communities.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / Unexpected car repairs can weigh you down, especially when the bill stretches far beyond what you saved. In moments like these, you might start looking for the right financial tool to help.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / In the automotive industry, having a dependable uniform program is more than a mere formality. Whether your team is performing routine flat fixes, handling complex repairs, or greeting customers on the showroom floor, the right workwear supports safety, productivity, comfort, and brand image. A thoughtful approach to work pants and uniforms for mechanics and other employees can boost efficiency and reinforce your company's professional standards.

CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / A nationally leading precious metals dealer and depository has teamed up with the nation's preeminent sound money policy group to announce the next round of the Sound Money Fellowship - a unique opportunity designed to foster advanced research in the field of sound money.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / World Water Day 2026: As communities continue to experience increasingly complex water challenges, Feed the Children, a global movement to end childhood hunger, is marking World Water Day by advancing water access efforts while strengthening water support for children and families. Through long‑standing partnerships, the organization is expanding access to clean, reliable water by implementing sustainable projects and critical water distribution programs, including a recently completed water access project in Kenya that is already improving daily life for thousands.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is driving a global transition toward material efficiency as volatile oil and gas markets increase the cost of producing plastics and synthetic materials-placing rising pressure on the price of food, clothing, and everyday consumer goods.

Annual Human Risk Management Conference Returns as an In-Person Event on September 10

OVERLAND PARK, KS / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. (Tortoise Capital), a fund manager focused on energy and infrastructure investing, today announced that three of its exchange-traded funds will be renamed effective March 30, 2026, reflecting a modernization of the firm's ETF naming convention and greater alignment with current industry standards.