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The 98th Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien drew 17.9 million viewers on Sunday night, hitting the first decline for the Oscars telecast since 2021, according to American Nielsen national live+same day big data plus panel program ratings. The telecast, which aired live on ABC in the U.S. and streamed on Hulu, was down nine per cent from last year’s post-pandemic high of 19.7 million viewers and a six-year high with younger viewers aged 18-34, who tuned in for O’Brien’s inaugural year as host, when Anora swept the awards.The show also saw a more significant 14 per cent decline among adults…

By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted March 18, 2026 10:44 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Raptors threw a majority of sports bettors off Sunday. Toronto upset Eastern Conference-leading Detroit 119-108 at Scotiabank Arena. Brandon Ingram had a game-high 34 points as the Raptors not only earned a second straight victory but also handed the Pistons their first loss in four games.According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., only 21 per cent of Proline bettors took Toronto to win, although 55 per cent of bets were on the Raptors…

New solution supports higher power density, improved efficiency, and M-CRPS compliance for data center and networking designsWILMINGTON, Mass., March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of interconnect, electromechanical, and industrial automation products, is now offering the Molex EXTreme PowerEdge Plus Card Edge Connector, expanding its high-power interconnect portfolio to support next-generation data center and networking designs. As data centers, servers, and power shelves continue to scale in performance, engineers are under increasing pressure to deliver higher power levels while maintaining efficiency, thermal control, and system reliability. Traditional edge card connectors often limit current density or…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has a problem: It’s not very good at policing insider trading. And insider trading has become a pressing concern for prediction markets.Even Kalshi’s recently publicized fines for insider trading — levied against a politician and an employee of YouTube influencer MrBeast — were effectively self-policing. The exchange says it’s opened 200 investigations, frozen some accounts, and had a dozen of its investigations turn into active cases.“The volume of suspicious activity we see is significantly higher than what any platform publicly acknowledges.”In response to Kalshi’s announcement, the CFTC put out a statement that effectively read as…

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget Wallet, the everyday finance app, has expanded its Bank Transfer feature to Bangladesh via its partnership with its strategic licensee partners, enabling users to convert stablecoins into Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) and transfer funds directly to leading mobile financial services including bKash and Nagad. The launch allows users to move funds from onchain assets to widely used local payment accounts, simplifying access to everyday financial services directly from a crypto wallet. Through the Bank Transfer feature, users can convert supported stablecoins such as USDT and USDC into BDT and send…

FORT MYERS, Fla., March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scotlynn is proud to announce its People Team has been named one of Employee Benefit News’ (EBN) Best HR Teams of 2026, a national recognition celebrating organizations whose people strategies are strengthening culture, supporting retention and helping their businesses navigate an increasingly complex workplace. This week, EBN, a leading media resource for HR practices, released its highly anticipated annual Best HR Teams list, recognizing organizations that demonstrate excellence in culture-building, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and innovative people programs. Honorees are selected in partnership with Best Companies Group based on a comprehensive review…

LAS VEGAS, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EverForward Trading, a professional trading firm focused on global market strategies, today highlighted the early-2026 performance of portfolio manager Brian Ferdinand, who generated returns exceeding 25% during the first two months of the year. The performance comes during a period characterized by heightened market volatility and rapidly shifting macroeconomic conditions. The firm noted that the results reflect its broader emphasis on disciplined execution, risk management, and multi-asset strategy deployment. Performance in a Volatile Market Environment The start of 2026 has seen significant fluctuations across global financial markets, driven by evolving interest-rate expectations,…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cardano is stacking catalysts and going nowhere. The Midnight mainnet is set to launch before month’s end. Hard fork candidate node 10.7 is ready for deployment. Trading volume surged 150% in the past 48 hours. On paper, everything is lined up for a move. In reality, ADA sits at $0.284, pinned below the $0.305 resistance that bears have defended for weeks. The token is still 70% below its all-time high. Every technical catalyst in the pipeline has failed to crack that ceiling, and sellers continue to absorb every push higher.…

Download photos OTTAWA, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A chronic lack of clean water and hygiene services in delivery rooms is contributing to one in nine mothers in sub-Saharan Africa developing sepsis, with around 13,000 women dying from maternal sepsis each year, new research from WaterAid reveals. That is equivalent to 36 mothers lost every day, making mothers in Sub-Saharan Africa 144 times more likely to die from sepsis than those in Western Europe and North America, WaterAid’s new “Born without water” report reveals. The new research exposes the shocking reality inside some of the world’s most under-resourced maternity…

Everett, Washington, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluke Corporation today announced the SmartTrace™ 2082 Series of Underground Locators, the Company’s new underground utilities locator solution that integrates with ProStar’s® (TSXV: MAPS) (OTCQB: MAPPF) PointMan® (platform to track and map hard-to-locate underground assets. By pairing SmartTrace with the PointMan app, field teams can capture precise location data and digitally document underground infrastructure in real time. With the launch of SmartTrace, Fluke aims to address common industry challenges in asset location, providing a solution that can quickly and safely identify underground assets, minimize delays, and help prevent costly damage and safety hazards.…