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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

What’s Behind AMC’s Stock Movement Tuesday?

The stock market often sees strange swings in certain companies. AMC Entertainment’s shares are one example today. They’re up nearly 2% right now, but the story behind the numbers is more interesting than the headline. A big reason for the buzz is something called a shelf offering. This lets certai

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Mar 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Filipino films aim for global stage with bold and diverse stories

Go Asia Entertainment Philippines is showing off five fresh titles at FilMart 2026 in Hong Kong, proving Filipino filmmakers can mix genres without stepping on tired clichés. Instead of relying on familiar action or romance tropes, the lineup leans into genres rarely seen from the country: a cross-c

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Mar 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars lose viewers under Conan O'Brien's second hosting year

The Oscars faced a noticeable drop in viewers during Conan O'Brien's second year as host, with numbers falling compared to his debut. About 17. 9 million people watched the 98th Academy Awards on ABC or Hulu, marking a 9% decline from his first year. That first year, after the pandemic, saw a big su

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Mar 17 2026HEALTH

Start Checking Your Cholesterol at 30

Doctors now say that people should begin monitoring heart‑health risks earlier than before. The new advice comes from a coalition of big medical groups that shared the rules in two major journals on March 13. The message is simple: if you’re over 30, get a blood test to see how much bad cholestero

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Powerless Cuba: A Day Without Light and Hope

The island of Cuba faced a full‑scale power outage that left its 11 million residents in the dark on Monday, just hours after the government announced it would welcome foreign investment for the first time. The blackout struck when the aging electrical network collapsed, a symptom of the long‑standi

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

France Will Join Hormuz Mission Only If Iran Agrees

President Macron has signaled that France is ready to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but only after fighting stops and with Iran’s approval. The statement follows comments from former President Trump suggesting France might get involved in a future operation. Macron’s wording

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

US Warships Disappear, Reemerge Far From Gulf: A Strange Shift

A pair of U. S. Navy vessels, the Tulsa and Santa Barbara, were last seen in Bahrain’s waters in early February as part of a mine‑clearing task. In mid‑March, photos taken by a Malaysian observer showed both ships docked in Penang, more than 3, 500 miles away. The move raised doubts about U. S. abil

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Israel Claims to Have Killed High‑Rank Iranian Officials

Israel says it has eliminated Ali Larijani, the top aide on Iran’s security council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, a senior Basij commander. The claims came from Defence Minister Israel Katz and the Israeli military’s public statement on X. Iran has neither confirmed nor denied the reports, leaving the

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Jessi Ngatikaura Sets the Record Straight About Taylor Frankie Paul

The drama around Taylor Frankie Paul has hit a new peak. A rumor spread that other reality‑show stars felt jealous of Taylor because she’s about to headline ABC’s “The Bachelorette. ” The claim came from a podcast host on Instagram who said that several cast members were upset about Taylor stealing

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

War in the Middle: A New Twist on an Old Problem

The idea that war is easy to start but hard to finish has shown up again, this time with the United States and Iran. Trump said in a short video that U. S. and Israeli forces would strike Iran, aiming to destroy its navy, missiles and nuclear program in a few weeks. Three weeks later, many of Iran’s

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