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Mastercard to acquire BVNK for $1.8 billion to expand stablecoin payments push - CoinDesk
business 2026/03/17 15:47:19

Mastercard to acquire BVNK for $1.8 billion to expand stablecoin payments push - CoinDesk

Payments giant Mastercard moves to bridge fiat and crypto with $1.8 billion BVNK acquisition

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You May Not Need as Much Strength Training as You Think to Build Muscle, Study Finds - Health: Trusted and Empathetic Health and Wellness Information
health 2026/03/17 15:39:37

You May Not Need as Much Strength Training as You Think to Build Muscle, Study Finds - Health: Trusted and Empathetic Health and Wellness Information

A study suggests that only an hour of strength training a week can build muscle. Here’s what to know—and how to craft your own muscle-boosting routine.

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Report: Change was made to the creative direction of Roman Reigns' promo segment with CM Punk - NoDQ.com
entertainment 2026/03/17 15:39:32

Report: Change was made to the creative direction of Roman Reigns' promo segment with CM Punk - NoDQ.com

The latest WWE and AEW backstage wrestling news, rumors, opinions, and special features.

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Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup: Charli XCX, Smashing Pumpkins, the xx, and Lorde - Pitchfork
entertainment 2026/03/17 15:31:30

Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup: Charli XCX, Smashing Pumpkins, the xx, and Lorde - Pitchfork

Geese, Oklou, Turnstile, Fakemink, Water From Your Eyes, Little Simz, Jim Legxacy, and more are also booked for the Chicago festival

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Bob Iger Legacy as Disney CEO: Transformative Leader With an Asterisk - Variety
entertainment 2026/03/17 15:30:00

Bob Iger Legacy as Disney CEO: Transformative Leader With an Asterisk - Variety

A retrospective of Bob Iger’s legacy as CEO of Disney, which spanned over two decades, as he steps aside and Josh D’Amaro becomes the next CEO.

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Family 'beyond devastated' after meningitis death in Kent - BBC
health 2026/03/17 15:28:04

Family 'beyond devastated' after meningitis death in Kent - BBC

Health officials confirm that cases in the Canterbury area increased from 13 to 15.

BBC News
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