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The energy shock unleashed by the Middle East war will top the agenda at Thursday's European Central Bank meeting, as fears grow of a major hit to the eurozone economy.

Clark Laidlaw extended his coaching contract with New Zealand's Wellington Hurricanes into a fourth year Thursday with the Scot saying, "there's loads to develop".

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville.

Japan coach Nils Nielsen insists hosts Australia will be "massive favourites" in Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final, but his team's near-flawless progress to the title match suggests otherwise.

Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further destructive attacks after a key gas field was hit, raising fears Thursday of a wider assault on fuel supplies that could jolt already rattled global markets.

The late American film star Val Kilmer could soon be "acting" on the big screen again after allowing a director to use AI tools to produce his likeness for an upcoming film, media reports said Wednesday.

Jurors will return to court here on Thursday to continue deliberations in a civil trial accusing Meta and YouTube of harmfully hooking young internet users.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Prospect Ridge Resources Corp. (CSE:PRR)(OTCQB:PRRSF)(FRA:OED) ("Prospect Ridge" or the "Company"), is pleased to invite investors and other interested parties to attend the Company's upcoming live webinar presentation, audience Q&A and interview.

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC) ("Unusual Machines" or the "Company"), a United States-based manufacturer and distributor of drone parts, today announced that it has commenced a public offering of Common Stock. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this proposed offering (the "Offering") to expand its U.S. drone parts inventory and for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the Offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the Offering.

WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Two members of Congress have introduced the "System Integrity through Licensed Vault Expansion and Resilience Act" (SILVER Act), a measure aimed at modernizing the nation's precious metals storage framework and reducing systemic risks within U.S. financial markets.

Expands Functionality of AI-Powered HELIAUS Workforce Management Platform

Negative Iran coverage from legacy media giants Disney (DIS), Comcast (CMCSA), Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), and Paramount Global (PSKY) may be driving viewers toward independent outlets like Patriot.TV

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Predictiv AI Inc. (CSE:PAI)(FWB:7IT) (the "Company" or "Predictiv AI"), a Canadian artificial intelligence company focused on building advanced AI platforms for mobility, logistics, and enterprise operations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor George Rzevski as Strategic Advisor.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd. (CSE:HEAT)(OTCQB:HLRTF)(FRA:7HI) ("Hillcrest" or the "Company") today released a new investor interview featuring Founder and Chief Executive Officer Don Currie in conversation with Stocks To Watch host Ashleigh Barry.

Increased ARR Leads to Higher Gross Margins and Adjusted EBITDAQ4 2025 revenue grew modestly to $5.8M compared to $5.7M in Q3 2025 and was unchanged compared to Q4 2024Gross margin increased to 77% compared to 75% in Q4 2024Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA increased to $881,000 compared to $871,000 in Q4 2024Average ARR for subscriptions per customer at the end of the quarter was $12,534, which does not include EDU customers, up from $10,844 as of December 31, 2024.

The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss those results on March 26th at 10AM ET

New Model Presented to North America's leading automotive aftermarket distributor targets major expansion of U.S. dealer network and early revenue pipeline.

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SAN BERNARDINO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Dateline Resources Limited (ASX:DTR)(OTCQB:DTREF)(FSE:YE1) (Dateline or the Company) is pleased to announce the arrival and commencement of drilling of the second diamond drill rig at Colosseum. Given the expected scale of the drilling program ahead, Dateline took the opportunity to acquire a suitable track-mounted drill rig that is capable of drilling holes to 3,900 feet depth.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Datametrex AI Limited (the "Company" or "Datametrex'') (TSXV:DM)(FSE:D4G)(OTC PINK:DTMXF) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Paymetrex Payment Solutions Inc. ("Paymetrex"), and AnywhereCommerce Inc., on March 17, 2026, entered into a royalty-bearing license relating to Paymetrex's patent portfolio.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Gold Basin Resources Corporation ("Gold Basin" or the "Company") (TSXV:GXX) today responds to the March 16, 2026 announcement by Helix Resources Limited ("Helix") (ASX:HLX) that it has executed a formal joint venture agreement to earn-in up to a 40% interest in the Company's 42 square kilometre Gold Basin project in Mohave County Arizona.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Algo Grande Copper Corp. (TSXV:ALGR)(OTC PINK:KNDYF)(FRA:KM00) ("Algo Grande" or the "Company") announces the commencement of advanced surface and geophysical programs at its 100%-owned Adelita Project in Sonora, Mexico, designed to refine and prioritize drill targets ahead of its Phase II drill program scheduled to commence in Q2 2026.

COLUMBUS, OH / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Atlas Butler has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Air Conditioning & Heating Contractor category for Columbus, recognizing the company's long-standing reputation for quality service, reliability, and community trust across Central Ohio.

RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Relax The Back Raleigh has received the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Office Furniture category, recognizing its role in supporting comfort, mobility, and daily well-being through personalized ergonomic solutions.

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Atlanta Fireplace Specialists has been named a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Fireplace Sales and Service category, reflecting its long-standing commitment to quality workmanship, dependable service, and customer care in the Atlanta region.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Automation One Business Systems Inc. has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Office Equipment category, celebrating more than four decades of delivering innovative digital and print solutions to businesses across Metro Vancouver.

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / GrassRoots Turf has received the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Lawn Maintenance category, recognizing its work providing lawn treatment services across the Metro Atlanta region.

COLUMBUS, OH / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Farhat Advanced Interpreting, LLC has received the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Translators and Interpreters category, recognizing its work providing language access services to organizations across Columbus and the state of Ohio.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Prince Silver Corp. (CSE:PRNC)(OTCQB:PRNCF)(T130:Frankfurt) ("Prince Silver" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce a new set of robust assay results from its ongoing reverse circulation ("RC") drill program at the Prince Silver Project (the "Project") in the prolific Pioche Mining District, Lincoln County, Nevada. (See Figure 2 below for the Project location)

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:GAMA)(OTCQB:GAMXF)(FRA:MRDN) ("Gamma" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive debt settlement agreement (the "Agreement") with certain noteholders, including Mercer Street Global Opportunity Fund LLC and Cavalry Fund I LP (collectively, the "Holders"), to fully settle outstanding convertible promissory notes.