IJR News — today's news from every sideJapan Plans 24/7 Blockchain Settlement for Bonds, Stocks — Aug 25, 2026Japan is pursuing a next-generation, 24/7 blockchain-based settlement system for real-time trading of stocks and government bonds, with a study group this summer and a detailed plan expected by early 2027, targeting broader operations in the early 2030s. The effort, led by the FSA, Ministry of Finance, Bank of Japan, and major financial institutions, aims to cut settlement times, reduce counterparty risk, and could extend to cross-border payments and tokenized assets.
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Grogan Named GE HealthCare CFO, Effective Sept. 14 — Aug 18, 2026GE HealthCare Technologies appointed William K. Grogan as chief financial officer, effective September 14, 2026, succeeding interim CFO George A. Newcomb. Grogan’s compensation includes a $900,000 base salary, a 100% target bonus, a $3.3 million LTIs target, plus a $550,000 cash sign-on and a $4 million one-time RSU grant to offset forfeited LTIs, with detailed vesting provisions; Newcomb will remain as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. On X · @YankeesYankees Highlight Two-Out Rally Featuring Ben Rice in Extra-Inning WinThe Yankees official post celebrating a dramatic five-run 10th inning rally and series win over the Angels drew overwhelmingly positive reactions from fans, media, and neutrals, with near-universal approval of the clutch offense and Rice's contribution.548 likes · 8mDaily Caller News FoundationDem Senate Hopeful Backed Trans Prison Policy — Female Inmate Says Convicted Killer Threatened To Rape HerDemocratic Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson previously voted for a state policy to allow trans-identifying men into women's prisons, which caused female inmates to accuse biological males of threatening to rape them.7h · 2 reads
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On X · @YankeesYankees Highlight Austin Wells’ Clutch Extra-Inning Hit in Win Over AngelsThe official @Yankees account posted a video clip with the caption “Austin in the clutch 👊,” showing catcher Austin Wells delivering a key two-run single (his biggest hit of the season per fans) in the 10th inning that helped the team take a lead and secure a win against the Angels after a tense late-game situation. It is trending among Yankees fans because it captures a pivotal momentum-shifting moment in a crucial late-season game, sparking widespread celebration of Wells’ performance after earlier struggles.698 likes · 9m