A US judge rejected World Wrestling Entertainment's effort to dismiss a smaller rival's antitrust lawsuit that accused it of monopolizing the market for professional wrestling media rights. In a decision on Thursday, US District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California, said MLW Media had presented enough 'circumstantial' evidence that WWE uses its dominance to keep rivals from accessing various distributors and arenas. MLW said Stamford, Connecticut-based WWE commands about 92% of revenue from US media rights for pro wrestling, versus 6% for All Elite Wrestling and less than 2% for everyone else.

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The Vita Coco Company, Inc. ( NASDAQ:COCO – Get Rating ) saw a large decline in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,050,000 shares, a decline of 13.5% from the January 31st total of 2,370,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 194,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 10.6 days. Approximately 8.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research firms recently commented on COCO.

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Upgrades to a section of Gregory Street have improved the usability and safety for motorists and cyclists. Townsville City Council secured $267,000 in funding through the Federal Government's Black Spot program to install concrete medians at the intersection of Paxton and Gregory Streets, change parking and line mark dedicated bike lanes on Gregory Street between Stanley and Eyre Street. Infrastructure Services Committee chairperson Kurt Rehbein said the road was one of the most used in the city.

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RafaelNadal will miss the French Open after failing to regain full fitness from a hip injury suffered at the Australian Open in January, the 14-time Roland Garros winner said on Thursday, adding 2024 could be the final year of his career. 'I'll look to be 100% ready for next year, which I believe will be the last year of my professional career,' Nadal told reporters at a press conference. 'I'll not establish a date for my return. I'll see how my body responds and take it from there … if I can come back until the end of the year for the Davis Cup.

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Excessive heat warning in the Washington DC regionVisitors to the base of the Washington Monument walk beneath US national flags, with the US Capitol seen behind and a fountain from the World War II Memorial in front, during a heat advisory in Washington, DC, USA, 28 July 2023. An excessive heat warning has been issued for the US capital area, with a heat index forecast to reach 110 F (43.3 C) on 28 July and 108 F (42.2 C) on 29 July. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

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Comelec headquarters in Intramuros, Manila. (INQUIRER FILE PHOTO) MANILA, Philippines — The familiar campaign giveaways, like shirts, fans, ballers, and other small tokens, have been declared illegal by election authorities for the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. In a memorandum dated Sept. 4 to all election officers, Commission on Elections (Comelec) executive director Teopisto Elnas Jr. said the distribution of campaign materials that contain the name, image and other identifying symbols of those running for barangay and SK positions has been prohibited.

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Former President Donald Trump supporters, left, engage with members of the Democratic Party of Orange County holding a rally where the 2023 Fall California Republican Convention is being held in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, is a recreational psychedelic drug often used at parties and dance clubs because it creates feelings of closeness and social connection with others. Because of this "empathogenic" effect, researchers are also interested in its potential use as a complement to traditional talk therapy. In fact, two recent successful clinical trials support the use of MDMA-assisted therapy as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Researchers at the University of Chicago published a study in Scientific Reports on September 22, 2023, that looked more closely at the pharmacological effects of MDMA and how it influences social interactions.

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As cyclists take to Cape Town's streets for the world's largest timed cycle race, residents and spectators have been warned that there will be road closures.

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Taylor Swift. Image: Instagram/@mathaywardphoto @gettyimages via @taylorswift Many music reporters spend their days immersed in the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, but one U.S. news outlet said Tuesday it's hiring a journalist dedicated solely to the pop titan. Media company Gannett's career site now includes a job post seeking a 'Taylor Swift reporter' for the Tennessean and USA Today outlets. 'The successful candidate is a driven, creative and energetic journalist able to capture the excitement around Swift's ongoing tour and upcoming album release, while also providing thoughtful analysis of her music and career,' the post said.

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NEW DELHI Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways aims to triple the number of passengers it carries to 30 million and nearly double its fleet to 150 planes by the end of the decade, the airline's chief told Reuters in an interview in New Delhi on Thursday. Etihad's plans come amid a shift in its strategy to focus on medium to long-haul destinations, moving away from operating ultra long-haul flights where competition is intense and profitability challenging, CEO Antonoaldo Neves said. "Etihad has India as a priority," Neves said, adding that the country is among its top three markets.

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Most people secure their phones to prevent unauthorized access. However, many do not know that they can lock the apps too. You can do that by downloading third-party apps on the App Store. Of course, the best way is to use the built-in features to save money and protect your information from malicious programs. These methods will help you focus on studying or working if you get distracted by gadgets regularly. You may also set a time limit so that you can use your phone immediately after important tasks.

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From stars to keys -- the Michelin Guide will start rating hotels in the same way as restaurants, it announced on Thursday.

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Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. ( OTCMKTS:SHWZ – Get Free Report ) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,900 shares, a decrease of 32.1% from the July 15th total of 2,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 122,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days. Medicine Man Technologies Price Performance SHWZ stock traded down $0.01 during trading on Friday, reaching $0.

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Lance LeipoldKansas head football coach Lance Leipold pauses while speaking at the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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Venus USDC ( vUSDC ) traded flat against the dollar during the 1 day period ending at 15:00 PM Eastern on June 19th. During the last week, Venus USDC has traded 0% lower against the dollar. One Venus USDC token can now be purchased for about $0.0222 or 0.00000080 BTC on exchanges. Venus USDC has a market cap of $105.69 million and $37.87 million worth of Venus USDC was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 0.

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To help resolve the scientific debate over whether it was a giant asteroid or volcanic eruptions that wiped out the dinosaurs and most other species 66 million years ago, Dartmouth researchers tried a new approach — they removed scientists from the debate and let the computers decide. The researchers report in the journal Science a new modeling method powered by interconnected processors that can work through reams of geological and climate data without human input. They tasked nearly 130 processors with analyzing the fossil record in reverse to pinpoint the events and conditions that led to the Cretaceous–Paleogene (K–Pg) extinction event that cleared the way for the ascendance of mammals, including the primates that would lead to early humans.

https://www.miragenews.com/dartmouth-study-debunks-human-bias-in-dinosaur-1094223/

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MANILA -Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) supports and is even pushing for a probe in Congress of the Executive branch's plan to merge it with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), saying this would provide an 'alternative and viable' venue for its employees to air and address their concerns. DBP management and workers alike are resisting the move, which the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) said does not need a new law to be done. The GCG, which is under the Office of the President (OP), has submitted to the OP a study which concludes that existing laws give the President the authority to implement the merger without waiting for Congress to file and pass related bills.

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US-NK cyber crimeN. Korea poses grave threat to cyber security, cutting off illicit funds to weapons program important: U.S. officialBy Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, July 19 (Yonhap) -- The United States is most concerned about cyber crimes committed by North Korean and Russian actors, a ranking U.S. official said Wednesday. Brian Nelson, under secretary of treasury for terrorism and financial intelligence, also highlighted ongoing U.S. efforts to curb illicit cyber activities by North Korean actors that help fund the country's illegal weapons development programs.

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