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Soccer League Brings Promotion-Relegation To US, Creating European-Style Drama Soccer League Brings Promotion-Relegation To US, Creating European-Style Drama
Soccer League Brings Promotion-Relegation To US, Creating European-Style Drama A soccer league in the US will look a little more like many of the world's most competitive club competitions. The United Soccer League has voted to implement a promotion and relegation system, the league announced in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The USL will become the first professional sports league in the US to adopt the model used in many nations like England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France. The decision, backed by a supermajority of club owners, aims to reshape the sport's US future as the country prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "A new chapter in America…

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Business
Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims, Families Could Benefit Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims, Families Could Benefit
Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims, Families Could Benefit Purdue Pharma has filed a new bankruptcy plan that will distribute more than $7.4 billion to compensate opioid epidemic victims and fund addiction treatment programs. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company submitted the plan to the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, Purdue said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The reorganization increases the Sackler family's payout by $1 billion from a previous deal. The plan will dissolve Purdue and transfer its assets to a new public benefit company focused on opioid crisis abatement. The Sacklers, who have…

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These Dog Breeds Are Most Popular In US, AKC Says: See Who's Surging Up The List These Dog Breeds Are Most Popular In US, AKC Says: See Who's Surging Up The List
These Dog Breeds Are Most Popular In US, AKC Says: See Who's Surging Up The List The French bulldog continues its dominance as the most popular dog breed in the US but an Italian challenger is rising up the charts. The American Kennel Club released its list of 2024's most popular dog breeds on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The French bulldog remained on top after ending the Labrador retriever's 31-year reign in 2022. Frenchies have surged in popularity over the past decade, climbing from No. 14 in 2012 to No. 2 in 2021 before claiming the top spot. The smaller breed known for its "signature bat ears" has been recognized by the AKC since 1898. While particularly common in citi…

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Business
New Owners Buying Water Country, New England Amusement Parks Among Dozen Northeast Attractions New Owners Buying Water Country, New England Amusement Parks Among Dozen Northeast Attractions
New Owners Buying Water Country, New England Amusement Parks Among Dozen Northeast Attractions A major shake-up in the amusement park industry is bringing some of the Northeast's most beloved attractions under new ownership. Herschend Family Entertainment, which owns other theme parks like Dollywood and Silver Dollar City, is acquiring all of Palace Entertainment's properties, Herschend said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. Palace Entertainment is the US subsidiary of Spanish-based Parques Reunidos. The acquisition means Herschend will own Lake Compounce, a Bristol, Connecticut, landmark known as the oldest amusement park in the US and the home of Boulder Dash, believed to…

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Business
Scammers Stole $14M+ Promising Passive Income From AI-Powered Amazon Shops: FTC Scammers Stole $14M+ Promising Passive Income From AI-Powered Amazon Shops: FTC
Scammers Stole $14M+ Promising Passive Income From Ai-powered Amazon Shops: FTC A federal court has temporarily shut down an online business that regulators accused of deceiving consumers out of more than $14 million with false promises of big earnings through artificial intelligence-powered online stores, officials said. The Federal Trade Commission said Click Profit, operating under names like FBALaunch and Automation Industries, misled consumers into believing they could earn large sums in passive income by selling products on platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok. The FTC announced the legal action against Click Profit in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18…

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Pharma Giant Cutting 400+ More East Hanover Jobs Ahead Of Major Drug Patent's Expiration Pharma Giant Cutting 400+ More East Hanover Jobs Ahead Of Major Drug Patent's Expiration
Pharma Giant Cutting 400+ More East Hanover Jobs Ahead Of Major Drug Patent's Expiration Pharmaceutical company Novartis is laying off more than 400 employees at its East Hanover facility as part of a restructuring effort tied to shifts in its cardiovascular drug portfolio.  Novartis disclosed the 427 layoffs in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) and a spokesperson confirmed the job cuts to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The layoffs will take place between Friday, June 13 and Friday, Oct. 24. The Swiss drugmaker with about 78,000 employees globally is adjusting its commercial model ahead of the upcoming loss of exclusivity for …

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Google Purchasing Cybersecurity Startup Wiz In Landmark $32B Deal Google Purchasing Cybersecurity Startup Wiz In Landmark $32B Deal
Google Purchasing Cybersecurity Startup Wiz In Landmark $32B Deal Google is acquiring New York City-based cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion in one of the largest cybersecurity acquisitions in history. Google announced the all-cash deal to purchase Wiz in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. If the deal is approved, Wiz will be officially integrated into Google Cloud. The acquisition comes as online threats increase, with artificial intelligence-driven risks and multicloud security challenges growing more complex. Google Cloud executives said the deal will enhance cybersecurity offerings, lower costs for customers, and improve protection across m…

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Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership
Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership Pokémon fans will soon be able to catch 'em all — one Lego brick at a time.  The Lego Group and The Pokémon Company International will begin a multi-year partnership, the companies announced in a joint news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The first official collaboration between the two global brands will bring Lego Pokémon sets to stores in 2026. While this is Pokémon's first partnership with Lego, the franchise has previously teamed up with Mega Bloks, a competing building toy brand owned by Mattel. The shift to Lego marks a major move for Pokémon, expanding its brick-built univers…

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First 100 Customers At Elkton Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How First 100 Customers At Elkton Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How
First 100 Customers At Elkton Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How Wendy's is opening its newest Maryland restaurant with a deal fast-food fans won't want to miss: free food for a year. The new Wendy's location at 881 East Pulaski Highway in Elkton will hold a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Mar. 22. The first 100 guests in line when the restaurant opens at 10:30 a.m. will win one free sandwich, salad, or breakfast item every week for a year. The restaurant, operated by Flynn Group LP, officially opened on Wednesday, Feb. 19. It features a modern, updated design with open dining areas and a Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser for customized …

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Rival Airline Offering Free Bags, Taunting Southwest: 'We've Always Had Heart' Rival Airline Offering Free Bags, Taunting Southwest: 'We've Always Had Heart'
Rival Airline Offering Free Bags, Taunting Southwest: 'We've Always Had Heart' As Southwest Airlines scraps its well-known "Bags Fly Free" policy, Frontier Airlines is hoping to capitalize. Frontier will give customers a free economy bundle for all nonstop bookings made by Sunday, Mar. 24, the airline said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The promotion will apply to most flights between Wednesday, May 28 and Monday, Aug. 18. The economy bundle includes a carry-on bag, free seat selection, and free flight changes. One-way fares start as low as $39 and travelers can check a bag for free using the promo code FREEBAG.  The move came less than a week …

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