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Higher Risk of Brain Trauma for MMA Fighters than Boxers: Dangerous Knockouts
A new study suggests that there is a higher occurrence of brain trauma in professional mixed martial arts (MMA) than in other sports such as boxing and other martial arts.
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Lufthansa Pilots Strike Cancels 3,800 Flights Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Lufthansa pilots are upset over modifications to pension and retirement benefits. You may want to change your travel arrangements after Lufthansa Airlines canceled 3,800 because of upcoming protests from company pilots towards the end of the week.
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Auctions 151 Luxury Cars on eBay
To cut government costs, Italian PM Matteo Renzi put up luxury cars including Jaguars and Maseratis on ebay.
Fullscreen Buys Videogame Media Company ScrewAttack
Fullscreen, one of YouTube’s largest multichannel networks (MCN), has bought videogame media company ScrewAttack. The acquisition is the first time that Fullscreen has ever bought a content creator.
BMW to Spend $1 Billion on Expanding South Carolina Factory
BMW said Friday that it will be investing $1 billion on production at its plant in Spartanburg, S.C. over the next two years. The money will be spent on production of two of BMW’s X-series vehicles.
Toyota Announces Recall of 125000 Cars Worldwide
After discovering a fault in the electric circuit deploying airbags in its Avalon Sedans made in 2003-2004, Toyota announced the recall.
Movie Theaters to Possibly Bring Down Ticket Prices
The National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) announced they will test discounted ticket prices in order to increase attendance at movie theaters. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) released a report Tuesday that said domestic movie box-offices sales grew from $10.8 billion in 2012 to $10.9 billion in 2013. However, the increase was not because attendance, but because of higher ticket prices.
Dunkin Donuts Peeps Chicks Treats Hatch Monday
Dunkin Donuts begins offering peeps donuts Monday. Dunkin Donuts new selection of Peep donuts will have actual Peeps marshmallow edible chicks when they hit select locations of the company Monday for the spring and Easter season according to a press release on the company's website.
Tim Hortons Brings Back Old Favorites to Menu for Birthday
Tim Hortons Inc. is releasing its “Bring It Back” promotion in celebration of the Canadian restaurant’s 50th Anniversary. The promotion will have Canadian customers vote on old items that they want to bring back, which will then return to stores later this year.
Facebook to Build Drones and Satellites for Global Internet
Facebook, Inc. announced Thursday that it looks to bring internet connection to people around the world through drones, satellites and lasers. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the technology will be developed by a team called the Facebook Connectivity Lab.
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