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But defying expectations is nearly impossible, especially when it comes to adapting a property as universally beloved as the long-running Broadway musical “Wicked.”

"Collectively, weeds are adapting quicker than our ways to manage them. Climate change appears poised to put this evolution on a faster track," he said.

The task before it is daunting enough, the same as every director and screenwriter had to confront when adapting Frank Herbert’s opus.

Improving the four-time French Open champion's service game, and adapting her skills in a bid for more success on the quicker surfaces, are the priorities.

Smaller businesses were offered some exemptions or relief, but businesses overall face having to pay higher minimum wages, higher business rates, as well as the cost of adapting to new workers' rights under new laws.