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Month: December 2024

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Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal

December 23, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal

Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal with the industry being squeezed by discount chains and other competition. […]

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Science / Health

AI will eavesdrop on world’s wildest places to track and help protect endangered wildlife

December 23, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on AI will eavesdrop on world’s wildest places to track and help protect endangered wildlife

PUERTO JIMÉNEZ, Costa Rica (AP) — The endangered Geoffrey’s spider monkeys that dangle high in the rainforest canopy are elusive and hard for scientists to track. So biologist Jenna Lawson hid 350 audio monitors in […]

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National / International

Middle East latest: Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader

December 23, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Middle East latest: Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader

JERUSALEM — Israel’s defense minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen. The comments by […]

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National / International

Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden’s death row commutations

December 23, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden’s death row commutations

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) — Victims’ families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions shared a range of emotions on Monday, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden commuted dozens […]

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Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway

December 23, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway

A man is facing murder and arson charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames, police […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What was the first Lifesaver flavor?

The first Life Savers flavor was Pep-O-Mint, created in 1912 by Clarence Crane in Cleveland, Ohio. Designed as a "summer candy" alternative to chocolate, these mints were meant to withstand heat and resembled miniature life preservers.

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Which country is the largest producer of vanilla?

Madagascar is the world's largest producer of vanilla, accounting for approximately 80% to 85% of global supply. Known for producing high-quality Bourbon vanilla, particularly in the northeastern Sava region, the country dominates the market, with Indonesia, Uganda, and Mexico following as smaller producers. 

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What American company marketed the first home video game console ­the Odyssey ­in 1972?

Magnavox marketed the first home video game console, the Odyssey, in September 1972. Designed by Ralph H. Baer at Sanders Associates, the system was released by Magnavox in the United States, selling approximately 350,000 units during its lifespan.

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Who lives in a garbage can on the TV show "Sesame Street"?

Oscar the Grouch lives in a garbage can on the television show Sesame Street. Known for his love of trash and grumpiness, he was originally performed by puppeteer Caroll Spinney starting in the show's first season in 1969. 

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Which newspaper does Peter Parker work for as a photographer?

Peter Parker primarily works as a freelance photographer for The Daily Bugle. Under editor-in-chief J. Jonah Jameson, Peter supplies the tabloid with exclusive photos of his alter-ego, Spider-Man. He has also occasionally provided photos to other publications like NOW Magazine and Front Line.

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