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McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales

BOSTON (AP) — McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work to help opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma boost the sales of the highly addictive drug OxyContin, […]

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Washington

Making sense of Washington’s multi-billion dollar budget hole

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Making sense of Washington’s multi-billion dollar budget hole

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardDecember 13, 2024 Washington state’s budget is, to put it nicely, in a world of hurt. There’s a big gap between what the state is collecting in taxes and what […]

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Science / Health

Sophia, a famous robot and global icon of AI, wins hearts at Zimbabwe’s innovation fair

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sophia, a famous robot and global icon of AI, wins hearts at Zimbabwe’s innovation fair

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — From answering questions from Cabinet ministers, academics and students on climate change, substance abuse and the law to children’s inquiries about her “birth” and links to God and being described as […]

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Oregon

Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news outlets and featured on a […]

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Business

OpenAI’s legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI ‘dictatorship’

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on OpenAI’s legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI ‘dictatorship’

A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial intelligence “dictatorship” is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the soft, triangular, fleshy part of the inside of a horse's hoof called?

The soft, triangular, fleshy part on the underside of a horse's hoof is called the frog, a crucial V-shaped structure that acts as a shock absorber, provides traction, and helps pump blood through the leg, preventing fluid from pooling

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Cincinnati chili is served over what?

Cincinnati chili is famously served over spaghetti, creating a "two-way," or as a topping for hot dogs ("coneys"), often with shredded cheddar cheese, onions, and beans in various combinations known as "ways" (3-way, 4-way, 5-way). It's a distinct, sauce-like meat topping with a unique blend of spices, unlike traditional chili. 

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What does "UL" in a circle mean, when found on electrical equipment?

The "UL" in a circle on electrical equipment signifies that the product has been tested and certified by UL Solutions (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science company, meaning it meets rigorous safety, quality, and performance standards for North America, reducing risks for consumers and ensuring compliance with regulations. This iconic mark indicates the product, from small appliances to large systems, has passed independent, third-party evaluations for potential hazards like electrical shock or fire. 

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Who was the first player in NBA history to play in over 1,000 consecutive games?

The first and only player in NBA history to play over 1,000 consecutive games was A.C. Green, known as the "Iron Man," who holds the all-time record with 1,192 straight games from 1986 to 2001, making him the only player to surpass the 1,000-game milestone. 

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Who is Snoopy's arch enemy?

Snoopy's arch-enemy, primarily in his fantasy as the World War I Flying Ace, is the infamous Red Baron, a German fighter pilot based on the real-life Manfred von Richthofen, who Snoopy constantly battles in his imaginary dogfights from his doghouse. Another recurring antagonist in his daydreams, though less central, is the Cat Next Door. 

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