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Month: January 2025

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Business

Thousands of Costco workers prepare to strike with midnight contract deadline looming

January 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Thousands of Costco workers prepare to strike with midnight contract deadline looming

Thousands of Costco workers prepared to strike with a midnight deadline drawing closer Friday while the worker’s union and the company negotiated. The Teamsters union represents 18,000 Costco workers in six states: California, Washington, Maryland, […]

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Business

5 years after Britain left the EU, the full impact of Brexit is still emerging

January 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 5 years after Britain left the EU, the full impact of Brexit is still emerging

LONDON (AP) — Five years ago Friday, two crowds of people gathered near Britain’s Parliament — some with Union Jacks and cheers, others European Union flags and tears. On Jan. 31, 2020 at 11 p.m. London time – midnight […]

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Lifestyle

Fizzy water may fall flat when it comes to weight loss

January 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fizzy water may fall flat when it comes to weight loss

New research shows that drinking sparkling water to help lose weight may not necessarily be a winning strategy. Dr. Akira Takahashi, a physician in the dialysis center at Tesseikai Neurosurgical Hospital in Shijonawate, Japan, authored the […]

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Entertainment

‘Mad Men’ star Jon Hamm honored as Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Man of the Year

January 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Mad Men’ star Jon Hamm honored as Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Man of the Year

Actor Jon Hamm, who rose to fame as ad executive Don Draper on the AMC series “Mad Men” and more recently appeared in “Fargo” and “Landman,” was honored Friday night as the 2025 Man of […]

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National / International

Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

January 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia 30 seconds after it took off as crews respond to a fiery scene, Pennsylvania’s governor said Friday. Gov. Josh Shapiro said he is offering all “Commonwealth […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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The Ashes is a trophy awarded in what sport?

The Ashes is a trophy awarded in the sport of cricket. Specifically, it is the trophy awarded in the Test match series between England and Australia. The series is one of the oldest and most prestigious in international cricket. 

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How many players are there in a standard ultimate frisbee team?

A standard ultimate frisbee team has seven players on the field at a time. While teams can have more players on their roster for substitutions, the active playing number is seven. 

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Which U.S. state holds the record for the oldest living trees?

California holds the record for the oldest living trees in the United States. Specifically, the White Mountains of California, located in the eastern part of the state, are home to bristlecone pines that are the oldest living trees. These trees, some over 4,700 years old, include the famous Methuselah, a bristlecone pine in Inyo National Forest. 

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Keurig Green Mountain is responsible for inventing what product?

Keurig Green Mountain is primarily responsible for the invention of the K-Cup single-serve coffee pod system and the associated Keurig brewing machines.The K-Cup pod is a small, sealed container of coffee grounds designed for use in Keurig's single-serve coffee makers. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (now Keurig Green Mountain) was the first roaster to offer coffee in K-Cup pods and later acquired Keurig, Inc. 

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In "The Wizard of Oz", what was the lion looking for?

In "The Wizard of Oz," the Cowardly Lion is searching for courage.He believes he lacks bravery and hopes the Wizard of Oz can grant him the courage he feels he needs. Despite his outward appearance and the other characters' belief that he is a coward, the Lion repeatedly demonstrates bravery throughout his journey with Dorothy and her friends. 

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