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New version of The Traitors featuring civilians headed to NBC

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New version of The Traitors featuring civilians headed to NBC

A new version of The Traitors is on its way. NBC has announced that an all-new civilian-only version of the Peacock reality competition show is headed to the network. Instead of having celebrities and socialites compete for the top […]

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Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases. […]

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Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after being lauded for its plan to replace thousands of aging, gas-powered mail trucks with a mostly electric fleet, the U.S. Postal Service is facing congressional attempts to strip billions in […]

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Thieves grab $2 million in jewelry in Seattle heist that took less than 2 minutes

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Thieves grab $2 million in jewelry in Seattle heist that took less than 2 minutes

SEATTLE (AP) — Smash-and-grab thieves in Seattle made off with an estimated $2 million in diamonds, luxury watches, gold and other items in a daring midday jewelry store robbery that took just about 90 seconds, […]

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Merkley Statement on Conclusion of Global Plastics Treaty Talks

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Merkley Statement on Conclusion of Global Plastics Treaty Talks

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a long-time leader and fierce advocate for tackling the plastic pollution crisis across its entire life cycle—released the following statement after the conclusion of the second part of […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who recorded the song "Ain't That A Kick In The Head"?

Dean Martin sang the original and most famous version of "Ain't That a Kick in the Head," which was released in 1960. The song was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn and featured in the film Ocean's 11. 

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What U.S. state has the longest freshwater shoreline?

Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline in the United States—and the world—with approximately 3,200 to 3,300 miles of shoreline along four of the Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie). This extensive, diverse coastline includes sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and wetlands. 

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What war do the girls in "Little Women" grow up during?

The March girls in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women grow up during the American Civil War (roughly 1861–1865). While living in New England, they experience the absence of their father, who serves as a Union chaplain, and navigate economic hardships and personal growth during the conflict.

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What type of plane was the B-29 Superfortress?

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engine, propeller-driven heavy bomber and strategic bomber used by the U.S. Army Air Forces primarily in the Pacific Theater during World War II. It was the most technologically advanced bomber of its era, featuring a pressurized cabin, remote-controlled gun turrets, and the capacity to carry a 20,000-pound bomb load over long distances. 

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Who had a best seller at age 84 with her autobiography "Me: Stories of My Life"?

Katharine Hepburn had a best seller at age 84 with her autobiography, Me: Stories of My Life, published in 1991. The legendary actress, born in 1907, wrote the candid memoir reflecting on her life, career, and close friendship with Spencer Tracy. The book was a highly successful, widely read, and critically received memoir.

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