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Cable’s MSNBC will change its name later this year as part of corporate divorce from NBC

August 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cable’s MSNBC will change its name later this year as part of corporate divorce from NBC

Changing its mind about keeping its name, the MSNBC news network said Monday it will become My Source News Opinion World, or MS NOW for short, as part of its corporate divorce from NBC. The TV network, […]

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Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

August 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada suspended plans to restart operations Sunday after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants said it will defy a return to work order. The strike was already affecting about 130,000 travelers per day […]

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ICE Rescues 27, Including 10 Children, From Human-Trafficking Ring

August 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ICE Rescues 27, Including 10 Children, From Human-Trafficking Ring

Immigration enforcement authorities rescued 27 human-trafficking victims in Nebraska last week. Among the victims Immigration and Customs Enforcement rescued were 10 children under the age of 12, according to the Department of Homeland Security.   “Our brave ICE […]

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Trump Holds High Stakes Talks With European Leaders on Russia-Ukraine War 

August 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump Holds High Stakes Talks With European Leaders on Russia-Ukraine War 

President Donald Trump hosted a group of European leaders at the White House on Monday directly after a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.   “Peace is in reach,” Trump said of the […]

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How Trump Vows to Reform Voting to Bring ‘Honesty’ to 2026 Elections

August 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How Trump Vows to Reform Voting to Bring ‘Honesty’ to 2026 Elections

President Donald Trump promised another executive order to “bring honesty” to the 2026 midterm elections, when the Republican congressional majority is on the line. It’s part of a crusade to “get rid” of mail-in voting.  Trump […]

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Monday 8/18

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In what Eagles song is the singer "standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona"?

The Eagles song featuring the line "standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona" is "Take It Easy". The song, co-written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey, was the Eagles' first hit single in 1972. The line "Well, I'm standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, such a fine sight to see" is part of the song's opening verse

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Who was nicknamed "Mr. November" after hitting Major League Baseball's first ever November homer?

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What singer began his career fronting the bands of Harry James and Tommy Dorsey in the 1930’s?

Frank Sinatra began his career fronting the bands of Harry James and Tommy Dorsey in the late 1930s. 
Here's a breakdown:
  • Harry James Orchestra: Sinatra joined Harry James' band in 1939 and made his first recordings with them.
  • Tommy Dorsey Orchestra: Shortly after, in early 1940, Sinatra moved to the more popular Tommy Dorsey Orchestra where he achieved significant success and recognition, becoming a sensation and recording numerous hit songs. 

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What is added to white sugar to make brown sugar?

Brown sugar is made by adding molasses to white granulated sugar. The amount of molasses added determines whether it's light or dark brown sugar. Light brown sugar typically contains around 3.5% molasses, while dark brown sugar contains about 6-7% molasses, according to Sweet Tea + Thyme.

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From what language did English borrow the word "canyon"?

he English word "canyon" was borrowed from the Spanish word "cañón". In Spanish, "cañón" can mean "tube," "pipe," or "gorge". The word entered English through Americans exploring the then Spanish territory in the West, particularly in the 19th century. 

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