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Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

January 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both […]

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Los Angeles residents flee wildfire as fierce winds gain strength

January 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Los Angeles residents flee wildfire as fierce winds gain strength

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters scrambled to corral a fast-moving wildfire in the Los Angeles hillsides dotted with celebrity homes as a fierce windstorm hit Southern California on Tuesday, fanning the blaze seen for miles […]

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US says Sudanese rebel force has committed genocide and imposes sanctions on the group’s leaders

January 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US says Sudanese rebel force has committed genocide and imposes sanctions on the group’s leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that a Sudanese paramilitary group and its proxies are committing genocide in a civil war with the country’s military that has killed tens of thousands of people, […]

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New labels will help people pick devices less at risk of hacking

January 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New labels will help people pick devices less at risk of hacking

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is rolling out a consumer labeling system designed to help Americans pick smart devices that are less vulnerable to hacking. Under the voluntary program, called the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark […]

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Long silenced by fear, Syrians now speak about rampant torture under Assad

January 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Long silenced by fear, Syrians now speak about rampant torture under Assad

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Handcuffed and squatting on the floor, Abdullah Zahra saw smoke rising from his cellmate’s flesh as his torturers gave him electric shocks. Then it was Zahra’s turn. They hanged the 20-year-old […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In what time zone is Oklahoma located?

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Which espresso drink is named for a religious order?

The espresso drink named for a religious order is the cappuccino, named after the Capuchin friars, a branch of the Franciscan order, because the drink's color—a mix of espresso and frothed milk—resembles the light brown, hooded robes they wore. The Italian word "cappuccino" comes from "cappuccio," meaning "hood," referencing the friars' distinctive headwear. 

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What is the largest North American country by land area?

The largest North American country by land area is Canada, spanning approximately 9.98 million square kilometers (3.85 million sq mi) and ranking as the world's second-largest country overall, after Russia. The United States is second, followed by Mexico, making up the three largest nations on the continent by size. 

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What singer gave up his seat on the plane that killed Buddy Holly?

Waylon Jennings, who played bass for Buddy Holly, gave up his seat on the plane so J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, who had the flu, could fly instead, leading to Jennings' lifelong guilt and a famous, tragic joke with Holly before the flight, which also took Ritchie Valens' life. 

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What year saw the founding of the Michelin tire company?

The Michelin tire company was founded in 1889 by brothers André and Édouard Michelin in Clermont-Ferrand, France, starting with a rubber factory before innovating in bicycle and then automobile tires, also launching their famous guide to encourage driving. 

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