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Month: January 2026

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Science / Health

Some flu measures decline, but it’s not clear this severe season has peaked

January 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Some flu measures decline, but it’s not clear this severe season has peaked

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. flu infections showed signs of a slight decline last week, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked. New government data posted Friday — for […]

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Business

Wall Street rises to records after the unemployment rate improves

January 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street rises to records after the unemployment rate improves

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks hit records Friday following a mixed report on the U.S. job market, one that may delay another cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve but does not slam the door on […]

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Business

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

January 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

Meta has cut a trio of deals to power its artificial intelligence data centers, securing enough energy to light up the equivalent of about 5 million homes. The parent company of Facebook on Friday announced […]

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Business

From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026

January 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — CES 2026 offered a glimpse of a future that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie: bendable screens, paper-thin TVs and cars and gadgets that can think for themselves as they […]

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National / International

Not Just Minnesota: How Tax Dollars Are at Risk of Fraud in This State

January 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Not Just Minnesota: How Tax Dollars Are at Risk of Fraud in This State

More than $250 million in federal funding for Illinois programs risked misuse due to poor monitoring, state audits show.  With Minnesota facing scrutiny over a massive fraud scandal, Illinois is among other states that have continued […]

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Friday 3/06

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What type of berry was once believed to cause birthmarks when eaten by pregnant women?

Strawberries were once widely believed in folklore to cause birthmarks in infants if a pregnant woman ate them or experienced an intense, unsatisfied craving for them.

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Who played Clark Kent in the first "Superman" movie in 1978?

In the 1978 film Superman (also known as Superman: The Movie), the role of Clark Kent was primarily portrayed by Christopher Reeve, while the character's teenage years were played by Jeff East. 

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What was the nickname of Cowboys defensive end Ed Jones?

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed Jones was famously known by the nickname "Too Tall." He received this moniker due to his exceptional height of 6 feet, 9 inches (2.06 m). 

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What US state is called the "Centennial State"?

Colorado is known as the "Centennial State."

The nickname was earned because Colorado was admitted to the Union as the 38th state on August 1, 1876, exactly 100 years after the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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Which artist's song was the 10 billionth iTunes download?

The 10 billionth song downloaded from the iTunes Store was "Guess Things Happen That Way" by American musician Johnny Cash. The milestone was reached on February 24, 2010, nearly seven years after the service launched.

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