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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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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the point value of the letter Q in the standard game of Scrabble?

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Tiger Woods is the only golfer to win what tournament 3 straight times?

Tiger Woods is the only golfer to win the U.S. Amateur Championship three consecutive times, achieving this feat in 1994, 1995, and 1996. Additionally, he is the only player to win the U.S. Junior Amateur three straight times (1991–1993) and accomplished three consecutive wins at the WGC-NEC Invitational (1999–2001) and the Memorial Tournament (1999–2001)

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What 1970s rock band got its name from a key chain tag to a rented warehouse?

The Marshall Tucker Band took their name from a keychain tag to their rented rehearsal warehouse in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the early 1970s. They later discovered the key tag referred to a blind piano tuner named Marshall Tucker who had previously rented the space

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What bird has the biggest wingspan?

The Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) has the largest wingspan of any living bird, with, verified measurements typically reaching 3.5 meters (11 feet 6 inches) and extending up to 3.7 meters (over 12 feet). These oceanic birds use their massive wings to glide over the Southern Ocean for thousands of miles with minimal energy expenditure. 

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Which country originated opera?

Opera originated in Italy at the end of the 16th century (late 1500s). It emerged in cities like Florence and Venice, created by the Florentine Camerata, a group seeking to revive ancient Greek dramatic styles. The term "opera" is Italian for "work" or "composition," combining music, drama, and theater

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