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Month: September 2026

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Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth

September 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it hiked its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, but the Fed matters less than broader economic trends when it comes to […]

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Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow

September 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow

Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds that were launched toward Moscow, officials said Sunday as the Kremlin was wrapping up the third and last day of its parliamentary elections. […]

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North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US

September 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, days after the North threatened to bolster its nuclear deterrent capabilities and respond to […]

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Merz faces key test as 2 German states hold elections with eyes on the far-right AfD

September 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Merz faces key test as 2 German states hold elections with eyes on the far-right AfD

BERLIN (AP) — Polling stations opened on Sunday in two German state elections in which the far-right AfD party is expected to make further gains that could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on […]

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An Israeli is shot dead in the occupied West Bank, and other Mideast developments

September 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on An Israeli is shot dead in the occupied West Bank, and other Mideast developments

An Israeli was fatally shot in the occupied West Bank, while Israel’s military said it killed a man who attempted to ram his vehicle into troops elsewhere in the Palestinian territory. Meanwhile, Egypt, Jordan and […]

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Sunday 9/20

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In motor racing, what color is the caution flag?

In motor racing, the caution flag is yellow. 
When race officials display a yellow flag, it tells drivers there is a hazard, crash, or debris on the track. Drivers must slow down immediately and are not allowed to pass other cars.

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What popular character was formally addressed as Don Diego de la Vega?

Don Diego de la Vega is the secret identity of the popular fictional hero Zorro.
Created by Johnston McCulley in 1919, Diego de la Vega is depicted as a wealthy Californio nobleman who defends the common people and indigenous population of California against tyrannical officials and other villains. When operating as the masked vigilante, he assumes the alias of Zorro (Spanish for "fox").

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When did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor?

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. 
  • Time: The assault began just before 8:00 a.m. local Hawaiian time (around 7:55 a.m.).

  • Location: The U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

  • Casualties: More than 2,400 Americans died, and over 1,000 people were injured.

  • Damage: Japanese planes sank or damaged nearly 20 naval vessels—including eight battleships—and destroyed over 300 airplanes.

  • Aftermath: The surprise raid caused the United States to officially enter World War II the next day.

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Shale is what kind of rock?

Shale is a fine-grained, clastic sedimentary rock.

Key Characteristics of Shale
  • Composition: Made from tiny mineral particles, mostly clay minerals and quartz, along with silt.

  • Fissility: Characterized by a layered structure that allows it to easily split into thin plates or sheets.

  • Abundance: The most common type of sedimentary rock on Earth.

  • Formation: Forms in calm, quiet water environments like deep ocean floors, lakes, and river floodplains where mud and silt slowly settle and compact

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What Beatrix Potter character was rescued by a collie and two foxhounds?

Jemima Puddle-Duck is the character who was rescued by a collie and two foxhounds. 
In The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (1908), the naive protagonist is tricked by a suave, "foxy-whiskered gentleman" who invites her to nest in his feather-filled shed while secretly plotting to roast and eat her. When Kep, the farm's wise collie, discovers the fox's murderous plans, he enlists the help of two foxhound puppies from the local butcher to launch a frantic rescue, chasing the predator away just in time.

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