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Washington tourist pleads not guilty in Hawaiian monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches

May 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington tourist pleads not guilty in Hawaiian monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches

HONOLULU (AP) — A tourist from Washington state pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges accusing him of hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal and was ordered to stay away from Hawaii beaches. Igor […]

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Uganda closes its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare Ebola type are surging

May 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Uganda closes its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare Ebola type are surging

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging, and as cases have been confirmed at home after Ugandan health […]

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US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop

May 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks inched to more records Wednesday after oil prices fell and eased the pressure on households and businesses worldwide. The S&P 500 edged up by less than 0.1% and added […]

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Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly

May 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — A robot being developed at Duke University is almost ready to face the world, in any direction. Instead of trying to copy symmetrical shapes from nature by building robots that look like people, dogs […]

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Median pay for CEOs rose nearly 6% in 2025, but some compensation packages were eye-popping

May 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Median pay for CEOs rose nearly 6% in 2025, but some compensation packages were eye-popping

NEW YORK (AP) — The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6% in 2025 to $17.7 million, as company boards rewarded their top executives for bigger profits and higher stock prices, and gave them incentives to […]

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Wednesday 8/19

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who had a surprise cameo as "Agent M" in "Men in Black II"?

Pop superstar Michael Jackson had a surprise cameo as "Agent M" in the 2002 sci-fi comedy Men in Black II.

Behind the Cameo:
Fan Request: Jackson loved the original 1997 film and personally asked director Barry Sonnenfeld for a role in the sequel.
The Suit: Sonnenfeld initially offered him an alien role, but Jackson insisted on playing an agent so he could wear the iconic black suit.
The Scene: He appears on a video screen at MIB headquarters asking Chief Zed for a full-time assignment.

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What is the most visited place in the United States?

Times Square in New York City is the most visited public tourist attraction in the United States, drawing approximately 50 million visitors every year. Other top-visited spots include the Las Vegas Strip, Central Park, and Walt Disney World in Orlando.

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The Doak Walker Award is given annually to the top college football player at which position?

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If someone asks for your "10-20" over the CB radio, what are they asking for?

When someone asks for your "10-20" (often shortened to "What's your 20?"), they are asking for your current location or where you are.

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Who is the voice behind Woody, the cowboy doll in the movie Toy Story?

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