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McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales

BOSTON (AP) — McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work to help opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma boost the sales of the highly addictive drug OxyContin, […]

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Washington

Making sense of Washington’s multi-billion dollar budget hole

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Making sense of Washington’s multi-billion dollar budget hole

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardDecember 13, 2024 Washington state’s budget is, to put it nicely, in a world of hurt. There’s a big gap between what the state is collecting in taxes and what […]

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Science / Health

Sophia, a famous robot and global icon of AI, wins hearts at Zimbabwe’s innovation fair

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sophia, a famous robot and global icon of AI, wins hearts at Zimbabwe’s innovation fair

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — From answering questions from Cabinet ministers, academics and students on climate change, substance abuse and the law to children’s inquiries about her “birth” and links to God and being described as […]

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Oregon

Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news outlets and featured on a […]

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Business

OpenAI’s legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI ‘dictatorship’

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on OpenAI’s legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI ‘dictatorship’

A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial intelligence “dictatorship” is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the […]

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Wednesday 12/17

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What British actor published his memoirs in 2008 entitled "My Word is My Bond"?

The British actor who published his memoirs in 2008 titled My Word is My Bond was the legendary Sir Roger Moore, famous for playing James Bond and Simon Templar, with the book sharing colorful stories from his long career and life. 

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What product was originally manufactured by communications giant Nokia?

Nokia originally started in 1865 as a single paper mill in Finland, founded by Fredrik Idestam, and later expanded into rubber products, cables, electricity, and eventually telecommunications, becoming famous for its mobile phones after diversifying heavily in the 20th century.

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Which country's cuisine includes the dish called "bibimbap"?

Bibimbap is a famous and beloved dish from Korean cuisine, essentially meaning "mixed rice," featuring rice topped with seasoned vegetables, meat (often beef), a fried egg, and spicy gochujang sauce, all meant to be mixed together before eating. It's a staple in Korea, with origins in traditional customs and regional varieties like Jeonju Bibimbap. 

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What band has the most No. 1 hits on "The Billboard Hot 100" with 20 songs to reach No. 1?

The band with the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with 20 songs reaching the top spot, is The Beatles, holding the all-time record for any artist or group since surpassing Elvis Presley in 1965. 

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What shape is the scar on Harry Potter's forehead?

Harry Potter's scar is famously shaped like a lightning bolt, a distinctive mark on his forehead from when Lord Voldemort's Killing Curse rebounded, leaving him the "Boy Who Lived" and creating a deep magical connection between them. While author J.K. Rowling said she chose it because it looked cool, the scar also signifies the clash of powerful magic and the piece of Voldemort's soul that became attached to Harry, hurting when Voldemort was near.  

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