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Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back

May 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market set more records Friday after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. Easing oil prices also helped […]

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Building trades unions emerge as a key ally of tech giants in push for AI data centers

May 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Building trades unions emerge as a key ally of tech giants in push for AI data centers

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Building trades unions — long fashioned as the voice of the American worker — are now intertwined with the richest companies in the world as they create America’s artificial intelligence economy. […]

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Single-family housing starts in March at their highest since 2022

May 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Single-family housing starts in March at their highest since 2022

by Tim Henderson, Washington State StandardMay 1, 2026 Single-family housing starts in March were at their highest since 2022, a fast start to the construction year that could bring more supply to home markets that […]

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US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw

April 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S stock market motored to more records Thursday as profits keep piling up for Alphabet, Caterpillar and other big businesses. The gains came after the latest whipsaw moves for oil prices, […]

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Trump says he’s lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

April 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump says he’s lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he is removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week’s White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom. “The King and Queen […]

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Monday 5/04

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who wrote the novel on which the movie, by the same name, "Jurassic Park" is based on?

The 1993 Jurassic Park movie is based on the 1990 science fiction novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton. Crichton was an acclaimed author, screenwriter, and producer who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. 

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Who was the first singer to have five #1 singles off of one album?

Michael Jackson was the first artist to have five #1 singles from one album, achieving this milestone with his 1987 album Bad. 
The five singles from the album that reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 are:
  • "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
  • "Bad"
  • "The Way You Make Me Feel"
  • "Man in the Mirror"
  • "Dirty Diana" 
This record was later tied by Katy Perry with her album Teenage Dream in 2011. 

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What is the smallest instrument in an orchestra?

The smallest instrument in a standard symphony orchestra is the piccolo. It is a woodwind instrument, roughly half the size of a standard flute, and plays in the highest register of all orchestral instruments, producing notes an octave higher than the standard flute. 

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Treasure State"?

Montana is nicknamed the "Treasure State" because of its rich history of mineral reserves, particularly gold, silver, and copper. This nickname, dating back to 1895, highlights the state's significant mining industry, which is also reflected in its Spanish motto, "Oro y Plata" (Gold and Silver). 

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What is the more common name for an Apiarist?

The more common name for an apiarist is a beekeeper. While "apiarist" refers specifically to someone who manages bees—often for commercial honey production or pollination services—it is generally considered a more formal or technical term compared to "beekeeper".

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