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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 8/19/2025

August 19, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 8/19/2025

Wall Street fell further from its records. The S&P 500 lost 0.6% Tuesday, its third straight loss after setting its all-time high last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up less than 0.1%, and […]

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The Fed’s Refusal to Cut Interest Rates Is Costing Americans

August 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Fed’s Refusal to Cut Interest Rates Is Costing Americans

It’s not every week that sees a Federal Reserve development set to shape America for years to come. But two such developments recently occurred two days apart: On July 30, the Fed’s board decided to hold interest rates at […]

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Cable’s MSNBC will change its name later this year as part of corporate divorce from NBC

August 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cable’s MSNBC will change its name later this year as part of corporate divorce from NBC

Changing its mind about keeping its name, the MSNBC news network said Monday it will become My Source News Opinion World, or MS NOW for short, as part of its corporate divorce from NBC. The TV network, […]

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Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

August 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada suspended plans to restart operations Sunday after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants said it will defy a return to work order. The strike was already affecting about 130,000 travelers per day […]

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Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases. […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In 2008, the city of Milwaukee unveiled a statue honoring what "Happy Days" character?

In August 2008, the city of Milwaukee unveiled a statue honoring Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli (played by Henry Winkler) from the sitcom Happy Days. The life-size bronze sculpture, officially known as "The Bronze Fonz," was created by artist Gerald P. Sawyer and is located on the Milwaukee Riverwalk just south of Wells Street.

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Which amendment to the US Constitution deals with self-incrimination?

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from self-incrimination, stating that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself". This right allows individuals to refuse to answer questions or provide information that could implicate them in a crime, often referred to as "taking the Fifth".

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Which music icon began his career as a member of a group called "The Wailers"?

Bob Marley is the iconic reggae musician who began his career as a core member of The Wailers, formed in 1963 alongside Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Initially a vocal group, they became a pivotal reggae band, eventually transitioning to "Bob Marley and the Wailers" before achieving global fame in the 1970s.

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What non-alcoholic syrup is made from pomegranate juice?

Grenadine is the primary non-alcoholic syrup made from pomegranate juice, sugar, and sometimes citrus. Traditionally, it is a sweet, deep-red syrup used for cocktails and mocktails (like Shirley Temples). While many commercial brands use artificial flavors, high-quality or homemade versions use 100% pomegranate juice.

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What was Pinocchio's father's name?

Pinocchio's dad is named Geppetto. He is an elderly, poor woodcarver who creates Pinocchio from a piece of wood and acts as his loving father. The name Geppetto is a Tuscan diminutive of Giuseppe (Italian for Joseph). In some adaptations, neighbors nicknamed him "Polendina". 

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