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Nvidia, bitcoin and other falling stars drag the US stock market lower

November 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Nvidia, bitcoin and other falling stars drag the US stock market lower

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market sank Monday as Nvidia and other superstars created by the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology dimmed some more. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% and pulled further from its all-time high set late last month. […]

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New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills

November 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills

WASHINGTON (AP) — More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep on the lights and heat their homes, according to a new analysis of consumer data — a warning sign for the […]

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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announces his surprise retirement at age 59

November 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announces his surprise retirement at age 59

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, who turned America’s largest retailer into a tech-powered giant and spearheaded a period of robust sales growth since becoming chief executive in 2014, plans to retire early next […]

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Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices

November 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It’s part of a response to pressure from consumers […]

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FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain

November 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday halved the number of flights that U.S. airlines must cut from their schedules at 40 airports as the country’s aviation system recovers from a shortage of air traffic controllers […]

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Where did the world's first commercial flight travel to?

The world's first scheduled commercial airline flight traveled from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Tampa, Florida. 
On January 1, 1914, pilot Tony Jannus flew the inaugural route across Tampa Bay for the St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line.

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"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the myth that the glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of how many panes?

The Da Vinci Code repeats the urban legend that the main glass pyramid outside the Louvre Museum consists of 666 panes of glass, framing it as a satanic number. In reality, the structure contains 673 individual glass panes (603 rhombi and 70 triangles).

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Which national park is widely recognized as the world's first national park?

The world's first modern official national park is Yellowstone National Park in the United States.

Yellowstone National Park (Official Modern First)
  • Location: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, USA
  • Date Established: March 1, 1872
  • Founder: Signed into law by U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant
  • Size: 2.2 million acres (3,472 square miles)
  • Key Features: Famous for holding half the world's active geysers (including Old Faithful) and abundant wildlife like bison and wolves.

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What was the original brand of cereal pitched by BuzzBee?

BuzzBee (or simply Buzz) was introduced alongside and pitched for Honey Nut Cheerios when the cereal launched by General Mills in 1979. He has never represented any other original brand of cereal.

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What common aquarium fish is named for the naturalist who discovered it in Trinidad in 1876?

The common aquarium fish is the guppy (Poecilia reticulata), though historical records note the discovery in Trinidad actually occurred in 1866 (not 1876) by the British-born naturalist Robert John Lechmere Guppy, who sent specimens to the Natural History Museum in London.

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