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Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers

September 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon says it’s investing more than a $1 billion to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers. The Seattle-based company said […]

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Starbucks workers sue over company’s new dress code

September 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Starbucks workers sue over company’s new dress code

Starbucks workers in three states took legal action against the coffee giant Wednesday, saying it violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes. The employees, […]

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Wall Street edges back from its record heights

September 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street edges back from its record heights

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights on Tuesday as the countdown ticked toward what Wall Street expects will be the first cut of the year to interest rates by the Federal […]

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It’s ‘do or die’ for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant

September 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on It’s ‘do or die’ for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (AP) — It seems like a terrible time to build an electric vehicle plant in the United States, but Rivian Automotive leaders say they’re confident as the company starts long-delayed work on a $5 […]

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Tesla under investigation after parents say faulty door handles trapped their kids in the back

September 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Tesla under investigation after parents say faulty door handles trapped their kids in the back

Federal auto safety regulators opened an investigation Tuesday into possible defects in Tesla doors that have reportedly left parents with children trapped in the back seat and forced to break windows to get them out. […]

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Wednesday 6/24

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In bowling, what is it if you knock down all the pins with two balls?

It is called a spare. [1]
A spare occurs when you knock down some pins on your first roll of a frame, and then successfully knock down the remaining pins on your second roll. [1]
Here is how scoring a spare breaks down:
  • The Score: You receive 10 points for the frame.
  • The Bonus: You also get a bonus equal to the number of pins you knock down on your next single roll.
  • Score Notation: On a scorecard, it is usually marked with a forward slash ( /)

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Which country overtook China to become the world’s most populous nation in 2023?

India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation in April 2023, according to projections from the United Nations Population Fund. 
The crossover marked the first time China had lost the top spot since the United Nations began keeping population records in 1950. While India's population has continued to grow, China experienced its first population decline in decades India overtakes China as the world’s most populous country.

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What chain opened its first store in 1962 in the town of Rogers, Arkansas?

Walmart opened its very first store (originally named "Wal-Mart Discount City") in Rogers, Arkansas, on July 2, 1962.
Founded by Sam Walton, this first location was at 719 W. Walnut Street. It marked the beginning of what would grow into the world's largest retail company, which is now headquartered just up the road in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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In golf, what is the standard diameter of the hole?

A standard golf hole is exactly 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) in diameter and at least 4 inches deep.

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"Panther Cap", "Stinkhorn" and "Penny Bun" are all types of what?

They are all types of mushrooms (fungi).
Here are a few quick details about each:
  • Panther Cap (Amanita pantherina): A highly toxic mushroom known for its brown cap with white spots. You can read more about it on the First Nature profile.
  • Stinkhorn (order Phallales): A family of mushrooms easily recognized by their foul odor and slimy, spore-bearing head. Details are available on the First Nature taxonomy page. 
  • Penny Bun (Boletus edulis): Also widely known as the porcini mushroom, this is a highly prized, edible species. Identification guides and features can be found on First Nature. 
Would you like to learn more about identifying edible vs. poisonous mushrooms, or are you looking for recipes that use specific types like the Penny Bun?

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