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Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

September 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation and the central bank also signaled that another rate hike could occur […]

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Amazon increases minimum starting hourly wage for full-time core operations employees

September 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Amazon increases minimum starting hourly wage for full-time core operations employees

NEW YORK (AP) — Online behemoth Amazon said it’s increasing the minimum starting hourly wage for its U.S. full-time core operations employees to $20 ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season. With the $1-per-hour increase […]

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US stocks slip after the Fed hikes interest rates and hints more increases may be on the way

September 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks slip after the Fed hikes interest rates and hints more increases may be on the way

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and suggested more may be ahead as it tries to get the nation’s high […]

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Blanche: AI Shouldn’t Be ‘Breaking News’

September 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Blanche: AI Shouldn’t Be ‘Breaking News’

Attorney General Todd Blanche said fears about artificial intelligence “should not be breaking news.” “This AI issue that’s suddenly come up two months before our election is being—the president calls it a hoax,” he said. […]

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US stocks slip after oil prices and the bond market crank up the pressure

September 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks slip after oil prices and the bond market crank up the pressure

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slipped Tuesday after oil prices and the bond market cranked up the pressure on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 328 points, or 0.6%, and the […]

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How many children did Noah have?

Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 
  • Shem: The second-born son, whose lineage is traced in biblical tradition.
  • Ham: The youngest son, who became the father of Canaan.
  • Japheth: The oldest son

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In the computing world, what does URL stand for?

  • Web Address: It acts as an electronic street address or unique location for a specific resource (such as a webpage, image, file, or video) on the internet.
  • Origin: The term was coined by Tim Berners-Lee in 1994 (originally called a Universal Resource Locator).

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What Disney cartoon character originally had the name Mortimer?

The name Mortimer was originally intended for Mickey Mouse before Walt Disney's wife, Lillian Disney, suggested changing it to Mickey because she thought Mortimer sounded too pompous or serious.

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Which of these gets stronger when a woman gets pregnant?

During pregnancy, hormonal changes—particularly a surge in estrogen—often trigger a heightened sense of smell, a condition known as hyperosmia. This can make everyday odors seem incredibly strong or overwhelming.

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Dunlop, Kumho and Hankook are brands of what?

Dunlop, Kumho, and Hankook are brands of automotive tires. 
  • Dunlop: A historic global tire brand managed by Sumitomo Rubber Industries (and partnered/licensed with Goodyear in various regions). 
  • Kumho: A major South Korean tire manufacturer known for passenger, performance, and everyday vehicle tires. 
  • Hankook: A leading South Korean tire company that produces original equipment tires and value-to-performance lines like Ventus and Dynapro.

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