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US takes a stake in another company, this one is operating a massive lithium mine in Nevada

October 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US takes a stake in another company, this one is operating a massive lithium mine in Nevada

The U.S. government is taking a minority stake in Lithium Americas, a company that is developing one of the world’s largest lithium mines in northern Nevada. The Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in […]

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California police pull over a self-driving Waymo for an illegal U-turn, but they can’t ticket

September 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on California police pull over a self-driving Waymo for an illegal U-turn, but they can’t ticket

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Police in Northern California were understandably perplexed when they pulled over a Waymo taxi after it made an illegal U-turn, only to find no driver behind the wheel and therefore, no […]

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT now lets users buy from Etsy, Shopify in push for chatbot shopping

September 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on OpenAI’s ChatGPT now lets users buy from Etsy, Shopify in push for chatbot shopping

NEW YORK (AP) — OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a virtual merchant that can help sell goods for Etsy and Shopify as the artificial intelligence company looks for new revenue in online commerce. ChatGPT users […]

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Wall Street yawns at DC’s looming shutdown as the Dow sets another record

September 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street yawns at DC’s looming shutdown as the Dow sets another record

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks coasted to the finish of their latest winning month on Tuesday, as Wall Street yawned at the potential shutdown of the U.S. federal government that’s looming. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% […]

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One Tech Tip: OpenAI adds parental controls to ChatGPT for teen safety

September 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on One Tech Tip: OpenAI adds parental controls to ChatGPT for teen safety

LONDON (AP) — OpenAI said Monday it’s adding parental controls to ChatGPT that are designed to provide teen users of the popular platform with a safer and more “age-appropriate” experience. The company is taking action […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which continent is the home of the tsetse fly?

The tsetse fly is native to the continent of Africa, specifically inhabiting much of the tropical and sub-Saharan regions. 
  • Geographic Range: Found across about 38 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, spanning from West and Central Africa to East and Southern Africa. 

  • Habitats: They live in warm, humid environments like savannas, dense forests, and river valleys. 

  • Health Impact: They feed exclusively on vertebrate blood and serve as vectors for trypanosomes, which cause sleeping sickness in humans and nagana in livestock.

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How many dots are there on a die?

A standard single die has 21 dots (also called pips), and a pair of dice has 42 dots.

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Which fairy tale characters were originally goats?

The characters from a popular fairy tale who were originally goats are The Three Little Pigs.

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What's the name of the yoga pose that has you balanced on one foot, with the bottom of your other foot pressed against the inside of your thigh?

That is called the Tree Pose, or Vrksasana in Sanskrit. 
  • Focus: It builds strength in your legs, core, and ankles while helping your focus.

  • Placement: You can place your foot against your inner thigh or your lower calf.

  • Safety Tip: Avoid pressing your foot directly against the side of your knee joint to protect your knee.

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The Interstate Highway System is named for which president?

he Interstate Highway System is officially named for President Dwight D. Eisenhower.  Its official name is the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways. 
  • The Law: Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which funded and launched the massive project. 

  • The Inspiration: His views were shaped by a grueling 1919 military truck convoy across America and by seeing Germany's fast autobahn network during World War II.

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