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Judge stops immediate shutdown of small US agency for African development

March 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Judge stops immediate shutdown of small US agency for African development

A judge barred the Trump administration on Thursday from immediately moving to shut down a small federal agency that supports investment in African countries on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon in Washington issued the order […]

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Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

March 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money. Walgreens […]

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Stock market today: Wall Street rebounds after Trump pulls back on some of his tariffs

March 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stock market today: Wall Street rebounds after Trump pulls back on some of his tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled back on some of his tariffs temporarily. The move revived hope on Wall Street that Trump may avoid a worst-case trade war that […]

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Digg to relaunch with focus on ‘humanity and connection’

March 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Digg to relaunch with focus on ‘humanity and connection’

Before Reddit there was Digg, which popularized up- and down-votes on online posts. Now the founders of both platforms — social media veterans Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian — are relaunching the early Reddit rival with a […]

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US charges Chinese hackers, government officials in broad cybercrime campaign

March 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US charges Chinese hackers, government officials in broad cybercrime campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — Twelve Chinese nationals, including mercenary hackers, law enforcement officers and employees of a private hacking company, have been charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. agencies and […]

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Saturday 2/14

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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The movie "Best in Show" was a mockumentary that examined a fictional what?

The 2000 mockumentary Best in Show examined a fictional, prestigious dog show (the Mayflower Dog Show) and the eccentric contestants competing in it. The film, directed by Christopher Guest, used improvisational comedy to profile the neuroses of owners and their pets. 

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Which car company was founded by Sir William Lyons in 1922?

Sir William Lyons, along with William Walmsley, founded the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922. The company originally manufactured motorcycle sidecars in Blackpool, England, before expanding into automobile coachbuilding and eventually evolving into the luxury car manufacturer known today as Jaguar. 

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How many minutes does it take to complete a 12 round boxing match?

A 12-round professional men’s boxing match takes a total of 47 minutes to complete if it goes the full distance. For women's professional boxing, a 12-round match takes 35 minutes.  The total time is calculated based on active fighting rounds and the mandatory rest periods between them. 

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Which US state is "Almost Heaven"?

West Virginia is the US state famously known as "Almost Heaven," a phrase popularized by John Denver's iconic 1971 song "Take Me Home, Country Roads". The moniker highlights the state's scenic mountain beauty, including locations like the Dolly Sods Wilderness and Spruce Knob, and is used to promote its outdoor tourism. 

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What city was the setting for the 1994 movie "Miracle on 34th Street"?

New York City is the setting for Miracle on 34th Street (1994 version)
Although, many locations we used for the filming of the movie.
  • New York City: The city where the story takes place, including Central Park and the Cole's parade.
  • Chicago, Illinois: Where the majority of the film was actually shot, despite the NYC setting.
  • Art Institute of Chicago: Used as the exterior for "CF Cole's" department store.
  • Lincoln Park Zoo: Stood in for the Central Park Zoo scene.
  • Lake Forest, Illinois: Location for the final scene of the "dream house". 

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