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More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

March 5, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. The Democratic attorneys […]

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US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market rebounded Wednesday from two days of punishing swings after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and made back most of its losses […]

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US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Wednesday approved its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years, one that will allow a Bill Gates-backed company to build a sodium-cooled reactor in western […]

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Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by Supreme Court are due refunds. Judge Richard […]

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Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher

March 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher

NEW YORK (AP) — A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street Tuesday, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran. But the big moves that rocked markets […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Roman Polanski directed which 1974 film starring Jack Nicholson?

Roman Polanski directed the neo-noir mystery thriller Chinatown (1974), which starred Jack Nicholson as private investigator Jake Gittes. Released on June 20, 1974, the film also featured Faye Dunaway and John Huston, with a screenplay by Robert Towne. The movie is acclaimed as a classic of 1970s cinema. 

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Which state has America’s shortest coastline?

New Hampshire -- Coming in at just 18.57 miles, the state’s beaches may not stretch far, but they do not disappoint.

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What is the essential ingredient in a Mornay sauce?

The essential, defining ingredient in a Mornay sauce is grated cheese added to a béchamel base. While the base is a classic white sauce (butter, flour, and milk), it only becomes a Mornay sauce once cheese is incorporated.

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What year saw the start of Prohibition in the United States?

National Prohibition in the United States officially began in 1920. The 18th Amendment, which banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages, went into effect on January 17, 1920, following the passage of the enabling Volstead Act.  The era lasted for 13 years, ending in 1933. 

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What soft drink was originally developed as a mixer for whiskey?

Mountain Dew was originally created in the 1940s by Tennessee bottlers Barney and Ally Hartman as a mixer for whiskey. Designed to complement bourbon, the original lemon-lime formula was created because the brothers wanted a better, locally available chaser for their spirits. The name itself was 19th-century slang for moonshine. 

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