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New bid for TikTok from Perplexity AI could give US government 50% stake

January 26, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New bid for TikTok from Perplexity AI could give US government 50% stake

WASHINGTON (AP) — Perplexity AI has presented a new proposal to TikTok’s parent company that would allow the U.S. government to own up to 50% of a new entity that merges Perplexity with TikTok’s U.S. […]

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Trump says inflation isn’t his No. 1 issue. So what will happen to consumer prices?

January 26, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump says inflation isn’t his No. 1 issue. So what will happen to consumer prices?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation was a driving force behind Donald Trump’s election victory, but he’s put the issue on the back burner during his first week in office. He’s instead focusing on immigration, which he […]

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2024 US home sales hit lowest level in nearly 30 years with ownership increasingly out of reach

January 26, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 2024 US home sales hit lowest level in nearly 30 years with ownership increasingly out of reach

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in 2024 to a nearly 30-year low for the second year in a row as elevated mortgage rates, rising home prices and a low […]

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Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it’s not fair

January 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it’s not fair

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Looking for a quick fix for their fast-growing electricity diets, tech giants are increasingly looking to strike deals with power plant owners to plug in directly, avoiding a potentially longer and […]

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Fast food is a staple of American culture, but some of its workers struggle to survive

January 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fast food is a staple of American culture, but some of its workers struggle to survive

FRESNO, Texas (AP) — The only moment TiAnna Yeldell has to herself is when she’s sleeping, and that doesn’t happen much. The 44-year-old single mom of three works 80-hour weeks to provide for her children, […]

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Friday 2/13

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What organ is inflamed by hepatitis?

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, the organ responsible for filtering toxins and processing nutrients, and it can be caused by viruses (A, B, C, D, E), alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or the immune system attacking the liver itself (autoimmune hepatitis). This inflammation damages liver cells, leading to symptoms like jaundice, pain, fatigue, and potentially severe scarring (cirrhosis) or liver failure if chronic.  

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What famous ship was sunk on May 7, 1915?

The RMS Lusitania was a famous British ocean liner torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat (U-20) on May 7, 1915, off the coast of Ireland. The attack killed nearly 1,200 people, including 128 Americans, significantly swaying U.S. public opinion against Germany during World War I. 

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How many Smithsonian museums and galleries are in Washington, D.C.?

There are 17 Smithsonian museums, galleries, and the National Zoo located in the Washington, D.C. area, with nearly all offering free admission. These include major sites on the National Mall, such as the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. 

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Which singer began her rise to superstardom actually as a dancer on a sketch-comedy television program?

Jennifer Lopez began her rise to superstardom as a dancer, specifically known as a "Fly Girl" on the sketch-comedy television program In Living Color in the early 1990s. She was a regular on the show from 1991 to 1993 before launching a successful career as an actress, singer, and dancer. 

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What alloy is comprised of copper and zinc?

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions which can be varied to achieve different colours and mechanical, electrical, acoustic, and chemical properties, but copper typically has the larger proportion, generally 2⁄3 copper and 1⁄3 zinc.

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