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Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday’s losses as the dollar and US bond market steady

April 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday’s losses as the dollar and US bond market steady

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks jumped in a widespread rally Tuesday, and other U.S. investments steadied a day after falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war and his attacks on the head of the Federal Reserve. The […]

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Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

April 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are […]

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Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs

April 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs

NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as New Delhi looks to avoid American tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties […]

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Lawsuits accuse insurers of colluding to drop coverage in fire-prone parts of California

April 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lawsuits accuse insurers of colluding to drop coverage in fire-prone parts of California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Two lawsuits filed in Los Angeles allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in California communities at high risk for wildfires and force homeowners onto the state’s last-resort […]

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15 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawsuits stall and restoration is incomplete

April 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 15 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawsuits stall and restoration is incomplete

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded off the Gulf Coast, killing 11 and sending 134 million gallons (507.2 million liters) of crude gushing into the ocean, the effects of […]

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Sunday 6/28

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which US state is home to the world's largest naval base?

The largest naval base in the world is Naval Station Norfolk, which is located in the state of Virginia. Situated in the Sewell's Point area of the Hampton Roads region, it serves as the headquarters for the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and houses over 75 ships and 130 aircraft.

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What is measured in fathoms?

A fathom is a traditional unit of length used primarily in maritime and naval contexts to measure the depth of water. [1, 2]
Key facts about the fathom:
    • The Length: One fathom equals 6 feet (exactly \(1.8288\) meters). 
  • The Origin: The term stems from the Old English word fæðm, which means "outstretched arms". Historically, it was defined as the distance from fingertip to fingertip of an adult man's arms spread wide. 
  • Modern Usage: While most of the world now uses meters for marine navigation, the United States and some traditional maritime sectors still utilize fathoms on navigational charts.

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What does a "rally" refer to in the stock market?

A stock market rally is a rapid or sustained increase in the prices of stocks, bonds, or broader market indexes. Driven by an influx of buyer demand and investment capital, it typically occurs after a period of flat trading or a decline, signaling renewed market confidence

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What actress was a regular on both "Dynasty" and "TJ Hooker" at the same time?

Heather Locklear was a regular on both series simultaneously. She played Sammy Jo Carrington on "Dynasty" (1981–1989) while concurrently starring as Officer Stacy Sheridan on "T.J. Hooker" (1982–1986).

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What board game's tokens include a rope, a lead pipe, and a candlestick?

These tokens belong to the classic murder mystery board game Clue (known as Cluedo internationally). They are part of the original lineup of six standard weapon pieces used to deduce how the crime was committed.

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