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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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From what animal fat was margarine first made from in the US?

Margarine was originally made from beef fat (specifically tallow and suet) in the late 19th century. French chemist Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès invented "oleomargarine" in 1869 using beef fat, which was later emulsified with milk and sometimes mixed with lard, becoming a staple product in the US by the 1870s.

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What monument, located in Washington D.C., was once the tallest structure in the world?

The Washington Monument, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was the world's tallest structure when it was completed in 1884, measuring over 555 feet (169 meters) tall. It held this title until the Eiffel Tower was finished in 1889.

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In cooking, what are "Brochettes"?

Brochettes are skewers—typically meat, fish, or vegetables—that are marinated, grilled, and served on a rod, serving as a French term for "skewers" or "kebabs". Commonly featuring beef, chicken, lamb, or fish often alternated with ingredients like onions or peppers, they are a staple grilled dish globally, particularly popular as street food in Morocco and Rwanda

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What was the name of John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son?

John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son is named Julian Lennon (born John Charles Julian Lennon on April 8, 1963). He was named after his paternal grandmother, Julia Lennon, and inspired Beatles songs such as "Hey Jude".

He is the older half-brother to Sean Ono Lennon, John's son with Yoko Ono.

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What animal almost always gives birth to same-sex quadruplets?

Armadillos -- They usually mate by the age of one, producing one litter a year consisting of four of the same sex. Scientists have not yet explained this phenomenon.

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