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California regulator mulls State Farm’s request for 22% premium hike for homeowners after LA fires

March 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on California regulator mulls State Farm’s request for 22% premium hike for homeowners after LA fires

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums 22% on home insurance for about a million customers if the insurance giant could […]

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Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know

March 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Amid widespread economic turmoil, the price of gold has soared to levels never seen before. Gold futures surpassed the $3,000 per troy ounce for the first time this week. The price to […]

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John Lennon gets honored on UK coin collection in what would have been his 85th year

March 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on John Lennon gets honored on UK coin collection in what would have been his 85th year

LONDON (AP) — John Lennon is being honored in a specially minted British coin collection to mark the year the Beatles great and peace advocate would have turned 85, the Royal Mint said Friday. The coin, which […]

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Don’t click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam

March 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Don’t click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam

WASHINGTON (AP) — State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal […]

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Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant

March 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $6 a dozen. But the move has been […]

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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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