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Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren’t made before crash

March 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren’t made before crash

When Congress pushed ahead last year with adding 10 new daily flights to Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration had data showing an unnerving number of near misses in the already-crowded skies […]

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Indonesian fishermen sue Bumble Bee and say the canned tuna giant knew of abuse in its supply chain

March 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Indonesian fishermen sue Bumble Bee and say the canned tuna giant knew of abuse in its supply chain

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Lawyers representing four Indonesian fishermen who say they were beaten and trapped on vessels that were part of the global supply chain that provided tuna to Bumble Bee Seafoods filed a […]

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Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming

March 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming

NEW YORK (AP) — Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach. The latest monthly Consumer Price Index showed a dozen Grade A eggs cost an average […]

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This ‘Dune’ isn’t fiction. It’s the longest conveyer belt in the US and moving sand in Texas

March 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on This ‘Dune’ isn’t fiction. It’s the longest conveyer belt in the US and moving sand in Texas

KERMIT, Texas (AP) — It’s longer than the width of Rhode Island, snakes across the oil fields of the southwest U.S. and crawls at 10 mph – too slow for a truck and too long […]

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Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals, after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

March 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals, after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ‘s threat on Tuesday to double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada led the provincial government of Ontario to suspend its planned surcharges on electricity sold […]

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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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