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In a trade-war whirlwind, shoemaker Skechers is sold for $9 billion to become a private company

May 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on In a trade-war whirlwind, shoemaker Skechers is sold for $9 billion to become a private company

The shoe company Skechers is being acquired for more than $9 billion to be taken private by the investment firm by 3G Capital. The deal comes amid growing uncertainty over how U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on […]

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Arizona communities bank on Trump’s push for coal to ensure they’re not forgotten

May 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Arizona communities bank on Trump’s push for coal to ensure they’re not forgotten

JOSEPH CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Brantley Baird never misses a chance to talk history, from how his great-grandmother helped settle the town of Snowflake long before Arizona was granted statehood to tales of riding to […]

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Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

May 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

Wall Street extended its gains to a ninth straight day Friday, marking the stock market’s longest winning streak since 2004 and reclaiming the ground it lost since President Donald Trump escalated his trade war in […]

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Microsoft hikes Xbox prices worldwide as gaming industry faces tariff uncertainty

May 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Microsoft hikes Xbox prices worldwide as gaming industry faces tariff uncertainty

NEW YORK (AP) — Amid a backdrop of ongoing tariff uncertainty, more and more gamers are facing price hikes. Microsoft raised recommended retailer pricing for its Xbox consoles and controllers around the world this week. […]

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Employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs as job market shows resilience. Unemployment stays at 4.2%

May 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs as job market shows resilience. Unemployment stays at 4.2%

WASHINGTON (AP) — American employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs in April as the job market showed resilience in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars. Hiring fell slightly from a revised 185,000 in March, […]

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What city is home to the world's oldest casino?

The city of Venice, Italy, is home to the world's oldest operating casino, the Casinò di Venezia. 
  • Opening Year: It first opened in 1638 as a gambling wing in the Theatre Saint Moses before eventually moving locations. 

  • Current Home: Since the 1950s, it has been housed inside the Ca' Vendramin Calergi, a stunning 15th-century Renaissance palace right on the Grand Canal.

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What year was the movie "Alien" released?

The original science fiction horror film Alien came out in 1979. 
  • Premiere: May 24, 1979 (at the Seattle International Film Festival)

  • Theatrical Release: May 25, 1979 (United States)

  • Wide Release: June 22, 1979 (United States)

  • Director: Ridley Scott

  • Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt

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What do the British call gasoline?

The British word for gasoline is petrol. 
  • Petrol is a short form of petroleum.

  • In the UK, a "gas station" is called a petrol station.

  • In the UK, the word "gas" usually refers to heating fuel or natural gas, not car fuel

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What's the name of the fictional soccer team in his series Ted Lasso?

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Tom Brady is a minority owner of which NFL team?

Tom Brady is a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. 
He purchased a roughly 5% stake in the franchise alongside his business partner Tom Wagner, which was unanimously approved by NFL owners in October 2024

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