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US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

April 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed on Monday after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war, while oil prices rose. The S&P 500 inched 0.1% higher […]

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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires. The company […]

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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

NEW YORK (AP) — An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders’ stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line. On Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery […]

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US stocks fall on a shaky Wall Street as Brent oil briefly barrels above $107

April 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks fall on a shaky Wall Street as Brent oil briefly barrels above $107

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks pulled back from their record heights on a shaky Wall Street Thursday following mixed profit reports from Tesla and other big companies. Oil prices, meanwhile, jumped on worries about what will happen next in […]

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Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say

April 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say

INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) — A chemical leak at a West Virginia silver recovery business on Wednesday killed two people and sent about 30 others to hospitals, including one in serious condition, authorities said. The leak […]

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Friday 6/19

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who was the first President to use the Oval Office?

President William Howard Taft was the first president to use an Oval Office, moving into the newly built workspace in October 1909. 
Taft expanded the newly constructed West Wing and designed the first Oval Office at its center. He chose the oval shape as a nod to George Washington’s preference for circular rooms, which symbolized democratic equality.

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Whose voice, made popular by the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd"?

James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd". 
In the opening sequence of the movie, his deep, booming voice provides the prologue and sets the stage for the dystopian future of Mega-City On

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In what country would you see "whirling dervishes"?

You can see whirling dervishes perform the traditional Sema ceremony in Turkey. 
The ceremony is a physical form of meditation practiced by the Mevlevi Sufi order, which originated in the 13th century. You can experience this cultural phenomenon in two primary cities: 
  • Konya: The birthplace of the sect and the location where the famous poet Rumi (Mevlana) is buried. Seeing a ceremony here is considered the most authentic experience.
  • Istanbul: There are multiple highly-rated venues to watch a performance, such as the Hodjapasha Culture Center in central Istanbul.

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What are the only two states where MLB teams play during spring training?

Major League Baseball (MLB) teams play spring training exclusively in Arizona and Florida. The 30 MLB teams are split evenly between these two states to prepare for the season.

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Which US state is nicknamed "Land of 10,000 Lakes"?

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