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Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter

August 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter

Berkshire Hathaway is increasing its stake in Google’s parent company, Alphabet. It is also boosting its holdings in homebuilders. The company also continued to pare its stake in financial companies and a number of other […]

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America In Focus: Inflation cools in July, but so do consumers with their spending

August 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on America In Focus: Inflation cools in July, but so do consumers with their spending

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were […]

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US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades

August 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades

NEW YORK (AP) — After splurging on the World Cup and Amazon Prime Day sales, Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest amount in more than a year. Retail sales fell 0.6% last month, […]

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Wall Street slips from its record following the latest weak update on the US economy

August 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street slips from its record following the latest weak update on the US economy

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market edged back from its all-time high Friday following the latest report on the economy to come in surprisingly weak, this time about how much shoppers are spending at retailers. Such data could […]

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Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine

August 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine

The top editor of Forbes has left his job after reportedly being fired for accepting $6 million from the founder of a firm that works with the magazine. The New York Times reported this week […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many children did Noah have?

Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 
  • Shem: The second-born son, whose lineage is traced in biblical tradition.
  • Ham: The youngest son, who became the father of Canaan.
  • Japheth: The oldest son

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In the computing world, what does URL stand for?

  • Web Address: It acts as an electronic street address or unique location for a specific resource (such as a webpage, image, file, or video) on the internet.
  • Origin: The term was coined by Tim Berners-Lee in 1994 (originally called a Universal Resource Locator).

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What Disney cartoon character originally had the name Mortimer?

The name Mortimer was originally intended for Mickey Mouse before Walt Disney's wife, Lillian Disney, suggested changing it to Mickey because she thought Mortimer sounded too pompous or serious.

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Which of these gets stronger when a woman gets pregnant?

During pregnancy, hormonal changes—particularly a surge in estrogen—often trigger a heightened sense of smell, a condition known as hyperosmia. This can make everyday odors seem incredibly strong or overwhelming.

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Dunlop, Kumho and Hankook are brands of what?

Dunlop, Kumho, and Hankook are brands of automotive tires. 
  • Dunlop: A historic global tire brand managed by Sumitomo Rubber Industries (and partnered/licensed with Goodyear in various regions). 
  • Kumho: A major South Korean tire manufacturer known for passenger, performance, and everyday vehicle tires. 
  • Hankook: A leading South Korean tire company that produces original equipment tires and value-to-performance lines like Ventus and Dynapro.

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