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July 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oil prices jump, while the Dow drops more than 1,100 as sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices got back to jumping on Wednesday, while sinking technology stocks dragged Wall Street lower amid uncertainty about what the Federal Reserve will do to get high inflation under control. The S&P 500 fell […]

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Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

July 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favor of higher rates as the central bank wrestles with how to deal with persistently high inflation. […]

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US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

July 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

HONG KONG (AP) — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. Beijing quickly accused the U.S. […]

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Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job

July 28, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job

WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House teleprompter operator who was put on unpaid leave after news reports he had used inside knowledge to make bets about President Donald Trump’s speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi is no longer […]

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Wall Street’s flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing

July 28, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street’s flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing

NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street rose Tuesday, even as stocks of computer chipmakers continued to tumble worldwide. Oil prices, meanwhile, eased further from the two-month high they hit last week. The S&P 500 added […]

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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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