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How major US stock indexes fared Friday 7/17/2026

July 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How major US stock indexes fared Friday 7/17/2026

The sell-off for AI winners deepened and yanked stock markets lower worldwide. The S&P 500 fell 1% Friday, closing out its first losing week in the last three and only its third since March. The […]

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US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

July 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf. It’s not […]

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Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world

July 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world

NEW YORK (AP) — Drops for computer chipmakers and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom dragged down stock markets worldwide on Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.5%, even though more stocks rose within the index than fell. […]

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Fed probe suggests Tesla’s self-driving feature wasn’t to blame in crash that killed a grandmother

July 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fed probe suggests Tesla’s self-driving feature wasn’t to blame in crash that killed a grandmother

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal safety investigators looking into a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home say the driver had pressed the accelerator to full speed, suggesting the vehicle’s self-driving software was […]

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US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday

July 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Treasury Department said Wednesday. The final design for the commemorative coin, being […]

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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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