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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

April 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

NEW YORK (AP) — A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing again soon […]

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Lobbyist reports on taxes, tariffs, and the economy for small businesses

April 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on U.S. Chamber of Commerce Lobbyist reports on taxes, tariffs, and the economy for small businesses

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media On April 16, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Northwest Regional Representative and national lobbyist Chris Eyler made a Zoom presentation on issues currently facing businesses in the country […]

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Wall Street hits a record as S&P 500 continues its 2-week rally on hopes for an end to the Iran war

April 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street hits a record as S&P 500 continues its 2-week rally on hopes for an end to the Iran war

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market hit a record Wednesday after adding to its two-week rally built on hopes the war with Iran won’t create a worst-case scenario for the global economy. Whether Wall Street is correct […]

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Walmart is repackaging its Great Value brand to reflect changing consumer habits

April 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Walmart is repackaging its Great Value brand to reflect changing consumer habits

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is redesigning the packaging of its Great Value products to help customers instantly spot whether a bag of spicy chips is gluten-free or how much protein is packed into a serving of […]

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Roblox gaming platform reaches $12 million settlement with Nevada enhancing youth protections

April 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Roblox gaming platform reaches $12 million settlement with Nevada enhancing youth protections

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, will implement increased protections for young users and pay more than $12 million to the state of Nevada in what state Attorney General Aaron Ford on Wednesday called […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many strings does a standard violin have?

A standard acoustic violin has four strings. They are tuned in a sequence of perfect fifths: G, D, A, and E.

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What did Elwood trade for a microphone in the movie "The Blues Brothers"?

In the movie "The Blues Brothers", Elwood traded their old car, a Cadillac (the previous Bluesmobile), for a microphone.

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From which country did the troll doll originate?

Troll dolls originated in Gjøl, Denmark, in 1959, created by a Danish woodcutter and fisherman named Thomas Dam. He carved the first doll out of wood because he was too poor to buy a Christmas gift for his young daughter, Lila.

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The dish, "Pad Thai" originates from what Asian country?

Pad Thai originates from Thailand, where it is recognized as a national dish. It was heavily promoted by the Thai government in the 1930s and 1940s during a period of national economic hardship and political change to build national identity and reduce domestic rice consumption.

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The Empire State Building went dark for 15 minutes to mark the August 2004 death of what actress?

The Empire State Building went dark for 15 minutes on August 10, 2004, to honor the legendary actress Fay Wray, who died on August 8 at the age of 96.

Connection to the Landmark
  • King Kong (1933): Fay Wray starred as Ann Darrow in the classic monster film.
  • The Climax: The movie's famous final sequence features the giant ape scaling the skyscraper while holding her.
  • Final Visit: She made her final poignant visit to the Empire State Building just three months before her passing.

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