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Big Tech in the Crosshairs of New Coalition With Lots to Spend

March 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Big Tech in the Crosshairs of New Coalition With Lots to Spend

A new pro-family technology coalition plans to spend at least eight figures this year to protect children from dangers presented by artificial intelligence.  On Friday, the White House released its National Framework on AI, which called for […]

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Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talks

March 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talks

NEW YORK (AP) — A cautious relief swept through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Oil prices eased, and stock prices rose on Wall […]

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Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims

March 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media […]

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High oil prices knock down stocks and erase Wall Street’s hopes for a cut to interest rates

March 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on High oil prices knock down stocks and erase Wall Street’s hopes for a cut to interest rates

NEW YORK (AP) — Another climb for oil prices shook stock markets on Friday, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% to close […]

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Buoyed by big projects and a big lease sale, Alaska oil companies project optimism

March 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Buoyed by big projects and a big lease sale, Alaska oil companies project optimism

by Yereth Rosen, Washington State StandardMarch 20, 2026 Representatives of major oil field operators on Alaska’s North Slope said Thursday they are bullish on the region’s future as a major producer for decades to come. […]

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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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