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The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally

June 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied Thursday after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks. Banks, small companies and other stocks that had earlier been left behind by […]

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Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months

June 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week from its highest level in nine months, welcome relief for prospective homebuyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.48% from 6.53% last week, […]

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Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally

June 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose Wednesday following the latest flare-up in fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% from its all-time high for its first drop […]

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SpaceX’s IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

June 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on SpaceX’s IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

NEW YORK (AP) — SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, setting the stage for the largest-ever stock market debut and putting Elon Musk on course […]

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Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles

June 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles

Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report Tuesday that the […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who was the first woman to become U.S. Secretary of State?

Madeleine Albright was the first female Secretary of State in U.S. history. Nominated by President Bill Clinton, she was unanimously confirmed by the Senate and served as the 64th Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001.

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What is the rarest blood type?

The rarest blood type in the world is Rhnull (often called "Golden Blood"), which lacks all Rh antigens. It is so incredibly scarce that fewer than 50 people worldwide have ever been identified. 
Among the standard 8 main blood types, AB negative is the absolute rarest, found in less than 1% of the population.

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What was Marky Mark's backing band?

Marky Mark's backing band was the Funky Bunch. 
Formed in 1991 by Mark Wahlberg (as Marky Mark), the hip-hop group is best known for their hit single "Good Vibrations" and the album Music for the Peopl

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What year did GM first introduce the Corvette?

General Motors released the first Corvette in 1953. 
The original concept car debuted on January 17, 1953, at the GM Motorama show in New York. Following this success, the first production Corvettes (a limited run of just 300 hand-built, Polo White convertibles) officially rolled off the assembly line on June 30, 1953, in Flint, Michigan

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How many squares are there on a standard Scrabble board?

There are exactly 225 squares on a standard Scrabble board.
The board consists of a \(15 \times 15\) grid (\(15 \times 15 = 225\)), which includes a mix of standard and premium spaces: 
  • Standard Squares: 168
  • Double-Letter Scores: 24
  • Triple-Letter Scores: 12
  • Double-Word Scores: 17
  • Triple-Word Scores: 8

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