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Lawmakers and activists call for action after AP reveals US tech role in China’s surveillance state

September 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lawmakers and activists call for action after AP reveals US tech role in China’s surveillance state

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers and activists across the political spectrum called on American tech firms to stop selling surveillance equipment to Chinese police and for Congress to examine the issue after The Associated Press reported […]

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Is AI a threat to jobs? A ‘Tomb Raider’ affair poses the question

September 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Is AI a threat to jobs? A ‘Tomb Raider’ affair poses the question

PARIS (AP) — A lifelong fan of “Tomb Raider,” French gamer Romain Bos was on tenterhooks when an update of the popular video game went online in August. But his excitement quickly turned to anger. The gamer’s […]

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Build-A-Bear continues to rack up market gains, despite tariffs and teetering mall traffic

September 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Build-A-Bear continues to rack up market gains, despite tariffs and teetering mall traffic

NEW YORK (AP) — Tariffs and years of teetering mall traffic have roiled much of the toy industry. But Build-A-Bear investors are continuing to reap sizeable gains. Shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop are up more than 60% since the […]

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OpenAI shows off Stargate AI data center in Texas and plans 5 more elsewhere with Oracle, Softbank

September 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on OpenAI shows off Stargate AI data center in Texas and plans 5 more elsewhere with Oracle, Softbank

ABILENE, Texas (AP) — The afternoon sun was so hot that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman traded his usual crewneck sweater for a T-shirt on the last legs of a Tuesday visit to the massive Stargate […]

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Powell signals Federal Reserve to move slowly on interest rate cuts

September 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Powell signals Federal Reserve to move slowly on interest rate cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday signaled a cautious approach to future interest rate cuts, in sharp contrast with other Fed officials this week who have called for a more urgent approach. […]

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Saturday 2/21

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What Creedence Clearwater Revival song became a signature song for Ike & Tina Turner?

Ike & Tina Turner's signature cover of a Creedence Clearwater Revival song is "Proud Mary". Released in 1971, their rearranged version transformed the rock tune into a, soulful, hard-rocking anthem, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award.

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On which Hawaiian island is Honolulu located?

Honolulu is located on the island of Oʻahu. As the state capital and largest city in Hawaii, it is situated on the southeastern coast of this island, which is often referred to as "The Gathering Place".

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What year was the social giant Facebook founded?

Facebook was founded on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg along with his Harvard College roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. Originally named "TheFacebook," it was launched exclusively for Harvard students before expanding to other colleges and eventually the general public. 

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Who said, "I came, I saw, I conquered."?

"I came, I saw, I conquered" (Veni, vidi, vici) was famously said by Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar around 47 B.C.. According to historical accounts, he used this phrase in a report to the Roman Senate to describe his swift, decisive victory against Pharnaces II at the Battle of Zela.

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What type of birds are the stars of the 2006 animated film "Happy Feet"?

Happy Feet Birds
  • Emperor Penguins - The main characters, including Mumble, are this specific, large penguin species known for their vocalizations.
  • Adélie Penguins - The "Amigos" group (Ramon, Nestor, Lombardo, Raul, Rinaldo) are this smaller, feisty species [1].
  • Rockhopper Penguins - Lovelace, the "guru" penguin, is a Rockhopper with distinctive yellow crest feathers [1].
  • Elephant Seals - While not birds, these large marine mammals feature prominently in the film's scenes.
  • Skuas - Predatory birds that serve as antagonists, chasing Mumble in the film [1]. 

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