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Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter

August 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter

Berkshire Hathaway is increasing its stake in Google’s parent company, Alphabet. It is also boosting its holdings in homebuilders. The company also continued to pare its stake in financial companies and a number of other […]

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America In Focus: Inflation cools in July, but so do consumers with their spending

August 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on America In Focus: Inflation cools in July, but so do consumers with their spending

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were […]

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US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades

August 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades

NEW YORK (AP) — After splurging on the World Cup and Amazon Prime Day sales, Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest amount in more than a year. Retail sales fell 0.6% last month, […]

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Wall Street slips from its record following the latest weak update on the US economy

August 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street slips from its record following the latest weak update on the US economy

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market edged back from its all-time high Friday following the latest report on the economy to come in surprisingly weak, this time about how much shoppers are spending at retailers. Such data could […]

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Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine

August 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine

The top editor of Forbes has left his job after reportedly being fired for accepting $6 million from the founder of a firm that works with the magazine. The New York Times reported this week […]

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What is the monarch butterfly’s favored host plant?

Milkweed -- Butterflies strategically lay their eggs on plants that will be eaten by the caterpillars after they hatch. Certain species have favorite plants, which are called host plants.

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Who played the role of John Anderton in the movie "Minority Report"?

Tom Cruise played the role of Chief John Anderton in the 2002 science-fiction movie Minority Report. 
Movie Details
  • Director: Steven Spielberg
  • Character: Chief John Anderton, the head of a special police unit that stops crimes before they happen.
  • Plot: Anderton is accused of a future crime and must run to prove his innocence.

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Do ants sleep?

Yes, ants do sleep, but they do not sleep like humans do. Instead of one long stretch of sleep at night, ants take hundreds of short power naps throughout the 24-hour day.

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In what country would you find the active volcano "Fuji"?

You can find Mount Fuji in Japan. 
Key Facts
  • Location: Honshu island, crossing the Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures.
  • Height: 3,776 meters (12,389 feet), making it the highest peak in the country.
  • Status: An active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707.
  • Proximity: Located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Tokyo.

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What is Albumen more commonly known as?

Albumen is more commonly known as the egg white. 
Key Details
  • Origin: The word comes from the Latin albus, meaning "white".
  • Composition: It consists of about 90% water and 10% proteins (including various albumins) that protect the yolk and nourish a developing embryo.
  • Uses: It is widely used in cooking (like meringues and cakes), wine clarification, and historical photographic prints.

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