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Trump ends Fauci’s security detail and says he’d feel no responsibility if harm befell him

January 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump ends Fauci’s security detail and says he’d feel no responsibility if harm befell him

FLETCHER, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump has ended the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who advised him on the COVID-19 pandemic, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. […]

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Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement of lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin

January 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement of lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin

Members of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, and the company itself, agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller, […]

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Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain

January 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain

NEW YORK (AP) — The trouble started every day at around 3 p.m., after Cathy Higgins had spent five or six hours staring at an array of computer screens at her desk. Her university job […]

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Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas due to their negative impact on agriculture

January 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas due to their negative impact on agriculture

PINGTUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, with supporters urging humane methods to bring down the animal’s population, which is wreaking havoc on the island’s agricultural sector. Around 200,000 […]

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Scientists detect chirping cosmic waves in an unexpected part of space

January 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scientists detect chirping cosmic waves in an unexpected part of space

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have detected cosmic waves that sound like birds chirping in an unexpected place. These bursts of plasma, called chorus waves, ripple at the same frequency as human hearing. When converted to audio signals, […]

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What is the international radio code word for the letter F?

The international radio code word for the letter F is Foxtrot. This word is part of the widely used NATO phonetic alphabet, or International Radio Telephony Spelling Alphabet, which assigns specific, clearly audible words to letters to ensure accurate communication, especially in aviation and maritime contexts.

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What is a male turkey called?

An adult male turkey is called a tom or a gobbler. These terms are used interchangeably for mature males, which are known for their large size, iridescent feathers, and, during mating season, a, colorful red, white, and blue head. Younger males (juveniles) are called jakes.

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What does an ombrometer measure?

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What is a more common word for a fata morgana?

A more common term for a fata morgana is a superior mirage or simply a mirage. It is a complex, superior optical illusion where distant objects, such as ships or landmasses, are distorted, magnified, and stacked to resemble castles in the air, usually caused by cold air trapped under warm air.

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Which superhero team is Reed Richards a member of?

Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, is the leader and founding member of the Fantastic Four. He is renowned as a brilliant scientist and stretching-powered hero who operates out of the Baxter Building with his wife Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), brother-in-law Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and friend Ben Grimm (Thing).

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