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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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Elephants can’t pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they’re not human, court says

January 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Elephants can’t pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they’re not human, court says

DENVER (AP) — Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be “majestic” but, since they’re not human, they do not have the legal right to pursue their release, Colorado’s highest court said Tuesday. The ruling […]

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In motor racing, what does a yellow flag mean?

A yellow flag in racing universally signals a hazard or danger on the track, such as a crash, spun-out car, or debris. It commands drivers to immediately slow down, maintain position, and strictly refrain from overtaking other cars until the track is deemed clear and a green flag is displayed.

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What is the sixth sign of the Zodiac?

The sixth sign of the zodiac is Virgo, spanning from August 23 to September 22. Represented by the Maiden, this Earth sign is celebrated for being analytical, practical, and highly detail-oriented.

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Who was the only president of the Confederate States of America?

Jefferson Davis was the first and only president of the Confederate States of America, serving from February 1861 until the Confederacy's collapse in May 1865.
A former U.S. Senator and Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce, Davis was chosen to lead the Confederacy during the American Civil War.

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How old is Annie, according to the musical's script?

According to the musical's script, Annie is 11 years old. 
Her age is specifically mentioned early in the show—during a 3 a.m. scene in the orphanage when she comforts the younger orphans and reads the note her parents left behind

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What U.S. state is proud to call itself "the Beaver State"?

Oregon is proudly known as "the Beaver State." 
The nickname honors the industrious animal that played a significant role in the region's early history and the lucrative fur trade. It has been closely tied to the state's identity for over a century, which is also reflected on the reverse side of the Oregon State Flag and by the mascot of Oregon State University.

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